French Inspired Traditional Chateau

One of the spaces I cherish the most in my own home, The French Chateau, is the great room. This big open space with tall ceilings and a grand stone fireplace is somehow both large and cozy at the same time. To create this illusion I created a "room within a room". Soft blue velvet couches facing one another, resting on a centered rug, create a smaller space to the visual eye. Yet the reality is, there is still room for another sitting group, a desk, plants, and a console we use for our children's items. Our family recently grew to include six of us, so having a space like this where we can all be together comfortably is ideal. It's both functional and beautiful...my favorite combination!