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Apartment Decor Help - Coffee table too big!

2 years ago

I’m just now getting to the point where I have money to decorate and furnish my apartment. i just bought this coffee table and I’m not sure how I feel about it. I think it’s too big. Can i get some opions or ideas, even about the rest of the living room? Thank you!

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elcieg
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
It's not too big...looks great. What's throwing it off the balance is the t v and stand that look so squat. Put the t v on the wall and style a taller unit so it corresponds to the heft of the sofa and the height of the coffee table.

This piece is $238.00 from Wayfair. You can shop around and see if you can do better. If your handy, from the looks of the inspiration photo, you could make one with three stained boards.

A suggestion, add an additional pair of drapes, some sheers, and extend the rod as far as you can without impacting the door. It will make the window look larger.
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