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Showroom/living room suggestions

9 years ago
Hey guys, so these black sofas is what I have for this room, so I need to work around it. What I was thinking is a black and beige/creams concept due to the walls. Maybe a cream rug, along with a couple creme/white lamps, as well as a vase. Also in terms of paintings I'm open to suggestions on colour. Also suggestions on curtain colours?

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  • 9 years ago

    If you can, move the love seat (or chair) to another room and add a couple of fabric chairs to your living space. Here are a couple of inspiration photos - think very light cream (almost white), white, light soft grey. Red would offer a great dash of color.

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  • 9 years ago

    Definitely a light rug to break up the dark floor/couch combination. Could have a bit of a pattern...

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    Then you need to develop some preferences. Your coffee table could be lighter wood, to bring in some natural element, or metal for a more modern feel. Then some art that you like, and pull some accent color(s) from that for pillows and other accents in the room....


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    You'll also want an end table in the corner, at least, with a reading lamp...


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    Have fun!

  • 9 years ago
    Hey guys great suggestions, so should I get a rug that's a creme colour lighter than the walls? And a painting that's more vibrant that pops out? Or blends in with the creme theme
  • 9 years ago
    Also should I put paintings on both walls? Since there's so much wall space or is that too much
  • 9 years ago

    First thing is to pull your seating up so the arms are almost touching. Then I'd go with natural colors--probably a jute or sisal rug--and lots of texture.


    Unfortunate that you have those big black matching sofas, but let me see if I can work up a look for you. Stay tuned. I'll be back with a visual.

  • 9 years ago
    AJ E

    How do you have the chairs placed at the moment? Are you planning on watching tv in this room..I would switch the chairs around have the sofa at the window the love seat where the sofa is right now and the recliner facing the sofa
  • 9 years ago
    No tv, basically a showroom, the family room is at the back of the house, if you are mentioning the position of the sofas, let me know which way is the best in terms of design, not watching tv if that was what you were implying
  • 9 years ago

    AJ E, do you own this place? It is stunning, so if you aren't renting, I say start saving for replacement furniture.


    I would put art on both walls. You can almost never have too much art. But make it real art from the masters, or from working artists. No junk from the Hobby Lobby shelves for this place.

  • 9 years ago

    This room deserves some chairs that don't look like black marshmallows. ;-)


  • 9 years ago
    That's great, is it possible to try a more classy/modern look, a bit more luxurious is what I'm looking for
  • 9 years ago

    You asked about curtains. Do you really need them? Looks like you might for privacy, but I would not hang curtains over those incredible windows. Look at shades--inside mount so the casings show--Romans, cellular, woven woods.

  • 9 years ago
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    Sorry, you can't do luxurious with those sofas. That's an absolute no-go. And what I've shown you IS a modern look, though perhaps a bit more casual than you'd like.

  • 9 years ago
    What I mean is more modern, subtle decor. I'm not a fan of too much texture
  • 9 years ago

    I'd do something like these woven wood shades in a natural tone on the windows.


  • 9 years ago

    Since you have nothing in your ideabooks, it's hard to know what look you're going for. How about you find some rooms on Houzz that you love, save them to a living room ideabook, and then we can help you make it happen. Keep in mind, though, those three puffy black pieces are going to limit what you can do without it looking incongruous.

  • 9 years ago
    It's all so fat!!! With lined drapes in the bay, the loveseat could work there. Lighter scaled fabric covered chairs (and maybe a footstool) should be brought in. A large bright rug is needed, as is art. Add lamps and discrete tables.
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  • 9 years ago

    No vases of sticks. No junk from the shelves at Hobby Lobby. Before you buy another thing, you need to look at a million well-designed rooms and hone your sensibilities. You have a stunning room with stunning windows and it deserves more than a slapdash treatment. Take your time and save your money and by the time you have a clear vision of what you want, you'll be able to replace the man cave sofas. ;-)


    This is a good choice:

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  • 9 years ago
    Grover, as always, spot on!
  • 9 years ago


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  • 9 years ago

    AJ E, all the designs you've saved in your ideabook would be perfect for your room. You'll notice not one of them has big dark puffy sofas. Are you ready to send those to the basement...or should we make a plan to be implemented in stages? You could get rug and tables and art and lamps for now with an eye to replacing the seating down the road.


    I can totally see this sofa, chairs, and tables in your space:

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  • 9 years ago
    Hey, those idea books I saved are for my other living room where I'm purchasing everything new, including the sofas. What I'm looking for this room is this type of style but with these sofas. I will eventually switch em out for a black fabric sofa but for right now Im using these ones
  • 9 years ago
    AJ E have your chair be placed on the left side of the sofa so the person sitting on that can also take in the nice view from the window