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sitting area in master bedroom

2 years ago

I have a very large bedroom ( 20x23 ) . I want to create a sitting area : I am partial to a love seat , but would 2 chairs be better ?

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Jilly
2 years ago
How will you use it? If I had the room, I’d want a comfy chair and ottoman, and side table for a lamp/drinks/etc. Or a chaise with floor lamp and small table. Mine would be for a reading area.

If it’s more for looks, it just depends on various factors, and you’d need to show pictures.
Rina Lee
Original Author
2 years ago
Reading area ,
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decoenthusiaste
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Realize that the seating may just become another spot to toss your clothes. What is the rationale behind the seating area? Is it to fill the room, enjoy a view, read a book? How much time, other than sleeping, do you actually spend there? I would prefer a chaise, table, lamp set up myself. Because my bedroom has a triple window with a view, I spend at least an hour a day sitting in a swivel rocker there.
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I want to change window treatment bedding etc also
decoenthusiaste
2 years ago
Start with bedding; find something you love that will set the theme color wise. You can always match window treatments to the wall color for a simple fix there. You have the space for a mini living area, so I suggest you look into getting a very large area rug to anchor everything. If you keep the bedding simple, classic white, you can go for more interest in the rug. Would you consider an electric fireplace on the wall where the bookcase is? Looks like there's a corner outlet set up for TV. Do you want one in the bedroom? Bedrooms can be family gathering spaces too. Here are some inspopix.
Maureen
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I love my seating area for the view, a quiet place to read, comfy spot for phone calls, watch the news and have coffee, etc. Sitting here right now 😊

Think about how you will use and your needs; basically the bones for set up.

Before choosing pieces (and since you want to change other things) suggest looking at inspiration pictures for bedding/curtains (and suggest a rug) and then chose sitting area that complements.
Maureen
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Hope these additional comments help. Adding shelving or a bookcase.

Love seat arrangement and note window treatment, simple and elegant. A bench at bottom of bed.

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