Would you add a 2nd ottoman?
Here’s my living room which at the moment is showing that it’s actually lived in. We just got the square ottoman, which we all love. But it looks like it needs ... more. A second (identical) ottoman would fit easily right next to this one. But then is that too much bulk?
Other thoughts: instead of a second ottoman, add a regular wood coffee table that’s the same size. Or maybe a cool vintage trunk the same width/height? Or...something else interesting?
The ottoman is 34” square.
The round one, which is supposed to go in another room, is 18”, I think.
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amykath
5 years agoI had the same problem... an ottoman, two couches and a bare spot in front of one of the sofas. I used a martini table. It get used a lot. Just an idea.
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just_terrilynn
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoTo me it looks a bit bulky.
I think something rectangle, interesting and simple would look great.
I like this or something like this. You can but your feet on it if you like.
Then...I would go to EBay and look for a cool dog figurine to put on top of the coffee table.
Then, I would look at some YouTube vids on turning a non- matted picture with frame into a coffee table tray. You could do something very cool. Or, a frame with your own design glass mosaic.
This one might be bit too country but am showing because you are limited on wall art space. You could do usable art in a tray. You could also do a smaller tray to leave room for tootsies.
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Showing another angle of the room. I did move the blue sofa out a bit; but I think just moving the round ottoman helped. Swapped it with a red one that I have tucked by the end table so DH can pull it out when needed (he often sits at the far end of the sofa).
mtnrdredux_gw
5 years agoYou do such a nice job, Sue. It looks homey and comfy and yet stylish at the same time.
Does the ottoman come larger? I just measured mine and it is 45" square. I have an L, but I think it takes up the same visual space as your sofa/table config.
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5 years agojust_terrilynn
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5 years agoWell, I just had a friend (who has similar quirky decor aesthetic) and we moved the coffee table over and I think it’s ok like this. It’s centered on DH’s sofa, since he’s the one who really cares about putting his feet up. My (blue) sofa essentially doesn’t have a coffee table/footrest but I don’t need one. If I do want one, I can roll over the cow stool that I moved back in and stashed in the corner.
Now I can go back to deciding what to put on that wall behind the green sofa...
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5 years agojust_terrilynn
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoWhat is the measurement of that wall area? Maybe a painted panel?
http://www.karenbandy.com/paintings/abstract-mountain-landscape
Sueb20
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI meant to say earlier: thank you so much for the above compliments. :-)
Ida, it’s from Ballard Designs.
Justterri...it’s about 30x50-ish.
Someone recommended an antique mirror and I thought “nah” but I’ve thought about it a bit more and could try one. This one caught my eye.
Or really I’d prefer an old mirror that really doesn’t reflect much.
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Found this mirror upstairs and decided...I don’t think I actually want a mirror there.
I think I hear DH’s eyes rolling.
robo (z6a)
5 years agoBecause the windows are such strong (and different sized) rectangles...what about something round? A vintage plate or platter?
Sueb20
5 years agojust_terrilynn
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoTricky! I'm not suggesting this color, did this with my finger on my cell. But, how about creating some symmetry in relation to the placement of green sofa on the wall? Maybe some sort of cool swag ceiling light?
Note: did this with finger so it's not exactly in the right place symmetrically. Center it from center of ottoman...off center of wall between windows.
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