Fireplace and horizontal installation of the chimney pipe

Well, you still need some storage space to keep a few things like movies, books, etc. in the living room. And yes, I really believe that a living room separated from the dining room/kitchen (not completely separated here, since there is no door) is probably the better option, because you feel a bit more "protected" in the living room than if it were one big open space. Am I really the only one with that opinion? (of course, it’s all an individual matter)

Hi,
as mentioned, it's a matter of taste. I would treat myself to the bookshelf corner in the "passage" and thereby keep a clear sightline to the kitchen.

Btw: "Movies"? That's a hard drive! It really doesn’t need that much space... ;-)

Best regards,

Andreas