Windows and sofa off center
Hi all, I’ve been staring at these windows in my living room for 2 years and still can’t figure out what to do. The sofa has to stay where it is and the placement of these windows in relation to the sofa is driving me crazy. Plus, the windows look so bare! Any thoughts?
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freedomplace1
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThe window pane mirror is nice, but from an Eastern Feng Shui perspective fragmented mirrors are not the best. Also, I think art may be better there. I would suggest finding a vertical piece of art that you love and a piece that fits that spot. Etsy.com is a good resource for art, all kinds including original paintings.
Also, I would suggest replacing the fan with a more updated/streamlined fan, or bring in a nice light fixture on a dimmer.
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Valinta
3 years ago
decoenthusiaste
3 years agoCan you get more of that drapery panel you already have? The colors work with your sofa pillows, or you could switch all of it out for a new colorway (plum/silver, lemon/lime, teal/white. A combination of panels and faux roman shades in the same fabric will work here. You can use interior mounted fiber shades under them it you need light control/privacy. Remove the crates a slide the sofa to align better with the windows. Wall mount TV on an articulated arm so it can be adjusted for best viewing from all seats.
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happyleg
3 years ago
Renata Palfy
3 years agoHi April. What a cozy room you have, but I agree your windows could use a bit of love.
I would suggest still keeping things simple, but fun, like patterned flat panel drapery, still in a neutral so they stand out as interesting without being too bold. Below are some examples.
I feel a solid color on the window, plus curtains to the ground would become too heavy in this room because you have so many windows, a good sized and a sofa, and pets as well (more dusting the bottoms of your curtains from hair).
I like the idea of a mirror in the center, a round startburst may work well, or you could try a couple small shelves for a plant or two.
Hope this helps!
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