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Awful living room space!!!

10 years ago
Hello!
We have recently moved on a military base. Our home was made in the 1940s. Granted... It is so old and outdated. The rooms are all boxed up, and the sizing of spaces are so awkward and hopeless (as it has felt so far in terms of organizing furniture) My husband and I are finding it very difficult to give it that "home" feel. It just seems to be a space we share quality time and watch tv. We have basic furniture pieces; couches, coffee table, tv, and tv stand (currently an end table) We are wanting to purchase to new items, but don't know what would fit good without making it cramped. The living room also has the front door to the house, however it is not used Bc cars are not permitted to park in front of homes, so we/guests use the back door. The other door opens up to my husbands office. We are okay with closing one of these doors or both off. Below you find pictures. Please try not to laugh, lol!


We are open to any opinions/advice you send our way! Thank you!

Comments (12)

  • 10 years ago
    Here are the pics!
  • 10 years ago

    I think you need to sell your furniture on Craigslist. Use whatever money you can get to put towards new furniture that'll help the room flow.


    May I suggest the Keegan sectional sofa from Macy's? It is big enough for one adult to sit with legs stretched out on the chaise and another adult to stretch their legs out on the main sofa part. It has a low profile and high end looking. Chaise is reversible so if you ever move and need the chaise to go on the other side you aren't stuck with one direction. also is it possible to mount the TV above the fireplace?? It really isn't working being stuck in the kiddie corner. The coffee table seems too large for the space as well IMO.

  • 10 years ago

    This is the sofa. In Charcoal it'd look nice. If you keep TV where it is, Put it in front of the window. It's low profile so won't be blocking light or window access.


    If you put TV above the fireplace mantle you can put the sofa across from it. Put it flush against the wall with the window and have the chaise on that side. When people come into the room there will be a walkway behind the couch and running the chaise along the window allows for more open space in front of the fireplace



    http://m.macys.com/shop/product/keegan-fabric-2-piece-sectional-sofa?ID=1878856&CategoryID=29391

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    10 years ago

    A rough layout and dimensions would really allow houzzers to give you even better advice. Military housing is always "fun" to try to make homey. The coffee table will definitely not work with in the space. Two options to try to use your exists ting sofas. 1. Mount tv above fireplace. Place sofas facing each other, floating a bit if possible. This will allow conversation for a small group. Or tv watching for two while lounging on sofas. 2. Mount tv on wall opposite window. Set one sofa in front of window, the other at a right angle facing fireplace. Hopefully there is enough space to allow entry from front door. Try these, if you haven't already to at least get you in a more comfortable room. Then you can at least think more of what you want. A small sectional would be ideal.

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  • 10 years ago
    Do you expect to be moving frequently for the next few years? If so, you might not want to invest in good furniture yet. It gets so banged up with every move, and what works in this place might not work in the next one.
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Wow I was expecting a shambles, that house is darling! Yes too small for your current furniture but It could work if you do not have the budget. What is your budget for this project?

    I did not cover the door. I know you do not use it but if there was an emergency it is always nice to have more exits rather than less.

    Here is a mock up floor plan with some of your current furniture. I added a small bench as a side table, it can double as seating for guests, I also added a set of 3 nesting tables you can use as a side table with them all stacked or pull out 2 smaller tables to use as needed. TV had to move over the fireplace, which I usually try to avoid but in this case it just has to be to give you some living area.

    I purposely made the room pretty small but not knowing the dimensions I just guessed. If you could measure the walls and give room dimensions I could redo the plan for you then we can play with other furniture if you would like.

  • 10 years ago

    I forgot to add the 3D view...

  • 10 years ago
    Thank you so much for adding the layouts!
    The living room space is 11'6" x 15'6"

    The TV will for sure go above the fireplace!
  • 10 years ago

    I also say 'Because of the Brave(you and hubby), I am Free'!!! Thank you. He is wearing WWP - Wounded Warrior Project - my favorite charity to give to...Good Luck!

  • 10 years ago

    You are welcome Sara, Which walls are the 15'6"ones? The front door wall or the fireplace wall? I will correct the floor plans and re post for you.

  • 10 years ago
    The front door wall is the 15'6" one.
    I appreciate you helping me out!

    I also appreciate everyone's Input.

    My husband is in the Marine Corps, he loves to serve, and says it's a pleasure to be able to protect America's freedoms and its citizens! :)