This is our living room, don't spend too much time here, but use it wh

7 years ago

This is our living room, we don't spend too much time here, but use it when we have people over. It's a small awkward room with a front door, and staircase from where there pic is being taken from.

We just did New white trim, was stained dark, new paint, curtains, and floors are getting stained dark soon. I am getting new chairs, but would like any other tips. Thank you!

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groveraxle

7 years ago

Raise the curtain rods to near the ceiling, then hem the curtains so they just kiss the floor. Try Beverly's furniture arrangement. I think it will make the seating feel more connected than it does now.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Can you implement this layout in the room? Center the sofa between the two windows and then place the slipper chairs on either end of the sofa. Place the TV across from the sofa. Add round end tables and lamps on either side of the sofa.
shirlpp
7 years ago
It has a bedroom feel. What about replacing that dresser with a console for the TV.
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nmp19
7 years ago
I really like your wall color and drapes. Just a suggestion-the window treatments appear too long. Can you raise the rods? See photo for inspiration on length. I don't think you need the sheers in the photo.
Liz
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you, my husband and I had quite the discussion on rod placement. After seeing my point, thank you houzz and Pinterest, he agrees. Should I stay with the narrow curtain rod, or go bigger?

Also, I'm considering using curtain clips, folding them in half(length wise) and hanging them? I hate seeing the background white of the curtain from the outside.
Liz
Original Author
7 years ago
I also have always done the couch like this because it ensures the tv is right in front of it, and square with the short wall.
Bailey R
7 years ago
Since you don't spend much time there & only when guests are over, why the TV? Do you watch TV when guests are there? Just wondering ...
partim
7 years ago
The TV shouldn't be in the middle of the short wall because it throws off your room balance when you do that. Try Beverly's design.