Azure - West Sussex Lifestyle May - Jun 2024

The ‘during’ photos are interesting to look back
on - it really is a big transformation
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“I really love this
space. It feels
welcoming and cosy,
and that was always
the goal. It’s not a
formal seating area,
but a place to retreat
from daily life”
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There’s no getting away from the need for a TV
in a living space, but I really didn’t want it to be
the focal point of the room. I wanted a smaller
television with a slimline frame, so it didn’t make
such a visual statement - I really loved the slimline
look of this Mitchell & Brown QLED 4K Ultra HD
TV- and even better, they’re a British brand with
a seven year warranty, which is so much longer
than many other brands. It’s a smart TV, so ready
to go with all the apps. We’ve got it mounted on
a pull-out bracket, ready to move as and when
it’s needed.
my home. It offers instant cosiness,
and such a beautiful focal point
whether it’s roaring or gently glowing.
That sofa looks incredibly
comfortable…
Oh, my, goodness! It is the most
comfortable sofa I’ve ever sat on -
it’s the Chaise Otto from
sofa.com. My partner and I saw it
in our local showroom and sat on
it for nearly half an hour! We didn’t
want to move, and it immediately
transported us to lazy Sundays in
front of the fire, stretched out on
the chaise. It has feather-wrapped
cushions which make it dreamily
squishy, and the covers are
removable for washing, which is
essential with my penchant for beige
alongside having two dogs…it also
means we can update the look of it
in a few years without replacing the
whole sofa.
Are there any other design
elements you love?
We’ve zoned this space with this
huge rug from Ruggable - it’s actually
machine washable so can stand
up to daily life, spills, muddy dog
paws and more! Then we have the
amazing Lithe Audio ceiling speakers
- one above the dining table and the
other in the adjoining kitchen space,
connected to one another. It’s lovely
to be able to have music on whilst
cooking, and then keep the ambient
sounds on during dinner. I think they
look really sleek too.
How did you use black as an
accent?
The house already has blackframed
windows, so it made sense
to include this in the other design
choices. By echoing the black in the
stove surround, the internal doors
and the dining chairs, it means your
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