How would you update this family room?
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Comments (12)Okay. Thanks for the ideas. Caminnc, thanks for posting that shot. I did like the room that way. Everything is shoved around and squeezed together because my son wanted the Christmas tree in this room. Yes, the TV has to stay there because we have Dish, not cable, and the wiring runs down inside of that wall. No, the ceilings are not shiny, and I will change the fixtures as soon as I can. I am totally open to taking things out and shopping my house for something better. I have a small house and I'm running out of room, and I do need to edit. Hopefully, I will be able to replace some furniture down the road. I have been looking for a round pedestal dining table, which would probably be a better fit. I have been working on making some new pillows to add some color/pattern. I considered doing some my3dogs valances, but I think the long window is just too long....See MoreListing home soon - How would you stage this family room?
Comments (71)The point with paint is, pick your battles. Make sure the bathrooms and kitchens are completely up to snuff first, with a clean, well cared for look. Make sure the carpet isn't all ratty, and if it is, have cleaned and maybe get some judiciously placed area rugs. Entrances and exits, doors and windows looking in good repair, clean and fresh. Make sure the walls are in good repair. If you have all that, then repaint, sure. I'm not sure what percentage of people are discouraged by a bad paint job. Here's the deal though, I looked at a house that had been completely re-done, with the most outlandish and garish colors and finishes imaginable. The house was immaculate and maybe the owners loved it, but eeee gads it was so disharmonious to me and my SO that even though the price was right and the layout looked good, everything would have to be redone--paint, floors, surfaces . . . If your whole house is as assertive as the green color of your living room, then maybe yes, paint could make a huge difference. My SO detests green (I love it but that is one of the few areas we are not in agreement on) so he might immediately get a bad vibe with your living room. I love it....See MoreHow would you update & add a landing. Will use as living room
Comments (6)I have had this problem going from game room into media room. A step down was done and it is horrible because it isn't wide enough to fit your foot firmly onto the step. It needs to be around 18" from wall under door outward. Just practically speaking. This is a dangerous situation. But at least you will have room if you are using as a living room and could possibly put a curved, raised area making it at least 6" wider than the door opening. A small railing might be needed as well. Difficult situation. It was a carpeted step as well so visually gave no clue to the step off. I would do a step in a stained wood onto the carpeted area. That would give a visual cue that there is a step. You might be able to split the distance from the threshold of the door and build up the step half of that distance for two steps which are easier to handle than standard step/riser height....See Morehow would you reframe this picture for this space in my family room?
Comments (22)What I would do is buy that in a print in a larger size. Have it dry mounted and laminated (have to go to a framing shop for this) & frame in a simple black metal frame. Protective laminates are available in different textures & sheens...UV protection and cleanable with a damp cloth, meaning you don't cover it with glass. I DIY frame and use this place: American Frame (American Frame also has custom cut mats, if you opt for matting.) Go to a glass shop to get low iron glass which is water clear and has no greenish cast if you decide to put it behind glass....See Moreeverdebz
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