Help with living room, first own home
Hi, I've recently bought my first property a ground floor flat in a converted Victorian house, 1890. 3 min walk to the beach on south east coast. I'd like some help with ideas for décor. I'm toying between white or grey for walls, with shutters at the windows. it's West facing (slightly NW) I'm thinking to get a wood burner to replace this FP. The Chimney has a leak so was told I couldn't have a real fire. I was thinking of a grey velvet sofa and brown leather armchair. Any ideas on what i'm thinking or other suggestions welcome. Thank you
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7 years agoHi
Nicola, have you thought about maximising storage in your alcove spaces? You
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