How would you fix this living room? HELP!
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Comments (13)Thanks for the replies everyone and hope you enjoyed a few days away from Houzz for Thanksgiving (I did!). To answer a few questions... Yes, we moved in not long ago from a few states away and had the movers place stuff where it currently sits. Work has been so busy that there just hasn't been much time to get around to the interior of the house yet. The majority of our focus has been getting the outdoors situated (new paver patio, tons of landscaping). We are definitely open to moving stuff around (I hate the TV location, but haven't thought about a better place for it). The piano was my grandfathers and one of the ones I learned to play on. I keep the lid closed when it's not in use. I do plan to keep the sectional (for now) since we paid good $$$ for it and it is in incredible condition still. I don't think we NEED a fan, but in the North Carolina summer, it does help (a little) move air around. But, our HVAC system is really good and we only used the fan maybe 3-4 times during the summer after we moved in. However we fix the lighting, the paint has to get changed as well! This is not our forever house, so there isn't a huge desire to go absolutely crazy. But we will be here 4-6 years at least... And yes, I owe a scale drawing and will work on that tomorrow....See MoreHelp fix this awkward living room!
Comments (16)In the actual photos and staged photos I don't see a floor outlet(s). Lighting is an important element of configuring this space and room rearrangements. I'm a big fan of floating your furniture in a space like this, but lighting helps to fill in that space between the floor and the ceiling. I am not a fan of furniture on the staircase wall. Looks like the "time out" chair. The credenza is a beautiful element to define the space, taller buffet type lamps would make this space more intimate when kitchen is not in use. Maybe it is an option to reconfigure the built ins, modernizing them to fit the TV; though they are nice they serve only one purpose in their current configuration. Other than the top and moldings they are individual pieces, use the far right half as storage and have a custom tv cabinet built to piece in next to the fireplace....See MorePlease help fix my living room layout and style (boho)
Comments (4)Hi Salonva, thank you! This is my first ever layout I’m planning, so I’m super excited for new thoughts & ideas. Rug dimensions: 5.3’ x 7.3’ Sofa length would be around 6’ to leave at least 6 in. on each side. I might forget the table and just do 2 boho poufs instead....See MoreHow Would You Furnish this Side-By-Side Living Room and Family Room?
Comments (10)Thanks for trying to help. I will answer your questions which also helps me to think it through: no children, but visiting grandchildren. -it is not a new build, but a remodel of a 50’s ranch. The addition is the covered porch and the extension of the kitchen. -our “games room” (ping pong) will be in the finished basement. -my sense is that the family room is less formal than the living room and will be for relaxation and TV watching. Maybe incorporating a desk. -I could switch the family and dining but it would be an awfully large dining room that wouldn’t get much use as it’s just 2 of us most of the time. The addition will have large windows across the back. Lots more light than the room now labeled family. Planning a bench under the windows. Plus the new kitchen/dining will have a different floor from the rest of the house. If this helps and you have other ideas please share. Thanks again....See MoreRelated Professionals
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