Livingroom floor plan ideas

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Hiya,

I have a rectagular livingroom that has potential to be a cozy, inviting space but I’m basically starting from scratch (just a dusty pink velvet sofa).

The room is approx. 13 x 20 feet (6 x 4m) with 2 entry points (from the front door entryway and the dining room).

I want to use this room to:

-enjoy the garden and mountain view outside

-have a conversation area

-occasionally watch TV

I'm trying to land the floor plan and would love some fresh ideas!!

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J from Lakes Country

last year

Yes to swivel chairs and the frame tv mounted on the wall. Perhaps a console underneath? The swivel chairs could face the conversation area with the couch or turn to watch tv. If you decide on an Oscar viewing party, you could shift the furniture for the night, but I love (and admire) the idea that you are not planning the room around a tv, but rather a mountain view.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
Here are two layouts for your room. Sofa in front of the window.
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Rach
Original Author
last year
Wow, thanks so much for your floor plans BeverlyFLADeziner !! You’ve managed to create a logical walkway through the room while maximizing seating and ease of access to the seating zone.

I really was hoping to be able to enjoy the view from a seated position rather than have the TV as the primary focal point.

Do you think this is workable, the room really only needs to be able to accommodate 4-5 people max?
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shirlpp
last year
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Where do you want to put the TV? You can put the TV on a console.

Please do not put a sectional in this space.
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Rachel Lee
last year
You can enjoy the view perfectly well with the sofa under the window. It’s right there. If it’s just you, you’re most likely sitting sideways on it anyway.
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Rach
Original Author
last year
Hi Shirlpp,

Yes, that’s exactly where I’d been considering placing the TV. This way it’s not the focal point of the room given we hardly watch TV anymore.

Agree, with your idea regarding using a console table. I think we could mount the Tv above it. I’m also considering getting a frame TV so that it looks like art in a picture frame when not in use.

In addition to the pink sofa, I’d like to add in further seating but not sure of configuration and number.

Maybe 2 armchairs and a bench or a couple of ottomans?
Rach
Original Author
last year
Thanks for your comment Rachel.

I get what you’re saying and you can’t tell from my photos but the mountain views are in the distance directly in front of the window. I’d need to move into a pretty awkward position to see them from there.

Putting the sofa directly in front of the window has a lot of advantages. And would make designing this room a lot easier!

But I’m wondering if there’s a functional and beautiful way to enjoy this room without turning it into a TV focused space.

It’s definitely been a design challenge for me, and and one I haven’t been able to solve.
Rach
Original Author
last year
Hi again! Here’s a console and a rug I’m considering. Ideas, critique and further ideas very welcome :)
freedomplace1
last year
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I think swivel chairs could be useful. And as another layout option, sofa where you have it now or on wall, with tv in the corner.
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shirlpp
last year
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That's a pretty console. How long is it? How long is the wall? How big is your tv?
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Rach
Original Author
last year
Oh my goodness, thank you everyone! This is my first time seeking out help here and I can’t tell you how much I’ve appreciated you all kindly offering me ideas and guidance. I’m pretty lost in all this and yet have the weight of a mostly empty home that needs to be furnished.
Rach
Original Author
last year
@freedomplace1

Fantastic, yes - swivel chairs!! I think that’s a great idea. I’m off to search for some.

And thank you for the additional layout option, yes diagonal placement in the corner could work too.

I think I like the idea of having the TV mounted above a console and will explore that floor plan first.
Rach
Original Author
last year
@J from Lakes Country

Thanks for the encouragement! I know it might seem really odd but my partner and I haven’t owned a TV in about 15 years so having a room dedicated to one doesn’t quite feel like us. Also, we bought this house partly for the view. If we had kids the layout might have needed to be different but there’s just the 2 of us.
Rach
Original Author
last year
@shirlpp

Thanks for circling back and your interest in my project.

The widths are as follows:

-wall 11.2ft (343cm)

-console 5.25ft 160cm)

-43 inch TV 3.18ft (97cm) or 50inch TV 4.1ft (125cm)

Note I haven’t purchased a TV yet so can adjust the size though I’d prefer to keep it as small as possible but still with comfortable viewing.
User
last year
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Imaging sitting on your pink sofa, I'd put the TV on the wall to the left, and to the right, a second sofa facing the TV. The down side is that you might need a fairly big TV at that distance.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
ffpalms
last year
I love BeverlyFLADeziner’s last layout. The window wall is unobstructed, and there’s a nice flow throughout the room.
shirlpp
last year
Your tv console should be at least 25% longer than your tv, so it seems that you are in the ballpark.

Another console to consider at Overstock, but not sure if they deliver to your country.

What about a bench under the window. You can sit close and look out the window without obstructing the view. This one is at Amart for just 249.00

A swivel chair at Amart. I think it comes in other colors.

Cute pink ottoman and a gray one as well. One of these might go on the side of the tv console or underneath.