Help with living room layout

5 years ago

I could really use some help with our family room layout! We recently drywalled up a door opening to create a more private office and allow us to move our TV from above the fireplace (hubby HATED it above the fireplace) but now I am struggling on what to do with furniture and decorations. I’m totally open to buying all new furniture and decorations, lamps, etc. if that’s needed because what we have is getting older and I don’t love it. Any suggestions? Do I need to upload more photos? Thanks!

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decoenthusiaste

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

When you start shopping for new furniture, don't get talked into a set like you have (sofa and loveseat.) Loveseats are the bane of good arrangements. You'd be better off with two 3-seat sofas. Are there any pieces of furniture here that you want to keep, or do you have a blank slate? I think you want to keep sofas neutral so they'll last a long time. You can always change rugs, drapes, pillows and throws when you tire of something. Your room is large and can handle a large rug.

Drapes can pick up on a color in the rug.

Now that the mantel is available to decorate, I suggest you paint it to match the mortar in the stone. That white is just too bright, IMO. I like a satin finish myself.

New lamps and tables will make a difference. Tables should arrive no more than 1" above or below furniture arms.

The TV location is good, but have you thought of wall mounting it left of the sliders to avoid glare? Not sure it would fit, just asking. Where it is now, you need a credenza 25% wider than the TV to put under if for gear. If it can go by the sliders then you have that wall for your sofas, end tables, lamps and art.

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HU-187528210
5 years ago
You have lots of great pieces.
Love the rug!
You also have the perfect set up for a sectional. If you replace the sofas I might consider a sectional. If you do not I might consider slip covers for the sofas.
I’d switch the large sofa with the smaller one. And pull both in. Add a coffee table.
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erikag37
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for the responses! I was thinking of doing a sectional in a neutral color and then more of a soft ottoman vs coffee table. Also debating some leather side chairs? The only piece of furniture I don’t want to get rid of is the sofa table (I like the look) and small table in the corner that is an antique from my mom. Everything else can go lol! Do you think a L shaped sectional and two side chairs would work?
decoenthusiaste
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
If you want to keep the sofa table, then you'll need to keep a more rustic tone with the materials you choose. The washstand of your mom's would make a nice entry piece.

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People tend to prefer chairs where everyone gets two armrests. The corner of a sectional is often avoided by all but the smallest kids. Its too deep there to be comfortable for most people. Generally, people prefer being able to look at each other for conversation rather than being lined up as though on bleachers at a sporting event. However, if this is just a family cuddling spot with young kids, a sectional might be fine. I would prefer a sofa and four swivel chairs. You could do this kind of U" around a soft hassock instead of a coffee table.

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MARGARITA BRAVO
5 years ago
It looks like you probably have the right idea with layout now. However once you decide to replace your furniture we might recommend trying something like these ideas from various designs of ours:
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