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Old 04-10-2009, 4:58 PM   #91
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Re: Homerdog's HD Lounge

Thanks again for the complimentary remarks, they are much appreciated, it makes the hard work all the more rewarding!

The engineered oak flooring was bought locally, but I assume it's widely available. It's called Next Step Oak Rustic and cost £1000 for the 15' x 17' room, including the underlay. I was looking at Kahrs originally, but this was much cheaper and has a thicker wear layer.

The sofas are 'Phoenix' by Incanto, bought from Funiture Village - they are real leather!

The paint is from a British company, it's Farrow & Ball 'Bone', available from Homebase and Brewers, amongst others. I think it's fantastic quality, have used it all around the house because of the great finish you get.
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Old 04-10-2009, 8:20 PM   #92
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just at the planning stage with my install, I must get around to posting 'before' pictures, I can only hope it turns out as well as yours, great job!
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Old 14-10-2009, 8:46 PM   #93
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Wow! Looks just like the chimney breast was there all the time. Like the LEDs inside the little recess, and the flush shelves that match the floor.
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Old 15-10-2009, 1:13 PM   #94
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Homerdog i have just purchased a property and am planning on either installing an inset wood burner or the fire you have. Do you have or are aware of any videos of it in action so i can see the flame effect?
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Lovely set-up!
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Old 10-11-2009, 7:34 PM   #96
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Hi Homerdog.

First of all let me say congrats on your fantastic project, it really does look amazing!
With regards to the fire, should you have a problem with it, is it possible to remove it from the false chimney breast without having to remove some of the wall? I'm currently starting a similar project but was thinking that an electric 'hole in the wall' fire with a frame would be more sensible as I could pull it out should something go wrong with it. Also, how do the ikea strip lights attach to the back of your tv?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks very much.
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Old 11-11-2009, 7:33 PM   #97
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You couldn't remove the fire without removing the plasterboard. The internal parts of the fire are accessible by removing the glass panel on the front and all of the serviceable parts can be replaced, so I think that it won't be a problem (touch wood!).

I hung the lights from the bracket - it was supposed to be a temporary measure, but worked well so I haven't bothered fixing them more permanently!
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Old 11-11-2009, 7:37 PM   #98
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Homerdog i have just purchased a property and am planning on either installing an inset wood burner or the fire you have. Do you have or are aware of any videos of it in action so i can see the flame effect?
My apologies, only just seen this. Sorry, I don't know of any videos of it in action. The flame effect is pretty good, but I don't think anyone would be fooled into thinking it was real. I do like it, however!
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Old 13-01-2010, 1:22 PM   #99
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Fabulous set up. I shall attempt to copy it in the future
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Old 13-01-2010, 5:45 PM   #100
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This is by far my favourite design on the forums. Looks real slick. What are the dimensions for the width of the chimney and also the depth at which it comes out of the wall.

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Old 13-01-2010, 9:18 PM   #101
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Hiya Mate

fantastic room

can i ask where you got the bit of furniture in the middle of the room from? the item that has your laptop on it.

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Old 17-01-2010, 9:28 PM   #102
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looks great...
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Old 17-01-2010, 9:57 PM   #103
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wow simply awesome!!!!

similar to the idea i had although i was going to put speakers in the chimney, how do the kef's sound up so high does it sound as though its coming from the ceiling??
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Old 24-01-2010, 12:37 PM   #104
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Fantastic job,I love it and so does my WIfe

Can you tell me the minimum distance needed from the back of the tv to the wall when it is pushed back as far as it will go as I found the bracket on ebay but need to know the distance before I buy one.

Thanks for the inspiration

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Old 24-01-2010, 3:19 PM   #105
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Fantastic pics. Truly jealous!

What did you use for the lights behind the TV? Is it part of the tv or is seperate as i notice it changes colour.
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Old 27-01-2010, 10:24 PM   #106
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stunning, well done mate, makes it all worth while i'd say.
I've the same floor as yourself & would recommend it, as it looks awesome
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Old 29-01-2010, 6:01 PM   #107
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Awesome thread, had to register after seeing this! Gave me loads of ideas, think the only question nobody asked is where did u purchase the cream rug from, bin after one that size for ages!
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Old 31-01-2010, 2:48 PM   #108
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Well done thanks for sharing

Like the living room, I'm sure thank SWMBO must be happy too .

