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Need help with living room design

12 years ago
So this is my living room. The first thing I ever bought was the antique couch- but couldn't figure out how to decorate around it. Then I found the contemporary painting and bought it along with a chair. I had the federal mirror and decided to paint the wall. After I was done I wondered if I should put my more comfortable blue/gold sectional in the room. I sold my second home so I have money to decorate I'm just lost as to what to do- and I have two young kids- so wondering if I should keep the sectional and not spend money on something nicer until they grow up a bit. I'm getting some bookshelves installed next to the fireplace this week. And I just bought the new painting on the fireplace. (I know it doesn't 'go' there) I also know the chairs don't go- but I had them, so I left them by the windows. Someone help!

Comments (13)

  • 12 years ago
    btw: The coffee table is an old one we bought at World Market. I bought the jute rug from Overstock, the two chairs were given to me by hgtv when they redid my last house. I'm willing to purchase expensive items. Just not sure what they should be. Obviously need pillows if I keep couch? And what to do about chairs?
  • 12 years ago
    And here is the painting I bought and a coffee table that I loved. (haven't bought the coffee table yet)
  • 12 years ago
    Is this a formal type room or is it the room where tv will go and kids will be in there often.
    Lisa Schultz thanked Angel 18432
  • 12 years ago
    Kids will go in there and play because it's close to their play area but we have a less formal TV room. This will be the most formal room of the house. It is also the room you first see when you walk into the home. Thank you!
  • 12 years ago
    I prefer the sectional to the antique sofa and teal chair, especially if it's a room the kids will use often. I think the two (seagrass?) chairs match the existing coffee table and jute rugs very well. What is across from the window? Could you position the chairs there?
  • 12 years ago
    I agree the sectional would look better and get a square coffee table for in front of it.
    Could you put the 2 chairs across from the window to make a conversation area.
    Do you have an odd small table you could put inbetween?

    I also think the mirror is 2 large for over the fire place. You say you are having book shelves made for each side of the fireplace - do you have a design we could look at.
    Lisa Schultz thanked Angel 18432
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I actually love the antique couch and I get the feeling you do....or did....too. I would like to see it across from the window and the two hgtv chairs in front of the window. Keep the rug and the coffee table. Find a small table for between the chairs. Put the art currently on the wall opposite the window on the mantle and we will see about finding a place for the mirror.....wondering what it would look like over the couch, but I know it is small even though it will reflect.

    The teal chair can go beside the couch, facing toward the fireplace. Maybe a side table right there for the couch and chair then, too.
    Lisa Schultz thanked abbyjean
  • 12 years ago
    wow. These are all great ideas/suggestions. this is my first time on the site and really appreciate the feedback.
  • 12 years ago
    These are the type of bookcases I'd like next to the fireplace. Would that be too much?
  • 12 years ago
    Yes Lisa, that's what I thought you should do.
  • 12 years ago
    Bookcases are a great idea, but bear in mind your windows aren't like the ones you show, so you may not get that look unless you overhaul the windows too.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    In adding bookcases you would need to take into consideration that there's a difference in scale and proportion between the inspiration picture and your fireplace and windows and where they are placed. In the inspiration pic, the bookcase top lines up exactly with the fireplace top and with the window base, and the windows are almost as wide as the bookcases below. As well, in the inspiration pic the fireplace is fairly plain, so the side bookcases don't have to coordinate in regard to style. Another consideration is the depth of the fireplace. If the bookcases were the same depth of the existing fireplace would it be deep enough as a bookcase? Things to consider. Good luck!