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Living Room Design Advice

8 years ago
Since I’ve decided that I had to have these green velvet wingback chairs (which I love), I’ve been forced to completely redecorate my living room. The key pieces I am keeping and want to work with are shown in the photos (pottery barn sectional couch, zebra rug, coffee table (open to suggestions to paint it, etc). I can’t change the fireplace itself, but am looking for some suggestions for decor. What do you all suggest for decorating the coffee table, side table, couch, etc. Open to ALL suggestions! Keep in mind, my front door opens directly into this room. Thanks!

Comments (13)

  • 8 years ago

    I'd love to see that mirror over the fireplace and put the TV on a small stand in the corner.

    Remove the tables flanking the fireplace. There doesn't appear to be enough breathing room for them.

    You need a lamp on the table next to the couch and the round table between the chairs.

    Love those chairs!

  • 8 years ago

    I agree, get a smaller glass top simple table so the rug is in view beneath it.

  • 8 years ago

    Those green chairs do add some nice color to the room! The glass end table with the sharp corners looks like an accident waiting to happen. If you don't need it there for a lamp, I would remove it.

  • 8 years ago

    I can't quite see what the furry white thing is between your two green chairs, but it and the flowers take away from the impact of the chairs. I wouldn't but anything there except a lamp as was already mentioned. Your glass side table is truly scary, and I would worry about someone being hurt. It also seems just a little too rustic, especially in relation to the more traditional green chairs. The floor lamp behind the chair looks too crowded in. I wonder if that might work between the green chairs and remove what you have there now. I would definitely remove the white chest under the window on the side where the chairs are, but you could possibly leave the one on the other side. The coffee table is too large but I would paint it white to see if that decreases that effect. The fire screen looks too old-fashioned for the rest of your decor. I would remove it or replace it with something that has sleek, modern lines. Instead of the mirror I would put a gallery wall of pictures there to give some life and color to this room and to fill up the whole wall above the chairs.

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks for the advice! Wondering what your thoughts are on swapping in this coffee table instead....
  • 8 years ago
    I also changed a few things following some of your thoughts... moved the lamp in between the chairs and swapped out the side glass table for a matching pottery barn ottoman. Since I have 2, I placed one on both ends of the sectional. Thoughts so far?!
  • 8 years ago
    Thought I’d also share what we are doing with the entry (behind the couch).... See photos attached. Installing two candelabra chandeliers that will be dimmable and centering this large mirror in the center. this might help you envision the look of the room a bit better!
  • 8 years ago

    I like the ottomans as tables. Put a tray on them so you can use it as a table. I really like the new coffee table!

    The lamp looks good between the chairs. Pull the chairs and table/lamp out from the wall a few inches to give it a little breathing room.

    Are you really committed to the white shelves next to the fireplace? I'd love to see what it looks like without those. I think it open it up a lot. FWIW I like the fireplace screen. Moving the TV may not be an option but if you did you could decorate the mantle.

  • 8 years ago

    I lke the lights and mirror for the entryway. The lights are large so just be sure to put enough space between them and the mirror.

  • 8 years ago

    Add some pillows with some of that green in them on the sofa. I like your room! I think adding some more touches of that green here and there (artwork, lamps) would be nice.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    You're doing some great things in this room. It's so nice to see someone who is NOT decorating with gray, gray, gray! I think the round coffee table would look good and love the sconces and mirror - giant fancy things...hopefully, you read the Victoria Elizabeth Barnes blog? http://victoriaelizabethbarnes.com/huge-victorian-antique-mirror/

    I agree with pulling the green chairs away from the wall just a tiny bit. And even though the black lamp is fabulous no matter where you put it, I thought it looked best in the original spot, so you can fully see the backs of the chairs and the mirror above.

    Please keep posting as you make changes. It will be fun to see your finished room.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I like the new coffee table but just wonder if it's much smaller than the other one when I look at it in relation to the couch. I also agree that the green chairs should be moved forward a bit and the table with the lamp quite a bit forward so that you can see more of the mirror. The white chest next to the fireplace makes that area look really crowded. Would you consider moving it somewhere else and show us how it looks without it there?

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