Spotlight on Living Room Furniture – Elevating Everyday Spaces

We were delighted to see Lahart Carpentry featured in The Art of Design (Issue 77) in a piece titled “Spotlight on Lahart Carpentry – The Art of Living-Room Furniture”. The article beautifully captures how fitted furniture isn’t just functional—it can transform a living room into something that feels like a piece of art. (See page 76 of the issue). Joomag

Here’s a closer look at what the article highlights – and how we can build on that to think about ways you might apply similar ideas in your own home.

The Living Room as a Display Space

As the article points out:

“The living room is a room in one’s home that is not only a place where the family spends time together but is also on display to friends and other visitors. Having it be aesthetically pleasing really enhances the tone and vibe of meeting there and of time spent in the space.” Joomag

In short: the living room does double duty. It must be comfortable and practical for day-to-day use, and it should present well when guests arrive. That dual purpose is exactly where bespoke furniture shines.

By working with Lahart Carpentry’s ethos, you can align both sides of that coin: storage and utility with design and artistry.

Fitted Furniture That Feels Like Art

“Fitted furniture really works well here and can create all kinds of vibes … When done well it really feels like a piece of art!”

What does this mean in practice? A few take-aways:

• Tailored scale & proportion: Bespoke units can follow the room’s dimensions exactly, which avoids awkward gaps, mismatched heights or off-centre alignment. When everything aligns, the furniture becomes part of the architecture.
• Design details: The article notes how scotia beads around the base or curves in a mantlepiece were complemented by the fitted units. Little details like that elevate the result.
• Integration with décor: Whether matching the paint colour of a fireplace surround or using floating shelves that blend with modern style – the furniture is designed in harmony with its surroundings.
• Room for “air”: Leaving uncluttered space around key pieces or art can enhance the effect of the furniture. The article specifically mentions that the open space enhances the aesthetic of what is in it.

In other words: the furniture doesn’t shout “I am fitted furniture!” Instead, it whispers: “I belong here.”

Three Different Vibes, One Brand

The piece gives three distinct examples of living rooms fitted by Lahart Carpentry:

1. A unit painted to match a detailed fireplace, with a curved scotia bead detail — classic and elegant.
2. A more formal corner-furniture installation around a sofa and coffee table — built for guest reception, interesting yet refined.
3. A modern style of cupboards and floating shelves placed in a classically styled room, with colour used by the client to personal effect.

What this demonstrates is Lahart’s flexibility: whether you have a traditional setting, a minimalist modern space, or a hybrid of both, bespoke fitted furniture can adapt.

Expanding the Conversation: Beyond the Living Room

While the article focuses on living-room furniture, there’s great value in extending that thinking to other rooms and furniture types. Let’s explore a few possibilities:

• Loft rooms and awkward spaces – Just as living rooms benefit from design-led furniture, so too do rooms with sloping ceilings or odd dimensions. A tailored wardrobe or bespoke bookcase can make what seems like a tricky space function beautifully.
• Home offices – With more of us working from home, fitted desks, shelving and storage that reflect the aesthetic of the rest of the home can turn a corner into a professional, inviting workspace.
• Children’s bedrooms & teens – Fitted units allow for clever use of space (under-bed storage, built-in desks, walk-in wardrobes) while also enabling design that grows with the child.
• Understairs and alcoves – These hidden zones are often wasted. Bespoke furniture ensures that every niche becomes an asset rather than an afterthought.

Essentially: the same design principles that make living-room furniture feel like “art” can be applied throughout your house. Your home becomes a cohesive story, rather than a collection of mismatched furniture pieces.

Why Choose Lahart Carpentry for Bespoke Furniture

“Lahart Carpentry is a medium sized fitted furniture outfit … They specialise in built-in furniture … They love working out great solutions for funny spaces.”

Here’s why that matters:

• Our experience since 1999 gives them a deep understanding of materials, joinery techniques and spatial challenges.
• We serve London and surrounding areas, meaning they’re accustomed to the quirks of period properties, lofts, and urban homes.
• Our focus on “funny spaces” means they relish complexity rather than being defeated by it.
• The portfolio on their website showcases the variety of room types and styles they tackle.

If you’re looking for fitted furniture that’s not just “good enough” but a real design feature — Lahart Carpentry ticks the box.

Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life

Whether you’re imagining a living-room wall of fitted cabinetry that blends seamlessly with your décor, a loft wardrobe that exploits every angle, or a home-office solution that looks as good as it functions — bespoke furniture is the way to go.

Lahart Carpentry is currently open to new enquiries, and now is a great time to book your consultation. Let’s turn your space into one that’s both practical and elevated, a piece of art, in its own right.