Living Room needs help.

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

We need a little help with our 'den' please. We like the grey colour in the couch and walls but almost everything else is fair game for change. And yes, cleaning up some of the clutter is step one (haha)

Areas we'd love to improve:

Window treatments. Something like blinds that will completely block the light on those sunny days (south facing window) so we can actually see the TV. Also, something that looks decorative (curtains)
The wall with the TV needs help. Art? What sort of colour combos and size? Something else?
We need light as well (perhaps a floor lamp in the corner where the plant with the blue pot is? Also we are happy to swap out the oversized lamp on the side table behind the couch!
Any ideas for the kitchen are appreciated too
Speaking of the kitchen, the MDF built in shelf is to be painted. The question is: how? Do we paint it (and the pipe enclosure running up the wall) white? grey? 50/50?

The bay window sill needs to remain mostly clear. We have a boxer pup who has 100% claimed that space and loves to sun tan and look out to the street from there.

Thanks in advance for any help

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housegal200

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

As Olga suggests, long low credenza or media setup across the entire wall. These layouts could work for your room though you don't need an accent wall--round coffee table (on legs to balance out bulk of upir sectional. Stacked panels at the windows. As suggested, no stools on peninsula since there's no overhang. A chair as shown below would make for a more comfortable, cozier living area.

Long, low console (or two side by side) something like this can go across the wall and offer storage as well.

Tvilum Hayward 71" TV Stand in White · More Info

If you're liking your gray and red palette, then a patterned rug would enliven the area:

Nuloom Thigpen Striped Contemporary Area Rug, Grey 7'6"x9'6" · More Info

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decoenthusiaste
7 years ago
Some inspiration. I don't think you have enough overhang at your peninsula to justify barstools. Your lamp looks large and dated. What is the table it is on? You can paint the MDF after sanding. Check for DIY instructions online. Do you have upper cabinets or just drawer storage below?

Window treatment - curtains can simply stack back either side of the window and shades can be raised for the pup.

TV on low credenza with some decor
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Olychick
7 years ago
The wall color and sectional look great, esp. with the red you have in the room. I think the first thing would be to get a larger credenza for under the tv. It looks way too small in proportion to the tv. See deco's example above. If you love the red, it might be fun to think about using a red piece...maybe something from craigslist painted red?
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Olga Kramar
7 years ago
Larger credenza under TV. Round coffee table.
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Some ideas
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gtb9
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you folks! Some great ideas here. One idea is for us to audition the credenza that is currently behind the couch over under the TV. But I definitely agree with everyone's thoughts on having something more substantial under the TV. If we move the couch back after moving that credenza then perhaps there is then space for arm chair(s) in front of the TV facing back towards the couch to make it more of an entertaining area (circle).

Does anyone have a thought on the lighting situation or lamps that would suit the space?

Thank you again.
gtb9
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
@decoenthusiaste: yes the kitchen has upper cabinets. I will take more pics and do a new post for the kitchen. I agree about the overhang. We overlooked that when doing the kitchen work. In this case though function usurps form as the peninsula is a very handy space for quick meals and hanging out (kids). We may re-do the counter top and add an 18" overhang but that might tighten up space in the living room too much. It is another 'design dilemma' we are facing.

@celerygirl: thank you for that mock up -- great ideas on the window and art.

We do like the red but we also want the space to be calm and inviting.

@housegal200: thanks for that great idea on the patterned rug