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Living Room

11 years ago

I recently moved into a 1955 rancher, and need input on furniture placement and general decorating. I want to replace the rug in the picture with a big cream deep shag rug, take shades down and put up a patterned curtain in keeping with a mid century/contemporary look, although my taste is very eclectic. Do NOT like TV placement and am thinking about putting the couch or chairs against that wall, and possibly mounting the tv on the wall to the right of the fireplace or above the fireplace. Suggestions please! I am open to anything!

Comments (4)

  • 11 years ago

    Yes, wall mount your TV next to the fireplace. I would move the 2 shelves out of that space , move the sofa a bit away from the window but keep it in that spot and put one chair on the angle , on either side of the couch. If you have the space and want a book shelf, keep just the one in that back corner. The shelf next to the door hanging on the wall 'dates' the room. Perhaps hang the two pictures ( on top of your shelves) in that space (stacked, not side by side) instead. A white shag carpet would be fun in this space.

  • 11 years ago
    Thank you Diane! Great Suggestions!
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Good job!

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Well done!

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