Help, conversation seating arrangement with off centered wall/entry
We just repainted our living room, got rid of one piano but are keeping the baby grand. It has had only the 2 pianos in there for several years with no furniture. We wanted to place 4 chairs in a conversation seating arrangement. Either in a circle as the pictures show, "L" arrangement or face to face. Now I am in the process of adding layers. Just added the 9x12 rug. Trying to decide on an ottoman/coffee table etc... My dilemma is this. We like the piano in the bay window but due to space, we cannot center the chairs in front of the wall where the candle holders are (Those are just there for a reference point). Not only that but as you can see from the picture through the french doors, the doors are not centered to that wall either. An "L" arrangement with 2 chairs along the wall and 2 facing the piano works but is not my first choice. If we kept the chairs in a circle, how do I decorate the wall to make it look balanced with the furniture being off set from it? Other ideas for decorating?
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- 4 years ago
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I did mention that configuration to my husband who was not crazy about it at first but is now willing to reconsider based on your comments. We just replaced the windows so have not added the protective film to them that we had before to help protect the piano. Recently the piano was in front of the wall between the 2 windows as we had a second piano in the room. So you would actually suggest that the seating arrangement be more in the bay window section. I was worried about the balance with the dining room being right there. Do you see that as a problem if the piano were close to that.
4 years agoHave you tried your chairs slanted and closer like below? (Adding cushions to match your rug would be nice.) This would allow for a console table under your art and would draw the eye. Add a mirror to reflect the light (lower than your art, as it’s a bit high) and a lamp.
Just mentioning in case you wanted to update your window treatment to a less feminine look, but still traditional. See below and could duplicate fabric in connecting room but use drapery.
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4 years agoIf you just replaced the windows they may be LowE and not require any film. I know pianos are not to be place ON and outside wall, but perhaps when there is air flow all around, the bay is acceptable?
I think your room is lovely and see no need to center the chairs on the wall when they are free floating. I would probably look for a large "statement" piece of art for that wall, one that will fill more of it from top to bottom. If you get an ottoman, you can probably move the chairs a bit closer to the center of the circle, if it doesn't restrict getting to them for seating.
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