how can I make this room look more vibrant/decorated?

6 years ago

Moved recently which explains the boxes on the ground and things threw together in this room. Excuse the mess. I feel like I can decorate maybe my shelves better. I feel like this room needs a plant or something. Any suggestions?

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Mrs. S
6 years ago
It's always tough moving in to a new place, and trying to find a home for all the stuff.

I wouldn't get a plant until you get most of the stuff put away. I am sure you're looking forward to mounting that TV on the wall (at eye level height from your seated position). A console under the TV would provide you a place to stow all the TV equipment and cords, and maybe some extra storage for some of the other stuff.

I'd edit the shelves until you have 1 or 2 decorative items on each shelf. I'm not skilled at that kind of display, but others can advise on that topic better.

I'd think about getting a big tall floor lamp for the corner near the sofa. And some art for the walls would liven the place up.

Otherwise, you have a nice start, with freshly painted neutral walls, and the TV works, yay!
cawaps
6 years ago
Do you own this or is it a rental? If you're renting, let people know so that they don't run off and start making suggestions you can't act on.

First, give yourself a break. Moving is hard, and you can take a while to get things into shape.

It looks like you have a sofa, the shelf, and a coffee table, and whatever is under the TV (which doesn't look very well made). Is that the sum total of your living room furniture? It seems a bit spartan, even if the room isn't very big. An upholstered chair at a right angle to the sofa would make the space seem more welcoming. A side table and table lamp (or a floor lamp) would also cozy up the space.

The items on the shelf definitely seem a bit haphazard (though the Formula 409 on the bottom shelf totally makes sense if you just moved in). Decorating shelves is not my forte, but I strongly endorse putting at least some books on your bookshelf), and paring down the rest of the items seems like a necessary first step.

Definitely look for a nicer console or media unit for your TV.

I know I just threw out a bunch of suggestions that involve buying stuff. If you are rolling your eyes and asking, "Does she think I'm made of money?", there's always Freecycle, Craigslist, Salvation Army, and Goodwill.
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