A few questions as this is similar to how I'd like to change our living room to. I'd like to go from watching tv diagonally with two sofas in an L configuration to what you've produced.

What size is
  1. your room, and how do you find the sofas face to face?
  2. As per a previous question, how do you like watching TV 90deg from the direction of the sofas?
  3. How do you find the sound travel in to rooms above, with the ceiling speakers?

Once again thanks.
Paddcomp

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Old 01-02-2010, 9:27 PM   #109
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Really lovely setup and room!! Top stuff

I might just pinch some ideas
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Old 10-02-2010, 1:35 PM   #110
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Nice build m8, very impressed
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Old 10-02-2010, 4:30 PM   #111
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I love this setup, very clean. I also love the shelves and the fire.

Does the fire generate a lot of heat? If so what did you do to stop the unit burning?
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Old 11-02-2010, 9:10 PM   #112
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Wow, it's been a while since I revisited this thread, I thought it had been forgotten about, thanks for all the great comments!



I will try and answer all the new questions you have asked, sorry that it's taken so long.

The room is 17' x 15'

The chimney breast is 160cm x 40cm

The rug was just a deep pile carpet ordered in the size I wanted and then edge bound by the store. Was cheaper than a normal rug too!

The sofas are still face to face and we both prefer them at this angle. It's nice to put your feet up when watching the telly, I think it helps that there is a lot of padding on the arms!

The speakers sound fine and they integrate perfectly with the tv, although it's fair to say that the sub is a must - they sound a bit thin without it. The sound doesn't travel through the ceiling at all, but we do have concrete beam and block ceilings.

The lights behind the tv are Ikea dioders. They can be set to change colour slowly or quickly, or you can have a static colour. I like the slowly changing colours; not as clever as Ambilight, but a good compromise.

The fire doesn't generate any heat to speak of, certainly less than the tv itself.

The "bit of furniture" is called an ottoman (posh word for footstool or pouffe!). We've had it for years - I think we got it from here, but I'm sure loads of companies make them.
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And here's the finished result, 80 minutes to post, 4 months of cursing and swearing in reality!

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Look Awesome!
Was there a maximum distance required from the fire to the TV and also from the floor to the TV? I think the TV is a tad too high for my view but want a fire the same as yours.

Oops....I only started the tread this evening, should have waited til the end!

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Old 11-02-2010, 9:56 PM   #114
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The fire is supposed to be a certain distance from the floor to create an optimal viewing angle for the flame effect, then there is a hidden bit above the visible part (15cm). I think I allowed another 10cm between the fire and the tv, so I couldn't have really gone much lower. Having said all that, I don't think the tv is too high, it is fine for everyday use - it looks higher in the pictures than it does in reality.
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Old 12-02-2010, 6:21 PM   #115
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Hi Homerdog

Just read through your thread - what a stunning clean lined room you have created - awesome.

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Old 16-02-2010, 3:30 PM   #116
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Great looking room m8. Well done. I'm liking your BK side table
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Old 16-02-2010, 3:38 PM   #117
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Just for a laugh, messing about with HDR!

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Fire again!

The whole set up looks excellent, as others have said, very slick. Looks like you have a real eye for design there.

Having read the full thread I know you have answered lots of questions about the fire set up but mostly based around you seemingly just using the lighting effect.

I am looking at a similar install of the Dru Metro but can't dispel the fears of melting the TV having heat / fire problems with the false wall. Have you had any experience yet of using the actual heater and if so how long would you be comfortable leaving it on for.

Well done again.
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Old 22-02-2010, 12:03 PM   #119
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Fantastic job,I love it and so does my WIfe

Can you tell me the minimum distance needed from the back of the tv to the wall when it is pushed back as far as it will go as I found the bracket on ebay but need to know the distance before I buy one.

Thanks for the inspiration

Ron
Hi Homerdog, did you have chance to take this measurment for me please?

Ron
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Old 23-02-2010, 12:53 PM   #120
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homerdog, I really like you shelves made of flooring. Can you provide more details on how wide they are and how much weight you think they could support. As well as more photos and details on their construction.

I am thinking of borrowing you idea to construct shelves described here:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/home-...l#post11513865

Any more info would be great. I am worried about support a TV and speakers on a 2.3meter span.
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