Contemporary built ins might work well just to one side particularly if the design is sleek and unfussy.
Fireplace with built ins on one side.
By adding built ins on one side chip and jo brought balance to the space and squeezed in some extra storage to boot.
Yes you will want to continue with built ins on both sides.
Closed doors or even free standing furniture pieces but you will want them the same width and height.
The antique corbels used as mantel supports add interesting character to the room.
Where your fireplace is sited will influence where your built ins go and whether they are uniform on both sides.
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This fireplace s asymmetrical design made the entire living room feel lopsided.
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The look is much more me but we still have our second problem.
But there are no rules.
The entire downstairs has zero storage except the kitchen and no where to comfortably put a tv much less the hundreds of books we own.
Do what works with your house and your needs.
They can vary in function as far as open shelves vs.