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Making and a bachelor pad into "our home"

10 years ago
My fiancé and I live on the first floor of a beautiful , historical Victorian (two family home) . The room doesn't get a lot of sunlight ( barely any at all). It's so plain and everything is too dark. I would love to do an overhaul from paint to furniture to rug, wall art, etc.... The curtains are probably the only thing I'm ok with. Lots of wall space here, especially on the couch wall. The room opens up into the dining room and is next to the entry way. Would love suggestions as it still feels like a "bachelor pad" :)

Comments (12)

  • 10 years ago

    End tables, coffee table, table lamps, and more artwork. Frame the picture you have. Using framed, not unframed, artwork look less bachelor-pad. Paint the room in a much lighter color than the sofa-matching khaki.

    Kristin thanked apple_pie_order
  • 10 years ago

    Are you buying new furniture or trying to use what you have? The 2 sofas look disconnected. If you want to keep one, I would pick the one in the best condition. and invest in 2 chairs. How is the room being used. No TV, here right? Of course end tables and lamps are a must for better lighting. Get rid of the gray dark walls.

    I would start with the furniture. Find a sofa and 2 chairs that you like and then go from there. If you are using the space for just relaxing and conversation you might want to have 4 comfortable chairs with a large ottoman or coffee table in the middle.

    What are the dimensions of the space?

    Kristin thanked susan2494
  • 10 years ago
    Thanks for the suggestions!! There is a TV in the room I've attached photos here.
  • 10 years ago
    I would like to get rid of both sofas. Although the brown one is imperfect condition , I hate how dark it is.
  • 10 years ago

    Here is room, I estimated dimensions, if you want to post them I can adjust. I have given you 2 options.


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    Kristin thanked susan2494
  • 10 years ago
    Bachelor pads often are short on lighting, art, accessories, and an accent color, so you will need to take care of those elements. At least you are starting with an Oriental style rug which will give you colors to choose from. If you want to make the room more bright, you may need to paint the walls some version of white. The arrangement of the sofas and some comfortable chairs can be adjusted until you find a good layout. If there are no comfortable chairs, choose one of the non-brown colors in the rug for the fabric.
    Kristin thanked felizlady
  • 10 years ago

    Use a chest of drawers on one side of the sofa, with a framed mirror above it for some sparkle, and an end table on the other, with two large lamps. The furniture should be arranged into more of an L shape, so it is connected. Just those few things will make the room more inviting.

  • 10 years ago
    That's such a pretty bay window. Because you're open to changing furniture, I think a pair of matching chairs with a side table would highlight the window wall better than a straight sofa would. As long as the different seating wouldn't compromise your use of the space.

    New paint (light blue or green?) and a sun-loving plant by the window would give the room a fresh, lively feel. :)

    P.S. Sorry for attaching a low-quality photo.
    Kristin thanked kaba
  • 10 years ago

    Thank you! I just love the idea of having one couch against the wall, and then the two chairs and a small table by the window - I can't believe I haven't thought of this yet.. .this would totally add more light to the room and would highlight the beautiful windows more!

  • 10 years ago

    Thank you everyone!!! Susan - loving the layout ideas you posted. i think your dimensions look about right, but i can get those for you:) REALLY loving the idea of the two chairs by the window.. it will let more light inside too. I don't think we need two couches. it is our primary sitting area, but we typically only use one couch..

  • 10 years ago

    Kaba - great suggestion with the two chairs and table! Right now the couch is taking over the window!

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