Open floor concept

Yes’m on a rug. Is there a way to center the sofa in the room? It seems all the furniture is hugging one wall. Is there a tv?

Here is the living room area from another view. We have no tv but we do have a piano

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Can you pull the sofa off the wall, it looks like it's cowering in the corner. Are you committed to the white baskets in the brown shelf? Are you planning to make a dining area with that table?

I'd add large scale art and rugs, change the grommet drapes. Do you have a budget? How long do you expect to stay there?

If you can find a place that sells high end carpet remnants you can have them bound into area rugs. Then if you move, they can be re-cut and bound for any smaller space. The price for remnants can be quite good.

Oh an of corse we shall add the other 2 picture frames

Move the sofa off the wall more in middle. Add a couple of other chairs and some plants etc. Your room is large and it seems like the sofa is crammed in corner

So i pulled the sectional out from the wall so its more so facing the picture better but its leaving this gap behind the sectional and the table is where we sit to eat the chairs are currently being painted. We move every 4 years unless stated otherwise my husband is in the military.

Move the sectional back a bit. Not against the wall again but back so it’s not clocking the window entirely.

The table needs to be shifted a bit as it’s too close to tie sectional.

I also think you need a couple of chairs and maybe a rug

Sectional has been pushed back a bit more so it isn’t completely on the window.

That helps. I'd put a piece of art where those 4 frames are, and hung lower. the bottom would be close to whatever is under it. Are you attached to the white baskets? The curtains? Do you have a budget? I don't see a television, which is quite nice, but is that going to change? It looks like there is a lamp hanging in the middle of the room, is that where the dining table is 'meant' to go? Any reason you don't want it there?

Didn't even see that dining lamp! I would definitely put the dining table there and put the piano where the dining table is now. I'd also rotate the sectional so it's against both walls.

Were not attached to the baskets they just hold kids the curtains we can swap into another room but dont know what else would replace them. We weren’t sure of the walking flow if we put the table under the light. We have about a 300$ budget maybe more for living room. Mostly going to 2nd hand shops.

@anj_p currently moving now

Hello Monica,

May we have the measurements of the room? Also, was your maiden name Lundt? I know a Monica a long time ago. I just hoped it was you.

Marcie

By adding a fun rug it will do a lot. If you like color get some throw pillows that pick up a color from the rug. What about a smallish upholstered chair to close the seating area and make it more conversational.

So I’ve moved the piano and put the table under the lamp. Most likely will buy 2 chairs, rug and fabric for accent pillows, for a bit of a conversation area. Measurements of room will come after lunch. Any more input would be much appreciated. Btw @Mae Day my maiden name is Black lol im sorry I pray you get in contact with you friend soon 🤗

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Spacing between couch and table is 7ft 7inches

If you don't plan on having a TV I think you could turn your sectional 90 degrees and add a chair or two, which will open it to the piano & dining while keeping it cozy. If you like using your sectional to delineate the space as you have it now, then it's OK to keep.

7'-7" is sufficient space for additional seating. Chairs are usually around 3x3, which will allow you 4.5' with chairs pushed in. space would be tight when you're sitting at the table but that may not be as concerning for you.

Can you lay out how an 8x10 or 10x12 foot rug would fit with your 'living' area? The rug should go under the sofa.

How do you feel about DIY projects? If you are game the $300 can go a long way.

Are those basket liners cotton? If so they would probably take well to Rit dye.

Monica,

Thanks for getting back to me. You are doing a great job. Anj's suggestion to rotate the sectional is perfect. As she said; it will open up the room. Putting the table over closer to the kitchen opening (as suggested) is also much better. You go girl. You are amazing. We usually make suggestions and never see what folks do with them. But, you show us right away. We all say kudos Monica. I know it is appreciated.

Take care and Best Wishes,

Marcie

@Mae Day Organizing I dont know if it matters now but i did take the measurements also I’m looking for a rug with a pop of color to add into the room. Ill show the rug I found on rugsusa.com Also what would be a good rit dye color I’m tempted to just to bleach them white. The rug alone is around $300 so realistically we have a bit more in the budget to get a more completed look.

Measurements of space/ rug/ rug in living room area

I would like to note that the rug is probably darker in person than on the screen as companies usually do that you can see all the detail. My living room is definitely darker than the computer screen lol

Oh and @ anj_p did u mean rotate it as such because then its back on the wall but i wouldnt mind putting 2 accent chairs in the room like in this picture. The rug is 9x12 by the way

That's a good size, and it defines a living room area, You are smart to get a rug that is large enough. I'd probably dye the basket liners brown to vanish, or the color of my sofa.

yes that looks great! and yes, two chairs and you have a great cozy space. you can also look into getting some lamps to add even more coziness. something pulling a color from the carpet would be really nice.

you could even arrange them facing the longer leg of your couch.

Oh hello Monica.

Anj is guiding you through this so well. Turning the couch as suggested is perfect. I am certain that your pictures are greatly appreciated. And, thank you I do hope I find my sweet Monica again some day. I am certain that the measurements you posted helped a lot.

Best Wishes,

Marcie

Thank you all so much ill try and update once everything comes is have and amazing rest of the week ☺️

Blessings on you.

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