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Living room update /WITH DIMENSIONS. UPDATE

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I am thinking of replacing the console/cabinet below TV with an oak cabinet with a less traditonal look….couch is new and really only other change at this time could be new rug….or change the chair as well………need suggestions…..i am including photo of adjacent kitchen area this is a greatly used space……would love a cocktail table but not a huge space……THE SPACE IS 15.4 FT X 14.5 FT Any ideas so appreciated thank you

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JAN MOYER

9 months ago

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jck910
last year
The blue seems to be the odd man out in your room. It is too small for that size TV so looks awkward. Console should be 25% wider than TV for balance.
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Mae Day Organizing and Interior Design
last year
Can we get measurements of the room that include openings and windows.? Also, please give us a picture of the room with your back to the French doors. That would help a lot. Thank you and best wishes.
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All that symmetry in the room is working against establishing a comfortable living environment. Here is a possible layout for the room. By placing the TV on the angle in the corner it allows more light into your room. This could allow you to use one side for TV viewing and the other side for conversation. Move the cement fountain out to your garden. Take down the valances and replace with drapery panels. Tone down the white trim on the stone fireplace. Purchased matching area rugs for either side of the room. If you provide general dimensions, we can tighten up this layout. Might be time to confine all the various collections to a glass case. Can't imagine that anyone can see anything placed on the mantle. The clock needs to not be placed in such a prominent position in the room.
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arcy_gw
last year
You have two stools where a table could be so there's room. My question is where are the chairs they 'go with'? I assume they are there for extra seating in a pinch but are they functioning well most of the time? The tray perched precariously and in appears they are taller than the sofa seat, so I'm thinking they do not.
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JAN MOYER
last year
It's unclear as to why you are saving a corner at the sofa for lanterns and other "stuff", and why the tv and console you now have, are jammed to a corner!

Draw and measure the space, show where the kitchen/dining is. All the walls, windows, openings in feet and inches, Please

Upload that as a very legible j peg.
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Everything Home
9 months ago
If you're going to keep the blue console, then we might recommend making sure to integrate the color throughout your room. If going for an oak one, then your color palette should continue to work well. Just look at getting a longer, low console if going for the oak one. Below are some visuals to aid you more.
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Mae Day Organizing and Interior Design
9 months ago
I believe that AD16. Has left the building. They posted way back in January. 🙂
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Mae Day Organizing and Interior Design
9 months ago
Jan, 👍🏻😂
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Wiles Design Group
8 months ago
You could look at either placing color around the room, so that the current console fits in, or look at getting a new console that is a neutral color. Console ideas are pictured below. Please take a moment to look through them to see if any of the consoles are to your liking.
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