how to make my family room open floor plan cozy and put together

5 years ago

I’m decor challenged, so can you people here help me make this area look cozy, warm welcoming rather than stark and boring?

If you can please link to products and ideas, especially using affordable products from ikea or target. I also can extend to world market and pier1 for a few pieces but I definitely don’t have a pottery barn or restoration hardware budget.

Thanks in advance!

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9

5 years ago

I would first look for a large, room-size rug and then base your purchases on the design and color from that. Look at esalerugs or rugsUSA for a color and design you love (and I don't mean gray, but something that has warm colors to go with your beautiful floor. A tribal Oriental rug would be beautiful. Then measure carefully so you don't end up with sofas that are too wide and take up too much space in this room.

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5 years ago
That’s a ikea ektorp sofa and loveseat which I’d like to replace with Ikea gronlid. Also what do you think of the ikea vindum rug in blue green? But the. What color of gronlid sofa?

That recliner is an eyesore and is just sticking out there should I get rid of it or move it elsewhere in the house? What about the tv, wall mount it or get an ikea besta unit to add some storage? DH has speakers that he hasn’t set up yet, we moved 2 months ago.
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Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks ingrid. Please post if you have any suggestions for specific rugs. That will give me a starting point.

Here is the ikea gronlid sofa - https://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/spr/69256296/

There are a few color choices.
havingfun
5 years ago
are you saying that you do not plan to save any of the furniture? you know improves the budget a bit.

regarding the couch, with the simple design and colors available along with the price, i believe i have a better source for you. it has won many awards , made in usa, and i have even receieved a plus review from a pro and someone who owns. there are many positive reviews on line. homereserve.com I lost my pics. the prices are adorable.
arcy_gw
5 years ago
Carpet and drapes "cozy" a room!! Start there.
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5 years ago
I’d be more than happy to keep my existing ikea ektorp sofa and loveseat so I could use the $$ elsewhere for decor.
But I certainly need to upgrade the slipcovers but none of the ikea slipcovers appeal to me right now. I could look at slipcovers from comfort-works but that’s not exactly cheap. Let me know what you guys think, new slipcovers for 10 year old ektorp or new gronlid sofa?

I’m thinking of getting rid of the recliner since it’s so oversized and does not really fit in with the modern simple style and the other mostly ikea pieces I have.
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5 years ago
Is this rug a good idea? https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Caressa-Bright-Vintage-Boho-Area-Rug-710-x-103/12949120/product.html?refccid=TQUKE5KRQHDJRTKFLXYPOUMTTA&searchidx=0&kwds=&rfmt=
havingfun
5 years ago
with that rug, i would remove the 2 chairs.
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5 years ago
Adding a few more pics
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Original Author
5 years ago
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I will remove the oversized recliner and ikea poang chair.

Also what if I buy these new slipcovers for the existing ektorp sofa and loveseat, choice of 2 different beiges -

https://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/spr/89129207/?gclid=CjwKCAiAt4rfBRBKEiwAC678KWLb-IKPZDT3ctq94ZqYu8EIsqlIOx4Unq0VMpmka9M1KNwqSysP7RoCxBoQAvD_BwE

https://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/spr/39129224/

I already own this chair, let me know if it will go -
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Original Author
5 years ago
What about this rug?
https://esalerugs.com/gray-9x12-berkshire-area-rug-33141703#
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Original Author
5 years ago
What about any of these? I got beige sofa slipcovers from ikea - lofallet beige

http://esalerugs.com/terracotta-9x12-heriz-design-area-rug-33128721

https://esalerugs.com/beige-9x12-villa-area-rug-33136044
havingfun
5 years ago
i much prefer the terra cotta, but you are going in 2 directions?
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Original Author
5 years ago
Yeah I am conflicted, should I go modern or vintage. Here is the room now with chairs removed and new slipcovers.
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Original Author
5 years ago
Also after measuring, l realized I need ideally a 10 by 13 rug if I want the sofa and loveseat to both be comfortably placed on the rug.
havingfun
5 years ago
it looks like you like warm colors so that combined with the white couches looks southwestern to me. so with that i think you should have some natural looking wood
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you can use the gold chair, but i don't think the pillow would be great. I would a pick a couple pillows from the ones below to bring together when mixed with yours, let me know i can toss things, give others if you have ideas which way to go.

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GardenHo_MI_Z5
5 years ago
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Here are a few different rugs to maybe give you some ideas. Not knowing what color/pattern you like, so I added a variety. Hope it helps.

Today would be a great day to find one on line...with the Black Friday deals!
christoper
5 years ago
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adding my comment

think you might try balancing the room. Maybe try the loveseat across from sofa.

Try locating TV in corner so it blends into the room or mount it.

If you like that yellow chair use it .. then try a few pillows with that golden yellow and burgundy in the pattern or stripe. If u want additional seating also use ikea chair.

Add a few golden pieces similar in color in chair, ie vase, flowers, art piece, statue, lamp base. this will pull the room together.

Later when you are looking for a rug, try to find something more modern, with the gold and burgundy. The room is lovely and nice job matching the sofas

The sofas are a great starting point. Use what you have. search elsewhere in your home for pieces that you require. You never know what you will find.

The ikea chair may look nice beside yellow chair, try it Bringing a room together with color will make it cozier and more interesting

If you have items in other rooms that you might consider using, post photos and we'll try and help you incorporate them enjoy yourself!! surround yourself with things you love.

Added: you might think about lowering the piece over the mantel. try grouping your pumpkins and put a few on a book to raise them up. install on one side of mantel. keep them together for more impact
Renee
5 years ago
Show us the wall of windows please.
Renee
5 years ago
Also, many companies sell off-market Extorp covers. Google that. :)
christoper
5 years ago

is this too bold for you? just to invite you to think outside the box
christoper
5 years ago
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you may want to try sofa on the wall across from the window and love seat on window side. good job not crowding the window, by the way. if you move the sofa, keep the loveseat away from the window (you should be able to walk behind it) more on that later. having the sofas across from each other will open up the room and say "welcome, come on in" when you put a sofa across the room it says, caution keep out. your choice on how you want the room to feel.

keep the sofa and loveseat the same distance from the fireplace sides, center them on fireplace not the room.

if you want to keep the black footstool, try your red throw folded and draped over it and/or add a woven tray similar to your beautiful basket. (the tray will act as a place for snacks/remotes etc.)

A lovely tall/and wide plant would be great behind/and to the side of the furniture on the window wall. (use a quality faux if you aren't a plant person or don't want to maintain it.)
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5 years ago
Thanks for all the great ideas I’m considering your suggestions.

I’ve ordered this rug- http://esalerugs.com/brick-red-10x13-stockholm-area-rug-33129054

Also got this for above the fireplace to replace the current sunburst which looks a little small for the space - https://www.pier1.com/canyon-42-round-mirror/2853273.html
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5 years ago
The wall of windows pics -
christoper
5 years ago
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Love the mirror! Should you decide to save money, the other one will work if mounted lower; Can't tell if rug has any yellow in it. hope it works. thanks for posting the window wall, it helps.
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5 years ago
I also liked this rug but ultimately pulled the trigger on that Stockholm rug - https://esalerugs.com/beige-10x13-aria-area-rug-33133726
christoper
5 years ago
looking forward to seeing the new rug in your room. good work on the size!! so many people make the mistake of purchasing small rugs.
christoper
5 years ago
now that you have decided on your rug, the golden chair may not work. However, the comfy recliner just might. wait to see it with your carpet. it is difficult to tell what color the recliner is.(is it in good condition?)
havingfun
5 years ago
there is gold in the rug, is it mainly bright pink deco?