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Advice for small den

11 years ago
I love our home! The den is challenging me. In this home this is our only relax space so it needs to be comfortable, yet it is where all guests enter so it must be beautiful. My husband can't give up his recliner and I dream of a small sectional that I can prop my feet on. One thing I refuse to give up is my grandmothers trunk that we use for a cocktail/coffee table. Any advice on design, furniture layout and comfort are so appreciated. My home is Mediterranean architecture although furnishings are not true to its style but mesh for us. We have a few antiques we love.

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  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Hi Shirley. What a warm space you have! When you have a room with a lot of door ways and windows it's tough to find the best furniture plan.

    In working with what you have, I'd love to see you pull the chair and recliner off the wall and position them across from the sofa (where the round table is now). That way they will become part of the seating arrangement and encourage conversation. You may need to try the room without the ottoman and round table as well as the two chairs against the back window. I also suggest a larger area rug that fits under all of your seating and grounds the furniture.

    Best of luck!
    Shirley thanked User
  • 11 years ago
    Thank you so much for your comments! I was starting to think no one was going to comment. :(
    So what you see now with the chairs both on that wall is ME trying to find a comfortable place to sit for TV viewing.... My sofa not comfy enough and craning my neck sideways to watch. So previously the drum table was parked next to his chair and the chair and ottoman were where the table is now, which looked so much better.
    I was aware that I needed a larger rug, (leftover from old foyer), but don't want to buy a replacement until I figure this out. My husband HAS to face the TV with his recliner. : / In your opinion is there any way to put a small sectional in this room with his BIG recliner? Or should I look at something smaller scale. I even thought about adding another chair like his but it is no longer available. Of course then I'd be in a dilemma over what other seating to add. That's why I thought if I had a sectional, that I could sit on the end with the L-shape and have my feet up and be comfy. I appreciate your input. :) When I re-read this sounds so confusing. sorry....
  • 11 years ago
    Having a hard time determining space in your room (it' lovely, BTW!). Can the sofa go where barrel table is now, recliner where your chair is, and your chair in front of windows and angled?
    Otherwise, move your chair a few inches to the left and angle it slightly more. Remove the end table and plant next to the sofa and move the sofa to the right until it is centered on the windows. Maybe put a bench (backless, fabric) where the barrel table is for additional seating.
    Shirley thanked sootsprite
  • 11 years ago
    A sofa with a chaise would be a great "put your feet up" option if you don't think a sectional would fit..although I think an L shaped one, floated away from the wall would...if you moved your chair and ottoman
    Shirley thanked mandy_moo_pants
  • 11 years ago
    Is it usually just the two of you watching TV? If so, I would remove everything from the room - add in husbands recliner, and your chair - position them in the perfect spot for watching TV. Then see what space you have leftover. Not every room needs a sofa.
    Shirley thanked Janet Woods
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