The entire downstairs has zero storage except the kitchen and no where to comfortably put a tv much less the hundreds of books we own.
Fireplace with built ins on one side.
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By adding built ins on one side chip and jo brought balance to the space and squeezed in some extra storage to boot.
This fireplace s asymmetrical design made the entire living room feel lopsided.
But there are no rules.
The look is much more me but we still have our second problem.
Yes you will want to continue with built ins on both sides.
Closed doors or even free standing furniture pieces but you will want them the same width and height.
The antique corbels used as mantel supports add interesting character to the room.
Do what works with your house and your needs.
They can vary in function as far as open shelves vs.
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Contemporary built ins might work well just to one side particularly if the design is sleek and unfussy.
We painted the fireplace and built two diy mantels one for each side to give it a more classic look.