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11 years ago
Hi, I am stuck. I can't decide on what type of furniture to put in here. The chaise in the pic isn't staying but the pillows, curtains, throws and lamps are. I really need help. The room is 11'7 wide 15'long. I love tufted, buttons, white and love shag rugs. I'm 44 single, and live alone. I want something comfortable. A deep, pit type sofa would be ideal. My budget is under $4000

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  • 11 years ago
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    seems like your stools, a nice leather sofa bed!
    Erik Sofa Bed, White Leatherette · More Info
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    msstart2finish thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago
    this is a sectional I purchased a month ago but returned after the cushions started coming apart.
  • 11 years ago
    Sorry to hear and what a pain to deal with - glad you were able to return it. It looks like that size sectional worked in the space and might be a size to consider if you go that route.
    msstart2finish thanked karielen
  • 11 years ago
    Mary, will there be a tv in your room?
    msstart2finish thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago
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    yes i have a 50' tv no stand yet
  • 11 years ago
    I think this is the one but do you think it will be to much beige because its the same color as the wall? http://www.roomstogo.com/product/Living-Room-Sets/Sofia-Vergara-Bal-Harbour-Beige-5Pc-Classic-Living-Room/1046104P/
  • 11 years ago
    Does need some subtle colour, I like the last pic.
    msstart2finish thanked Irene Morresey
  • 11 years ago
    yes it is
  • 11 years ago
    so if i get the beige sofa with the beige walls i can do any color rug? to introduce color?
  • 11 years ago
    Love Macy sofa and two chairs with a glass coffee table. Not very keen of Black and Tan curtain. If you want to add some color add colorful cushions. Beautiful space
    msstart2finish thanked copy11
  • 11 years ago
    Peeking in to watch the show. Please keep us posted with pics as you decorate!
  • 11 years ago
    ok I get rid of the blk/tan curtains..I have these curtains I purchased for the bedroom but I can swap or keep or ditch. I will keep you all updated with pics. This really means a lot to me that you all are helping me.
  • 11 years ago
    You can add a color that you like in the rug and in the drapes. I looked through your ideabook and the rooms that you have collected are relatively neutral with a lot of white. Given that, you might choose a white sofa, white drapes and if you want, even a white shag rug, although then on top of that, I would have a coffee table with a color contrasting with the white. With those neutrals, you could add the color that you liked in art and accessories like pillows, throws, etc. Or if you wanted to add color, you could choose a color that you like and then one option would be to have the same color in the drapes and rug to contrast with the white.
    Some people like to start with art for colors. Find some art you really love that would work over the seating and then take colors from there. Good luck!
    msstart2finish thanked karielen
  • 11 years ago
    Yes, I love white. tks for explaining to me how to add color. I had decided on the Macy's sofa I went to order it and it can't be delivered til Jan 13th then I choose another one and that one can't be delivered til Feb. 2 that's too long so now I have to find another one. thanks!
  • 11 years ago
    Hi, I've decided on the Chesterfield but I don't know which color..please help!
  • 11 years ago
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    Well have you measured, and bought? What was wrong with your Dec. 18th sofa?
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    or this one? Their display showed a basic shag - do you like that.. a plain shag could have color as accent, e.g., soft teal. Maybe you'd rather play up modern lines and texture as in plush, patterned shag like one you posted... :) http://www.roomstogo.com/product/Living-Room-Sets/Sofia-Vergara-Bal-Harbour-Beige-5Pc-Classic-Living-Room/1046104P/
  • 11 years ago
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    I purchased the Chesterfield and the art piece. I'm going to add blk, red as accent colors. The long ottoman was in my bedroom. I'm not sure if i'll leave it in the living room. I also purchased White curtains and the chair below, and the ladder shelves in blk.
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    i also purchased these curtains/shelves and an all white shag area rug. I'm having a hard time choosing end tables, they must be blk i think to match ladder shelves
  • 11 years ago
    the Dec 18th sofa pillows started coming apart, I had purchased it on clearance .
  • 11 years ago
    Happy new year to you. I didn't mean that sofa, and was just curious... your room is coming together!!
  • 11 years ago
    Happy New Year 2U! All the other sofas had a wait time of 3 weeks or more. I need to try to get it decorated Asap. My son entered me in the wish for others sweepstakes and I won $5000 to furnish my place. We have to send them pics showing he made my wish come true. He had to go back to work offshore for 4 weeks so he can't help but my daughter in law has been giving me advice. I thought I had won a smaller prize. I'm very excited about this. A lot of the other items will be in next week and i'll post more pics. The chair came today but I don't really like the color it was lighter online. Also I think i'm gonna put the ottoman back in the bedroom. It doesn't look right???
