Help with Livingroom
Joy H
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Design help with living room - HELP!
Comments (8)I would break up the sectional. Put the piece that is to the right, with the ottoman, so that the front edge lines up at about the outside edge of the fireplace, on the right as you face the fireplace. Get an end table to use on the end of the couch without the arm and add a lamp. You need to get rid of the overhead lighting for everyday use, as it washes out the room, makes it glaring, and is not conducive to 'cozy' Take the chaise and place it opposite the piece you just put in place. Put a floor lamp near the chaise, kind of at the left side of the fireplace. Someone can now sit on the chaise and still see the tv, but also face the other seating for conversation. You might think about adding a couple of comfy leather or woven wicker/seagrass ottomans to sit under the shelving on the right side, for extra seating when needed. If you get ones that have storage, so much the better. Take the family photos and put them on the shelves, or hang them in among the shelving and mix in candles, books, etc. A Add some valances or bamboo/woven wood shades on the two windows. I would take the three art pieces and try them elsewhere in your home. I like them, but I think they look too much like the shape and color of the stone fireplace - too much the same and it all blends together. Instead, think about something round, to break up all the angles in the area, and to pick up on the rounded pillows and corners on the furniture. Perhaps a large round mirror, or a grouping of various height candlesticks that have lots of curves. It would be great if you could wall mount the speakers that are currently on stands, to keep that area from looking so busy. If not, for sure I would move the subwoofer to the other side of the entertainment console, so that it is more tucked away and not the first thing you see. Think about painting the end walls of the room a couple of shades darker than the fireplace wall and kitchen counter wall. It will visually bring the room more into square. Blues and greens are workable. Think bright navy for the blue, and then perhaps a strong acid green/apple green for accents in the room. Or, consider a warm pumpkin/rust color as the accent color instead of the green....See Morehelp with living room corner!!
Comments (13)Here are a variety of ways to address the space on either side of your fireplace. Chests with art above. Here's a chart to illustrate how to mount art or wall decor. Yours , as mentioned is too high on the walls. Chests with table lamps and wall decor above Chests with wall mirrors above Additionally, I think there is a better layout for your room. I would place the TV at a proper viewing height between the windows and then add seating. Not sure what is going on with your sofa that seems to be part of a sectional....See Morehelp with living room decor
Comments (3)The couch looks very close to the fireplace wall but maybe it’s the angle of the picture. I agree the shelves are too full. (One large piece is better than 3 or 4 or 5 little pieces.) I would remove the top shelf altogether or just leave it bare. There’s no need to decorate above your head....See MoreHelp with living room furniture layout with lots of windows, please!
Comments (3)Can you close off the entrance from the bedroom to the living room and use the other entrance? If so, it would give you better wall space in the living room. If not, you may want to float the couch facing the bedroom wall and use that bedroom wall as your focal wall with entertainment unit. Add a few accent chairs with side tables if there's room. and a coffee table as seen below, You can also put a slim sofa table behine the table to add lamps. If there are no outlets in the are If there are no outlets in the are If there are no outlets in the are If there are no outlets in the area, you can buy battery operated table lamps. Anchor the space that you want to define as the living room with a large rug similar to what they have done in the picture below. It appears that in the dining room that you have enough space for a console and dining table. If you want/need display space, you can do something similar to what has been done in the dining room above. I hope this helps...See MoreJoy H
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