How would you finish this room?

5 years ago

I am in need of some inspiration for my new home. I'm not great at decorating and I'm not sure what to do next. Ideas for curtains, chairs, pillows or rug for under my table are welcome! Thanks!

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leelee

5 years ago

You might want to look at getting another chair or two. Your sofa is very neutral so that's a plus.

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Cheryl Smith
5 years ago
Since the fireplace is a main focus of the room I would center the rug with it, following it's angle. Float the sofa opposite it facing the fireplace and the view. This should give you enough room to move comfortably around the room and still use the sliding doors. Get a sofa table so you aren't just looking at the back of the couch. 2 swivel chairs either side of the fireplace.
leelee
5 years ago
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I don't think you want to center the rug with the fireplace since it is a corner FP. If you place the sofa in front of the FP then its back is to the room really closing off the room and dividing it. You've done the right thing by putting the sofa against the wall.

The rug is great with subtle hints of color.

Add a large framed print or painting over the sofa. Something that works with the rug.
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leelee
5 years ago
I don't know if it's too late to return the backless stools but those aren't going to be the most comfortable dining table chairs.
Lindsey P
Original Author
5 years ago
yeah I don't like our table and stools. They were a gift from my mother in law. I will eventually replace them.
Cheryl Smith
5 years ago
I would also turn the table so the short side faces the window. still centered under the light and leaving enough room to comfortably pull out the chairs and walk around. If you had a larger rug under it all, it would make the high chair feel less like a needed accessory and more like a planned addition to the room. Putting the high chair by the window would make it and it's mess less visible as a whole. Rugs help unify and bring more color and interest to a room. Center the tree more between the windows sharing a spot in both areas of the room and giving it more importance.
ilovecomputers
5 years ago
Following.
Jamie Ludwig
5 years ago
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The first thing I would recomend is to sit down and look through photos here on Houzz and decide on a "style" you like and colors that you would perfer to work with. Perhaps save a few inspiration photos and then work from there. One of the biggest mistakes new homeowners make is to start buying things with no plan. Most of the time it leads to a miss matched room that lacks that "put together" look most of us want. Then they have to spend more money replacing the items that don't work in the room. Looks like the couch and rug you already would be very flexable in working into several different design styles.

Don't let others tell you what you might like and what will please you when you walk into the room, only you know that. Once you know the direction you want to go in then the rest of us can help guide you there.
Cheryl Smith
5 years ago
I suggested following the angle of the fireplace since you have the tv above it. Straight on viewing is best. If you had your tv on a console beside the fireplace I might have had a different suggestion. If there is enough room I don't like furniture against a wall. I would much rather leave a walkway open behind it to stop the travel though the middle of your living space. In my first home, I moved my furniture around and lived with it for a week or two before changing it. The arrangement I liked the most covered the heat vents so I had it that way in the summer and changed it for the winter. Try all different ways even ones you don't think you'll like. You may be surprised what works and what you do like. Search houzz photos for open concept living and save everything you like. You'll find common colors and arrangements you like before spending any money.
Cheryl Smith
5 years ago
Maybe you could use the stools you were given as extra seating in the living area under the tall windows and buy some comfortable upholstered chairs for the table.
J J
5 years ago
Nice home!
Lindsey P
Original Author
5 years ago
thank you!
hollybar
5 years ago
I really think you should take @Jamie Ludwig's advice to heart. Will save you $$$ and get you to the look YOU want. That said,if you want to know what I'd do .....I'd determine if I wanted to keep all the soft furniture neutral or if I wanted to add colour and/or pattern. My inclination for this space would be to stay neutral, add layered blues with accessories only, and add subtly patterned drapes that have the least amount of contrast with the wall colour. I'd also think about how much storage I might need in the room and plan for it. Will it become toy central? & of course,tables and lamps(ooh,that might be good place to interject some blue) and plants and art. Right now you have a pretty space, with many possibilities. Sometimes all those options can seem overwhelming and that is why Jamie's advice is so spot on.

ps- If you share some inspo pics of rooms you love,you will get much more specific advice
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leelee
5 years ago
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Love how the drapes warm up the room but there's no need to hang them as high as the ceiling. Place rods half way between the frame and the ceiling. That will still add height but break up that dead space.
arcy_gw
5 years ago
Agree all the usual. Drapes with some color/pillows/art something that shows your personality. I would not hang the curtains so it looks like art should be behind them. That is too too unusual for me. Keep the curtains just above the wood work and all will be well.