Wanted: Great Room Rug Ideas
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Need ideas to make our "great" room functional
Comments (18)Thanks for the feedback! I know a sectional will be limiting, but I can't seem to make anything else work. The doorway to the left is to the kitchen, that isn't moving. Anything I put in front of the window needs to leave a walkway to the door. Same for anything on that wall next to the kitchen. If I put anything there that is not against the wall, it needs to be out enough to have a walkway to the kitchen, which puts it too close to the FP/tv. Moving to a couch and/or loveseat is an option. I just can't seem to make that work. It always looks off balance and odd due to the kitchen doorway needing clearance. It's entirely possible I just haven't found the right combination yet. I would definitely consider adding some recessed lighting. If I end up putting in a built in along a wall, it would definitely need a light above each side. The only light currently in the room is a flush mount ceiling light centered about 3 feet in front of the window at the bottom and a floor lamp next to the 18 inch support column. Hard to make it anything but better from there! Additional thoughts/suggestions welcome! I have a really hard time with stuff like this. Lucky for me I found an app that let's me play with furniture, sure beats drawing it out each time....See MoreHelp choosing rug for great room
Comments (11)All these rugs were from RugsDirect. I recommend you order the smallest size of any rug you are interested in so that you can check for color and quality. Then once you make your decision you order the correct size for the rug. This way you are not returning rugs that are heavier than dead bodies. Your decision may be determined by the other items you plan to use in the room. Of course, your room is very neutral so you have lots of options....See Moreideas on how to decorate the wall behind the TV in our great room
Comments (10)The wall doesn't need decorating. Your room needs drapery to the ceiling, perhaps in a pattern to add some interest to the room. Your current wall decor on the left is too small for that wall. I boosted the size....See MoreWant to redesign my great room. Please help.
Comments (4)I might consider a different approach . Your furniture seems so dark because the contrast for just the few pieces is so great. I would add an area rug to set the location and rearrange your furniture. Place a square coffee table centered on the fireplace with the sofa on one side and the loveseat facing and centered on the fireplace. I would eliminate the entertainment unit. The scale was never right for the room. Maybe you could use it in the master bedroom. Is this what I would suggest if you were starting new? No,...... but baby steps. This wall mounted unit from Wayfair is 96" long....See MoreRelated Professionals
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