Living Room Rug: Yay or Nay?
Linda
2 years ago
Keep or return? I have bar stools on the way too. Any other suggestions besides the rug are also appreciated. Thank you
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Comments (45)Luckygal, branding has been around for a very long time. For example: Vernon and Irene Castle slapped their names on everything and anything you can imagine and stuff that you can't from candy to cigars, shoes, records etc. This was back in 1912. They were the pair that put ballroom dancing on the map and made it extremely popular. Irene set many fashions trends in her day including the incredibly ugly but very popular stove top hat and was one of the first to bob her hair setting off a new look for hair in the 1920's flapper. They owned nightclubs and dance studios. The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers dancing that we all recall fondly in their old movies was based on Vernon and Irene's innovations in dance. My kids (aged 30 and 26) are not swayed by such nonsense and neither are their friends. I think there has always been (and always will be) people who feel safer purchasing something endorsed by a "name" and others who look for quality, value and style. Sky Here is a link that might be useful: wiki Vernon and Irene Castle...See MoreCoffee table: Yay or Nay?
Comments (10)Not TOO bad, according to this from the Style at Home link that I will put below. But how wide and deep is it, and do you have enough space? I'm guessing it's approx 4 feet long, and it's height will make it 'seem' bigger, even though it's glass. How large is your room; how long is your sofa...Maybe do a mock-up of the size with newspaper, and then gauge the height. "Size matters - The standard height for coffee tables is from 16 to 18 inches, but may go as high as 21 inches. A higher table is a smart choice if you entertain frequently so that guests don't have to bend too much to set down their drinks. But, ultimately, the height of the adjacent upholstered pieces should determine the height of the table. One guideline is that a coffee table should be about the same height or one or two inches lower than the seat height of the sofa. The length of a coffee table should be about two-thirds the length of the sofa (not including arms). The width should be determined by how much room you have between the soft upholstered pieces and the table in your seating arrangement �" leave at least 16 inches around each side of the table." Here is a link that might be useful: Coffee tables...See MoreGuest rooms...yay or nay?
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Comments (42)Thank you so much everyone! I am overwhelmed with everyone's support and great ideas. I think the room is beautiful but awkward because it is not square but rather rectangular and off center. It is hard to tell from the photos I suppose, but the sectional is centered with the TV above the fireplace which leaves a large open area where the book shelves and bench are located. I would have loved to move the shelving unit behind the couch but if I center it behind the couch then half of the living room sits empty? I don't think any amount of art by the windows could make it look right. The sectional was probably not the right choice of furniture for the room but it suits our family functionally. Do I love the mosaic mirror panels? Yes! Do i think they are generic? Yes. Would I prefer an art piece I love? Absolutely. I may hang them for the time being until I find something in the future. Right now, original art is out of my price range. I looked up the etsy link Wsimons85 posted, but the art in that size would be $1500. Honestly, though an abstract art piece would work well, it doesn't excite me. Maybe one day I will find something I love and by then my entire living room will look different! Home Interior with Ease, I can't believe you remember my original living room and what it looked like!! Yes, I have come a long way. I actually really like those feather pictures but I believe they are not tall enough for what I was looking for. They are 38 inches in height vs the 48 inches the current mirror panels. By the way, the mosaic mirrors are from Pier 1, for Sara Sitardites. Thanks again everyone!...See More
decoenthusiaste
2 years agoYes, the rug is great! Problem is the two sofas which are just too much for such a small space. With the addition of bar stools, there simply won't be much space for circulation, and as mentioned, the cocktail table is useless except as a decor display item. Is there any flexibility built in here? For example, what is behind the large sofa and are there other locations for TV? Have you considered "C" tables so guests can put down drinks while you still have floor space and elbow room?
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2 years agoWe think the rug seems to work well in the space, however have you thought about trying a different layout or moving the furniture closer together? It looks like the the coffee table isn't reachable. Perhaps if you are able to pull the two love seats closer to one another it might work better. Notice our layouts below and how the coffee table is reachable to all of the sitting areas.
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