Front room with large windows and fireplace dilemma
maggiemaek
6 years ago
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Comments (16)I really appreciate this! Pic of stained wood floor in the adjacent desk area leading to two steps (ignore carpet that is being removed as well) that are going to be remodeled or painted black with a seagrass tread below. this is the next area to tackle! I like the idea of making the whole space more of a sunroom space- and 20's era- with the bluestone or grey large format tile sounds really good! I am assuming I need to make the grout to match to reduce the dizzying grout lines in such a big space? Thank you all so much for the help!! its such a big investment!...See Morelarge niche above fireplace dilemma
Comments (9)I love your windows and angles! but the curved arches and columns are fighting them badly. I love Beverly's mockup. If you did that, I'd recommend also squaring off the arch between the columns, and getting rid of the weird mirror niche that's to the right. (I suppose your house is full of arched entryways and niches? that could be a big job, but you could tackle one room at a time.)...See MoreHelp w/ large Living Room- fireplace focal,front door interrupts
Comments (1)First of all, can you return your sectional. It dwarfs your room and if your drawing is to scale, it make moving things around very difficult. If it can’t be returned, I suggest that you give up the notion of hanging your tv above the fireplace. It will be too high, to begin with, and will overwhelm the fireplace. The most logical place for your tv is the long, unbroken wall against which you have placed your sectional. I would try and swing the sectional so that its back is three feet from the wall with the little closet and the stairs, facing the window. This should permit placement of your tv in the CORNER to the side of the front window, opposite your front door. Can your sectional be reconfigured in any other way? You have barely any place for a chair or table in the room. And, yes, because of the chaise, the coffee table cannot be centered. But that really isn’t that critical....See MoreWindow treatment advice: Large front facing arch windows
Comments (7)@Ely M Beautiful inside too! Gorgeous floors. Love those windows & would be a shame to hide any of the features of them on inside. I’m guessing windows are centered on the wall - looks off in picture but guessing that’s angle. I’ve never seen angled rods as @threers suggests. I also think any inside mount blinds would be custom & $$$$ due to shape & I don’t think outside mount fits these windows. I would go with drapes with the rod just above highest point on center window & with panels that split in middle & pull half to each side. I see the vent at lower right so you may need to use shorter length that ends just below sill. Even though the other window just like this one is evidently in another room, if you want to cover it at night, use same kind of drapes so the view is the same from street & the back side of drapes should be white. BTW, love the hanging light too!...See MorePatricia Colwell Consulting
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