Suggestions for 2 story great room stuck in the 90's!?
Chris Smith
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Need help with 2 story great room wall that is common with loft wall.
Comments (20)I have a feeling that the shelves with pictures and objects on them may be a passing trend, one that I personally have never found terribly attractive. I do think that more could be done to make the living area more attractive. I'm afraid the rug in the dining area is too small, and the little round rug in front of the couch looks not quite right. I would get a large rectangular rug that covers the whole of the furniture area and find a warmer color that harmonizes with the furniture rather than picking up the cold gray color of the fireplace which doesn't really harmonize with the color of the adjoining cabinets. I would choose different rugs for the living and dining areas. With larger rug areas the sound level in this huge area would probably also be dampened. The picture with the yellow sofa has a much more modern vibe which makes more sense with the shelf arrangements, and probably would look blah without the yellow couch as an interesting focal point. Your colors are all very safe and neutral if you will compare them to the photos of high spaces posted above. I think more lively colors, beginning with some bolder choices of rugs, pillows, etc. would keep the focus on where people are living rather than the high walls. You have a beautiful space (love the windows and views), and to have the furniture turn its back on the view seems a pity. A lot can be done to resolve some of these issues, and perhaps seeking some professional help would be a good direction to take....See MoreHelp with 2 story great room
Comments (4)I would leave the windows bare. If you do decide on panels, mount the rod across the top straight portion of the window, and remove the blind inside the top quarter circle. I think it may look crowded so close to the fireplace though. I wouldn't drywall the fireplace. Paint the brick instead so you keep the texture. Otherwise, if you drywall you will need some sort of molding detail for such a large ceiling. To add color, I would find a darker patterned rug that ties together your sofa and wall colors. I think a plain cream rug with those walls and the gray sofa will look very dull....See MoreVisible Stud Lines and Nail Pops - 2 Story Foyer/Great Room
Comments (1)Several things could be cause the wall to move. First, the tall wall is built in two segments. The upper half of the wall that is moving is also exposed to the weather on the opposite side (as you indicated) and is exposed to different conditions (wind, temperature, etc.). All walls move. Hopefully by now (12 years since the house was built), they will stop. My suggestion, when you paint next time, hire a professional painter, repair the screws or nail pops and everything should stay the same....See MoreReturn Air Duct placement 2 story great room DESIGN DILEMMA!
Comments (22)Iowa, you must have a basement and returns could be "easier" to relocate. Hopefully, those are just returning the CFM required for that room and not the entire house. Be aware that with 18' walls there will be blocking somewhere above those vents or something framing in from whatever's on the other side of that wall which might prevent you from raising the vents up higher (at least easily). A well-advised HVAC designer (not equipment tech) can review the size of both stud space openings through the floor for each vent and possibly find another location/combine a couple if you can meet the CFM flow. The location to the left of FP is too close to the floor register IMO anyway....See MoreHU-558061979
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