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help me design my living room :)

13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
We just moved in & I am in need of help decorating the living room.

The clock is not staying on the mantel. Just needed somewhere to put it for now so the kids don't break it. We're planning on painting the rust colored wall to match the other walls. My husband eventually wants to mount the TV on the wall. We are also planning on getting dark hardwood floors.

So what's the best way to arrange the furniture? There's also an arc lamp (you can see it in the second pic) & a sofa table that I was planning on putting behind the couch.

I also would love drape suggestions. Sorry the second picture is so dark.

Comments (14)

  • 13 years ago
    Kudos for getting rid of the "accent" wall - trite IMO.

    Suggest you try the loveseat in front of the window & float the couch in the center of the room facing the TV. Does that leave enough of a pathway on both sides? If that doesn't work, I'd try the reverse with the loveseat floating. Then put your console behind the couch with it's back to the entry.

    If you're keeping the orange arch, I'd suggest some toss pillows (don't all have to match) that tie in the orange color.

    Drapes: I'd aim for something that ties together the tan wall color & the gray from the couches. Maybe a subtle stripe/pattern or banded drape?

    Please post some more pics if you want more feedback.
    mquinn33 thanked felixgrantham
  • 13 years ago
    I'm hoping to just make it look good. LOL! I like a minimilast, contemporary look.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would recommend draperies flanking the window or if a minimalist look is what you like, a simple cornice or valance. See previous email for space planning, I too would need to know more info about your lifestyle & needs.
    mquinn33 thanked All About Interiors LLC
  • 13 years ago
    felixgrantham, I actually had the couch where you suggested but I felt like it was closing off the room. I like open space. I think I'll try the love seat though with the console behind it & see how that works. If I do that, what would I put near the wall next to the fireplace? The arch isn't actually orange. Just looks that way in the pic. It's the same color as the walls in the living room.

    LA Lady, thank you for the lighting suggestions. There is an overhead light but the room is still dark at night.

    We don't need a lot of storage in the room. The only things that needs to be stored are my kids' DVDs. I want to keep the space open so that my kids can play & lie on the floor to watch TV. After we get the floors done, I'm planning to get an area rug. The amount of seating works for us. I could possible throw an armchair in the mix.

    One more thing, how high would I hang the drapes?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    You could hang them about 12-18" above lower window to draw your eye upwards.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I agree with felix.

    The main problem is that the furniture is way too bulky for the size of the room.
    Second problem: there is no conversational arrangement
    Third problem: The window is being blocked.
    Fourth problem: no furniture is facing a focal point.

    That is why it is not working. It looks like a doctor's office.

    I would have to see the rest of the fp wall, but you dont' need anything there, from what I can tell. You also don't need a table behind the couch.

    Please try the couch or the love seat floated and take pictures.

    Ideally, the room calls for a low non-bulky modern sectional, but I don't want you to have to buy new furniture.
  • 13 years ago
    Unfortunately, new furniture for this room isn't in the budget at this time. :(

    So I moved the love seat. The main problem I have with this is the view upon entry from the front door (as seen in the third picture). Also the wall next to the fireplace looks empty. And where should I put the arc lamp?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    It look great!

    Suggestions:

    1) Make sure the couch is centered on the window. Move the loveseat back accordingly.
    2) Move the loveseat to the left, so it is closer to the couch. They should be very close to each other.....corners almost touching.

    3) You said you have a console table? You can place it along the wall next to the fp.
    4) Move lamps to either side of tv.
    5) Put arc lamp in corner by love seat and couch.

    If you like it, then we can start accessorizing with pillows, art, etc.

    A large coffee table or ottoman in the center will be awesome.
    mquinn33 thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • 13 years ago
    The new arrangement looks great!!
    mquinn33 thanked meg1019
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    I was thinking a coffee table might look good so thank you for that suggestion! I'll put the console table where you said.
    Just to give an idea of a living room on this site that I liked:

    Lakeview Residence · More Info
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6923218/thumbs/living-room

    Here's the link to my living room ideabook.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Okay. Thanks! For coffee table, consider a large round one. The reason is because of the agnle of the fp, I think it would work better.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    it could be a coffee table or large ottoman.....whatever you prefer.
    Also, because of the angle of the ceiling over the fireplace, that would be a good spot for a round or arched mirror.

    You have some really interesting architectural elements, but they present challenges also. No worries.....we will deal with them.