Just bought a new home - Redoing entire living room - Help Needed!
Hi all,
Just bought a new townhome & we can't wait to renovate the living room. We plan to do all renovations before we move in.
Judging from the photos, how would you design the layout of the space? I'd like to paint it a neutral gray (Balboa Mist from BM), add more seating (not a giant sectional!) and curtains.
Some design dilemmas I have...
- Where would you put the tv?
- What can go in the corner where there's currently an overhead light & wine rack?
-Should the fireplace be the focal point of the room (I LOVE a cozy fireplace)
- Baby-friendly tips without sacrificing design!
Thanks so much, designers!!
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Lauren Speck
3 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (20)I agree that a pretty linen white would look wonderful in the space. It would complement the warm wood tones of the trim and cabinets. A lighter color on the backsplash, at least until you're ready to replace it, would help as well. Perhaps the lightest color in the granite. Replacing the builder grade overhead lights in hallways is always an instant update. I would avoid ceiling fans with lights. Use uplights, floor and table lamps, and recessed lights for lighting. If you want to keep the ceiling fan, something sleek and close to the ceiling is always nice. White will blend into the ceiling and disappear a bit. I would consider a console on the wall in the living room where the air grate is for the t.v. You could wall mount the t.v. on an articulating arm to move it for easier viewing. That leaves room for a great piece of art over the fireplace. A sofa in front of the window and two comfortable chairs with their back to the kitchen area would open up the room. Since there's not a lot of room to stack drapes, you could do one panel on the outside of each window to avoid crowding the fireplace. Are you planning to replace the fridge and dishwasher with stainless to match the stove and microwave? The table size the current homeowners have seems good for the area-it allows nice size aisles to move through the space. Roman shades in the dining space in a pretty print fabric would add color to the dining space. I would definitely change out the chandelier for something more modern as well. It should hang 32-36" above the table. It sounds as though you already have your own style with a "minimalist/natural" style and there's no reason you can't use it in this house. Don't let the style of the cabinets hold you back. If that's your style, embrace it! It's not like you're looking to go full out Victorian in a 1990's house! Congratulations on your new home!...See MoreJust bought my first house and need help with window fixtures
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Comments (11)Congratulations! Beautiful home. Yes, I’d get a much bigger rug and turn it the other way, as well as bringing the seating area closer to the TV and fireplace. I don’t know what size, you’ll just need to measure to see once you get your furniture. Or tape some sizes on the floor with painters tape for an idea. It’s hard to suggest specific furniture without knowing your budget, decorating style(s), what existing furniture you’ll be using, size of family/your entertaining style, etc. I wouldn’t do the same arrangement as they did above. For me, I’d want a sofa, loveseat, and two chairs, or, a sectional and one or two chairs. I like your idea of the chairs in front of the window. ~~~~~~~ This reminds me of your room. Not suggesting any of this furniture, etc .... just saw it on another website and couldn’t believe how exact the ceiling design and color is!...See MoreNew roof and new gutters = entire exterior redo. Eek! Help!
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latifolia
3 years agojck910
3 years ago
decoenthusiaste
3 years agoRealty photos are always a little stretched to make spaces seem larger, so it is difficult to get a sense of the room's scale. Is the front entrance in the stairwell area opposite the FP location? I'd say the light/wine rack area was originally designed as a dining area near the kitchen. Do you need to use it that way? For a family friendly corner, it could become the spot for a game/snack table or bookcases/rocker/reading lamp for baby time. Have the light moved or removed to your liking while you reno. You haven't mentioned or shown us your furniture, but a 3-seat sofa and two armchairs are a good foundation for any living room. These arrangements could work well around the FP, leaving the TV where they have itm as these are all swivel chairs. In the 4-chair group, you could do swivels only on the TV side of the grouping.
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bbstx
3 years agoDD recently bought a house painted in late-90s Tuscan colors. She repainted almost everything SW Alabaster with SW Pure White woodwork. Here is a before and after.
I have gray walls in my LR/DR/K. As soon as I can safely have a painter in the house, I’m repainting, probably SW Alabaster. It is soooo fresh and clean looking, but doesn’t look sterile.
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3 years ago
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