family room layout ideas
Family room is on ground floor of midcentury modern style raised ranch. Trying to figure out how best to layout large space. Floorplan attached, but no longer have “bar”. Couch is floating in middle of room, and also unfortunately lowered ceiling across length of room currently over coffee table. Sliding doors out to back yard. There is also window where “bar” used to be and we currently have dining/craft table for 4. To right of tv we currently have bench with shoe bins. Also currently have daughter’s gymnastics bar and mat by windows and screen door. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks.
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last monthlast modified: last monthThe last three. These angles show you the walkway from the hallway into the room and the couch table with additional storage. With all of the shelves and baskets in the couch table you will have lots of storage for toys, craft supplies and media.
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last monthlast modified: last monthMore pictures for your consideration.
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last monthlast modified: last monthWe have come up with some suggestions that will hopefully work for you. We have included the craft table, a play area, the living room seating and TV viewing area, We are suggesting that you put shelving along the wall with the doors to the bathroom and hallway. By putting them there you open up the room. We understand that you have the drop down ceiling but you can do built-ins or get Billy book shelves from IKEA that can be fitted to the walls on that end of the room. We hope this helps. Best Wishes. Link to bookcases:
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/billy-series-28102/
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last monthThe current layout isn't bad however it looks like it needs some adjustments. We'd recommend removing the chair that is right next to the fireplace and placing it next to the other chair. Then look at getting some closed storage instead of the big white storage/bookcase. We might also suggest turning the table to make it horizontal instead of vertical. See one of our recent designs below for additional ideas:
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