Help choosing a couch and tables for a rectangular family room

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

i know the couch and coffee and side table have to go but not sure what style or color couch to get (or coffee table). i want to repurpode much as I can but it’s all

mismatch and the layout could use work too. Thank you!

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jck910
3 years ago
I would start with a sofa. You seem to like blue so I would look at navy blue sofas. I think you need something dark to offset all the feminism in the room. Then the 2 chairs could go on either side of the TV facing the sofa. The floor lamp could be moved to the other corner as it serves no purpose right now.
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littlebug zone 5 Missouri
3 years ago
It seems really crowded now. You’re right on the couch - it doesn’t fit with your chairs or the rest of the room’s features that I can see. Replace it with a navy couch as suggested, not a sectional.
HU-187528210
3 years ago
Don’t think I’d do navy for the couch. I would do a creamy slip cover style couch. Like the bottom color of the chairs you have. Navy may be dark.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
I would keep that sectional and coffee table.

It's the HUGE media cabinet, end table, and chairs that should be replaced. I'd opt for a larger screen TV for this area and a more minimal shelf unit or cabinet below. Do you need all that storage on the wall??
Maureen
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Suggest looking at lots of inspiration pictures to decide on a direction and have a plan before making changes. Here are some ideas and you can always make changes slowly.

- A lighter, neutral couch would be a good choice and place your chairs facing each other. Would feel similar to room below; lighter and larger.

- Incorporate blue (that compliments chairs) with new cushions and/or rug choices.

If a light couch is not practical, consider blue.

Neutral lumbar cushions on your two chairs for a more modern and better proportioned feel.

Remove the pictures by window and valance (feel dated and busy) and add a long rod so drapes rest on the walls (IKEA has great prices and lots of choices).

Accessories:

Consider a collage (try IKEA) over couch to create more balance and interest (and move what have to dining room. I’d paint the couch’s side table and floor lamp a crisper white and update shades to a drum white style, per above pictures.

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The chairs feel beachy and suggest painting them black for a more contemporary feel. A rug could also ground the room.

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