Living room makeover help. Working almost from scratch
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Comments (43)I would think about removing the brick and drywalling over the fireplace. Voila, new big wall for TV, in the obvious place..... Or drywall over the wet bar area on the living room side only and keep the wet bar used in the dining room; or just get rid of the wet bar and install a steel or glue lam beam (spelling?) in the ceiling to hold up the second story. Or redo the window wall with side windows and keep the upper window and put the TV where the large window is now but remove the window and sheet rock the wall and keep the fireplace and put in a sectional.....lots of options, and they will probably all fit in the budget and enhance the room and give you a new look for the room....everyone wins! Good luck and think positive....also hiring a designer might be good too as you are looking to spend a few dollars here and you should be happy about what you are spending knowing you will get a look you love. But first decide where the TV will go and what size it will be. Windows on either side of TV/entertainment area....See MoreHUGE living room, from scratch! But so many doors.
Comments (5)In front of your main entrance(s), I would place a nice, warm toned rug to bring in some coziness. I would place a little table next to the door so that you have a place to put your keys, a candle, etc. On the left side of your space is where I see your living area looking best. I would mount the TV on the top wall of the floor plan, and put your comfy couch in front of it. Behind that setup, I would place the music area & desk you mentioned. I know that this is really basic, but I hope that it helps! Also, when you get to decorating, I would highly recommend changing out the light switch plates in your space. It will give the room a very complete, tied together feel. :) https://www.bazarartandgifts.com has some great options. What I love about their products is that they are all handmade!!! Definitely check them out!...See MoreLiving Room From Scratch
Comments (35)As I’ve said before, the carpet will be first to go, to be replaced by wood. The long couch and the loveseat will go. The TV stays, but I want to either hang it in front of the niche or (better) widen the niche on the right, toward the door, and hang it there, maybe on an extending arm so DH won’t complain about its being too far from his chair....See MoreHow to Furnish This Living Room from Scratch?
Comments (58)How ironic : ) I just got off the phone with a happy camper "man client". Briefly: Lost his young wife a couple years ago, kids grown and out. Lots of life left to live . He and the Mrs. never had a designer, because ........."Someone will come in and it will be THEIR house, not OUR house" ...... In some circuitous route, (one of my clients and that client to his daughter ) - I get the call. Five months and a miracle later, in a climb through fire version of design with my upholsterer, his fabulous art, some incredible consignment, new hardwood flooring.....lighting, keep some get rid of this no, keep that, custom rugs, and UNEARTHING of some wonderful rugs he wasn't even using, kitchen refresh whirlwind? That man has found heaven at home. It's not just buy stuff. Put it here. It is make the things you DO buy .....sing. Let someone help you, tailor it TO you. You don't know what you're missing until that magic happens. You just have to find a person who listens to all you do not even say: ) Find someone not afraid to use the "No" word, and don't you be afraid to go just a bit outside your comfort zone with a good designer. Magic....See MoreRelated Professionals
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