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Living room designing

11 years ago
What should I do with this living room. I would like to place a nice sofa cum bed instead of existing sofa. Also advise that where should I place computer table as well as if I need a very small dining area. I just sold my big dining table. I need to make my apartment lively and cozy for my baby girl

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  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    So I attempted a room mock up. Your desk is too small and table too big but you get the idea:

  • 11 years ago
    Thank you Diane. Please advise how to redesign the full room in terms of color theme and curtains and placing the right furniture as room looks very dark with dark furniture however I might not sell the tv table and entry furniture, rest can be replaced. I want to organize the wiring also as it is all on the floor. I have attached the all the picture. Some pictures would be great for the areas. I really need to give the makeover to my apartment as I am not in a position to shift at this point. Please HELP!!
  • 11 years ago
    Here is the computer table, I might go for a better table, plz send some pics
  • 11 years ago
    Also, I have attached the pictures of walls with the stuff, I would like to fill some of the area with family pictures or frames, please advise where it should be done!
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    I think that an area rug would work wonders for your living room. Also, I'd maybe consider removing the window panels and doing something more simple like a roman shade. Gus Modern has some great modern and affordable sofas that can be converted into a bed for guests. As for the computer, I'd recommend using a laptop instead so that you can buy a high-top table for two (or 3) barstools for that corner in the same style as the coffee table.

  • 11 years ago
    Could you please send some pictures in order for me to have a better idea.
  • 11 years ago
    Also we have a balcony outside, are u sure about roman shades, can you send some pics and color scheme
  • 11 years ago

    Hi Anu, I will try to attach some desk ideas in the next post. I do see you have some computer towers, so I did find one desk with a place to store one of them. The other desk is a bit more modern and does not have a tower space and they would have to go on the floor again. As for your pictures, you could use your pots and black tree art work over your sofa bed ( assuming it is in that space already). You can surround your wall mounted TV with family photos. If you buy matching frames, you can make a lovely montage around the TV with your photos. Also one you get your desk moved, you can put some art work over it. Try to hang a grouping close together . ( will try to post a picture of that as well). Since you have a balcony outside , you might want to buy traverse rods and drapes. This way you can pull them back to get in and out.

  • 11 years ago

    I think there are too many family photos around the above TV but you get the idea. Here are two desks you might like. Both of these at Wayfair.com

  • 11 years ago
    Thank u Diane but don't you think that family photos will be distracting around the tv area, anywhere else you recommend.
  • 11 years ago

    If you only left the 4 photos above the TV and one on the left and one on the right it is much less distracting . However, you will have the space on the wall on the left of your desk and over your desk. I would suggest the same idea of massing photos or artwork.


    So a few ideas of how different and same sized photos (pictures) can look on the wall as a gallery and with similar color frames.

  • 11 years ago

    Lovely area rug here at Houzz- something like this would bring color into your living room.


    Feizy Lorrain Rug, Mariner, 8'x11' · More Info


    and lovely drapes for your windows ( also here at Houzz)


    Pale Seafoam Slubby Linen Custom Pleated Drape Single Panel · More Info

    Something like these would bring light and color to the dark furniture.

  • 11 years ago

    And you could add a small table ( that can extend) and two small upholstered parsons chairs by the window for dining.

    Table at Ikea.com

    Chairs at Wayfair.com

  • 11 years ago
    Thank you dear, but I guess I will have some space left between the sofa and computer table, also advise me with a nice sofa color and centre table. Any suggestions on painting the walls
  • 11 years ago
    How about the front wall opposite to computer desk. Can you also give me ur suggestions for the existing entry furniture. How should I make that area inviting.
  • 11 years ago

    Depending on what you decide on for a carpet, I would suggest a brown or a gray. I think with a small child any light colors will be dirt catchers. You might want to get a club style chair or occasional chair. Here is a gray one that would compliment a lighter color gray sofa and a taupe one that would compliment a brown couch.

    Both of these at Wayfair.com

  • 11 years ago

    Is the entryway where the small dark cabinet is? Can you step back further into the space and take a picture of the door and entryway so I can figure it out...thanks.

