what style is this kitchen? what should I get for the family living ro
Lilian C
5 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (62)
everdebz
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoRelated Discussions
What type of chairs should I use , and what's my style? (pics)
Comments (27)Thank you all, again! Les-I love your idea...it was one of the first plans that I tried when we got the new furniture. The EC was a bit large for that corner unfortunately. (It's been in both corners and along the couch wall already!) I also tried the couch on the wall where the EC is, but that wall is shorter and the couch pretty much went from end to end (from what I remember), so no room for a table. But I'll measure and try again. While this is the room that we do watch tv, I agree with you...I do not like it looking as though it's the center of our lives, b/c it's not! I'm wondering if maybe I put the tv on a smaller table (I have one or two that may work) and put it in the corner you said, then move the couch, either to the windows or the back wall, if it works. Thanks for your help! kswl: I love your idea about chairs with legs, for a more roomy look. That never occurred to me. I like the idea of a slipper chair as well. I'm considering turning our DR into a reading room, since with small kids, we don't use that room much at all! We have a morning room with a table large enough for us and more, so losing the DR is not really an issue. So if we change the DR, the overstuffed chair would go in that room. I don't love the EC...it's a Sauder piece that we bought years ago. The *only* nice thing about it is that is has great storage for dvds/cds/kids puzzles & games and even the sides have tons of storage for books etc. Our plan is to send it to the basement, if and when we ever finish it. In this market, we don't want to do it, b/c we may move in the next few years and would never recover the $$. One more question?? Can I do decorative curtains on the two far ends of the windows? So the middle window would be open? I do want to add some color, softness, coziness, but it seems like curtains on all 3 windows is way too much. I've tried valances on all three, but they did nothing for the room and made it seem very choppy to me, if that makes sense? Thank you again, everyone...I wish I knew what I was doing...this is really helpful. At least I know for sure to measure next time before I make a purchase this big. :)...See Morenarrow great room (family room and formal living room/library music ro
Comments (4)Is the soffit which divides the two spaces painted a different color or is that just the lighting? The built ins are beautiful. I love the paint color! Can you tell us what your style is? Do you like straight lines? Do you like color? Of the top of my head I would say rich color rugs, curtains and lots of lamps. Those are the things I always want in my home. Not to mention art. The rest falls into place. I guess to suggest we need to know what you like and the feeling you want in the space....See MoreWhat style and color chairs should I get to match my living room?
Comments (23)yes, I saw that. benjes, I didn't mean to suggest that your comment was for just me. I did suggest she move the photos, I just didn't say 'they don't belong'. I'm on the fence with it. If one doesn't have any worthy art, and the family photos are done in a way that look good, coordinate w/one another and properly sized, then I suppose you could do it. But for over the sofa, I still prefer one or two large pieces of actual art. or a mirror. and I'm loving this danish chair w/the teal cushions...See MoreWhat should we do with cut out between kitchen and family room?
Comments (11)Hi. Lots of opportunities here! First, if you are doing any renovation, you might consider opening up the kitchen and family room. Short of that, other ideas I would consider are 1) Put a dimmer on the kitchen lights 2) Change the direction (add eyeball lights) for the lights nearest to the family room (if appropriate). 3) Put in smaller bulbs (eg instead of BR40 (large size), you could try BR30 (smaller size) 4) Eliminate the lights nearest to the family room. 2) Change the floor plan of your family room. I would need more information on your kitchen to see if some of my options would work. Need photos of all 4 walls of family room also. Thanks so much!...See MoreLilian C
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoarcy_gw
5 years agokulrn
5 years agoLaura Villar
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agokulrn
5 years agoDanielle Black
5 years agoDanielle Black
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agokulrn
5 years agotqtqtbw
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agotqtqtbw
5 years agoBunny
5 years agokulrn
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agotqtqtbw
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agokulrn
5 years agotqtqtbw
5 years agoLilian C
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoeverdebz
5 years ago
Related Stories
HOMES AROUND THE WORLDMy Houzz: Family’s Lively Style Energizes a Beige Rental
Colorful art, mementos and thrift store finds turn a plain-vanilla Australian house into a family home
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNA Busy London Kitchen Gets a New England–Style Makeover
Moving an overflowing book collection into a cozy new family room clears the way for a kitchen focused on socializing
Full StoryHOUZZ TV LIVETour a Designer’s Cozy Colonial-Style Family Room and Kitchen
In this video, Sara Hillery shares the colors, materials and antiques that create an inviting vibe in her Virginia home
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESMidcentury Living Room and Kitchen Get a Stylish, Comfy Update
A designer keeps the cedar-paneled walls and concrete floors but updates the kitchen and decor in a 1970s Texas home
Full StoryBEFORE AND AFTERSA Kitchen Gets New Style and Function
There’s space to cook, visit, eat together as a family, get work done, store everything and do art projects in this Toronto kitchen
Full StoryADDITIONSRoom of the Day: New Kitchen-Living Area Gives Family Together Time
An airy add-on becomes the hub of family life in a formerly boxy Arts and Crafts-style home
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Hardworking Style Holds Up to a Busy Family
A Utah designer helps a couple create an industrial-modern kitchen with durable yet playful materials
Full StoryKITCHEN OF THE WEEKKitchen Gets Easy Beach Style for Casual Entertaining
A couple with two daughters set out to create an open and inviting space with indoor-outdoor flow
Full StoryVINTAGE STYLEA California Bungalow Kitchen Gets a Retro-Style Redo
A functional new floor plan and a dash of vintage flair give this Bay Area kitchen a much-needed refresh
Full StoryROOM OF THE DAYRoom of the Day: Family Room With a Lively, Eclectic Style
Childproof furnishings, classic features and a mix of materials highlight a room designed for both kids and adults
Full Story
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9