help! Need help w this space

6 years ago

I need to buy a new coffee table but don't know where to start. I thought about doing ottomans.... the spaces large! do I have to have a rug in this space and what would you do rectangle, round, Ottomans and a table or just ottomans? help!

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mark_rachel
6 years ago
I like the table that is there now, but I understand how great ottomans are when you are trying to relax. I would put a large run under the space & make sure it goes under both couches. May a large square/rectangle rug with a large circle ottoman.
erinsean
6 years ago
What is at the other end of your room...opposite the windows? I think a square or rectangular rug would look nice and a couple of lamps on your end tables. As for the coffee table...I think I would center the one couch on the fireplace and put the coffee table in front of that couch. The wood in the center of the table looks like it could be painted or even taken out and glass put in there. Unless you need privacy, I would hang sheer curtains on your windows, or leave them plain....I think curtains make a room feel finished.
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
6 years ago
Curtains and a large rug were my first two thoughts. I also like the coffee table if you paint the middle white. It goes very well with the color of the sofas.
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6 years ago
A rug would definitely help define the space better, and the table you have now could work. Here are some of our designs below with ottomans and rugs that might help with inspiration for your dilemma.

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