couch color/fabric suggestions for casual basement
DJ Mixes
2 years ago
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as you can see this is a very casual hangout area in the basement. over the years i have gotten some flooding(inch or 2 at the most) and wanted to make this area as "water friendly" as i could. so i definitely want the couch to have some legs that will keep it up off the floor a few inches. im thinking a corner couch or one of those couches that have the chaise thingy on each end. i run a dehumidifier but also want a fabric, be it leather or whatever thats not a mold magnet. color i was thinking a dark brown like the photo? input/suggestions?
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Comments (1)You'd be hard pressed to find a bigger fan of stone and tile than me, but I have tile directly on slab in my current home, and it is cold, cold, cold. About like standing barefoot in the snow [which I do quite often]. Goes to the very low ground temp here in Montana. The new house will have tile in the bath because nothing looks as good with such low maintenence requirements. It'll keep the guests from lingering there when others are waiting. It may be less of a problem in your area, and if you envision these rooms being mostly used in summer, that would figure in as well. Maybe you could have a couple big rugs for winter time... If you aren't built yet, be sure you get some sort of thermal barrier under the slab. I didn't, and it's my biggest regret [so far]. On a similar thread of my own, someone reccomended Dricore, a subfloor thermal break for basements. Using that, the tile may work fine. I'd use Shlutter Ditra over that. It's a great water barrier and crack suppressant. Choose a tile that matches your beach to better hide the sand, and a nice dark grout. Also, get some samples, compare them for sliping when wet. A low gloss glaze is better than high gloss, and an unglazed, textured porcelain is better yet. Costs a bit more. Cleft face slate might be the best choice of all. Here is a link that might be useful: Dricore...See Morecasual family room with grey couch
Comments (4)you need more substantial side table/s..a coffee table/an ottoman..I'd go with something you're not afraid tio put your feet up on-wood, upholstery?.. you need good lighting there. can be table lamps; I'd go though with a floor light on one side..a big one since the sectional looks big as well there are many and depends on your style...these are just couple suggestions..more modern but you can afford to go with very different lights as well..lights usually play well with other styles wouldn't go with more than two-three throw pillows but I like your choices.. change the shapes a bit.. and play with texture..these should be comfy..well all throw pillows shoould be comfy that's the reason for their existance as I see it:) not sure it's your style and a bit unrelated to most of pillows I posted before but like the colors something very soft like fur will work too, will be very cozy, and add texture. plenty of these everywhere, and for some very good prices too i like the rug you've shown but only you know whether white rug is the right choice for your family's style:) I for example wouldn't get white..unless it a leather or something. but if you all are the kind of people who can just pull it off, you know-then why not otherwise I'd look for more color/pattern..hand knotted..or if gets too expensive then polyester or even better, inside outside. or natural weave(depends which though..they take traffic differently) plus a smaller rug. or a cow hide(if you use it)-these withstand lots of abuse..and you can have them smaller since they're this fluid shape Plants, art..and a great throw blanket or two to cuddle..and you're good to go for a chair, I'd do a rocker:) if there's enough space for it to rock of course. but it's my dream..doesn't have to be your dream btw a swivel chair might be cool too....See MoreNeed help with choosing fabric color for couch and furniture placement
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Comments (16)I still like sofa A...love the color with the walls. I would like to see the loveseat the same. I am looking at your first photo...I like the rug laid in that direction. I think the back of the sectional (your new sofa) should be moved back to almost the end of the hardwood floor.. The love seat placed ( but pulled out( from the interior wall where the bench is now. All front legs on the rug. Which leaves the bay window area empty waiting for two chairs. Either the white or the same blue as the sofa....See More
Jennifer Hogan
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PROAnnette Jaffe Interiors
2 years agoYou might consider contacting a waterproofing company in your area to address the flooding. It could be you need a sump pump installed or have a crack in your foundation. We suggest fixing the flooding issues before buying furniture. Once that is fixed here are some ideas on what sectional might work for your basement space:
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