01 /The brief
Make an intimate room for reading, conversation and everyday collections.
DESIGN /Residential
The collected room
A period sitting room with room for books, conversation and a quieter evening.
The idea, in context.
A familiar Victorian room becomes a place to slow down. The bay window, cornice and fireplace give the room its structure; walnut alcove shelves and a comfortable window-side chair introduce a more personal layer. The sofa faces the fireplace, leaving a clear route from the entrance to the daylight. Books, soft textiles and separate pools of light make the room useful through the day and inviting after dark.
Walnut
chalk plaster
rust linen
A conceptual material palette. Product selection and technical suitability have not been specified.
02 /What shapes the layout
Let the bay window and fireplace remain the main architectural features; integrate storage around them.
DRAWING /Spatial organisation
Concept layout.
Layout study exploring the concept; final dimensions and coordination follow a measured survey.
DESIGN / FROM PLAN TO DETAIL
Follow the decisions.
Read the numbered plan alongside the room views, then see what the next design stage needs to resolve.
01 / Fireplace & alcoves
The plan gathers storage beside the fireplace; the room view keeps the fireplace as the focus.
Next design check
Measure the alcoves and coordinate joinery depths, fixing and any fireplace requirements.
02 / Bay-window corner
A separate reading position makes use of daylight without taking over the centre of the room.
Next design check
Test the actual chair footprint, curtains and route from the entrance.
03 / Conversation setting
Seating faces across the room; walnut and rust-toned upholstery give the view its warmth.
Next design check
Review full-size finish samples together under the room’s natural and artificial light.
NEXT /A useful next step
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