How to update this living room!

123jamie321

11 years ago

We want more of a contemporary look

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lastplace

11 years ago

I is a very hard room to work with. I think the solution here is a sectional sofa. More than likely it will have to be a custom one, but don't let that scare you. Most of the many furniture stores will make adjustments to sectionals shown in their store at no extra cost to you. Here is what I would do..... I would start the sectional about 30 to 36 inches from the wall with the tv unit on it. (this 30-36 inches will be the new walk way from stairs to doors) take it to the wall with the couch on it and then turn it towards the fireplace and end before you get to the hearth. This will allow a small table with a lamp or a nice pole lamp for reading by the fire. Get a seperate foot stool that is large enough to be pushed up to any section to create a lounger. The foot stool can also act as a coffee table. I would suggest a low profile, slim line comfortable style to make the most of your space. Put your tv above the fireplace and then put low book shelves or a stereo system in the area where the loveseat is now. I would not choose fabric that is dark and heavy, go for something bright and cheery. I will be a great place to hang out. What do you think

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123jamie321
Original Author
11 years ago
And also how to update the fire place!! Please help
faithliv
11 years ago
I think you should go pick out an area rug with your favorite colours in it. That's a good place to start. Then pick a very neutral sofa and neutral wall colour.Pick up some pillows that are the same colour as the main colour in the rug. Now you need a couple of modern looking side chairs, and some new shiney lamps. Decide if you need to paint the fireplace a contrasting colour.Add some vases to the fireplace that are a similar colour to the pillows and you have a good beginning.
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User
11 years ago
Its an awkward but pretty space.

I guess throwing out the lounge suite is not an option. The tv cabinet and coffee table are very dated and worth re-investing for a low-line modern look. The all-over green walls means this room is not a distinct living area from the mezzanine.

Consider repainting the walls into a modern taupe which will lighten and open up the tightness, buy a new cabinet and coffee table, add a rug to help ground the room and lose the clutter on the cabinet and coffee table. If your budget allows time for a new fireplace.

Create distinctive color blocking of areas rather than the all-over mash of chocolate, white and green.
libradesigneye
11 years ago
Lose the chairrail and the mirror over the fireplace.

Paint the fireplace a deeper tone of the wall color / or vice versa, paint walls a softer tone of fireplace (which is kind of green rather than taupe). Lose everything on the mantle - put one modern sculptural thing on it off center.

You have a cottage room - go read a bunch of Young House Love's blog / look at their first house to see how to do something more updated. Leave the cottage bones, but work with them. TV needs to move - lining furniture up on sides of narrow room makes it feel even smaller.
123jamie321
Original Author
11 years ago
Where should we move the tv and furniture?
Buglo Lgeker
11 years ago
I think the big puffy (oversized) furniture makes the room feel smaller.
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
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To save space and gain square footage, mount TV over the FP. Replace sofas and chairs with four great contemporary swivel chairs and a coffee table, a couple of arc lamps.
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libradesigneye
11 years ago
Take the cabinet with the television and put it under the stair where the loveseat is now. Long couch where tv is pulled all the way down to - chair stays across and by fireplace for now on other side pulled toward door. Lose loveseat. Eventually consider pair of smaller chairs by fireplace and short l sectional facing away from exterior door. Lower all your art. How high is your ceiling?
lastplace
11 years ago
is there traffic from the stairs going through the french doors?
123jamie321
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes! We have dogs so they often go out that door
Darzy
11 years ago
If you want a contemporary look you'll need all new furniture and remove the chair rail. A low, sleek tv cabinet. If you get new furniture, please get small scale, clean lines, and DO NOT get all matching pieces. Consider putting the tv on a low cabinet where the loveseat is now. Then, you can get two swivel chairs (by the fireplace) or across from the new sofa. You could actually have 3 chairs here if you lose the loveseat and move the tv. Paint the FP and remove the mirror above for a more contemporary look.