Tall asymmetrical ceilings and awkward living room layout
Need help decorating my awkward living room. It has tall ceilings, but they are asymmetrical above the TV, so I’m unsure how to decorate that space. There’s also an awkward short wall between the living room and kitchen that I don’t know what to do with.
I know I need to soften up the space, as there are so many square things going on and there is not enough height, but I have NO IDEA where to start.
Note: the Stay Awhile picture above the fireplace won’t be staying there.
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deegw
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
decoenthusiaste
4 years agoI can't determine what is under the window, but I would add more interest at the mantel with art and decor.
Try a grouping like this on the wall left of the fireplace, and swing the sofa around to face that wall, adding a floor lamp between the sofa and TV.
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I think a larger rug (wider than the sofa) with more color would improve the look.
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4 years agoWow, thank you! I’ve added a couple more pictures of the wall with the window as well. It doesn’t currently have any window treatments, so I’ll add that to the list!
deegw
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoCurtains will make a big difference. A light-colored substantial textured panel would look really nice in your space. Just make sure they are full and hung properly. I like the advice in this graphic. If standard length curtains are too short you can always add length with curtain rings.
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4 years agoHave you tried it with the loveseat on the wall left of the fireplace? Horizontal art above the love and a floor lamp in the corner by the stairs would work. Then float the larger sofa about 6" from the window and see if there's room for a pair of small scale chairs where you have the large sofa now. Here's the idea, and I would hang curtains just outside the recess too.
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katinparadise
4 years agoHU-946089934
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