Add a new angleA classic way to house the television in a room with alcoves either side of a fireplace is to fit a low shelf on one side. That’s exactly what the designers of this cosy living room have done, but with a slight difference. Rather than design the ledge to be parallel with the shelves above, they’ve taken one corner out to the edge of the bay window. This means the shelf beneath is largely hidden, allowing digital equipment to be tucked out of sight.
Start a conversationA traditional loveseat looks in two directions, so you can sit and talk to someone face-to-face comfortably. This contemporary take on the original design, sitting centrally on the rug, is the focal point of this drawing room – a space that’s designed for chatting and reading rather than watching TV.
Affect alcovesLook carefully and you’ll see that, rather than a chimney breast and a pair of alcoves, this is actually a wall of storage shelves with a TV, neatly hidden behind screen doors, in the centre. The effect, with the sofa pointing at it, is just the same, though. Clever.Find a local joiner or carpenter to create something like this for you
Q