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Help with coastal farmhouse decor!

3 years ago

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I am seeking advice on how to decorate our living space. We bought the couch thinking it would fit the space perfect with two accent chairs but we found it’s a little small. Unfortunately we’re stuck with it. Can anyone offer design advise from accent chairs, side tables, coffee table, curtains and rugs? What color furniture should we go with? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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The KEEPING ROOM
3 years ago
It's the wrong piece for the room, sorry. The way the room is laid out, it will never work to any satisfaction despite some visual tricks you can do. Sell it, trade it back to the store (if you can) or use it somewhere else. The right piece of upholstery for that space is an L-Shaped sectional with no chaise on the end, and a larger center cocktail ottoman. Then a carpet on the floor to visually close up the distance from the sitting area to the TV. Good luck.
decormyhomepls
3 years ago
Kelly, I went through your idea book to get a feel for what inspires you. Pick out one or two of those that you especially like and would like to possibly incorporate into your home. Post them here for us to see. You are never stuck with incorrect furniture. Most decent furniture can be sold for a little loss, but if it’s new and just isn’t working it might surprise you that someone would rather save some money and get gently used furniture. I have to agree that it’s not the right pieces, but they can be worked around if you must keep it. Show us a few pictures of what you’re trying to achieve and I am sure you’ll get some help to guide you.
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