3 SOUND
Most of us regard our televisions as our personal entertainment
centres and want to replicate a cinema-style experience
when we watch a movie or binge on a favourite series. Clunky
speakers and audio equipment needed to achieve special
sound eff ects detract from the style of a room, especially
now most living areas are part of an open-plan setting.
Choosing an audio solution that can be easily integrated
into your home will allow you to live smarter and won’t detract
from your interior look. Samsung’s Soundbar is a sleek and
unobtrusive option. Its impressive subwoofer will fill your whole
living area with balanced acoustic sound while its streamlined,
wireless design allows it to blend into the background.
The incredible surround sound will take your movie night
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means you won’t have to scramble for the control again.
4 STYLE
A key way to integrate living spaces is to have a considered
approach to surface treatments for the whole area. Using the same
flooring in your living, dining and kitchen is an easy way to unify
the space. You can then delineate areas using rugs, which are also
a great way to absorb the noise that comes with open-plan living.
Threading colours, textures and materials through your
living area and into your kitchen will help to reinforce
a cohesive and considered design. Try echoing the
palette of kitchen cabinetry and surfaces in your living
area through upholstery, cushions and drapery.
The important thing is to make the whole space gel while still
being multipurpose. Integrated breakfast nooks are right on
trend and can act as an eff ortless bridge between your living
area and kitchen. Similarly, freestanding or built-in shelving
made with similar materials to your kitchen can be a great
way to create a zone that reflects your design aesthetic.
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