timeless look in living room and modernize bedroom
6 years ago
Hi , I would like to have a timeless and more up to date look in the living room . I recently sold my old sofa,love seat and chair . The sectional and rug showing are from the basement until I purchase a new set. I am looking into leather ..... maybe white or grey. I would like to keep the curio if possible and what do you think about the lamp bases( I could spray them need be it). Any suggestions with color schemes, layout , curtains and art?
As for the bedroom I would like to keep the solid wood bureaus ; maybe change knobs any suggestions ? Thank you for your input!
As for the bedroom I would like to keep the solid wood bureaus ; maybe change knobs any suggestions ? Thank you for your input!
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5 years agoHi Flo , ty for the diagrams! I have added sconces for the bedroom with a queen bed. Opposite of the bed there is an armoire built in.Nightstands very small will be added( no lamps since sconces are already placed and a chandelier is placed in the middle of room.
As for the livingroom , I have passed cables from inside the walls on two different walls the large wall where the sofa is placed on the second diagram and on the wall where you have placed the Tv on second diagram because I did know where to place it yet.
I love your second design as well. I was thinking to get a small sectional for the livingroom with art on top and a console table with wall mounted tv and small entrance table and mirror and a plant . Possibly a round table for the livingroom or rectangular depending on the room left over.
I was thinking to incorporate blues in there and possibly white or grey couch.
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Comments (48)Gardenwebber, that is SUCH a good point about "entertaining in their rooms". Here's a thought about your floorplan: have the kids take the back two bedrooms. Move your son to the smaller bedroom, the girls in the room with the closet. Take that wall that you guys put up and turn it into the bunk beds in separate rooms. This will give you a lot more useable floor space. Swing your youngest daughter's bed against the far wall and you will maximize the floor space there. Your son can have the lower bunk bed in his own room next door. That leaves the bedroom directly across from yours as a playroom. That also makes your own bedroom further away from the kids beds. The bunk beds are just drywalled with the mattress only on them. We have always had a rule that our kids cannot have a computer, video games or tv in their bedroom until they are 18. I do not want that stuff cluttering my downstairs living room. An upstairs space for this is the best solution. We built our current home knowing that we were going to have teens in them someday and to give them space separate from ours. Think about this solution. My husband would be happy to talk you and your husband thru the details if it is something you would be interested in. P.S. my 17y.o.'s boyfriend is coming for christmas for 17 days and there is no way in hell that she will be "entertaining" him in her bedroom!!!!!!!!!!!! Sherry...See MoreWindow treatments for my living room, bedroom and bathroom/low dust
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PRO5 years agoI have another option - Option 3 This would give you more seating. I would not do a sectional in this space.
layouts · More Info- 5 years agoHi Julie! The heater is 3 feet long and 2.5 feet high.( livingroom)top piclook at.
So so glad to hear from you!
Please look at my inspirational photo of kitchen that I copied in my condo as well.
Look that I like for balcony as far as look.
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- 5 years agoI have to say Flo my husband and I are very impressed with your layout of furniture ( the three options). Wow
When one does that it it gives us a better outlook on final look. As designers you can visualise the space faster, the average person cannot.
I will choose some couches and put some looks together and tell me which one will work. I have added some looks below , do you like them as color schemes?
Claire thank you for your looks of furniture choices. Very nice can you make a diagram even if its in pen and paper not so detailed as Flos .
Julie thankyou so so much I know you are overwhelmed and busy I reached out to you and you stilll took the time to put your input. Please feel free to join in you know I love your designs and guidance.❤️Many many thanks!
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- 5 years agoHi Flo , yes option 2 you posted is ideal or small sectional . The white sofa I posted is from rochebobois its a french store from France but there is one in Athens Greece.
I also have to see if I can get that one in a sofa bed because I need that option just incase family is visiting.
Also I find a small sectional might do one for small spaces.
I also found this bed in Athens what doyou think?
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Nice choices. We have RocheBobois here in Houston too and they have amazing leather and quality pieces. But they are very high priced. Maybe better there? Here is Option 4!
layouts · More InfoThe problem with this layout is where do we put the TV? Stay tuned! haha!
- 5 years agosmall sectional like this possibly ( in size).Flo what do you think?first picture)
Another look that I really liked while looking at some work that a Houzz designer did for a client was this particular look.It is from Paradox Studio ( Parmys) and was wowed by this look. But to incorporate blue chair or accents instead.( 2nd picture)
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Option 5 -
layouts · More InfoThis could work! A sectional with corner piece or chaise on short end so you would still have access to the slider? Which side opens in the Slider. The section closest to the kitchen? If yes, this can work. You could do 4 square stools for coffee table clustered together and then have extra seating when entertaining. This size sectional is about the largest you can do in this configuration. It would mean basically a twin size, possibly a queen size sleeper on the longer end.
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- 5 years agoHi yes Flo for sure it would work. Dont forget I can go right through even though the heater is there it will cover it . No problem the heat comes out from the top . It is very narrow dimensions were given earlier when Julie asked for them.
As long as I take into account the space for the console table.
Need be it I can buy a tv console that is suspended in the air also.( prefer not to).
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PRO5 years ago- 5 years agoHi Parmys , its a city view I posted pictures of place.
And bathroom and kitchen 3d and inspirational picture because island and cabinets were not put in yet when we left.( so you get a feel of space).
They will be put in soon from contracter.
The floor is grey brown all through the house laminate flooring. Grey beige tiles on balcony.
White shaker cabinets,grey quartz counter top and island the same.
Bathroom is marble look with grey vanity and white quartz.
Bedroom has sconces on side of bed and chandelier in middle.
Spotlights through the whole house kitchen and livingroom on dimmers and different switches.
Queen size bed with built in wardrobe.
1st inspiration photo
2nd 3d of my place
3rd pic of my condo ( second floor ) city view
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- 5 years agohardware is stainless steel. Paint color oc 26 and pic of bedroom with sconces. Posted white bed that I liked earlier to buy upholstered.
- PRO5 years agoThat’s not what I meant about sconces. Those are not in right position. They are more decorative. Also they seem to have put switches in worst possible spot. Can’t put art or mirrors there. Not good. Something more like this where a person could read in bed and move arm to proper direction.
- 5 years agoOh well Flo ,we cant change the decorative sconces theywere already put up by the electrician. Dont really need reading lights , remember its a vacation home not permanent dwelling. On vacation we usually entertain on the balcony with family ( having supper) and all day at the beach.
I was not thinking of adding mirrors on sides. I will add three photos ontop of bed.
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Olga..if you haven’t already picked a bed frame...I would consider doing a low wood finish platform bed..not upholstered.
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Just a few ideas for you.....than Off to the races....I will check in tonight...relaxed vacation feel and style..the wood adds warmth....do something you don’t have at home!
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Quick balcony idea....I would do two lounge chairs at the end off your master bedroom....add a long platform sofa with loads of pillows with one big potted tree.....add a couple small garden stools for tables.....put a bistro table next to railing with two chair for coffee in the morning. If you think you need a BBQ...add a small one on back wall next to family room doors.
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Something like this takes care of lounging and dining...plus adding two loungechaise outside your master bedroom.
- PRO5 years agoYou might want to consider using chairs that can stack up or serve inside and outside so you have multi uses. This would help to store compactly inside when you are back in Canada and you don’t want to leave furniture out on balcony. They would also be comfortable for the age range you mentioned of your family members there. I would think about scale of furniture if you will need to bring inside when you aren’t there.
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