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Living room furniture ideas

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Looking for furniture options for our living room space/what to do with this room. Something inviting so that it will get more use as opposed to a formal space. A sectional couch, etc? No need for TV in there. Any ideas are appreciated. Room next to it has the TV and a couch/chair. Thanks much. The large armoire is currently used as a liquor cabinet and serves as our "bar" when entertaining. I dont really care if it stays or not.

First pic is from the front entryway as you come into the house. Second pic is standing in the (subject) room looking into the room next to it. Room is 18 ft from entryway to wall by 12 1/2 ft across. There is a window on the wall on the left (identical to the window you can see in the pic).

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Lyn Nielson

last year

if the room is not for TV viewing, I would not have a sectional.

A nice conversation set up with at least 4 comfortable chairs, low back swivel would be my choice. Keep the Bar

Cozy it up with a Beautiful area rug and drapery panels for accoustics. Soft lighting and plants.

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la_la Girl
last year
Hard to get too specific without room size and measurements but if it were me, I would likely float 4 armchairs in the center with a rug + great ottoman for relaxing/reading as well as conversation/drinks with friends
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kandrewspa
last year
I don't think sectionals are as conducive to conversation as separate pieces are, but it depends on how you think the room will be used. A sofa with two chairs is the standard configuration. If you post a floorplan drawn on graph paper so people can understand the dimensions of the space you will receive more specific advice. Be sure to indicate doors and windows and indicate which rooms the doors lead to. If that large armoire will be staying show it as well. Your pictures are showing sideways for some reason.
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Muskan Agarwal
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I like the idea of armchairs with rug for having family conversations or fun time with friends
elcieg
last year
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I like the armoire and the fact you nave purposed it for an entertaining piece. Move it between the windows. It will show as a nice focal point from the entry.

Add 4 chairs, rug and a coffee table.
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jfsmithson
Original Author
last year
Thanks for these good suggestions. I was hoping to make it a bit comfortable for relaxing with our small grandkids which is why my mind went to the sectional option. But the chairs are nice for adult conversation. Hmm...
einportlandor
last year
Maybe you should first decide on a theme for the room -- the cocktail room, the reading room, the music room, the morning room, the play room . . . you get the drift. Once you decide on the room's purpose it will be easier to furnish it.

Personally, I'd probably put the grandkids toys, etc. in the room with the TV, and furnish this room for adult living. I visualize a place to gather at the end of the day with a glass of wine and something salty to munch, comfortable chairs with ottomans upholstered in luxurious fabrics, and music playing in the background. Or maybe a room filled with art and plants and a million books where you just might write that novel you've always wanted to tackle. Or furnish it for the grandkids, and let them have a blast without worrying about spills and breakage. It's such a luxury to have two living spaces - have fun!
dan1888
last year
Grandkids don't do much relaxing without tv. You're not going to want to watch the same thing 20 times like they do.
jfsmithson
Original Author
last year
We have decided that it will be a room for adults. Grandkids have the basement to play and watch TV.
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
You could do a nice, comfortable couch that is big enough for a snuggly grandchild on either side while you read them stories, or go through old photo albums from when mom/dad was a kid. A large coffee table that is just right for you to stay on the couch, with a chair at either end, and room for a child sit on the floor opposite the couch for card and board games. Or do a puzzle on the coffee table.
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jfsmithson
Original Author
last year
I very much like this idea of a nice adult space but also welcoming for the occasional grandchild, ShadyWillowFarm. And einportlandor, thanks for the wise words to think through room use first.

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