Furniture layout in open concept

9 years ago

I'm trying to stage this living room/dining room to sell. I've cut down on some furniture and this is what is left. I don't know what walls are needing a focal point, and if the furniture arrangement makes sense. Unfortunately that large loom that you see in the dining room is permanent. It doesn't fit through the doors and takes hours to disassemble. I don't have a large budget, but i'm planning on re painting all the walls a warm grey, and painting the trays grey as well. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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Cara Lewis-Watts

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Suggestions:

-Take down shelving and all the small photos that look like clutter

-Replace it with one large piece of art canvas centred on wall (doesn't have to be expensive - Wayfair has examples)

-Change the rug for one with grey in it to go with the new paint job

-Take away the small candle centerpiece and replace with large decorative bowl (wood or with color. Green could look nice with the plants and dark wood, or glass bowl full of green apples)

-Extra chairs against the wall go in storage

-Ditto that basket/box under the window (looks cluttered). Replace with plant

-Instead of couch against the wall with the sliding door (doesn't really fit) flip it around to the opposite side where the large overstuffed chair is, perpendicular to the wall to define the living room space. Put the overstuffed chair where the couch is, only angle it out from the corner next to fireplace

-Get pretty cushions with color (if using green go for that - an accent color should be repeated 3 times in a space)

-Put a couple art pieces (I see you have a collection on the floor there) up on the wall between TV and dining room, or some kind of wall art (cool loomed wool throw? Would go with the loom)

-If you have money and energy, put up long curtain rod along length of the dining room windows and add cream curtain panels (space will feel warmer)

-Replace all bulbs to max wattage and turn them all on for the showings

Good luck!

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Andrea Cc
Original Author
9 years ago
thank you, those are awesome suggestions! If I can't afford a new rug, would you just get rid of this rug and leave it bare floor?
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markdanlytan
9 years ago
This is what i did to our kitchen / dining area
Cara Lewis-Watts
9 years ago
I would see how it looks when the space is painted. I think probably bare floor if it doesn't look right. Please take a pic when done, as I'd love to see the after!
Judy Mishkin
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
the loom will need to be packed up anyway. don't ding your "opening day" with a large fixed object that has to be moved eventually. you only get one chance to make a first impression.

i got this tough advice from my realtor, when staring aghast at one of our home's bedrooms, filled with my 26 room georgian dollhouse..."you've got to be kidding! put that in storage".

she was right, of course. many buyers have limited imagination and cant see around our hobby loves, and no interest IN our hobby loves. just do it.
apple_pie_order
9 years ago
Try Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and Manchester Tan paint. Both are light greiges that are likely to go well with your tile floor. A cool gray (like the dog bed) will not go well.
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nicolediane
9 years ago
Your paint color looks fine. Do the walls need a touch up? I would remove the dining room rug even if you don't paint.
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9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Take away rug. Put a hydrangea plant on table. Move the furniture in living area and put one largest sofa on largest wall. Take away rocker and little tables. Declutter. Add something interesting on coffee table. A colorful bowl, candle sticks.

Take away old lamps and add something more modern.
er612
9 years ago
I would remove the dining room rug and turn the table 90 degrees. Can you post additional pics of the living area.
Liz H
9 years ago
Do you really need to paint? It doesn't look that bad in the photos. Painting is an awful lot of work if you do it yourself, and expensive if you hire it out. Plus if I were going to buy your house, the first thing I'd do is paint over all the gray, which I have come to despise. What does your realtor say?
Judy Mishkin
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
er612's loom removal company! lol, the space looks good. as a buyer, i'd see the possibilities much more easily with it not there.
Andrea Cc
Original Author
9 years ago
The paint is a super bright aqua, the photos don't do a good job showing that. The bedroom is purple with the soffits a soft pink color. Painting would be a huge improvement.

Here's more pictures of the living area, along with some pictures of some possible paint schemes.
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Ferris Zoe Design
9 years ago
@ninigret Best Advice: "the loom will need to be packed up anyway. don't ding your "opening day" with a large fixed object that has to be moved eventually. you only get one chance to make a first impression." Paint all walls white. add more lighting, and don't skimp on the bulbs; they are the key. Move dining table to middle of room. get rid of one of the sofas & the rocking chair. And ask your realtor to find a professional stager for you. I don't know where you are, but if you pay a pro to stage it, it will sell quickly and get the best price. I'm completely sure of this. I've staged homes for over 20 years, and some owners were not willing to pay a stager. However, I have many stories from the really good realtors who know how important staging is. One in particular comes to mind. The small home was on the market for 4 months, no offers. Two weeks after I staged it, they had multiple offers. Here's the testimonial from the realtor, (second testimonial on the page) http://www.ferriszoedesign.com