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Advice on completing our front sitting room?

11 years ago

I built this room at the front of our house across from my office (from where this photo is taken) when we closed in the prior owner's front porch. We knew we wanted books, four chairs and blues and whites... and have accomplished that much.

Would love to hear any cost-creative advice on the following:

  1. A soft, clean looking comfortable carpet (the rug pad shown is 8x10')
  2. An ottoman (or coffee table that could handle pillows and feet)
  3. Design/layout of the bookcase (which is in reach of two kids under 4; the shelves can move up/down a bit)
  4. Lamps to complete lighting

For the curious:

  • Chair in office foreground from TJMaxx (no-name brand).
  • Chairs in middleground are old from PB Teen (minus the slipcovers).
  • Chairs in background are Klausner (swivels) in sailcloth sailor Sunbrella
  • Bookcases are built-ins modded from Ikea (Hemnes)
  • Curtains are Tahari from TJMaxx
  • Carpet in foreground is Safavieh from Overstock.com

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