Need help with living room set up and decor!
Hello! I recently decided to renovate our living room.I got to rearranging all of our furniture and ended up with a big mess and can't decide where to put anything. Our living room is rectangular shape, somewhat skinny but long. I like the concept of having it "open" feeling. I dont like clutter. I do have young children so have to keep it some what practical. I will get some updated pictures to post with how it is currently set up. We got a new 9'x12' rug for the area by the couches and then a 6'x9' jute rug for the opposite end of the room. Need help deciding the perfect placement as well as ideas for furniture and decor (specifically end tables). I have added some pictures to show some of the pieces that we currently have to work with.As much as I would LOVE to get rid of the over sized
"seat" my husband insist we keep it. Thanks for your help!
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PROCDR Design, LLC
5 years agoCourtney Robertson
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Need help with small living room set up
Comments (14)hmmm - lovely room w/wonderful appointments - yes, long narrow rooms really require some creativity from a decorating/function standpt That said - I would definately try doing mock ups w/whatever existing furnishings you do have I would try - 2 couches (small) or loveseats facing each other w/fireplace in btwn - that would delineate DR fr. LR A console table could go behind the far couch - cheat the one at far end (not dr end as far back as possible - as to not loose valuable space - I have long narrow LR - w/Fireplace in middle - large entryway fr. Foyer then at other side of room 2 sets of French doors to sunroom - I finally bit the bullet and dashed the lovely Stickley coffee table to the attic - A HUGE difference - I hated having to walk around that - I think occasional, end tables, even chest of drawers in LR are far more functional - I would also try 2 chairs on either side of Fireplace - put sofa under the longer windows - it seems that it wouldn't block much of the window - then you could consider - Perhaps a nice L shaped sectional Here is a lovely creative use in narrow LR http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/2-southern-living-room-dec0807_xlg.jpg http://www.designnstyle.com/images/set2.jpg Monablair said it well - cozy not crowded This room has such wonderful potential - I do think you need to think a little outside the box - A few ? to help understand direction How often is DR used - try putting blue tape to where table/chairs ordinatily are - Do you have/ideas for window coverings, rug, accessories etc... Here is a link that might be useful: lee industries...See MoreNeed Help with Living Room set up
Comments (15)wow that view! I would: -move the shelving that's near the buddhist object to the tv/window corner and get media cabinet like beth h picked. They're both similiarly sized and I feel like it's odd right next to one another. - nix the stuff under the window- that's an awesome view!! it looks like you have some wire shelving and a pet crate? right now and neither of those are that nice. - push your couch away from the wall. Stick art on the wall behind the couch and some art in the left hand space next to the window. with the couch more under the window and the pet crate near the door (where the little shelves are) the view and the comfy couch are the focus, basically my thinking is that you have too many small shelving unit things and by consolidating or getting rid of some of them, that would easily make your space look more intentional....See MoreNeed Help with Rearranging and Decorating my living room
Comments (6)I moved the sofa from the front wall. There was a fire place behind that sofa. Now it's in the middle of the room with 3 corners to fill up! Should I install small corner shelves on both side of the tv? And may be put plants? I don't like the all the electrical wire cords but can't find any other solution except for hiding under the white strips....See MoreNeed help decorating my living room
Comments (5)The circulation pattern has been set by the architecture and unless people fly over the area there is no way to keep people from walking in front of the TV, however, this happens in the majority of homes and people adapt....See More- PRO
CDR Design, LLC
5 years ago Courtney Robertson
5 years agoHere are a couple more photos that I think will help give you an idea of what the space looks like.
Courtney Robertson
5 years agoHere are the entryways and areas with doors . The photo with two doors goes into closet and bathroom. The entryway with no door leads into kitchen and dining area.
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CDR Design, LLC
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
1Temporary · More InfoThanks for all of the additional photos! Here is how I would set up your space. With this new way, foot traffic avoids the furniture area. Also, you are looking out the window. I placed a dining table in the small area, but that could be whatever you want.
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CDR Design, LLC
5 years ago 
Denise Marchand
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoBeautiful home and great seating classic modern seating pieces, which gives you a good start!
Below is a plan which might work for you, as CDR Design above has indicated. All of the dimensions are approximate. If you would like to add dimensions and send back, I would be happy to revise the plan.
This layout will give you a better flow and tighten up the zones. By relocating the tv and anchoring the main seating area with the new rug, it will delineate the function as lounging and tv watching. When you had the tv on the stair wall, the elevation of that wall is confusing and distracting with the entrance, stair, tv, hall to powder room. There was no place for your eyes to rest. You want your home to be inviting and relaxing.
To add much needed front entrance storage, Ikea has simple tall storage cabinets. See link below. It can stay at the front door where you originally had your stand, but will be a closed cabinet.Relocate your wedding pic to the stair wall and put a narrow bench below. A beautiful bright color or print fabric would look key.
The back area is the perfect place for a kid zone and the large lounge chair. Place a window seat under the window that will accommodate a toy chest under the seat and lots of pillows. Add bookcases on either side of the lounge chair, a small table with kids chairs for games, That little corner on the left is perfect for a kids tent.
All the window treatments should be simple solid color (I like white or cream) curtain panels ceiling to floor, and full: at least 2x the width of the window and gathered tightly.
TV Wall with art, mini shelves, and cabinet below
TV Wall with white cabinet below and fireplace module next to tv
TV Wall with horizontal wood detail and console below between your two windows
Ikea Cabinet at front door
Oval ottoman and various end tables
Simple Curtain Panels - ceiling to floor
Window seat at back window
Kids tent
kids tent - so cute
Denise Marchand