Help me gain more seating, please!

9 years ago

I want to add more seating to this room, but it's very small. I don't want to block the area in front of the french doors leading to the office. I also want free flow for movement. Any ideas? I do have a lot of lamps, but I need them for lighting. Open to all ideas. However, I don't want curtains. I really like simply the wooden shades.

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just_terrilynn

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

"If" you want to keep all existing furniture and rug in the same layout but want more seating I would do an upholstered ottoman that you could keep some sort of tray on for a coffee table when you did not need it for seating. Also, an armless not too big rolled back chair.

These examples aren't exactly right and are for inspirational purposes only.

In reality though a smaller condo sized Sofa with slightly lower back would look great as well as a more moderate rug.

See chair on left but different color.

More rectangle than this below.

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cawaps
9 years ago
If you swing the right-hand french door to 90 degrees, how far is it from the maximum door swing to the TV console? It looks like there is room for at least one chair there; I'm trying to figure out if there is room for 2, or a small loveseat, without blocking the flow of traffic. Would you be willing to move the basket? pot? between the dining and office to make room for seating?
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Anglophilia
9 years ago
What's on the wall directly across from the sofa? That's your best option for more seating. Also, your sofa is VERY large for this small room. Can it be replaced? The TV is also given a place of great prominence. Must it stay in this room?
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cawaps
9 years ago
Anglo, the second pic shows the side of the room opposite the sofa. There's the doorway to the dining room, one corner of the angles TV console, and the large basket/pot.
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bluecharm95
Original Author
9 years ago
I do want to get rid of the rug. Can you recommend something more moderate in the blue family? I love blue!
bluecharm95
Original Author
9 years ago
Cawaps, I am willing to move the pot for seating. Is there a seat you would recommend for this corner? Also, any recommendations for new lamps/lighting would be appreciated. As for the TV, we have only one in the home and I'd like to keep it here.
just_terrilynn
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
How about something simple that won't get dated as easy? It will leave you more options on decorative pillow picks, ottoman and chairs.

I only looked at wool rugs with good ratings on Wayfair. I also looked on Overstock but didn't see anything I liked. But, it's not my house : )
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