how can I make my living room cozy?

last year

Hi everyone! Thanks for reading.

I am looking to make my living room cozy and cute.
Any tips and advice are appreciated
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I have the couch shown already. I am open to selling this and getting a new one.

Also, is there any free software I can use to design my living room?

Thank you so much!

Comments (6)

always1stepbehind
last year
If you like the couch, keep it and work around that. Is the hanging light fixture staying? Is this a rental or your place to do whatever you want?
Akash Takhar
Original Author
last year
Thanks so much for the response! I can do whatever I want. The light fixture has been replaced with ceiling lights. I am thinking of adding Philips hue bulbs to change colors and a lamp or two to create a “cozier” vibe.

I also can’t figure out which rug to get with that sofa
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Center the sofa on the far wall (where the TV currently is) and put the end tables on each side. Get matching table lamps (26"-30" tall) for the end tables. You can put a larger piece of art over the sofa. This will address the immediate focal point as you enter this room. Keep the loveseat where it currently is, centered on the wall between the windows (if there's enough room when you move the sofa). Place the coffee table in front of it. If you need to scooch it down a bit that's fine, but I generally like to try centering off of architectural features first. You're looking at an arrangement something like this: You can then purchase a TV cabinet/console that will go on the wall opposite the loveseat. There might then be enough room to get a pretty side chair to angle in to the seating area. With this arrangement, you address conversation needs and also TV viewing. I wouldn't do an accent wall. Just keep all of your paint light and neutral. The carpet you have is pretty ... if you like it keep it. It looks as if you've already pulled some colors from it for your throw pillows. I would remove your valances, you don't need them with your fabric shades. Pretty furniture and a nice start to your room!
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fnmroberts
last year
I believe cozy equates to small and inviting. A combination of color, soft fabrics and warmth for conversation creates the atmosphere. Look for contrasting furniture, good lighting, window treatments, artwork and accents.

Our sofa is similar color to yours and fairly modern amongst traditional pieces. It’s a process which will evolve for you.
cawaps
last year
Does the sectional fit comfortably in the room? It looks fine, but sectionals can create layout problems when working with a small room (which yours looks to be from the photos). A floorplan of the room with measurements and the measurements of the sectional (or a link) would help on that front.

Are you able to take a photo of the sectional in the room? That is the other thing that would help us assess whether it works or not.

When I see people complain that their room isn't cozy, it's often because they have skipped over coffee and end table and table and floor lamps. The absence of these makes a room seem stark and unwelcoming.
elcieg
last year
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Cute space, very nice floors and a stair rail that people would spend hundreds to copy.

My first thought is the chandelier and what looks like a kitchen shelf. Do you think this room is meant to be for dining? What is on the other side of the stairs?
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last year
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You started creating ideabooks. So go further with it. Get more rooms you like and go for look you like.

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