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living room dilemma.. keep or not keep?

5 years ago

So I have a weird layout in my living room and this is the only way I can think of setting my furniture. I’ve tried other ways but this one looks the most normal to me. Do you have any ideas? Should I keep or not keep? I attached a photo of my empty living room so you can maybe photoshop furniture on there to show me what it’ll look like. (By the way, I’m in the process of getting wall art & area rug so don’t worry about that.) Your help would mean a lot to me. I have used this app for many dilemmas and it’s helpful so thank you in advance to everyone.

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wysmama

5 years ago

I would not want the tv in front of the window.

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Elle
5 years ago
I think it depends what the view out the window is. And whether it's going to pose a problem for visibility with light coming in. Also how many people actually watch TV / come to visit.
You'd have many more options with a small couch and 2 chairs- you could more easily put the chairs in front of the window or on either side of the tv facing the couch.
Personally I'd prefer the back of the sofa against the window, or rotated 90° so the loveseat back is to the room and the tv faces it.
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indigoheaven
5 years ago
Have you tried putting the TV against the opposite wall?
jck910
5 years ago
TV where sofa is now and sofa on window wall OR TV where the loveseat is now and loveseat on window wall.
Elle
5 years ago
Sorry for the bizzare photo but it's the only one I could find of what I was thinking. Can you do the TV at the end and then this setup so that the chairs backs are to the room? You can either sit in the chairs or lay sideways on the loveseats to watch tv (which is more comfy anyway).
Eric R
Original Author
5 years ago
Hey guys, thank you for all the great suggestions! I moved the furniture around. Let me know how it looks now! Should I try another layout??

(Please don’t judge naked couch. I returned pillows. Getting new ones soon).
Joe P
5 years ago
The revised layout looks good! And probably the best you can do, good work.
Elle
5 years ago
I think it looks nice. Your tree picture is mounted too high though. https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/how-to-hang-art-correctly
Irene Morresey
5 years ago
Other way depending on room, is put tv on wall were your artwork is and plant, put smaller couch facing tv with back to doorway, bigger couch on wall were tv is now, so you come through door pass back of couch, if enough room you could put narrow table behind couch. It depends what's on other side of room pass doorway. Hope that makes sense
Irene Morresey
5 years ago
Sort of similar
greenfish1234
5 years ago
I like Irene's idea but I think your door would open right to the back of the sofa. Your new layout is the best so far. Would you consider throwing out the fake plant? If not bring it out away from the wall as though it were real. But you have pretty updated taste and the fake plant doesn't fit.
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CDR Design, LLC
5 years ago
Youv'e done a great job. Best arrangement for this room. Please now:

-move the tv cabinet down toward sofa, so that it touches corner of sofa. It should sit directly across from the love seat. (You might have to move the sofa a little toward the left. There are ways to disguise that it is not centered. We will work on that)

-add 2 end tables on either side of sofa. Add 2 lamps. (Or you might have to add a floor lamp and table lamp.....or keep the plant....let's see how the furniture ends up)

-remove art over the tv

-hang tv

-art over sofa is way too high. Should be a few inches above sofa.

-add a rug and pillows.

Do you want any color in the space? What do you like?
njmomma
5 years ago
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Eric R
Original Author
5 years ago
I’m glad you guys like it. Thanks! I do want to mention some things.. the wall art was placed high on purpose to cover a vent but I might replace it with a bigger one (square shape). Also, to Irene, I like your idea but I don’t think I have the space for it especially since the door is in the way. Lastly, I’ll be moving the tv stand towards the sofa to center it more and I’m moving the plant as well. Thank you for the comments. Always helpful people on here. I’ll post another pic soon. Thanks.
Eric R
Original Author
5 years ago
Oh and I would love to mount the tv but I feel like the wall is not sturdy enough and besides I live in a rental apartment. And for the colors someone asked me about.. I really like a mixture of grey, black & white but if you want to suggest different colors go ahead please! An illustration would be awesome if possible!
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5 years ago
You could consider adding just a touch of color.
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Be careful about covering a vent. Vents serve a purpose and should not be covered. With a nice piece of art, the vent will disappear.

Walls are sturdy enough to hang tv's. However, you might have to do repairs to the wall when you move. So, you could ask your landlord about that. If you can't hang the tv, it is not a huge issue.
Eric R
Original Author
5 years ago
CDR Design, I can see now that a tiny splash of color makes a difference. I will try it! Also, I’m not 100% sure that thing is a vent. It looks like one of those announcement speakers or a heater. I really don’t know but I covered it because it’s ugly. Hopefully it’s ok to cover.
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CDR Design, LLC
5 years ago
You mentioned this is an apartment. Please ask your landlord what is it. It might be unsafe to cover. Besides, I can still see it. What is the grey area in the center and what did you cover it with?
Eric R
Original Author
5 years ago
I will ask and yes I know it’s still visible. I didn’t put it higher because the wall art would be about 7 inches from ceiling. Too high. Partial cover is fine by me. The gray thing is like a vent cover and it has dry paint over it. Not done by me. I’ll ask my landlord about it. Thanks by the way!
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CDR Design, LLC
5 years ago
Yes.....good to check. Perhaps it can be drywalled.

Your art should be only a few inches above the sofa. So, it should actually be hung under the "vent". Wait to rehang it until you get the sofa in the correct place. Sofa looks like it should be moved to the left. Yes, it will be off-center of the wall, but we can correct that by tricking the eye.
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