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new apartment... any suggestions please!

7 years ago
We just bought and moved into a new apartment and I’m trying to do one room at a time.
-bench by doorway was meant for my bedroom.. just haven’t moved it yet
-the christmas tree will be gone and that corner will be empty
-husband is building a tv stand 6’ by 1 1/2 (estimate)...
-table holding up the tv right now is an old coffee table from Walmart... hoping to get a new more modern coffee table... or maybe end tables?
-the fan I wanted to replace with something more “beautiful”, but that’s one fight with the husband I know I won’t win...

Help/goals:
-have more seating without looking crowded
-ideas for the entryway by door
-ideas for color of new tv stand, like the stain look but not sure how it will go against the hard wood floor
-ideas for coffee table? Or end table?


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!

Comments (26)

  • 7 years ago

    you are sold on the sectional? what color is is and how mch more seating would you like?

  • 7 years ago
    Yeah, hoping to keep the couch. It’s a dark grey color. Hoping for atleast two more seats, can’t decide whether to get accent chairs or a chaise lounger or if there any other options I haven’t thought of... any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!
  • 7 years ago

    i would go with light weight smaller size chairs often woods are smaller footprint

  • 7 years ago

    And maybe a accent table for the chair - to set down a drink or a book. I like the geometry of this one and how the color would compliment the ceiling fixture and floor. Garden stools work great as occasional tables - and extra seats in a pinch.




  • 7 years ago
    Manon,
    Thank you for the suggestions!!! Love the entryway idea with ottomans... I also love the light fixture idea, but my husband refuses to let me change the fan...
    He is building a similar tv stand to the one you sent.. I hope it goes well with the floor, I’m going to pitch the darker stain idea to him and see what he thinks...
    Again I appreciate you taking the time!
    Tammy
  • 7 years ago

    You're very welcome, Tammy. You have great beginnings for a very comfortable home. Congratulations on your new abode!

  • 7 years ago
    Here’s a picture of the tv stand... I was going to put this where the tv is... and maybe mount the tv on the wall...

    The lamp I just bought from amazon to go behind the couch in the corner between the windows...
  • 7 years ago
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    My MIL has a sofa and loveseat that are vaguely French Provincial in style--and I find that being able to see the floor under the furniture makes the whole room so much larger looking!

    That chair above would give you the same effect--the "spindly" legs let the room itself be visible.

  • 7 years ago

    I agree about showing some "leg" in a small space, talley.


    Tammy, if the Danish style chair doesn't appeal to you so much, you could look at one of the more transitional styles.


    This one, by Wesley Hall, shows some leg and has arms that somewhat mimic those of your sectional. It's also a good size for your room at 30" x 35". I've sat in this one and found it quite comfortable. It's also very well made, which is a given with Wesley Hall. Ignore the fabric choice in the photo below. The fabric options are almost limitless.




  • 7 years ago
    Some inspiration, perhaps a darker stain on tv console, vibrant big art
  • 7 years ago
    Maybe hubby may be more interested in an enclosed fan, much prettier than what’s there at present. You might be able to repurpose the fan elsewhere. Tell him, happy wife, happy life lol
  • 7 years ago
    Talley, I agree I like the clean look and it’ll definitely make a difference to be able to see under the furniture... especially since I have such a small space to work with...



    Manon, thanks that last chair is definitely more my style.. love it!!! I’ll look for something similar, looks very comfortable and will match our lounge around watch tv lifestyle :) ...



    Irene, thanks for sharing the inspiration photos ... I really like the lighter grey one, will keep to refer too during this process! Yeah I think darker stain will look good too! I already told my husband, he said he’s going to start with a lighter stain first to see how it looks, cause we can always go darker after....
  • 7 years ago
    Irene those are amazing!!! I didn’t even know they made anything like this! Thank you so much for sharing! I think this looks way better than a simple fan...
  • 7 years ago

    I disagree on the fan. (Of course, I live in the desert so I have fans everywhere.) I don't think a fan should look like anything but a fan, and yours looks all right.


    I agree with everything Manon has said. The only caution I would add is don't build the TV console too short. Longer is almost always better and I would make it as long as the couch.

  • 7 years ago
    Hi groveraxle, thanks we also live in Hawaii where it’s hot and humid... so I probably won’t win on replacing the fan.. but it’s good to know that I have options ;)...


    The tv console is 6’ long approximately... when he was designing it I told him I wanted atleast a foot on each side of the tv... not sure if it’s as long as the couch, but pretty close.. and the top shelf will have a cover so that the cable box, his xbox, and random WiFi things will be hidden...

    I appreciate your input!!!
  • 7 years ago

    Your present fan is much nicer than either of those suggested, particularly that second one. It is a matter of personal likes and dislikes.

  • 7 years ago
    I doubt that the fan’s light illuminates the room, so you will need table and floor lamps to augment the lighting. I agree that two comfortable chairs will complete the seating, especially if you have room for an ottoman or two under the entry table. The rug may be a bit small because it is about as wide as the sofa...about a foot of rug on each side of the sofa would look better.
  • 7 years ago
    You will need a couple of tables in the room to hold the lamp(s) and put your cup or glass down on.
    A fuller drapery treatment would look better. Maybe you can bunch the dark side panels and add another white panel or two.
    Don’t forget to add color (a small pillow or two, and some art).
  • 7 years ago

    Turn your rug 90° so it hangs over the ends of the sofa a foot or so.


    If you're going to close the curtains, you need more panels, at least 2 1/2 times the width of the window, so they don't look flat when you close them.


    If you have a toddler, an ottoman or round coffee table without glass is best. I like this round wicker one in your space.


    Adding a chair will create a conversation area and add to the coziness.


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  • 7 years ago
    Felizlady... thanks for the tips!! I just bought a tall lamp for the back corner (has adjustable brightness)... also planning on getting a coffee table and maybe an end table (for drinks and to hide the endless power cords that keep appearing behind and on the side of the couch)... I definitely agree I need some color... I was planning on getting new pillows after the holidays maybe like a royal blue or something...
  • 7 years ago
    Groveraxle ... thanks! Yeah I realized when I was trying to take the picture that the windows looked funny but I couldn’t put my finger on why... that’s a good tip (2 1/2x the window), I always assumed you just measure the window and that’s it, but your right it’ll look better if I have more slack when it’s open and closed...
  • 7 years ago
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    I was just going to comment that you need at least 2 more panels on each side of the curtain rod. Drapes should drape when closed not look flat like a sheet thrown over a rod. The rod at both ends should be covered when the drapes are closed. No naked rod on the ends.

    I'm actually a little confused as to why you have shutters on one wall and on the adjoining wall there are curtains.

    A little color in the drapes would add life to the room.



  • 7 years ago
    Leelee... the previous owner installed the shutters there and in the bedroom... I believe they only did it on one side in the living room because that’s the side our neighbors walk up to their own apartments... more for privacy is my guess...
    I thought I would want it all the same when I first saw it... but after living there for about 2 months I like being able to control the light in the room... and it helps my lack of color issue :D...
  • 7 years ago
    Oh and I was just going to order one more set of panels... but I think you’re right 2 is better!!’ Thank you!
  • 7 years ago


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