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Family room decor

last year

I would like some advice on what you think of the decor. I just placed what I already had so things can be changed. I can’t change the gray leather furniture too expensive. The area rug is new. Ideas for the table and should I get rid of the 3 candles on the hearth?

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BeverlyFLADeziner

last year

I moved the loveseat away from the window about 6-12" so the angle for viewing is better and I added drapery panels to the window.

I think a coffee table with a bronze frame would work better with your end tables.

Maybe too many pillows on the sofa.

I'd center the cabinet on the wall, mount some art on either side and select some colorful ceramics for the top of the cabinet.

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apple_pie_order
last year
You have a lot of interesting things in this room. If you displayed fewer of them, each one would have more impact. Start by removing things from the top of tall cabinets. Rotate objects on display every month or at the change of seasons.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
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IMO the TV is way too high for proper viewing but I am not getting a feel for the whole space I think the TV to the right of the FP on an articualting arm would be a much better spot and put the art above the FP
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Nice large window and hardwood floors! Here's a few things to think about: 1 Turn the rug so the long side is facing the sofas. Then bring the sofas in closer off the walls and have the front leg sit on the rug. 2 A coffee table 3. Bring the two teal chairs closer to the sofas to create a conversation area and not block the lovely fireplace. 4. Remove the mirrors (They are hung too high) and get one large piece of art 5. Try longer curtains that just touch the floor, maybe in teal . Two panels per side. 6 Does the chair that is suspended from the ceiling have to stay?
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Hello. Feels like a lot of gray! I wound consider keeping the coffee table and replacing the area rug for one that is a pattern that includes gray. On the coffee table you can lighten it up with a few books and and orchid for a pop of color. The navy chairs are lovely, but blocking your fireplace. Consider moving them to face each other so the fireplace is in full view. Good luck!
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I think the solid pillow is better. While I like the artwork, it appears to be the wrong scale for the space. The artwork does not appear to be dated. Does artwork become dated????
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I’m in a similar situation with a small living room. We found a wonderful sofa that’s about 80” wide after searching for months. Most websites have filters so you can narrow the search (pun intended) to the proper width for the room. I’d recommend a sofa with narrow arms so you can comfortably sit 2 people, a single or double seat cushion and a not too deep seat. Then place a narrow sofa table at the back of the sofa. The sofa faces the built in. Have 2 swivel chairs opposite the sofa with a small profile table in between the chairs. A slim coffee table in front of the sofa. And good lighting!
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Angie LaRosa
Original Author
last year
The sofa is in front of the fireplace. All the furniture is reclining (I know people don’t like reclining furniture). It’s here to stay. Here is a better photo of the layout.

Not much room to move furniture around.
lisaam
last year
love your dog decor (the rockettes on the mantle esp)
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Angie LaRosa
Original Author
last year
Thank you
chloebud
last year
It’s a nice room. Since you asked, I would remove the 3 candles on the hearth. The stone is really nice without anything in front.
HU-161159613
last year
I love what you've done and think it looks perfect!
lisaam
last year
Another idea if you decide to add window coverings would be sheer, relaxed roman shades
Angie LaRosa
Original Author
last year
Beverly, I like the drapery panels or even roman shades. It needs to be soften. We’ve only lived here a year so I’m still working on decorating. Too many pillows-I agree. End tables will be replaced. Rectangular coffee table is new so it’s staying. I like the centering of the cabinet with pictures on each side with color. Any ideas what to put on the coffee table or underneath?
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ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling
last year
It could be nice to add some window treatments to the windows, maybe move the candles on the fireplace, and remove the stuff on top of the mirrored cabinet. Here are a few of our designs to show you how we have decorated clients homes.
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