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Could I get an idea or two regarding a different furniture arrangement

3 years ago

This arrangement just feels boring. Colors too but I want to keep the white walls.

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HU-187528210
3 years ago
Do you use the FP? I’d have the couches facing each other. A bigger coffee table and maybe some chairs. Or a bench. A cushion on the bay window ledge? What’s the lighting in this room? And if probably move the tv over the FP and add a mantle. It’s a very nice, neat clean space. Drop empty but it’ll look great!
amuzyczka
3 years ago
Right now you have three focal points: Television, window and fireplace. I'm not usually a fan of a tv over a fireplace but I think in this instance it would improve the room. I'd also get rid of the small piece under the tv now, put a mantle over the fireplace and hang some pretty stationary drapes on either side of the window. Very pretty room with great potential.
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I am glad you are having fun, and enjoying the changes you have made. I love that your DH has become interested, and the little ones as well! In the end, decorating is really about making your house a home that you love. I am still not happy with the bookcase between the windows - I think the wall feels heavy, and walking in from the foyer, you walk into the side of the bookcase. But what is important is that YOU are happy, and often things feel different in real life from how they appear on our monitors. What I would change, tho, is the arrangement on the other wall. I would pull the console and tv over to the right, but keep them a couple of inches inside the edge of the wall. Move the chair to the corner, angled, with the lamp behind it. It will tuck nicely there, (tho don't bury it deep in the corner, leave it pulled out a little) rather than sticking out over the end of the wall as it does now. Plus, if you were to put the fun round ottoman between that chair the cute kid's chair, it would make a nice connection between the colors, and act almost like a side table. Of course, once you start moving art, adding lighting, etc. the room will feel more finished. But I think you have already created a warmer, more welcoming, more open space to enjoy!
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By controlling where the sitter is looking, you define the space. Put a sofa parallel to the TV wall, facing the TV, with a sofa table or low bookcase backed up to it to define the TV area. Define the fireplace chat area with a rug. A pair of loveseats, or a loveseat and two chairs, one slightly angled with its back to the doors and the other (or pair of chairs) matching with a nice couple of chairside tables would define the fireplace part. People sitting here should be facing each other, at a comfortable conversation distance. There will be the blank corners outside the fireplace conversation area. Good for a potted plant, maybe a small writing table in front of a window looking out ... a solitary activity. Maybe a bookcase And If you are having a big get-tpgether, just turn the sofa around so it's part of the conversation area.
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I like the wall color. Is that a built-in FP? If not, I would remove. I would also suggest the TV be placed lower, as the room is not wide enough to support a TV over the FP w/o causing significant (future) neck damage to you and the children. Smaller, apartment size sofa and chairs. A pair of square tables or stools to replace coffee table (depending on feet or glass use). Is that the front door in the first picture (through opening)? If so, I would keep sofa/chairs on that side of the room. Better to see them when entering than TV wall.
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Hi, Denise G, That is a toughie ! It’s unfortunate, but a reality that we all want/need to orient our seating to optimize tv viewing . Your fireplace wall is gorgeous , so your desire to not obscure/separate it so much is a good goal as well. This was a head-scratcher - the best plan I could come up with is : get a slightly lower, not as deep, tv console and angle that in the corner up by the left side of the window — look for a slightly curved sofa and float that on an ANGLE opposite the tv corner ( not so much in front of the fireplace, but keeping it as far into the left side of the room , and back , as possible — get two smaller scale chairs ( possibly swivel) - angle one chair where your birdhouse is , put the other where your existing chair is . To soften the view from your stairs you could put a silk or real tree in the wall corner by the railing ( tucked into the corner where your floor lamp is now ) . Lastly, you might consider using either a semi- transparent , very light sea grass shade or plantation shutters on your window to cut down on the tv glare and to soften the room , but that would then possibly lead to doing the same thing in your dining area , which might be more than you had wanted to budget for - maybe an idea for “ down the road “ / phase 2 . I’m sorry I do not yet have the skills/tools to photo shop into the room , but I could draw a rough floor plan and send it if that would help . Best of luck with your beautiful room ,Denise !
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Maureen
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
It’s not the arrangement that is making room feel boring, but the lack of accessories/therefore personality.

Take advantage of the lovely window by adding blinds (or drapery - IKEA has great prices and good choices) and some cushions

I’d create a focal wall around fireplace and move tv. Add bookcases (Ikea) or even chests/consoles and if you don’t want tv above fireplace, place on the side.

You need side tables, lamps, larger coffee table so it can be used and or try pulling couches in closer. Art and cushions on couches will also be great additions. Layering is the key in creating interest.

It’s a lot, but if you look on line for rooms that inspire you, save and then as you are making changes it will be much easier if you have a plan.
Shirl Taylor
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you everyone! I truly appreciate the feedback. The room has recessed lighting but no room lamps. I wasn’t going to put any drapes or blinds up, but will now. I just thought 2 full sized sleep sofas might be too much with chairs as well. I’m not sure it would work to put a sofa in front of the window, since I’m creating a window seat bench. But thanks so much again!

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