Living room layout? HELP!
We've finally settled on a paint color (Grey Owl) with Simply White trim and have a tentative couch picked out. Initially we'd hoped to fit a piano in the living room but it's dropped on my list of priorities. I want a comfortable living space. Now that we're not hemmed in by trying to fit a piano, I'm attempting to wrap my head around how to arrange furniture and art. I'm looking at theKeegan couch from Macy's in charcoal - we've also added this lamp instead of the torchier lamp on the left. The piece on the maroon wall is going, as is the art in the dining area. The photos on the left wall could be swapped or relocated and I know they need to be lowered. I don't want to put anything in front of the awning windows as that's our main airflow. We will likely get rid of the loveseat. I like more of a midcentury look without being too rigid in that department. Here's what we're working with::
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erinsean
4 years ago
Nancy Ingram
4 years agoSo this is what I suggest. If you have chairs with an open base, there should be no restriction on airflow from the windows. I think a sectional is just going to block you in. The room will feel much more open especially when you enter from the front door. You may want to wall mount your tv so you can angle it toward the sofa.
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Comments (1)Please: room dimensions Where does that door go pictures without black scribbles my immediate thought, stop trying to put the sofa on a wall. For now take the sofa you have and face it toward the piano, put the two chairs across from it. I would flank the window wall with the bookshelves...See MoreLiving room layout? Help
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Comments (6)I think I would shuffle it back just a bit so it's not blocking the door (even though you don't use it). It'll still leave room to open and close the drapes. I don't think you'd need anything behind, but if you want something, perhaps you could put a long skinny console table (or two butted together to make a long one). If you had a skinny table behind your couch, you could add lamps and some plants....See More
decoenthusiaste
4 years agomeags816
4 years ago
PRONandina Home & Design
4 years agoA layout similar to the one below will work better for you we think. However you don't need two sofas.
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Manon Floreat
4 years agoHi, meags. I think you have enough room for a sofa and three chairs. I wouldn't do a sectional. For a well made sofa that will last, take a look at Lee Industries. They've got a nice selection. The sofa and chairs in the below collage are from them. Crate and Barrel carries several of their pieces.
The TV console is a vintage up-cycle. If you like the idea, check out your local thrift stores or Craigslist for something you can make your own.
I've also got another furniture arrangement to consider. It has a 84"W X 38" D sofa and two airy armchairs 26"W X 31" D. You can likely fit an accent chair to the left of the sofa with similar dimensions. A modern wing might be nice.
I really like your lamp choice!
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