Small living room, small rug?
So we moved into a home with a smallish living room. Instead of a formal couch I chose to do 4 chairs. I'm pleased with the chairs overall, especially because I wanted some seating near the windows and some focus on the fireplace. So need input/ideas on the following: 1. We decided to keep the TV on one end opposite the windows but I'd be open to changing that if it seems out of place. I'm kinda okay with it right now. I just dont know what I'd put in it's place cause it would be a bare spot. 2. I really like the rug but it seems small. Do I need something bigger to extend to the chairs by the window or would it solve the problem if I moved the main chairs half on/half off. Could i get a separate rug for the window space? It seems daunting to find something that would match with what we have (I am not the creative/design types clearly) 3. Ideas for cushions. I was thinking reds and yellows to add a pop of color. (P.S. 2 year old in the house. It will likely always be this clean (or messy) depending on how you see it)
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ms_payal
5 years ago
Thank you for all the responses and ideas.
So here's the best I could do on layout :( Hope this helps.
I do like the idea of just moving the TV out. I could easily move the rug underneath chairs 1 and 2. Would that be sufficient?
I'm also considering moving the chairs to each side of the firewall (two on each side). And adding more seating by window. I think the rug might just work if I moved the chairs. Any recommendations on what would work with the existing furniture to add to window? Also, would I need another rug to place under there to ground that seating area?
groveraxle
5 years agoThis big:
Then move the other chairs to face the TV. You could also use a longer, lower media console.
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5 years agoDefinitely think the rug is too small. Sounds like you really like it though, so you could layer it with a larger jute rug, for a look similar to this...
I also think Paula A's advice is dead on.
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