5 Questions for Design Stars
Help Your Fellow Houzz Users Solve These Design Dilemmas!
This week, Houzz users want to brighten up a dark kitchen, make the flow of rooms more coherent, create a comfortable lounge area, and decorate a patio. Take a look at today's 5 featured questions and see if you can help:
2. How should I furnish the front room of my house?
"I was hoping HOUZZ members would help me determine what the front room of my house should be — a living room or a dining room...We are not very formal people but would like to have a beautiful room as soon as you enter the house. Is it possible to have some sort of dining room/living room combo with movable pieces so that if I extend the long rectangular table from the breakfast area into the dining/living room I can move them out of the way or include them? I would hate to have a living room or a dining room that was never used. I welcome any ideas." Click here to answer.
"I was hoping HOUZZ members would help me determine what the front room of my house should be — a living room or a dining room...We are not very formal people but would like to have a beautiful room as soon as you enter the house. Is it possible to have some sort of dining room/living room combo with movable pieces so that if I extend the long rectangular table from the breakfast area into the dining/living room I can move them out of the way or include them? I would hate to have a living room or a dining room that was never used. I welcome any ideas." Click here to answer.
3. How do I arrange my living room around a wall-mounted TV?
"I would love some help with the furniture layout in our living room. Right now it's a blank slate. The only thing we have is a flat-screen TV that will be hung on the wall. The room is 13' x 11'6". We found a couch we really like but it's 8'5" x 11". Will it totally take over the space? My husband and I will watch TV here on a regular basis and lounge with guests on the weekend. So, it needs to be a comfortable space conducive to conversation. Any suggestions?" Click here to answer.
"I would love some help with the furniture layout in our living room. Right now it's a blank slate. The only thing we have is a flat-screen TV that will be hung on the wall. The room is 13' x 11'6". We found a couch we really like but it's 8'5" x 11". Will it totally take over the space? My husband and I will watch TV here on a regular basis and lounge with guests on the weekend. So, it needs to be a comfortable space conducive to conversation. Any suggestions?" Click here to answer.
4. How can I brighten up my kitchen?
"My kitchen has black granite countertops and dark-stained cabinets with a talavera tile backsplash. I love the tile backsplash, but I feel like it gets lost with all the dark colors. Any suggestions on painting my kitchen cabinets white, or a textured application to brighten the space? I want to change the look without spending a fortune. Thank you!" Click here to answer.
"My kitchen has black granite countertops and dark-stained cabinets with a talavera tile backsplash. I love the tile backsplash, but I feel like it gets lost with all the dark colors. Any suggestions on painting my kitchen cabinets white, or a textured application to brighten the space? I want to change the look without spending a fortune. Thank you!" Click here to answer.
5. How should I lay out the living spaces in my house?
"Good afternoon from the Czech rep.. :) After a year of searching, we are about to buy a house that ticks off all the qualities we want except that the room disposition is not at all to my liking. I am hoping that we can make it more to our taste by making some changes... although very limited. The house has three levels.. and with three growing boys, the top floor loft style area will serve as their space..." Check out the rest of the question here, and see if you can solve this dilemma.
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"Good afternoon from the Czech rep.. :) After a year of searching, we are about to buy a house that ticks off all the qualities we want except that the room disposition is not at all to my liking. I am hoping that we can make it more to our taste by making some changes... although very limited. The house has three levels.. and with three growing boys, the top floor loft style area will serve as their space..." Check out the rest of the question here, and see if you can solve this dilemma.
And check Houzz questions for more design dilemmas.
"Hi everyone, I have 3 Muskoka chairs that I would like to stain or paint for the cottage deck but am lost as to what color. I have enclosed a picture of the cottage from the water. I have a dark green umbrella that goes on this deck. I don't know if I should stay with a dark brown or do something fun. Everything is seen from the water. Thanks for your help."
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