Begova kuća within
the smaller living room
Trebinje, Herzegovina
This smaller odaja (ćošak or divanhana) on the upper level of the dwelling also has cabinetry and access from the kamarija. Two windows face south to overlook the Trebišnjica River and another window faces west overlooking the attached lower building and wall beyond. A seating element (sećija) occurs below the windows in the portion of the room that projects beyond the stone wall below. The ceiling is formed with planks overlaid with trim pieces to form the strong geometric design. Shelving with decorative trim provides space for objects just below the ceiling. (photo 1988)
