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9 years ago
I have been changing a few things in this living room but I feel like something isn't right. It's the room you see right when you walk into our house so I was it to look more formal. I do have a 2 year old so I have to be careful with what I do. Any tips???

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  • 9 years ago
    Ya I will try that and the couch is up against the table.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I agree with moving the chair forward. If you feel like something is missing, try taking one thing away. The bench might be a good start, or one of the nick-knacks on the table.

  • 9 years ago
    I could see more drama in there, I think I would be more inclined to change your artwork to something bigger. Etsy have lots and so reasonable. What about a narrow table behind couch with lamps etc. A nice throw. Good space to work with
  • 9 years ago
    I was thinking about putting this up above the couch
  • 9 years ago

    Your rug is skimpy and blends in with the flooring. Start with a bright, colorful, patterned rug large enough to slip under the front 1/3 of the sofa (both sides) and extend past the two ends by a foot or more.then center the sofa on that wall. Remove the matching hassock and put your dark bench in the window recess with a colorful throw tossed on it. Curtains need to total 2.5 to 3 times the width of the window and pick up on colors from the rug. Instead of a coffee table, I would use "C" tables for the sofa and a small accent table for the armless chair.


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    If your sofa is brown (as it looks like that color on my monitor) and the picture of the paintings prominent color appears to be black, then I'd keep looking...

  • 9 years ago
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    imo not square art... you want width / and some height cause of the window...

    your current art seems nice with what you have -- I saw a photo of mirror on each side of art, exactly same height.... looking.

  • 9 years ago

    Maybe I mean that with your current art / window above / they look a bit stacked... but in odd way / unless it's camera angle some.

  • 9 years ago
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    No $35 'wall art' ! Especially that's mounted that badly on the stretcher. That thing belongs in a car dealer's service department waiting room, not a home.

    Want to fill that wall? Four good photos of your family/vacation/etc. Something that means something to you--that friends will ask about.

    Take the floating tree off that wall. It can't stand on it's own. And the granny fake flowers off the table. I'd get a chair with arms--a substantial one; I think armless chairs look awkward, especially by themselves. Get something you'd want to sit in and read a book to your 2-year-old.

  • 9 years ago

    Some simple suggestions. You might try a bigger coffee table, a larger piece of artwork over the couch, take the small round table away from the window, & maybe put a console table where you have the bench & add a couple of lamps to it.

  • 9 years ago

    Switch out coffee table for a round upholstered ottoman - that way if the little one bumps into it (and they will!), it will be painless. Lighting: a ceiling light is not the most flattering in a living room. Much better is a table lamp or wall sconce in each corner at chest height. Pick a much larger art piece (horizontal) above the couch.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Here are a few suggestions from our portfolio. Try adding orange to the mix with a rug, and accent pillows. Also you might try getting a piece of artwork that is longer horizontally, like you see in the second image below.

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    Becky -- hi... looking at your beautiful flooring, wondering if you added that? Cause the upper windows seem oak... because it's wood trim it sticks out as an element, but without much connection to anything. I suggest chalk painting over at least the octagonal... the other window has a good thing going with curtains, etc... do you think the octagonal is different that way....

  • 9 years ago

    If same height as your art [or a bit less], maybe mirror or item on each side like this? Filling the width more than currently might make to me the octagon less 'off' way up there. :)

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  • PRO
    9 years ago
    It looks like there is a step down into this area is that right? I think the sectional is to much for this space. I would do a sofa with a coffee table and two chairs facing the sofa. With that and interesting wall treatment will improve look and function of this space. New window treatments and wall color along with rug come after basic decisions are made.
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    9 years ago


    Heather Garrett Design · More Info
    this would be a nice soft look for your room. (pretend the fireplace is your window area, where we could put a couple plant stands and maybe a floor lamp) This is a nice clean modern sofa, two chairs and a nice tufted leather ottoman. (good for 2 year olds! The chandelier is also interesting. Round mirror would help focus the room away from the high ceiling and disparate window sizes. The double floor lamps are a very nice addition.

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    9 years ago


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    Another approach might be to do 4 comfortable chairs with a large round coffee table or ottoman and some oversized artwork for the wall with the hex window. Perhaps some wrap around color like this room, would give more interest as well.

  • 9 years ago

    Hey Becky M, lovely home. I know it was dark out when the photo was taken but adding a tree would add a little life to the room. Maybe you could place a dwarf tree where the chest or ottoman is. I have a dwarf avocado tree in my living room and it really brings the place together. It's also a great conversation piece. Lighting is a little tricky though so I use an LED grow light. I recommend the 40W Aspect because it has a warm white light and blends well with the furniture and plant. Good luck!

  • PRO
    9 years ago

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  • 9 years ago

    With code OFF take a bit off today. Doesn't have to be people, but if you have textured look / slight color variations, you might like this to complement your art...? How is it going?

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