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Please help with my living room! Feeling stuck

9 years ago
Hi everyone! I have been in the process of decorating my great room but I ran into some issues and need to make some changes in my furniture layout.

I am attaching pictures of my great room. None of the furniture in these living room pics is mine.

The room dimensions from the wall where the sunflower art is displayed to the tv is almost 16 feet long and 18 feet wide.

Btw I had a previous thread on this where everyone was very helpful but it had gotten very long and I haven't been getting any feedback on it lately so I started this new thread
I am getting new furniture.

So far I have one of this saddle brown chesterfield. Originally I had ordered another of these chesterfields so 2 in an L shape but the manufacturer just got back with me and told me they will take another 4 months to manufacture ( I have already been waiting 2 months).
So to avoid this long wait and over tufting of the room, I am now thinking of pairing my one chesterfield with 2 chairs.

I need relatively comfortable and not too formal furniture for this room.


Here are the chairs I like in gray
If I do of these chairs with the chesterfield, how should I layout my room. Should I back up the furniture to where the artwork is starting?

Comments (514)

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks everyone for all your help!!
    Gosh so many decisions! It’s such a process so thanks for all the guidance.
    I got some new pillows so let me know what you think. I am leaning towards the tie dye look one. I feel the black mud cloth one is too dark for my couch.
    They are both really beautiful in their own way. Also ordered this one so will be parings either of these pillows with the light gray wool one
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Did you order the ivory mud cloth? With the black accent?

    wait and see how they look when you get the light gray wool...


  • 8 years ago
    No I only ordered these ones..
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Got t the ivory with the black accent would have been nice with your rug and the gray wool..but the tie dye is very interesting...love the wool gray!

  • 8 years ago
    So no to the black one? Tie dye is looking good enough to you? It’s kind of a hassle to return Etsy products so I would rather not order the white one now unless tie dye is not working out. I will post pics when the gray one comes in
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I don’t mind both black at all...that mud cloth one you got is different than the one I posted..it had long lines on it not triangles but I like it and I like the tie dye it is much darker than I thought it would be from the image posted...goes well with your black art and lamp shade.

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you!
  • 8 years ago
    My favorite is the darker one, but both look good.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Is the darker one black or navy blue? Can't quite tell. I think I prefer the lighter gray because it picks up the chair tones nicely. But either one works. Color on monitors is less than optimum so you will have to eyeball it to see which looks best to you. I do love the throw on the leather sofa. I might try it on the other end of the sofa? Might fight with the art just a little bit?

  • 8 years ago
    Flo, the one with the triangles is black. The tie dye one is navy, almost black mixed with subtle light blue/ teal.

    So I was thinking I should have two pillows..one light grey (the one that’s coming) and the other one i was trying to decide between the other two
  • 8 years ago
    I’m thinking of keeping the tie dye One with the light gray..as long as you guys don’t think it looks completely off on the couch
  • 8 years ago
    Also I feel the pillows are fighting the throw..so thinking I should have throw on one end and pillows on the other..
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I think you should repeat the black not introduce navy blue. So I would nix the navy tie dye one. I think the throw on the other end and two pillows on the end nearest the art would be good. One with quiet look and the other darker but no big prints. Small is good.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Here are a couple you might like to pair for the one end and I think they would look nice with sofa and chairs as well as your throw.

    This is from CStudio Home. check out their web site. Some different choices there.

  • PRO
    8 years ago


    Also from CStudio

  • 8 years ago
    I was out and just got back and looked at the tie dye again. It is black actually. The back is light gray. Just wanted to show you a close up. It’s a pretty pillow..very good quality. I am so tempted to just keep it here with the light gray. I switched the throw to the other end. Looks much better separated out.
  • 8 years ago
    I like the light gray pillow you posted too. I will check it out. Thanks!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    If you use the tie dye, separate it from the art. Too much competition with the art. It sure looks like blues and maybe even greens in it? So, even though it might be great quality if it doesn't work, it isn't a bargain! If you know what I mean. The lighter one looks more beige on my screen than gray, so you have to judge that. Aren't pillows fun! Nothing is easy!

