10 yrs and I still can’t get our living room right - HELP PLS
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Comments (14)Yaya - thanks for the link! I do love that, but DH died laughing when I showed him the price tag. I did order a color card so I can see the colors in person for my next project. Lukkiirish - Yes, the two we're debating between are actually grays with a bluish tone. I definitely can't do all blue, but the grays are much nicer. Nadine - Ooh, I can definitely see blue in both of those! Lovely rooms. I think we've decided (meaning DH has the nerve to take a stand on this one design issue - LOL) and are going with the Nimbus Gray. We'll just do the tiny bathroom first and see what we think. Our bedroom is packed with boxes of tile and fixtures for the new bathroom, and I don't really feel like moving all that around just to paint the bedroom first. If we hate it on the bathroom walls, then I may take the gallon back and have it lightened a bit and try that instead. Thank you for all the ideas and suggestions!...See MoreCan't live with my living room...Layout help please?
Comments (12)justgottabme: Yes! excellent plan! The Tv needs to be in that corner next to the fireplace -- either mounted on the wall or sitting on a console or cabinet. Having a cabinet in that spot would anchor that whole corner. And more excellent ideas above too! Love the idea of bookshelves in each of the corners -- perhaps just try basic Ikea Billy shelving -- or other build-it-yourself shelves (try stores like Targer or Walmart)-- just to see if that plan will work for you? Or look for vintage shelving or bookcases on your local Craigs List! Swivel chairs can be found -- check your local Craigs List! But for now -- once you move the TV -- try placing one sofa facing the fireplace -- and another one facing the window -- forming the classic L-shape....See MoreShould I get this rug for our living room?
Comments (29)Yep, you found the mistake, all right. Thanks for the sweet words about the dogs, we're quite fond of them. There is a horizontal blind on the picture window. I've been biding my time till DH can get the curtain rods up so that blind can come down. I agree Torrey. The curtains will be hung higher when that happens, and stacked to the sides. Thank you for the code NSM! DH wasn't totally convinced about the 1st rug I posted. And, I'm concerned that it's reading peachy on my screen. Yayagal, thank you for the suggestion. You know, that's sorta funny that you found that rug. I was looking at the same rug in a different color way this morning! Safavieh Antiquity in Blue/Gray This is another one that I've eyeballed online for a while now, but now I'm not so sure. cottagey rug I'm off to hang dining room curtains. DH got our bay window rods finished last night. Yippeee! : )...See MorePls help me tie together living room
Comments (7)Hi Lynnea, apologies for the delay. I created a 3D version of your room based on the plan you provided. Let the room look n feel open and spacious.You can have the main seating area in the fireplace room. I placed an open tall unit in the corner to make use of the space.The TV unit is placed on the wall opposite to the sofa so it can be viewed from any part of the room. If you can get rid of the built in, it would be better. If not you can use the space to place books and decor items. Add a chair, floor lamp and plant to create a reading space. If the TV is placed inside the built-in, watching TV from the far end of the room may not be very comfortable. This layout creates 2 separate areas that can easily be used as one. Hope this helps. We could work on more layouts too if you'd like any changes....See MoreAmanda Smith
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