Livingroom dilema
Dear Houzz's,
I am trying to redecorate my living room and I am having troubles identifying where to create a seating area in that space and what type of furniture I should buy. I am thinking that maybe the corner between the 2 windows would be a good spot but I am not sure if I should buy a sectional in L shape or a couch and 2 armchars. I guess my big dilema is if I should block the big window with a sectional or if I should consider blocking it half or not at all. The ceiling is split in 2 parts by a concrete beam and the each part has its own ligthning socket right in the middle. Just so you make an idea the room is about 197'' x 157'' - plenty of room and still feels like is not enough. The space under the small window is about 126''. On the wall oposing the big window I am planning to mount a TV and under I will have a TV stand. Please ignore the stuff on the floor that I was not able to remove at the time I took the photos.
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last yearI would not block any of the light coming in from your large window. I do like the idea of moving your TV to the side wall where your entrance doors are located in an arrangement like below. ( I can't tell if there is another doorway on this wall from your pictures?) You could use a L shape sectional in place of the two chairs with a similar scale of a loveseat or 2 chair addition to a longer sofa. The bookshelf is a large feature and having your TV on the opposite side of the room would help balance it.
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Laura
last yearlast modified: last yearI added two more photos - the plan and the wall with the door. To me it feels like the space between the door and the chimney has not enough room for a TV and more than that the wall oposing the big window has already the cabling prepared for a TV. To move the cabling is too complex work and to be honest I would not go for that. I am open to any suggestion though. I also added to this comment the way I am thinking it could look like (but I want to reiterate that my idea could be a bad one).
littlebug zone 5 Missouri
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lisedv
last yearlast modified: last yearI think there's a window missing on the wall near the window showed on the floor plan so I added one. I would ignore the ceiling dividing beam and place the sectional to face the TV with a long sofa table behind with lamps at each end. So here is my suggestion...
Laura
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lisedv
last yearI don't know where exactly is your lighting nor the style so can't say if it's a problem or not. However you'll be sitting 12 feet from the TV on the sofa that against the sofa table. Here's another plan that shows the sofa pulled back towards the window, I've added 2 square ottomans between the coffee table and the TV.
littlebug zone 5 Missouri
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lisedv
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elcieg
last yearlast modified: last yearThis photo doesn't have a ceiling beam, but no matter. It is the idea of floating furniture and having identical chandeliers, one rug, two sofas facing...
Laura
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Mae Day Organizing and Interior Design
last yearWe composed a rendition using your measurement scale. Made for your viewing pleasure and consideration. The furniture placement, not the colors nor styles, are all that is being suggested. Next to the french doors entering into the room is a bench with an attached coat rack and key tray. In the opposing corner you will find a game table/dining table.
We will gladly make adjustments per your request. We hope this helps.
Here are the pictures:
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