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Need help living room layout and decorating

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Hello. Super overwhelmed. I don't know what other furniture to buy and how to lay it out. As well as what to do above mantel and these large open shelves above? Any advice appreciated

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BeverlyFLADeziner

5 years ago

What ever you use over the FP has to extend past the soffit to take advantage of your tall ceilings. I would select a larger TV and use matching cabinets on both sides of the FP. Don't put any fussy stuff on the mantle.

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Sammie J
5 years ago
Why does the fireplace project so deeply into the room - is there something behind it in another room? If not, I'd consider taking out all the "built in" spaces/sheetrock, move the fireplace back (or take it out altogher) and design built-ins that would match your needs.
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Kelli Roy_Hale
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5 years ago
Thaincredible !!
abbyjean
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Try that table in the right nook behind your couch....with the lamp if possible even. That will finish off the back of the couch. Would you then consider some built in shelves in that spot? A little DIY project for the weekend? Then the small items on the mantel and pictures could be displayed on the shelves. I would leave the mantel empty and let the art be there solo.
groveraxle
5 years ago
Nothing goes on those high shelves unless you have museum quality sculptures, Do I spy a door in the right niche? If so, can it be moved?

The art on the mantel is the wrong orientation. Try turning it longways and remove all the other stuff on the mantel for now.

If you want to know about furniture arrangement and what other furniture to buy, then you need to give us photos from all four directions.
groveraxle
5 years ago
Fill the niche on the left and get a larger TV. If you use the door on the right, then put a tall plant if it won't obstruct access. Otherwise, a simple gallery wall.
J J
5 years ago
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Nandina Home & Design
5 years ago
Nothing goes in the shelves way up high, just focus on the things down below. You could try a bookshelf on one side, or another console with a piece or art/mirror.
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