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Living Room/Dining Room Ideas Needed!

4 years ago

I have a living room and separate dining room and want to decorate it modern now. I do have 3 kids ages 7-12. So I can get a bit more sophisticated now when I but my new sofa. I'm not sure if I should move the dining table to the living room? Its all carpet which I hate but can't do anything about it because Im renting. I would love to have a desk/office area for me somewhere if possible! I also desperately need wall ideas!!! Thank you in advance! :)

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IdaClaire
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
M&D PHOTOGRAPHY - PLEASE STOP SPAMMING THIS FORUM!!! Enough already!
IdaClaire
4 years ago
J Castellanos - Sorry, you didn't deserve that in your thread. It's just that these Houzz "pros" are supposed to know not to pop into a thread with the sole intent of advertising their own products, and that is what the aforementioned "pro" does repeatedly. It's tiresome.

Now, regarding your decorating issues ... What is on the wall across from the sectional? I see you've got your TV and console set up on the one wall, but wonder if you could move to the wall opposite the sofa and then "flip" the sofa around so that it's open to the fireplace? As it is now, it doesn't look like the fireplace gets much enjoyment by those seated on the sectional. I'm thinking that if you could rearrange things a bit, you might have space for a desk behind the sofa on the wall where the TV is now.

I would not move the dining set into the living room, as that will cramp the space.
J Castellanos thanked IdaClaire
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Agree with lynartist get someone knowledgeable in to look at the walls. Shifting the color used makes a huge difference. I would not have the walls smoothed or made shiny. But there are all sorts of ways to approach this and end up with a great looking home. Consider moving the functions of the two spaces. A modern dining area with a fireplace, even such an ornate one, could be spectacular and marry well with a more intimate USED space for conversations, drinks, and even just solo book readin'! Making the switch would also de-emphasize the fireplace and allow it to look its very best. A bit of a paradox but look at many old European houses and you'll see it again and again. My other preference would be to have a wood refinisher take down the shine on the floor. Congratulations and I hope you let us know how this progresses.
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J Castellanos
Original Author
4 years ago
No worries! ;) That was exactly one of my thoughts! I will need to find a smaller sofa which is fine! I can flip my TV to the other side - above the fireplace, correct?
J Castellanos
Original Author
4 years ago
Also - what the heck do I do with these bare walls!? Ugh!

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