Beamed living room

The brief was to make a dark, beamed living room feel lighter, with seating for eight, and up to twelve when hosting parties. The floors, beams, ceiling, fireplace surround, speakers and pendant positions all stayed.

What changed

• Three layout options drawn to scale, with measurements for every piece of furniture
• Colour schemes shown on sample boards, ending in pale blue panelling and a matching built-in bookcase
• A tufted sofa, new armchairs, glass-topped coffee tables and a patterned rug
• Lighter walls and a clearer layout for everyday evenings and parties