Need help decorating my living room using the pieces I have and adding
Wynda Clayton
2 years ago
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Comments (52)J. C. Penney carries a lot of curtain panels & drapes for all kinds of rods. Sheers, semi-sheers, lined, etc. They can be ordered on-line; easily returned and even easier to return if you have a store near you. They carry Royal Velvet brand & I've had good luck with the quality. I'd hesitate to order a light fixture on line mostly because it would be difficult to return (ship back) if you didn't like it. I'd want to see it first. I like celerygirls furniture arrangement - the 2 chairs on the wall with the windows. The chairs seem too 'lightweight' to be placed where you had them. You can see through them into the room. They need something substantial behind them for support - the wall. You have a great entryway to work with too!...See MoreI need help decorating my living room
Comments (16)I understand wanting to make what you have work, especially since you'll be adjusting financially for a time with your new house. I would not recommend purchasing furniture on credit. Instead, save for the pieces you want. Reserve debt increases for items that will protect or increase the value of your home if absolutely necessary. It's better to plan and save for those items as well. But, I digress. . . I think there are some things you can do to bridge the warm and cool tones in your room. Bringing some of the cooler tones onto the the sofa and bringing some warmer tones onto the wall are some things to consider. The mock-up below attempts to illustrate the idea I would recommend removing the console to the left of the window. It appears to crowding the entry. Maybe think about a couple of prints that have both warm and cool tones for above the long sofa wall. And perhaps a warm wooden shelf on the short wall. A distressed mirror above it along with a couple of well chosen photos or other items could make a nice vignette. Rather than the current side table, consider a solid, drum or pedestal. Suspending a pendent light in the right position above it would balance out the short sofa wall. I hope this has been somewhat helpful. Congratulations on your new house!...See MoreHelp me decorate my living room - Desperate help needed!
Comments (51)Hello friends. I am afraid I need your help once again! We have finally settled on a new sofa, accent chairs and the place we are getting all of this from has agreed to also throw in a rug for us if I happen to like one from their suppliers. I fell in love with a rug they have as well as accent pillows I think will match well. We have also decided on the color of the accent chairs and the model of the sofa. My issue : I CANNOT decide on a sofa color!!! Everyone is telling me to do light grey but I am afraid it won't go with the rug I like. I am swayed towards a white sofa (it is more off white, I will post a picture of the swatch bellow) in order to flow with my chairs and everything else. I had spoken to the designer who did our plan and she said I can go with a white sofa no problem. Everyone is saying do light grey. I know I can pick another rug but I am SO In love with the one I have chosen and I think it will make the space... Can anyone advise me on what to do? I do like a light grey sofa but I also really like the colors in the rug...We have to order this week in order to make it in time for Christmas and I am very undecided. You have all been so helpful and if you aren't utterly sick of me, I would appreciate the advice! Here is the link to the sofa we have chosen: https://mikazahome.ca/product/sevan/ We will get the 89 inch modification sofa with a 9 inch arm on one side (you can see example in the photos) and a 5 inch on the other end. Legs will be like in the second photo on the side. Here is a swatch of the white that we had chosen (ignore the leather, it is the material swatch next to it). Photo of the accent chair: Photo of the rug: Accent pillows: We are also hesitating for the accent chairs - there is another chair we like but it is not as much of a good quality as the one above. I will insert a photo here - feel free to let me know which one would be better. In other words, which chairs? Which color sofa? Do I go with light gray sofa and change the rug or go with off white sofa? Thank you!...See MoreHelp! I need help decorating my living room
Comments (44)Sounds like you and hubby aren’t on the same page. Buying a table, without ability to return is red flag to me. He bought that rug too without your involvement. The rug is wrong size and style. No photo of the table. But better sit down and talk about this and reach some compromises otherwise, these situations can fester and get ugly over time....See More
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2 years agoHi Wynda. You have a nice family room. You just need to have a plan. I find this often: people ask how to decorate, but that is the last step. Here is what I recommend.
1) Find photos of rooms you like. I found this in your ideabook. Notice how uncluttered the room is. If you are seeking this look, you will need to unclutter yours.
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2) Create a floor plan. I recommend placing the sofa about where the coffee table is now. Move the recliner closer to the pillar. (Not sure if this would work without exact sizes of furniture and room dimensions). But worth trying. Tv would go on a console table to the right of the fireplace. Not sure there is room for any other main furniture.
3) Finaly step is decorating.jck910
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Madden, Slick & Bontempo, Inc
2 years agoEmbrace the corner fireplace and maybe try something like these two examples.
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2 years agoHere are some pictures from the 3D rendition for your consideration. There are some additional pieces of furniture; The bar cart between the two chairs, the floor lamps and two round TV trays with storage. I did move the wine fridge knowing that you may not be able to do that in realilty. Hope this helps.
This one is of the room as it is now.
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Mae Day Organizing and Interior Design
2 years agoHere is a rendering for your consideration.
This one is of the room as it is now.
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Mae Day Organizing and Interior Design
2 years agoThese are for your consideration. A bar cart is added between the two chairs. A floor lamp behind the recliner and two tv trays with storage - round.
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