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    yeh I agree. In a way it'd be nice to have a nice metal coffee table, instead of more fabric. The chair seems ok, and I see your throw on it! White curtains and beige/linen chair with throw using both of those neutrals... and to win something is a thankful thing...
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    I just had a thought - a large tray over the ottoman? End tables don't have to match - actually the black will occupy more visual space - maybe a light metallic? I assume you'll be posting photos of ladders and tv.....
  • 11 years ago
    yes these are the tables i purchased, they have a removable blk tray and i'm thinking of getting this vase etc to put on the bottom to tie in with the red in the art pic.. my daughter in law said i should get bigger pillows for the sofa, the ones on there too small. I haven't chosen any yet.
  • 11 years ago
    Its just not looking right..I feel so lost. This is one of the hardest things i've ever done.
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    Well I'll try - the black end tables are nice, and modern/ simple like your kitchen! so that's good.When I see the curved piece it's shown on wood much like your floor. I'm not sure I'd put it underneath the black though. It might need a different location just to my eye...nothing wrong with different metals/ finishes, but the gold-bronze doesn't work with the chrome table I just realized...
    msstart2finish thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    Lady art seems too stark with its black background against light neutrals everywhere -- don't know this either and size...
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  • 11 years ago
    this is the pic i was gonna put it over the sofa in the middle.
  • 11 years ago
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    Usually over the sofa there'd be rectangular art placed horizontally. I see your art with lamps etc. but seems your sofa goes more plush... I wonder if you like the sofa, and is it so long you wouldn't want 2 end tables? and still walk in door?
    msstart2finish thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago
    Yes, i'm gonna put the sofa on the longer wall, I was waiting til the bookcases, rug etc arrive. Thanks for the tip on the art. I never thought about that. The sofa is ok, It wasn't my 1st choice but it arrived fast i'm stuck with it. It was shipped by mail and i tossed out the boxes. I may change the art and leave out red all together. This is another art piece I saw and loved.
  • 11 years ago
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    Very nice - I was at the beach recently and there's an appeal to sand no doubt....love is the theme... :) ... A casual piece that could have oh let me see... is that sand on the rug?!
    Buy this one for over sofa, and LOVE beach for other wall later.. if needed...
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  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    Has muted color, and color like flooring and cabinets, transitional..
    Nourison Expressions XP09 5'3" x 7'5" Ivory Area Rug 58567 · More Info
    Safavieh Retro Rug in Dark Brown/Eggplant (2873) · More Info
    msstart2finish thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago
    Just some inspiration
    msstart2finish thanked Irene Morresey
  • 11 years ago
    I moved it to the wall where it will stay.
  • 11 years ago
    the chair just doesn't look right..hummm
  • 11 years ago
    Carry on, and keep with experimenting! Posting photos of all walls would help houzzers see....
  • 11 years ago
    ok
  • 11 years ago
    more pics
  • 11 years ago
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    Your place is looking gorgeous.... I bet you'll put a ladder where chair is for a try-out.You moved the sofa out a bit - can you post your new chair out into a conversation grouping a bit?
    Ottoman might serve as seating there?
    msstart2finish thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago
    not sure about ottoman yet
  • 11 years ago
    more
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    I'm listening in, so may I ask what the approach is? Should sofa sit under the window?No I guess you mean that ottoman can sit on kitchen side? Possible to post that also? Thanks.
  • 11 years ago
    no i meant I may put that ottomon by the window back in the bedroom..waiting to see once the end tables and rug arrives..also a coffee table may be added
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    @Vanguard?? oh, but I wondered what Vanguard meant by his comment - about his approach. I saw on houzz a 2-set of button cubes in red and black - sold out but I thought the size might've been right for coffee table function...
    Siskal Black Modern Cube Ottoman (Set of 2) · More Info
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  • 11 years ago
    wayfair.com has them http://www.wayfair.com/Wholesale-Interiors-Baxton-Studio-Siskal-Modern-Cube-Ottoman-BH-5589-WHI2167.html they are only 15" tall my sofa "seat height is 18" they would be shorter. Does that matter?
  • 11 years ago
    Couch facing tv.
  • 11 years ago
    Yes i don't have tv stand yet, i should have it by next week its black glass sits low I was gonna put the 2 black ladder bookcases on the sides of it.