Help! designing a room around this couch...
Erin Haffner
5 years ago
Looking for some insight as my husband and I can’t agree except to disagree when it comes to decorating.
The sofa is the only thing staying in this room. Room is 13.5’ from tv wall to door and 11’ from windows to bar stools. Looking for a rug, coffee table, additional seating and lighting. We have a ceiling fan and enough room for a console or sofa table behind. In fact we can’t even decide where to position the couch. We need more seating-and storage. We have two kids 11 & 8 and 2 cats. We like modern but not minimal-more eclectic and comfy. There is an island with stools and I’d like to keep the windows mostly clear for the light. Budget is tight though we prefer natural materials.
Any and all advice truly appreciated!
The sofa is the only thing staying in this room. Room is 13.5’ from tv wall to door and 11’ from windows to bar stools. Looking for a rug, coffee table, additional seating and lighting. We have a ceiling fan and enough room for a console or sofa table behind. In fact we can’t even decide where to position the couch. We need more seating-and storage. We have two kids 11 & 8 and 2 cats. We like modern but not minimal-more eclectic and comfy. There is an island with stools and I’d like to keep the windows mostly clear for the light. Budget is tight though we prefer natural materials.
Any and all advice truly appreciated!
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5 years agoDo you like either of these styles? I like your white console so I tried to incorporate it a little.
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5 years agoNot sure the size needed for an ottoman, but this one gets great reviews and comes in many colors and had storage (free shipping too).
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agosince you said you wanted to decorate per the sofa, that is what i am going with.
above would go with those stools.
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5 years agoI have these chairs and love them - nice smaller size and very comfortable! There is is brown or a grey that would look nice with your cool couch. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scott-Living-Midcentury-Winston-Sable-Brown-Accent-Chair/1000248141
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