  • 8 years ago
    Haha so not fun! I feel like the room is almost there..just feels odd without the right pillows.
    Here are a couple more..
    Maybe if I can pair with a light gray one. The first one here is the coordinating pillow with the throw anthropologie makes
  • 8 years ago
    You talked about placing the turquoise lounge chair under the windows, just wondering if you’ve tried that. The chairs would go where the lounge chair is now.
  • 8 years ago
    Love those pillows that match your throw. Nice to have the texture against the leather.
  • 8 years ago
    Hi banjo, I didn’t try that. I like the functionality of the chaise better where it’s at right now.
  • 8 years ago
    Tami, which one of the two you like better? The first one would be too matchy with the throw so I’m thinking the second one with the one black stripe. It is a larger 22 “ pillow though so you think it would look ok if I place the solid wool gray 20 inch in front of it?
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Heres another look that might work with throw instead of matching one. From Layla Grace.
  • 8 years ago
    I really like this one, Flo!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Hey Jasmin..love all the neutral background mud cloth pillows...I like the tie dye it brings a very eclectic mix to the room..if you love it keep it I think it works just need to add the gray wool one and maybe one of the neutral ivory pillows..still think the throw needs to be on the chaise..you have no contrast or texture over there it is all on the sofa..maybe that is what doesn’t feel right it is off balance.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    You might want to get a nice simple throw for the chaise too. After all, if two people are curled up watching TV, each need a little covering. I would look for something that is in the gray family for that one so it doesn't compete with the main one! You could fold that one and drape it across the end of the chaise.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Here is one. Simple and not too pricy. Pottery barn.
  • 8 years ago
    Not doing the tie dye anymore. I know I need some texture on the chaise but my cream throw was just not looking right when folded over the chaise..tassels were dragging on the floor.. it just has too much texture to look right when folded like that.
    I can do another simpler throw on the chaise then. Thanks Flo for the pb gray one..

    I am also thinking now to just stick with a cream pillow to pair with my light gray wool pillow. I’ll try out the neutral mudcloth ones. Which of these two do you like better to pair with the gray
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I love the original mud cloth ivory with the black lines on it..simple but pulls a bit of texture and that eclectic style..sorry the throw didn’t work..why not a faux fur on the chaise might really add some interest...you just can’t go wrong with a touch of faux fur!

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    If you only use the open back lounge for extra seating when you have guests you might want to try this layout..really cool..both chairs could swivel easily towards the TV for viewing..? Just thought it was interesting...crazy room!!.......straight out of the 60’s!:))

    here are just a couple inspiration images to look at..
    love the throw down the middle of sofa!

    Oversized pillows are awesome..looks so inviting.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I would consider doing larger pillows..

  • 8 years ago
    Interesting layout Julie. But i do want to use the chaise for tv watching and it’s just easier since it’s wide, ppl can sit facing the kitchen if they want to.
    But I like that option. I wouldn’t mind changing it around every now and then!
  • 8 years ago
    Either one of the neutral mudcloth pillows would be nice. I like that they are a little bigger.
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    I like a large pillow at arms 20-22” but then step down. I like a couple smaller to tuck behind my back. Lol
  • 8 years ago
    That pine green sofa was beautiful. Sob.
    I am concerned about a brown sofa on a brown rug on brown wood flooring...causing brown overload. It can be fatal.
    Maybe you could put the brown rug in the dining area or somewhere else and come up with a more interesting large rug in a pattern of some sort which includes the gray and the brown and other colors, too. It will define the sitting area and will suggest colors for chairs and art and accessories.
  • 8 years ago
    Hi Felizlady did you read the whole thread? I don’t have a brown rug :/ it’s ivory and black. Can’t make big changes like you suggested at this point and I’m really happy with how it’s looking.
  • 8 years ago
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  • 8 years ago
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    Jasmin, could you please share where the rug and fig leaf tree are from? Gorgeous room!

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you Dasha! Sorry for the late reply. Fiddle leaf is from Ballard designs and the rug is from overstock. Let me get you the name of the rug
  • 8 years ago
    Here is the rug Dasha. It’s in sale too!
  • 8 years ago
    *on..excuse the typos :)
  • 8 years ago
    You’re awesome, thanks so much!! Love the room!
  • 8 years ago
    Wouldn’t that clash with the teal?
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Hey Jasmin.....sorry posted that on wrong thread..just deleted them..was for Dasha...

  • 8 years ago
    Got it. Btw I would love it if you guys could help me with my other dilemma about another small living room in my home.
    Not sure how to link it here, but if you can go to my account and see my other dilemmas. It’s titled “need help choosing a rug”. I could really use some help there too!
  • 8 years ago

    Hi Jasmin! How high are your ceilings? 9' or 10'? Looking at getting the fig leaf from Ballards and wondering if it may be too tall for our 9' ceilings?

  • 8 years ago
    My ceiling is 10 ft. I don’t think it would be too tall. I actually had to elevate it a bit more once I put it in the basket
  • 8 years ago

    Thanks for the quick reply! Love the basket! :)

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    add a motif wall to add texture