Need Living Room Decor Suggestions
Hello! I am wanting to update the Living room space in my house. I am open to your suggestions and ideas. Below are details on the project.
Budget - Open
Function - This is an active space in my home. We use it to watch tv as well as a primary source to the backyard via the sliding door. The vibe should mimic an inviting yet sophisticated look.
Dimensions - Ceilings are roughly 9 feet tall and the room has a very open feeling. The brick wall is 20 feet long and the wall with the sliding door is 18 feet long. In the photos you will find a mapping of the room.
Renovations - Structure must remain as is and the same goes for the flooring. The walls may be painted.
Furniture - The couch is going to be replaced and I am hoping to go with an option that will conceal my dog’s hair (or leather as it’s easy to vacuum off). Open to replacing anything [except tv].
Must have - the tv must stay as we use it a lot. Also, the curtains have to stay as they cut our a/c bill from $400 to $100. Opening to changing the pattern though.
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decoenthusiaste
4 years agoSince wall color should be based on fabrics and textiles, upholstery and rugs are the place to start. If you want a colorful or patterned rug, start there and use a neutral sofa in its background color. Rug should be large enough to slip under the front 1/3 of the sofa and extend past its ends by a foot or more. The TV should be lowered over a credenza 25% wider than the TV. If dog hair is an issue, you might like washable rugs from some place like Ruggable. I just bought one for the vacation cabin I manage because we allow pets. It is in the Kid Kave. This is a 6x9. They have lots of colors/patterns.
everdebz
4 years agoeverdebz
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoDo you have family-made art, etc.. as a guide for the room? not much wall space other than brick? // Houzz idea here goes: "For an edgy appeal, consider a graffiti-inspired look, especially for a cool hangout space. Down the road, paint it."
everdebz
4 years agoIdea, if you have one color you'll use - have practical rug and choose the color you want for a border:
everdebz
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoPersonally, I like washed organic look of your rug -- this has some of room's color? 100% Polyester EverStrand PET by Mohawk -
https://www.houzz.com/products/berkshire-truro-rug-grey-8x10-prvw-vr~115593356everdebz
4 years agoIf sectional will stay right where it is - if room maybe a 2-seat corner set-up, by the glass.... any kind...Live edge rough?
everdebz
4 years agoIndustrial pendant or whatever style --
https://www.houzz.com/products/modern-gold-3-light-chandelier-contemporary-beige-white-shade-prvw-vr~39600282everdebz
4 years agoCause you already have the shape of the pole, if need for, this type?
https://www.houzz.com/products/paloma-4-light-incandescent-matte-black-semi-flush-mount-polished-chrome-prvw-vr~129511250
Lil S
4 years ago
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoIt would be helpful to see what is going on in the one corner that has not been photographed so I could provide a TV solution. I don't like walking into the back of the sectional if it can be avoided. I think the brick wall provides the better backdrop for the seating rather than for the TV.
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4 years agoIf you're not going to keep your sectional, perhaps look into other options you would want. We think your space needs some texture, so try window treatments with pattern, a textured rug, pillows, and perhaps some artwork. We might also look into getting a TV console to put below the TV. Below are some designs of ours to aid you in your dilemma.
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