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Looking for inspiration

12 years ago

I have a nice Chicago bachelor pad, but am looking to modernize and update everything - furniture, paint, decoration and and overall design. I have a pretty open budget and thought I would start with the living room. It has sun light on two sides and is 20 by 12. Love to accent the dark wood, but not make it too dark

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kbowerstx
12 years ago
Being that your in Chicago, you have more options than most! Find a nice media cabinet to place tv equipment in. Looks like TV is designed to mount above fireplace? I really like CB2 (a more modern Crate & Barrel) and I believe they have a store in Chi town. Hit some of the showrooms to get ideas and see what you like. If money is no limit, hirer a decorator. A floor rug is a must...and a coffee table.
crowxu
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks so much. I mounted the tv over the fireplace recently and am definitely considering a rug and a coffee table. any suggestions for stores? Great idea on CB2 - I have never heard of them
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