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11 years ago
What can I do to make my living room look it's best?

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  • 11 years ago
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    The hidden chair needs to move closer so that it's feet touch the rug. It looks like you've used all garden furniture except the sofa. Did you do this, to get a feel for the furniture placement. You can replace the wicker chairs and the side table next to the sofa and the coffee table.

    Is there a TV on the other wall, hence, the chairs are sideways.

  • 11 years ago
    No, I actually have had these wicker chairs for years. I always have them in the living room. Also, the coffee table and side stand are finds from Goodwill. I never considered that all this stuff looks like garden furniture. Maybe you're right. The chairs are antique and really cool though.
  • 11 years ago
    Yes! There is a television on the other wall. It's a tiny room, and I was trying to create a cozy conversation group.
  • 11 years ago
    My husband will love to hear that I should get rid of the wicker, by the way. He says it's not comfortable.
  • 11 years ago

    I love the rocking chair and wish I had one! If it weren't for the pattern in the rug I would put red gingham on the wicker furniture and use a complimentary floral for the pillows on the sofa. I love your sofa too.

    But for sure I would get a lower and wider coffee table.

  • 11 years ago
    The couch is BRAND NEW and came from Wayfair. And I am fixin' to get a new coffee table, but I want it to be really special, so it's difficult.
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    Yes, wicker is not the most comfortable furniture. I'd replace the chairs and give them a home in another part of the house.

    The couch is nice and so is the rug.

  • 11 years ago
    Now that people said we should lose the wicker my husband wants to get the chair that matches the sofa from Wayfair. Too matchy match! Right?
  • 11 years ago

    Do they have the chair in a different color. Like the picture below.

  • 11 years ago
    Sweet! I'll look. I'm also going to drive to Hickory, NC to look for some furniture outlets. I need a chair, end stand, and coffee table. Looking online now. I like coastal style it seems.
  • 11 years ago
    Move the wicker coffee table to end of sofa, w/ lamp.
    The end table is to tall, could be used as plant stand.

    I love my wicker chairs. Maybe change the fabrics on wicker.
  • 11 years ago
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    Yes, it looks like you like coastal. The picture that I attached is Paula Deen.

    snicole1 - she is saying that the wicker is not comfortable.

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    Since you have a small room, maybe look for a new chair (or two of them if you have the budget) with the same lines as your couch but smaller scale. It would be worth adding a swivel below, so the chairs can work conversationally and for TV watching.

    As for a coffee table, yes a longer one would be great. If you're good at do-it-yourself, if you can find a thrift-shop glass coffee table with a wood frame and open legs--maybe two levels--you could distress it with white paint. The glass would allow you to see your pretty rug through the table.

  • 11 years ago

    I would not get a matching set. You want your furniture to compliment. I agree with many of the previous posts. I would center the couch with a larger coffee table with some interesting trays or conversation books featured. I would have the two chairs faced towards one another (not angled towards the tv like the wicker is). Also, I don't believe anyone has addressed this, but I would change the paint color. The yellow is competing too much with the red rug and cushions; the white / cream furniture; blue cushions; green plant. Pull a lighter version of the neutral earth tone out of the rug. Since it is a small room, error on the lighter side. Too dark will make it feel small.

  • 11 years ago
    Heath! I can't change the yellow now, because I just painted this last year. Also, it is a tiny ranch style so I've painted it all this yellow because all the rooms flow into each other. It's an L shape dealy-who.
  • 11 years ago
    Switching things up with stuff I already have based on y'all's advice
  • 11 years ago

    with red accents, would look very nice.

  • 11 years ago
    Keep your beautiful chairs! You have unique pieces that are reminiscent of a solarium or garden room, but that go anywhere. The yellow walls and prints you've chosen reflect that. If you haven't already, pull the sofa a bit to the right, and bring both chairs in closer, you'll get a nice cozy room.
  • 11 years ago
    LOVE that chair! Sooooo pretty! I need to find something very similar but with arms.
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  • 11 years ago

    Those chairs are great scale-wise, especially with open legs to create some airiness. But I do think when watching TV or just talking around the coffee table, people like to rest their arms a bit. Maybe low rolled arms?

  • 11 years ago

    Yes, the chairs facing one another looks better, BUT, they need to be the right chairs. The chairs posted by susan2494 look good(I know you want arms).

    You can cut down on the yellow on the walls, by continuing your coastal theme with artwork in blues and a little red.

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    Look into tub chairs. They come in every style imaginable. They are comfortable because they give good back support, and have arms too. Their rounded shape fits well in small spaces. http://www.houzz.com/photos/products/query/tub-

    chairs/nqrwns http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60100879/#

    This one comes in different colors with a removeable cover. There are also companies (such as Bemz) that do Ikea covers in a very wide variety of fabrics. http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S59876763/

  • 11 years ago

    Your room is looking great now. I would keep at least one of the wicker chairs; they add personality to your room. I don't see anything wrong with getting a matching chair to your sofa. It's a small room and I think the white keeps the room airy looking. You can get your colour with cushions and throws.

  • 11 years ago

    Here's a very affordable tub chair at Ikea with the same feeling as your couch that Partim refers to upthread:

  • 11 years ago

    Thanks for the pic, Housegal200!