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Living room in Recreational Cabin design

11 years ago
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Wondering if anyone wants to comment on this proposed arrangement of sectional ( see floorplan) for this living room in a waterfront cabin. It is a traditional panabode cabin living room. around 25 by 15. I am wanting some modern furntiture ( likely with an mix of old stuff). I really prefer to have a sectional and have been through a lot of thought of the pros and cons of this. 2 focal points. View and Fireplace. I really want the sectional option in spite of some reasonable arguments in favor of focusing more on the spectacular view. Sectional proposed is custom. modern. low and light. ( space shows underneath), lowish backs. If you sit on it you can see over it to look at the view. please don't tell me to paint the wood. It is not the look I am going for. The 2 chairs in the floor plan corner are some family owned Wassily chairs.

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  • 11 years ago


  • 11 years ago

    close up of measurements. hmm no response. maybe need to jazz up my question better.

  • 11 years ago

    I like your idea of a sectional and I don't like (almost hate) sectionals. Low back means easy to turn your head and look out the window. Have you considered two sectionals? I don't like sectionals because what does the person in the middle do with their elbows? I like leaning on a couch arm. Two sectionals one side won't be so long, then fewer people in the middle.

    Agree, don't paint the walls. Do get larger art work with black or no frames.

    mcgeee thanked Vicki Denson
  • 11 years ago
    Sorry furniture is not mine. And none staying. Just something to sit on. Anyone look at the floor plan re the potential sectional I want to order? It is huge. But I think will work. . Room room is large. Can post a picture of the sectional but modem low profile simple ... In a neutral fabric which reads grey in poor light and green in the sun. Thanks for help !!!
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    11 years ago

    If you're ever looking to change up the artwork, check out my site www.sarahphelps.ca I do a lot of reclaimed wood pieces, and also water-inspired paintings...


  • 11 years ago
    No comments on the floor plan with the size and shape of sectional on it. ?
    I obviously need a better picture to spark interest.

    Oh well may just have to trust my judgement and measurements. Maybe when it is further along and looks better I will get some interest
  • 11 years ago
    Your idea of the large sectional sounds good to me, but I agree with a previous poster who suggested strong colors for the room - and I always prefer neutrals! If you go with the gray sectional are you planning to add color with pillows, and artwork? You might think about painting the room just through the doorway from the living room. The white walls look stark next to all the wood. It looks like you have a fun project ahead of you! I hope you post pictures so we can see what you do.
  • 11 years ago

    If it were my cabin, I'd want a matching pair of sofas facing each other over a coffee table, all perpendicular to the FP. I'd place a pair of low back swivel chairs at the window that could turn to see the view or to the FP and sofas for conversation. If there's room, the chairs could be closer to the sofas to make a tighter "U" and a bench would work at the window for enjoying the view. Consider flanking the FP with a pair of sturdy, rustic chests with mirrors above them to reflect the view and draw in light.


  • 11 years ago

    You could put a swivel armchair and get the best of both worlds. You could put a bookcase with lots of books for those breaks away.

  • 11 years ago
    Thanks. For great advice. To be clearer the sofa will read green. There is planned a large Persian rug in bright colors.

    I have huge colorful abstract paintings.

    I agree with the poster who said the white walls are too white against the wood. I am struggling on what would work best.
  • 11 years ago

    Paint the wall in the sofa color "read green?"