Denise Marchand cawaps After discussing with my family, I'm afraid sectionals are out. My partner doesn't like them as they remind him of dorm/college housing, and noted that our family/extended doesn't really like to sit side by side and migrates to the chairs. And there's the sleeping on the sofa habit that would immediately go into effect with 2 sectionals. Could I can use sofas/daybed/chairs to create the same L shape? I took our existing furniture and moved it into place to see what Ls would feel like. Here's what I have so far (the brown trunk-like table that makes an L to the sofa in the foreground in picture 1 is serving as another sitting piece): I'm not sure if I have enough space for a banquette + 2 chairs at the bay window. Perhaps just two chairs backed up to the window? The Eames chairs also feel very crowded if I put them where you directed in your layout and feel like they're floating randomly in the middle of the room. I pushed them to the walls. If this could work then I can get two matching chairs for this corner instead of whats there: I think the Eames chairs might need to be relocated to another part of the house. They aren't very "efficient" in terms of footprint or placement in this room. I think the tv might be re located as well, because right now it's too far from either sofa. Perhaps I can put in a large floral tapestry (maybe 6 ft high by 8 ft) against the wall on that long console. As you can see, I'm trying to get a focal point without the tv or a fireplace, for now. If the layout works for us in 2 years down the line, then I'll feel more comfortable spending more money for a fireplace install. We just finished a large remodel a month ago and I've finally cleaned all the drywall dust and anything else that involves ripping a wall immediately is somewhat daunting. I have 2 more layouts that I will post pictures of next.

If you Google "80's decor" there is wealth of information. A lot will depend on what look you are going for. Pastels, florals, monochromatic, neon are just some of the looks that were popular. And don't forget about the wallpaper borders!

I just remodeled and had my vintage bedroom suite refinished. Armoires were not invented to house television sets - they were intended as storage when homes weren't built with closets. When high fidelity stereo components became the 1950's high tech must have, my father repurposed a Chinese Art Deco chest to house the components - turntable; receiver and tuner for those who remember those :-). I would just leave it as is as it seems to fit well with the current mood of your bedroom. Depending on the interior configuration, you could add shelves at whatever height or heights makes the most sense. Convenient place for extra quilts and pillows.