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New living room

13 years ago
Hello fellow Houzzers!!

I moved into a new home last April and I am still frozen with decorating indecision. The only furniture I currently have in my living room includes a matching sofa and loveseat and an oversized, dark brown ottoman. I want to keep both couches but I am willing to part with the ottoman if need be. I would like to add some color (not red) throughout the room and I also want to get some kind of statement piece that serves as a focal point. Can anyone help me brainstorm ideas?

Thank you!!!

Comments (9)

  • 13 years ago
    You should get a few tables and lamps and maybe get 1 or 2 more chairs. Make sure you don't get all the same colors. Get whites, green, black ect.
  • 13 years ago
    HI -- Lovely room ! Can you use the love seat in another room ? Matched sets are not really in . I think it would look better to have a matching pair of lounge chairs with your sofa . And maybe even an extra accent chair. I think a coffee table with metal base and wood or glass top would be better , the ottoman isn't bad, it is just too solid . And the room also needs a big area rug and complament one for the front hall .I think the room also needs drapes . Also a big fancy framed Mirror for the front hall and even a very narrow long console table . For a statement piece ,- how about a floor (grandfather ) clock ? Or one of those Arc -a -type floor lamps in chrome that has the marble block base . And a large parlor palm in a big vase or basket if you like plants . And Art is always a statement too. Find some accent pillows you like and pick a color(s) from that for any accent pieces.
  • 13 years ago
    Your home is beautiful. I would look for an area rug and pillows. Another chair too. I'd look to deep, rich colors to add, green and/or burgundy. I can't see your backsplash color but bring out those colors to the room. U need art work too. A huge vase for the corner. And I would get rid of the ottoman for a beautiful table. But all i said speaks to my style. But I would definitely contrast the light furniture and walls with a deep color to accent.
  • 13 years ago
    Colorful rug would be a good start. Either traditional or modern would do based on your tastes., maybe with a pretty glass topped table for flowers. Buy the rug first to see what colors are in it so you know where to go with curtains and throw pillows. You've got lots of lights in the area but need something in between the ceiling and the very nice sofa and chair, like paintings, or pictures, sculpture. Looks like the built-ins are mahogany or cherry and the floor luckily has all tones in it. I really like your arched doorways. Do you want something to separate the sitting area from the kitchen? Your ceilings look higher than average. If so, consider a mobile which would be unusual and a statement. You could put a large green plant in the corner; they are cheap, add warmth and can be moved around to other rooms as wanted. Also put an attractive runner in your front hall to absorb dirt, rain, etc. The brown hassock may find a space in another room, once you get started. Good luck, and have fun.
  • 13 years ago
    Lovely space, but I'm afraid the sofas are missing the mark. All the pillows and the fact that they're a set is taking you in a dated direction already. I would go for a sectional and here is the size rug you need with it. The chairs in this pic are too large, but I wanted you to get a feel for the statement piece as I see it, which should be your rug. The right one should set the entire room with color, shapes and theme. The pics below just illustrate how to theme your home around a really stunning rug's color just pulling it throughout the rooms.
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Paint the room a darker warm neutral color. I would stick with rich colors that have a brown undertone. Bring in some silver or similar accessories. I'd get a more traditional coffee table with end tables, that one seems too contemporary. Maybe some throws and small pillows to add a pop of colors you like and choose artwork to match with silver black or dark brown frames. For the corner in between the double door and kitchen you could put special piece of furniture there, maybe and antique or table with tall vase and plant.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    suggestion.....................Start by finding a great rug. a patterned piece that will bring interest and color, as well as a softness to the space. There is a lot of FLOOR there and everything will be changed by the addition of a rug
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for the great suggestions, everyone!! The room definitely needs some rich colors. I think I'm going to use a bold peacock blue/dark teal, mustard, and navy blue for the throw pillows. I also love these two leather chairs from Layla Grace, but I'm not sure which one would go better. What do you all think of this rug? Is it too light?