Help with small family TV room uplift
My husband and I are looking for help in transforming our small, dark family TV room into a more modern and updated space. We are happy with the current furniture layout, but we're unsure of how to choose a wall color that will complement our existing pieces. We would also appreciate any suggestions for wall decorations to further enhance the room's updated look. This room primarily serves as a TV-watching space, and to provide privacy, we have placed the TV against a window facing our neighbor. We are considering painting the wall, but we're not sure what color would work best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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3 months ago
Lyn Nielson
3 months agothe photos don't help much. pan back a bit to get the whole space.
that said, I would move the TV to the solid inside wall and place the loveseat under the shuttered window... paint the TV Wall a dark rich color like Polished Mahogany, Naval, Black Watch, Peppercorn... something deep so the TV blends into the wall, easy on the eyes for viewing.
I would edit the decor... word art should be retired.
an area rug to soften and ground the furnishings will make it more cozy.
I would choose a color from the rug to paint the walls, including the trim to make the room feel calmer. I would mount the TV to the wall and eliminate the credenze, if you can to add more room.
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