How should we arrange our new couch in our “bowling alley” living room
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We just purchased this new sofa and ottoman that we love! However, the placement of it all still does not feel right. How should we arrange the space?
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Comments (6)Once we actually own it, I'll take better pictures, these are from the listing. The kitchen table isn't staying, my husband wants an island. Non-negotiable. Flooring is being replaced throughout; the wood is only in this room and it's not in great shape. The other rooms have stinky mint green carpet, we'll replace all carpet, kitchen tile, and this floor with one wood. The room is 10-11 feet wide, varying based on the slight window bump out. French doors at either end, so the whole wall is window or door. You can see the stairs to the loft as well as what is now a knee wall but will be a railing. There are no other photos of this space. In addition to the configuration we're talking about, the wall color, window treatments, flooring, pendant lights, stair railing, will all change. I'm more concerned about using this space as a long dining room with a small sitting area and using the loft for a living room with TV, video games, etc (you know, mostly kid stuff as that's not anything we use often). Part of the reason for the first-floor master is to maintain livability as we age. It's not a cabin, more like a beach house, lighter, airier, with views of a lake, but wooded. I keep searching for design/decor images that show this idea of living space spread on two floors but it seems no one makes this choice so I'm second guessing our decision. I'd like to keep a small seating area at the end of the room, so that one can see out of the windows and look at the fireplace. This would really be for just two or maybe three people, depending on what fits in this narrow room. I'm stumped as how to make this room work for both. I'll take some pics at our inspection (if it happens...sellers are reluctant...and we are worried they won't put their verbal agreement in writing...)....See MoreHelp! We are struggling with our living room space!
Comments (56)With that mat (rusty red and gold colours), I would avoid pink, purple or blue flowers and go with yellow, red, white and orange. For example, a couple of pots of crocus and/or daffodils in the planter in the spring, then switch them out to annuals e.g red trailing geraniums, then gold or bronze chrysanthemums in the fall when the annuals die. Add some ivy to trail over the side. I like the mat because it has the gray of your siding and is still quite colourful. I'd avoid blue mats if you're looking to match flowers to it - there is less selection in blue annuals. For the chair or bench I suggested, it needs to be small. We have one in that spot - only 11" deep, 40" long, 16" high. Very plain painted wood. We find it very useful. Similar to this but ours is even smaller. Search for outdoor dining bench or patio dining bench....See MoreWhat style is our new house, and how should we decorate?
Comments (26)Kaya the thing that turns Farmhouse or Modern Farmhouse into Industrial Farmhouse are components like heavier metals, metal trimmed out furniture with rivets, heavy beams, pulleys or industrial style wheels on furniture factory style light fixtures (your island pendents) etc. The term can be thought of this way. It is basically an old factory that is turned into housing but farm style added. If that makes sense. Exposed brick can be one, but this goes with several decor styles so I wouldnt want you to think , I love exposed brick that means I like industrial. I may not be describing this well so I googled definition and they say what I am but better LOL "Industrial farmhouse style combines comfortable and welcoming farmhouseatmosphere with the edgy, rugged lines of industrial style. Traditional industrial style is based on the concept of living in a factory or warehouse setting—picture a modernloft apartment in a big city." Some photos here rivets on hood, barn door, metal pendents, barstools, weathered island here exposed air ducts, island, lighting, windows and painted brick walls here metal and exposed beams, weathered brick wall, concrete island Here hood, weathered walls, heavy beamed island here weathered beams, metal trimmed weathered island, pendents, weathered flooring Hope this helps...See MoreFurnishing our new living room, please help!
Comments (8)Afraid we don't have access to another room for TV use. We're also both quite big film buffs so a decent TV set up to us is essential. I've looked more at the idea of a 3-seater sofa and 2 arm chairs as shown in the previous arrangement and the compromise might be, as you say, an adaptable living space; where we can move chairs around to suit our needs. Not ideal though and permanent arrangement would be soo much better....See MoreRelated Professionals
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This is a close up of a tweedy type rug that might work for you - I just think a darker rug will cozy up the area and complement the ottoman so much better....
This rug has been discontinued and the remaining sizes are probably too big for your space, but it might be a direction to be looking, if it appeals to you:
Something like this might work, too. I can't tell for sure about the colors but Pottery Barn has samples available in store if there is one near you, refundable deposit when returned:
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