Furniture Placement in Living Room - Help Needed
I am in need of figuring out a new layout for my living room. This room measures 15 ' x 17' with wood flooring. It does not have much in it, but what is in it is almost all around the perimeter and I honestly can't stand to look at it. We don't use the room as often as we do the family room, but I would I would like it to be a more cozy, inviting space. My boys do play video games and have friends over and they do hang out in there. So, some details on the contents of the room: There are 2 couches - an 8 ' and a 6'. There are also 2 bookshelves that stand together with a total width of about 4' that I currently have in a corner, but can move pretty much anywhere if needed. There is a coffee table, but I am looking to replace it. We also have a 55" flat screen that currently
sits on a low entertainment unit. Unfortunately, we are unable to run a cable jack on the wall with the windows, so the tv needs to go on one of the other walls. I do not have any photos to post, but drew up a quick floor plan online. Any suggestions are appreciated!
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
6 years ago
freedomplace1
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI would set it up this way (based on your diagram).
The long sofa on long wall, with smaller sofa in L formation - tv on opposite wall, and I would wall mount tv (on angling arm). A large, probably square shaped, ottoman. A console between the windows, with art or a mirror over that console. You might be able to squeeze some smaller scaled chairs in front of windows - to create another seating area on that side of the room, swivel chairs could be an option (if there's room), or maybe keep some folding chairs or stackable chairs on hand for additional seating for that side of room.
Ottoman.
Console with art (or mirror).
Maybe a fun ceiling light/fixture, since your boys hang out there.
Good to have dimmable lighting. I'd also bring in a floor lamp, or two, maybe - and add a couple of plants, real if possible, or good quality faux,
Hope some of this helps!
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6 years agofreedomplace1
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoYou're welcome, my pleasure.
I mentioned wall mounting tv on an angling arm, and there are various types of arms available, depending on your needs. 'TV extension arms' would extend the tv out to mitigate the distance, these arms are also available with varying angling capabilities
One example: [https://www.houzz.com/products/pdx650-full-motion-mount-for-37-75-tvs-black-prvw-vr~29971748[(https://www.houzz.com/products/pdx650-full-motion-mount-for-37-75-tvs-black-prvw-vr~29971748)
This mount would extend tv out about 2 feet, and is pretty streamlined, with tv being able to sit 2'' from wall when mount is pushed back, so that's a nice feature. Just one example, and there are arms that extend out further than this one, lots of options available to suit your specific needs.
I like the idea of wall mounting tv on an arm - but another good option could be using a mobile tv console, and if you like industrial styling, at all - there are a ton of wheeled options, in that style category, alone.
So with either wall mounting on extension arm, or using a mobile console, your boys should be able to move the tv, versus having to move their seating... although, they could do a combination of both - if it's more comfortable, etc.I love that second light fixture, also. So many fun styles in the Sputnik type of design. :)
Symantha Kae
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agofreedomplace1
6 years ago
Symantha KaeOriginal Author