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8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Hi everyone!

I’m decorating a small family room therefore I’m trying to make the space look bigger. So far I have reclaimed wood on the TV wall (smallest wall) with a white tv stand with glass top and mirror on bottom. The other wall (larger wall) I have a gray leather recliner that seats 2-3 people max. I’m debating if I should cover the largest wall with mirrors or if a should hang one, also I have brand new stainless steel railings and I think it will match. Is covering the wall with mirror old fashioned?

Which option you think will be better?

Comments (18)

  • 8 years ago

    I don't understand the decription of your room. The tv stand has a mirror on the bottom? And, where aer the stainless steel railings in the room? Pictures of the rrom would help enormously.

    Adliyl35 thanked Sammie J
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    8 years ago

    We need some pictures, please.

    Adliyl35 thanked Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
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  • 8 years ago

    My first suggestion would be a much larger carpet to make this space seem larger. You could do a large mirror with a metal surround, and that may be preferable to a mirrored wall, which often feels confusing to many people. Alternatively, since you already have quite a few areas with metal, a gray wood surround for the mirror might give a somewhat warmer look. I hope you'll also have a coffee table and at least one end table with a table lamp which gives a softer glow than overhead lights.

    Adliyl35 thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    No mirrored wall. They were not ever a good idea, and now they are completely outdated. A hanging mirror on the wall, if you want, and a larger rug, and some color with pillows etc will make the room look larger.

    Adliyl35 thanked cat_ky
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Thank you Ingrid. No Coffe table yet, if I open the recliner it will bump into it. If I do get one I will have to move it out of the way constantly. Narrow space between the recliner and the TV.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    The TV needs to come down some. It should only be a few inches above the console. Also, remove everything off of the console it's busy and distracting. A much larger rug is needed, something with some color and warmth too. Then look for some art you love for behind the sofa (no mirror walls, those stayed back in the 80s thankfully) and find a coffee table. Everything feels a little cold and monotone right now. Warm it up by using warm metals (copper, gold etc), natural materials (wicker, wood in natural stains) and plants

    Adliyl35 thanked Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
  • 8 years ago

    Can I use ottomans instead of a coffee table?

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    What would the point of an ottoman be if you already have a reclining sofa? A coffee table would be IMO but I guess if you don't mind putting drinks and stuff on an ottoman go for it.

    Adliyl35 thanked Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
  • 8 years ago

    If you want the room to look larger, get rid of the reclaimed wood wall.

    Adliyl35 thanked groveraxle
  • 8 years ago

    I'm sorry, but the wood wall was not a good idea. Way too busy.


  • 8 years ago

    Your rug is just too small and looks skimpy.

    Consider painting the TV wall charcoal. It will help the TV disappear.


  • 8 years ago

    Ottoman or coffee table I would have to move out of the way when the recliner is open, I thought the ottoman is easier to move.

  • 8 years ago

    Great suggestions! thank you all for your honesty that’s what I needed.

    What kind of coffee table should I get? Should I get a different area rug?

  • 8 years ago

    No coffee table since you say you'd be constantly moving it. Instead,do a second small table (maybe a c-table) along with a larger rug. No mirror but art will make your space look larger. Please share more pictures for better advice. My guess is you could add more seating near the reclining sofa. Also, how far is it from the front of your recliner to the console below the TV?

    Adliyl35 thanked hollybar
  • 8 years ago

    C tables are a great idea. 6 feet from sofa to console.

  • 8 years ago

    Since you have just 6',I'd put a larger round table on 'open' side of sofa and a c-table on the other. I would then add a very open chair (making sure the height/scale works) that "shares" that larger round table. Move some of the accessories from the TV area to the table along with a slim,tall lamp. Consider painting out the wood behind the TV. & as ever,add some art. Notice how much airy white space is in all the art Grover chose above. That floaty feeling in the pieces you choose will keep the room looking larger. Cool space and great staircase,btw.

    Adliyl35 thanked hollybar
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