Design Dilemma Living Room
christine02360
7 months ago
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7 months agolast modified: 7 months agochristine02360
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Comments (6)I would wonder first if I wanted to match the white paint as in the kitchen (white?) also, if I love the wood of the kitchen cabinets and hardware to be able to keep a uniform base for the rest of the home. You have white trim, okay, great start to be able to open the space up. Rugs: runner at the entry, at least a 8x10 in the living area, and at least a 5x7 for the dining area. How about coordinating curtains for this space. Is the dining room a sliding door? Because the hanging blinds in the livingroom suit more a sliding door spot. Rather have blinds or shades paired with curtains if both just windows. Rods and knobs in a coordinating finish as the kitchen knobs. The round table in the rectangular dining space seems off. Would love to sneak a peak at your lighting fixtures. Your entry table setup looks nice, what is your style, the table in the dining space seems cottage, the sofas heavy, could we get more of a view of the other corner of the fireplace? How about a curio on long wall in dining area. A table with a bench on the kitchen side would be nice....See MoreDesign Dilemma- Living Room
Comments (10)I like the black/gold coffee table better. No, I would not put a white rug under the coffee table. I think that would completely ruin the look. I think it is fine to replace the end tables with the floor lamps. Instead of having all 5 pieces of furniture match, I would suggest maybe doing the sofa in white and the 4 chairs in a different style. I would not do the exact same style as the sofa. I also think it is a bad idea to do all four chairs exactly the same but that is how your inspiration photo is configured. If you go that route, I would suggest four emerald green velvet chairs....See MoreTV Room doubling as Living room design Dilemma.
Comments (1)There are reasons why most people center the couch, but most people also prefer sitting on a good one. :) I guess I'd try putting the couch where the armchair is now (but extending into the corner), the two recliners where the couch is, and the armchair where the chair/lamp combo is on the right of the photo. I think that the seating would still work for conversation, but you would have the recliners facing the TV (and, honestly, the couch facing the view!). The main drawback would be having to walk around the end of the couch, but I don't think it would be a big deal once you got used to it -- be sure to put some light in the corner though. You could also put a short console behind the couch so it's not such a cold back to the dining room, if so desired....See MoreLiving Room Design Dilemma- help!
Comments (1)Please don't get a sectional. They are least versatile pieces of furniture for unusual layouts. And accent walls are not really in style right now....See Moredjacob Z6a SE WI
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