  • 11 years ago
    There you go, I would appreciate if you explain with some pictures. It will be helpful
  • 11 years ago

    Oh and you might want a small rectangular or oval ( if you can find one) storage ottoman for in front of the couch. This can be used as a coffee table ( but drinks on a tray) and as an extra seat, but also great for storing babies toys too! Color will depend on what your couch and chair are. You might want to look into leather or a leather type material for the ottoman. Make sure it is lightweight, so it can be moved when the sofa bed is opened.

  • 11 years ago

    Thanks for the pictures, that helps. I will try to do another mock up later. I am thinking your new computer desk in the back near where the clock is. Dining table by your curtains, then the sofa bed where the couch against the wall is now ( across from the TV) and the TV still hung on that wall. Keep the shelf that is under the TV and put your other media on it. Put an ottoman in front of the sofa bed and a club chair on the angle facing the TV ( and to the right of the sofa). The brown sofa by the curtains you have now would not be in the room.

    I like your brown small cabinet. It seems fine where it is unless it will be too close to the computer desk. Take another picture from the curtains so I can see any other doors or rooms in the back. Thanks.

  • 11 years ago
    Hey, plz see the full room from the curtain/ balcony door
  • 11 years ago

    That really helps :)

  • 11 years ago
    Cool, waiting for your suggestions.
  • 11 years ago

    Ok, they don't give you lots of color options on these mock ups. I can't use actual pictures of furniture, just the graphics they offer. But this is what I am thinking for you.

    At the very top are your curtains. Then your small dining table with 2 parson chairs ( fabric). Your sleeper sofa with an ottoman ( maybe leather) in front and a club chair with a small round side table next to it. Your TV is on the wall over your media cabinet.

    On the left is your lovely dark brown cabinet. That is a good place for a lamp and a photo and a candle or whatever you want. On the bottom is a new desk and a chair. I added a small console type table to put down your mail or keys. I did not address your entryway. If you have enough room a bench with a mirror over it might be nice in the entryway. If no room for a bench, a mirror on the wall is nice so people can check before they leave your home and it also makes the space seem lighter and bigger.

    So , what do you think? :) ( OH and they didn't offer a tile floor so they made your floor wood....)

  • 11 years ago

    Some console table thoughts:

    OR

    Both of these at Wayfair.com


    Also for your entryway ( if there is enough space):

    OR


    AND a mirror for the entryway with a bench or without:

  • 11 years ago

    Your coffee table is cooler than your sofas. You might enjoy a sleeker look. So many sofas are available in a wide variety of colors, and only you can decide what excites you. It is always smart to begin with an area rug, which will suggest color combinations to you for wall paint and furnishings.

    Midcentury Modern 3-Seat Sofa, Dutch Blue Twill · More Info

  • 11 years ago
    So the entry cabinet stays at the same place right? And I just add a nice square mirror on top of that. And the additional console will be between sofa and computer desk. Can I place 4 chair dining instead of 2. I am not planning to keep brown sofa, I might go for a yellow or lavender color. Do u think it will go with the rest of the furniture. I cannot see image 4 and 5. Could plz resend. Also advise of the wall painting. Should I keep it plain white or color it. U think a partition can be a good idea not sure tho
  • 11 years ago
    Actually u r right, I would prefer a bright color sofa, plz advise
  • 11 years ago
    Should I go for a L shape sofa??
  • 11 years ago

    You can do 4 dining chairs if you have the space. I LOVE the sofa InOaks posted. That would be gorgeous with the rug and drapes I suggested. I would not suggest a lavender or yellow sofa. Actually I put your new smaller console table where you now have your dark brown entry cabinet. The reason I did that is because the dark brown cabinet is deep and I can see it sticks out into the doorway. So you want a thinner piece on that wall.

    As for you wall color white is fine but if you want a change, I would suggest a light gray color. This color gray is similar to the color in the picture of the drapes I posted above. The color is Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray

    https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7031-mega-greige/#/7029/?s=products&p=PS0

    The last few pictures I posted were just of some benches and a mirror for your entryway. I will try to repost below. Also I don't think you need any kind of partition. You can have an L shape sofa but it will change the feel of the room.

  • 11 years ago

    OR

    And a mirror like this :

    All of these at Wayfair.com

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