Living room placement

6 years ago

I have a lot of family, and I LOvEE my couches but unfortunately I need to change it to either a L shaped couch or something more inviting, I am not sure where I could place the couches since there is a window on side, a door on the other side and I really dont want to place my tv on the walk by the entrance door, I need advise, help please!

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kulrn

5 years ago

Dark brown furniture can suck the light out of a room. I think you can glam it up a bit with lighting, art, tables. Get a bit of color in there with pillows and throw blanket.

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Beth H. :
6 years ago

well, that would be the most logical place for it,,,,directly across on the other wall. That way you could get a nice sectional and place against the wall the tv is currently on. why don't you want it on the other wall?? it's bare over there anyway.

you could do a sectional set up like these pics, w/the long sofa against the wall
Paula Andrea
Original Author
6 years ago
I dont want the tv agaisnt that other wall because the main entrance is there, so when people are watching a movie if anyone comes in they will walk right thru the tv, also that bare wall is going to have a console table on it very soon, I just wish there was another way to put an L shaped couch that I want to buy
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Maureen
6 years ago
The set up below could work (with your front door in lower left) and in this arrangement you could get two extra chairs. Be sure when purchasing your new furniture to look for less bulky shapes/sizes, like narrower arms, etc.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
6 years ago

You may not like the layout, but given your furniture sizes, and the room size, you don't have any choice for a layout. Frankly, your furniture is too large to even fit this way. It will NEVER fit with the seating facing the current wall where the TV is located.
rcarterworld
6 years ago
Agreed. Not much space here and your existing couches are wider than this space accommodates. I know you hate the TV being moved, but I think it would be so much better to move it and put a slender couch on the other side.
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VRA Interiors, LLC
6 years ago
We agree with beverly. If you switch the TV wall it can work a lot better.
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Beth H. :
6 years ago
how many people walk through the door when you all are sitting watching TV? You asked how you could have a large sofa to watch tv. given your layout, this is the only solution (if you want a large sectional) Maureens layout could work if you do smaller sizes.
DH
6 years ago
my house is similar layout and i have the tv on the same wall as the entrance door. exactly like how some of the pro layouts are.

no issues with people walking while tv is on. theres space to move to the left upon entering
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Gray & Walter, Ltd.
6 years ago
Before you do anything try placing both sofas on angles creating a triangle facing the tv. If this doesn't work I recommend an L shaped sectional. I understand the issue, it's a tough one. If you purchase new furniture make sure you are carful with scale. Good luck to you on this, hope it turns out to your satisfaction!
Paula Andrea
Original Author
5 years ago
I just purchased new couches but now I don't know if i like them anymore =(

I need someones advice PLEASE! So we are moving the whole living room around and putting the TV by the entrance how DH and Beverly suggested. Are leather sectionals recommended for small living room spaces? what should I do now, I love modern looks but I want glam too. Obviosuly we are changing the coffee table because that dark brown doesnt match anymore. I was thinking white or glass table. we are removing that tv table from the front entrance as well and not putting anything there but what can I do to make the room more inviting and more glam? Should I switch up the curtains? Paint the room another color? I know I have to change the door color but not sure to what.
Paula Andrea
Original Author
5 years ago
Would you recommend me replacing the rug? or is that ok? and curtains?
kulrn
5 years ago
You have a dark sofa and light floors, the rug is not bad as a transition to the two. It's a little safe, and monochromatic now, but I like a neutral look myself. It's pretty. You could add some texture with the curtains with a pattern/color. I think the art should dictate the accent pieces. But you can have a calm glam room and still keep it neutral. Not necessarily all glam, but here are some neutral rooms that I have saved....
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