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How to Design a Double Height Living Room

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Luxury is not just the feeling one experiences through various products, furniture and other items. But it can be a visual experience as well. By following the same principle of visual luxury. The double height can add an air of luxury to living room spaces to be functional and at the same time modern.

This technique has been practiced for all ages with different experiences, aside from looking good. It helps add another dimension to the whole home. Dynamic aside, dual heights are an important exciting part of any structure. with the game of adding solids and voids to it. Apart from also providing aesthetic appeal to the space, it also helps in maintaining a microclimate surrounding the space. These elements have become an element of luxury thanks to the lack of space and the calculated space of small apartments.

How to design a double height living room

A room for high windows in the living room

Double-height rooms provide extra space for high-tier or double-tiered windows. Which in turn lets more natural light into the space. Daylight also creates a feeling of openness in the space. And this technique can be implemented to make a small living room appear large. Any space that receives a lot of daylight automatically enjoys an atmosphere of luxury. And, a window frame can help add an interesting look to a space. French panels can give a colonial look instead of regular glass and metal frames, adding a modern or industrial look to the space.

 Make space for a beautiful library

The additional room height achieved due to the stretch ceiling can be used to accommodate a nice library or bookshelf. The library matches well with the living room space and also represents the taste of the residents. The height of the bookshelf and its operation range change according to the needs of the book lovers. Likewise, the material and feel can also be changed with respect to the general theme. Or the inclination of the room. One can go for a full wooden bookshelf for a classic or rustic look with some unusual lighting strategies. That works to accentuate the feeling.

Create a green wall

With the increasing need for green spaces in interior spaces and the availability of technological advances to do so it is a good way to take advantage of the double-height of your living room space. The lush green breathing wall is sure to add an atmosphere of luxury. In addition to this, green spaces are always a sought-after element of interior spaces. And to avoid disturbing the green wall. You can create a glass wall to separate the living area from the green, giving us the best of both worlds.

The charm of the fireplace in the double-height living room

Fireplaces are always a space focal point. you can extend the chimney shaft to the entire length of the height extending to the ceiling. And to make the chimney column a focal point, add subtle texture to the roof. Now you have your signature living room that defines luxury and sophistication as it is.

How to design a double height living room

Double height living room lighting fixtures

Double-height living rooms give way to impressive pendant lighting fixtures. And, one can hang overwhelming, sculptural lighting fixtures from the ceiling. The spaciousness of the space balances the massive or sculptural volume of the lighting fixtures. Thus creating a pleasant harmony in the room. And, the lighting fixture can be a collection of varied fixtures or a modern piece of art. So that it becomes the focal point of the room. The distinct lighting fixtures sure add an element of awe. And, that’s how to design a double height living room!

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