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How to arrange furniture 3 Entry ways, small living room.

4 years ago

So, I'm having a big issue trying to figure out how to arrange the furniture in the living room so that it doesn't seem so small and cluttered. I'm selling the sectional and trying to figure out what exactly to replace it with AND where to put everything. Our front door opens into the living room and then we have a door to our hallway and then to our kitchen. As well as an unused door that goes to our landlords apartment. I'm looking for a smaller couch, and potentially some accent chairs but would love any feedback on where to put them.

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sandk
4 years ago
Try adding a floor plan with dimensions and maybe you'll get some help. I'm no designer, but the wall with the landlord's door (I'm assuming) looks like a good spot for a couch.
havingfun
4 years ago
yes, it looks like you have 3 walls to put the tv on. we want to pull your sofa out and make it closer to the tv. but like a drawing would help a lot.
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I wouldn't do that fireplace surround. It's jus not a good look w/the type room/decor you have. try it elsewhere. try craigslist and similar sources for rugs, tables, shelving. as for the room layout, for the wall that's next to the doorway, and to the right of window (pic #3 up top) what if you did some cool shelving or book cases? I'd also look into doing some sort of shade or blind instead of those bulky drapes. This is a simple layout you could copy. a larger sofa w/a chaise would work for that room better than your two sofas. if doing a tv, try a shallow console and mount the tv to the wall. you can do a 'coffee table' by utilizing an ottoman or something similar. this type of sofa against the large windows would work out better. notice the blinds, nice contrasting paint color on the walls, colorful rug, potted plants. same layout. Imagine your windows are behind the sofa. shallow shorter shelving on the opposing wall is great for kids toys and books. mount tv. fabric ottoman for coffee table. neutral rug.
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Marie13100, I mentioned in the beginning we are in the process of remodeling our kitchen and we needed to move the dining table into our living room temporarily and cover everything from the dust. Lynn G, you’re right. Having to look at the wall would be a bit depressing. The most recent floor plan I posted that had the sectional along the window and long wall would be perfect because we can view directly outside the patio door which is in the dining room.
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Nancy
4 years ago
A drawing would definitely help. A smaller sofa with 2 comfy chairs sounds great but placement could vary once a drawing is done. You might consider a large, freestanding mirror or some sort of wall art in front of the door that leads to the landlords quarters. Again, a sketch would definitely help.
Elaine Doremus Resumes Written
4 years ago
If you were allowed to paint the landlords door and frame the same color as the wall, the door would visually "disappear". How many people usually sit in this room?
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BANDD DESIGN
4 years ago
It looks like if you got a couch and two chairs you could do a better layout. Then put the TV where your bookshelf and plant currently are.
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erinsean
4 years ago
You could even get a piece of plywood or something and paint it the color of your wall and tack it over the landlords door...it will fade into the background. If you move, you can take it down with no problem. A couch and couple of chairs will give you lots of "decorating room" and you can make a cozy room.

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