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Small family room design help!

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hello - looking for advice on furniture for this room. We are cleaning out the kids toys and the train table out of this room and getting rid of the old white couches. Looking for something contemporary and inviting to enjoy the fireplace and watch tv for kids and adults. can I do a small sectional? Coffee table with storage? A rug? What about colours? I can’t change the paint colour because it runs into the kitchen and hall. This room is directly adjacent to the kitchen so you can see how close the table and large island are. We want a nice design that doesn’t make this room feel even smaller or close off the space too much. Thanks for your advice!!!!

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havingfun

6 years ago

how many do you need to seat? I would do couch across from tv and 2 chairs facing the fireplace more or less, i would ignore it is on a slant. and no sectional.

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P Banos
6 years ago
I agree with having fun. Can you float a sofa facing into the room? Small furniture ('apartment size') will work best. By using an ottoman as a coffee table you will add seating in a pinch. How about a storage ottoman to stash toys in a hurry?

What color furniture are you considering? You could go neutral with the sofa and add color with chairs or visa versa.

A floor or table lamp will soften the look - are the ceiling lights dimmable?

How about a area rug to add comfort? It needs to be large enough for the room. You can have a broadloom remnant from a carpet store cut and bound to your measurements for a modest price. This would be a way to add some color to the room.

And I'd lower the art work a few inches. Closer to the height of the TV.
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So months after this advice,we still have not purchased any furniture! I am paralyzed with indecision. The room is so small and I can’t figure out what colours even match. I’ve added a larger tv and was experimenting with this picture on the wall but even that I’m not sure about. My husband wants to float this couch in this colour because it is comfy but has a small profile. What would even match it? Desperately need help! Thanks!
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