Divide furniture into two rooms, or start from scratch?
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Comments (60)IMO I would first solve the function issues you have outlined and then address the style issues you have requested. As with every design problem there may be compromises to get most of what you've listed, but function shouldn't be one of them. I've attached a layout and some examples of furnishings & unique equipment that may accommodate many of your requests. Please carefully think about keeping a frankly huge armoire, that you still have to spend time and money to refinish, to hold a printer that could reasonably fit on a small shelf. The printers seem to get smaller everyday as do the computers/laptops. How many of us got stuck with armoires to hold huge TVs? The local Goodwill where I live won't even take armoires anymore because no one wants them in their homes. That item in particular, from my perspective as a designer, is like fitting a square peg in a round hole. I often look to the RV industry to provide me with clever equipment that does double duty, like hidden work surfaces that can pull out of standard cabinets when needed, and slide away when not in use. I think you can assemble a workable room, with the special style you're looking for & even that special settee, but I would build in files and storage which is always needed, find a clever way to close away your DH clutter so you don't have to nag, & look for high tech items to help you reach you goals. Built in wall units are not inexpensive, but everything doesn't need to be custom. Cabinets from any modular kitchen cabinet manufacturer, even IKEA, could be used to assemble your workstations. Good Luck...See MorePainting Debacle - Starting from Scratch!!
Comments (16)More food for thought! Thanks GWBR for the room layout. I surely do appreciate your time. What software do you use? (wanting to know if it is something I can do). I had the sofa "floating" before I rearranged things. It doesn't seem like yours as far forward into the room as I previously had it. One thing I didn't like about it was that upon entering the room, one was looking at the back of the sofa. Trance, no I didn't have blue/gray carpeting in there. I measured distance putting the armoire in the corner next to the fireplace and in the opposite corner as Les had suggested. Placing in the opposite corner does create a longer distance to the TV from the sofa (about 16') - whereas next to the fireplace and leaving the sofa where it is would be about 13'. Les, with your idea, I am wondering if I would have enough space for a seating area next to the fireplace assuming I would want to put the table in between the chairs in line with the corner - or do I need to???? I don't know if putting the armoire in the opposite corner would cause a "snubbing" of the fireplace. DH saw me with the tape measure - didn't think that was a good sign!! --- but we discussed that what we will need to do is start moving things around to see the different options. JLC - as for paint, the room actually is very dark. The only light comes from the french doors. I am so stuck on paint color and hope not to make another mistake. I took a shot of the room from the kitchen. Colors are pretty washed out - the kitchen is Saybrook Sage and looks almost white here. The antique window hanging in the divider is blocking the view a bit - but the best shot I could get....See MorePlan for 2 Story Family Room Starting from scratch and appreciate help
Comments (2)We've been snowed in for just about 3 days now and so I have had time to think about things, we are expecting warmer weather tomorrow! I'm confused about what to do with my fireplace. The hearth is flush with the carpet and it's hardwood. The sides of the fireplace are in ceramic tile. It all has to be replaced. I'm not sure if we should 1. pay a contractor to raise the gas fireplace just a few inches to have a small hearth 2. keep the fireplace low and where it's at and just embrace that everything is flush and don't have a hearth 3. Keep the fireplace where it's at and coordinate the tile and still have a hearth (maybe do faux stone?)....See Morestarting from scratch. Need help with furniture layout!
Comments (1)No loveseat. 3-seat sofa and 2 armchairs. You might put the piano on the pony wall at the stairwell if he is keeping it. Can you replace the vertical blinds with nicer window treatments? Think about a patterned rug that is wider than the sofa....See MoreHU-909662281
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