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Help complete the look please.

9 years ago



We just finished the remodel and I like everything so far. Hard not to when we had blue carpet and almond bath fixtures! We had new furniture delivered and now I'm not sure. Help! It is in the Midwest on a sand beach so we had a little coastal feel in mind something relaxing & kid friendly. This is a family weekend place so we want to keep furniture/decor reasonably priced. It does have room for a chair, end table, couch, end table and then a love seat turned towards windows. I would like an area rug so maybe that could help or maybe we need to just switch directions altogether and return the furniture (we have 5 days). Send the ideas my way please! Don't mind the mess we are moving in. Your help & ideas are greatly appreciated.

Comments (18)

  • 9 years ago

    I agree with Diane. A much more casual sofa and a colorful rug. I'd do two chairs rather than a love seat. Beautiful, relaxing space! Find a rug you love and then tie in art from that.

    jsfam thanked indomom
  • 9 years ago

    We will need seating for at least six. My husband rushed me into picking furniture out bc our baby is due July 1. But I'm with you and just want to get it right and sit on bean bag chairs until we find the right fit. The coffee table has a roll out bench which we thought was good for board games but I really don't like the dark now that it is in the place. I just felt right away everything was not right unfortunately. He is not happy but he will be when I get this figured out with all your help! I don't like the bed my husband liked either.

  • 9 years ago

    Custom Slipcovered Sofa Bar Beach · More Info
    Maybe a slip-covered couch for easy care?

    jsfam thanked indomom
  • 9 years ago

    I like you tv stand. Do you mind sharing where you got it or who made it?


  • 9 years ago

    The coffee table will be better when there's a light rug under it -- you might want to pick that next to help give you a better sense for direction when you go looking for your couch, etc.

    Dynamic Rugs Eclipse 79138-6191 Rug, Blue Gray, 7'10"x10'10" · More Info

    Couristan Tides Riverhead 1778, 0213 Blue, Gray Area Rug · More Info

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    Madiba Blue, Gray Rug, 7.83'x10.17' · More Info
    (Just throwing in some blue as that seems a likely accent for the space...)

    jsfam thanked acm
  • 9 years ago

    TV Stand is from The Furniture Mart and on the receipt it says:

    Puebla White 70" tv stand

    Brand: IFURN (must be short for something)

  • 9 years ago

    Please return that formal, dark living room furniture while you can, if you can. You should continue with the light theme of the TV credenza piece since it looks to be your biggest piece. Avoid loveseats at all costs. Only one person ever wants to sit on them unless a pair of lovers wants to be that close. 3-seat sofa and two chairs will be perfect. Instead of a coffee table, use an ottoman or a pair of small ottomans so you gain extra seating if needed. You need to think lake or beach vacation when decorating this room. Otherwise it won't be suited to its setting. Search the box above under Photos for lake view living room or beach view living room to start some idea books for yourself, but do return the furniture, especially the loveseat.


    jsfam thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 9 years ago

    This inspirational pic may help with your choice of furnishings.

    A sisal rug on the dark floor will lighten and open the space

    a sofa/similar as chosen by indomom (above) and couple of chairs as seen in pic

    reclaimed wood type coffee table

    bright accents

    sheers at the sliders


    277 Western Lake · More Info

    jsfam thanked anne dee
  • 9 years ago

    Furniture is going back so happy it wasn't just me who thought it was all off.

  • 9 years ago

    if you looking for bed linens and cushions etc., while shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond,


    I ran across this display and thought you might consider some of these items for the bedroom of your weekend getaway.

    jsfam thanked anne dee
  • 9 years ago

    Glad to hear the furniture is going back. It's all wrong for all the reasons deco enumerates above. Here's a photo from your cabin ideabook. I'd aim for something that feels like this:

    Marblehead Coastal Home · More Info

    jsfam thanked groveraxle
  • 9 years ago

    that looks very nice too, groveraxle.

  • 9 years ago

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  • 9 years ago

    Glad you were able to send the furniture back. I think a couple of slipcovered sofas would be your best bet. Much more casual and easy to throw in the wash. I like the rattan barrel chairs groveraxle showed as well. I would consider a wool or indoor/outdoor area rug so it's easy to clean.

    jsfam thanked katinparadise
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    Here are a few ideas from our designs that might help you seat six in your new place. Keep the layouts in mind.

    Woodside Updated Traditional Home · More Info

    Depending on how the slider opens you might be able to put an L shaped couch on the wall facing the TV:
    Blue and White Pool House · More Info

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    jsfam thanked Nandina Home & Design
  • 9 years ago

    Wow, well you have a lot of elements going on there .... I see brick, I see ship lap, I see back splash glass, I see bling pendant lights, I see wood floors. It's kind of a lot. At this point, given what I can see ... I would definitely get an area rug. That couch is too small, I would get a larger couch and put it on the wall facing the TV. I would not decorate with furniture that matches the dark flooring, so find something else (example a metal glass top coffee table).

    jsfam thanked cpaul1
  • 9 years ago
    Get a large sea grass or sisal rug. Get rid of the coffee table - or whatever that is. End tables are more practical. Put wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling textured sheers on the window wall. Select a couple of lightly scaled chairs with small tables. Include table and/or floor lamps for flattering lighting and eliminates ceiling gloom.
    jsfam thanked jbtanyderi