Design advice for this mcm space
I don't know how to design around the multi focal points of my living room! There's the large windows facing the backyard, the symmetrical gallery wall on the opposite wall and the asymmetrical fireplace. I want to invest in a sectional sofa but I'm unsure which direction to go?! Also, any other design ideas are welcomed!
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Pajarito
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoConsider a bi sectional Gus Modern offers them. This allows you to move the chaise to either the right or the left hand side. They have different styles too . The image is of the Jane. They also offer two sizes.The LOFT Series is a collection of furniture designed with scale, proportions and versatility specifically suited to a smaller space living.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73G_iTwsIU
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Comments (10)Are you talking about one of these kinds of silverware drawer? I open the silverware drawer a zillion times a day, not just when it's time to set the table - a knife to butter the toast, a fork to scramble the eggs, a spoon for DGD's fruit cup snack. I'd rather just open the intended drawer than first the pot drawer and then the silverware drawer. The 6" between the refrigerator and the doorway may be dictated by the size of the cabinets/stove you have along that wall. If you had a choice, moving the fridge over a few inches would be good. As for flush, that's probably too close. When we installed our similar (minus the fridge) wall, we mis-measured a bit and ended up flush. No clue how that happened as we're positively obsessive about measuring, but fortunately it wasn't worse. You can see how that looks. With a full depth refrigerator (~33" vs 24" cabs) in that spot, the doorway might begin to look like a tunnel. OTOH, it's a mudroom back there, so maybe not an issue. Given a choice, I'd expand 3", but not 6"....See MoreFurnishing 1br Loft Space (MCM Direction)
Comments (9)Although I originally wanted the Tv on the brick wall so I could see the tv while cooking but the more time I spend at my new place I feel the natural walk way along the brick wall points towards having it on the beige wall. I completely agree. Interesting points about using the brick wall as an art gallery --- Really like that direction. Nancy, your rendition looks incredible. I like how it captures the living room layout I'm looking for, while managing to include a small table space by the window! Look forward to revisiting and diving into this over the weekend. Thank you both for your ideas!...See Moreheating MCM tiny home - advice needed!
Comments (89)@creekgirl, you wrote 'tuckpointing'? Do you mean pointing the brickwork on the chimney? Well, shortform on fireplace - in old-style fireplace venting through standard chimney, as someone wrote above, very inefficient as draws in cold air, plus pollution in the house, there are safety issues, etc. And if the damper is not working well, you might be losing warm air all the time, even when not in use. You'd get the pointing done if the existing chimney was in bad shape, but not clear if that's the issue or would be enough (chimney rebuild?). If you're renting it out, do you want to deal with all those issues? You could put a fireplace insert in the fireplace spot - basically a wood stove - which often now requires direct air from outdoors - and they'd most likely run a metal chimney through the existing. Better in most respects but still, it has to be operated correctly with good quality wood; do you want this in a rental unit? Or a gas fireplace (closed, venting through the chimney) is possible, but would it be worth it to have another gas appliance for what might only be occasional use? Keep in mind that depends on other heat. For a relatively small place, a good fireplace might be nice to have, but may kick out a lot of heat. This is before even considering the code issues. By all means get it looked at, but it might not be worth it, and easier to close up the chimney entirely. I know a lot of people with fireplaces and fireplace inserts who use them rarely (like once or twice a year) or not at all. (Note you may need the chimney to be looked at even if you're not planning on using - just to check for water damage/structural stability - but it's a different level of work if not planning on using it)....See MoreFamily room Design/Decor Advice that Shares space with a Kitchen
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PROFlo Mangan
5 years agoHere is scale sketch of your room with a sectional and smaller scale swivel chair. Each square is equal to one square foot. I put a Fat Ass fan dropping down from ceiling if you need big air movement. They come in various sizes and blade finishes and are really awesome looking. I put a sectional that is 6’ on long side and 5’ plus a few inches on short end. I show it approx 40-44” deep so very comfy size. I put a hanging console for your TV against fireplace wall. The swivel chair will need to be 30-33” deep and 30” wide or near those measurements. The Noguchi table would fit nicely with a sectional. You could add a sofa table on the end at the back of the short end of sectional for storage and a place for another lamp or two if you wish. Big art on wall 5” above back of sofa would set off your room. A 9x12’ rug would anchor the space nicely.
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PROBeth H. :
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agowhy are you cramming everything in that corner? you have a beautiful room. use it. lose the little tables. mount that tv to the wall. not the corner.
Give that brick a good cleaning or paint it. It is doing you no favors the way it is.
think about doing something cool w/that fireplace to utilize the other half of the wall
doesn't have to be this color, but you need a bigger tv and mount it to the left of the fireplace. please hide the cords in the wall.
Actually, the tv you have would look much better above the fireplace. Then I'd do a smaller wood mcm style console in the spot to the left. All that black, dated items you have in the corner just do not work.
I suggest you look at images showing 'mcm living space w/vaulted wood ceiling' to get ideas.
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5 years agoCan we take a vote?
Left chaise
Right chaise
- Total approx. dimensions: 113''W x 86''D x 33''H
- Chaise approx. dimensions: 39''W x 86''D x 33''H
- Sofa approx. dimensions: 74''W x 38''D x 33''H
- Seat height: 18''
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Maybe I could do open shelves instead of what I have now
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I love this! Look at the before, it's an amazing transformation!
http://thepaintedhive.net/2016/06/re-love-project-before-after-2/
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nuLOOM Transitional Tecumseh Tribal Tale Triptych Area Rug, Navy, 6'7"x9' · More InfoI'm buying this rug today! I used all my painters tape mapping out a sectional so I have to run and get more. Flo suggested a 9x12. I know this might sound like a silly question to you all but should the 12 ft go the width or the length of the room?
Sonya Maes
5 years agoHere is the couch I went with, Crate & barrell. I purchased it from a friend and have the option of also getting the chair/ottoman.
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5 years agoAbsolute novice when it comes to anything design related so I am sure to make some mistakes along the way.
Beth, I want to paint my fireplace! When I was getting more tape for the rug dimensions I grabbed a bunch of paint samples!And also the stenciled credenza led me down a rabbit hole and I'm thinking the wall separating the dining room from the kitchen would look SO cool painted black with a Grey geometric design or a textured deep green
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoThe tape outlines a 9x12 going either direction and measured centered width wise. If The rug is vertical, 32 inches of floor shows width wise.. If it's going horizontal, 12 inches.
The random strip marked the width of the walk way outside. I figured since we don't use our fireplace often it can be moved a few inches closer to the FP
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoThanks Seldens! I have an eakorns chair passed down to us from my partners dad, but it needs some TLC
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Beth H. :
5 years agoSonya, hmm. ok. can you maybe move it to another spot? I just think w/that rug you're getting a nice mcm wood slat would look awesome there.
i think you can find some cheap knock offs to try. Sonya Maes
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Beth H. :
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agovery nice Sonya. love the rug. nice job on the throw (great color) and the art work display. I think if you did a warm wood, mcm style coffee table ( or the slat bench type), it would be perfect. a little warm wood w/the rug will be the perfect addition.
or something newer like this
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