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Small Condo Decorating Dilemma

4 years ago

Hello Everyone,

We recently sold our home and are renting a one bedroom condo until we decide our next move.

I have started to place the pieces of furniture that we have left in the family room, however for the life of me I cant figure out how to get this small condo to look cozy and put together. I still need a coffee table -on round or square (Im leaning more towards round), wood for some warmth?, End table next to the crazy olive tree, Dining room set round, what to put behind on large wall to compliment the DR? Should I get stools for bar and DR set will both be too much? We ordered a floating console that is coming soon. Any suggestions please!! Thank you




Comments (7)

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    IMO 2 end tables with lamps or one and an arc lamp I would not do a round coffee table but a nice sleek narro glass one might work I think a lot depends on how you use the patio doors since blocking the path to them is not a good idea. I really do not like those flimsy looking stools there at all they are not comfy looking so IMO a bad choice The TV is bit high and so is the art behind the sofa . You have lots of art get rid of the mirror and a matching rug for the DR could be good . I would do a round table there and I do not know how bu-ig the space is our how many seats you need so maybe share that. maybe use those stools for a coffee table type idea with tray on each one. IMO the tree needs to be closer to the window if it is real and if fake in the garbage.I think get the dining table first then see how much space you have left for stools I think I would just not bother in such a small space also as little stuff on the counter as possible please maybe a nice vase filled with fresh flowers on the dining table and nothing on the counters .

  • 4 years ago

    I would put the little stools in front of your couch instead of a coffee table. Get your round dining table and see if you have room for a comfortable chair or two for where the little stools are now.... by the couch, to watch TV. Need a floor lamp for light. I don't see an overhang over your bar area so no stools will work there. Your condo looks comfy to me. Doing good!

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you for the feedback. The stools were originally in one of the bedrooms, agree does not look good there. Definitely would be better accent chair(s). I will get rid of the fake plant. lol.

    Also add accent table and some type of arc lamp for lighting. Yes indeed nothing on the counters, at this time we are still unpacking so that it is a bit messy.

  • 4 years ago

    The bar has an overhang. however will wait until we get the DR table.


    So if there is alot of art you cant have a mirror ? so the suggestion would be one large piece of art over the couch? i like the mirror and console idea.



  • 4 years ago

    If those are vertical blinds, you can remove and store the vanes, and install sheers on the hooks that held the vanes. That will soften & cozy things up a bit. The stools are a tripping hazard where they are. If they arrive 1" above or below your sofa seat, they could be good stand-ins for a coffee table. Spray the fabric with Scotchguard and top them with a couple of trays and put them 12-18" from the sofa. You could use some floor lamps at either end of the sofa.

  • 4 years ago

    okay will definitely remove the stools Unfortunatelly dont have much storage to remove the blinds

  • 4 years ago

    Just the vanes need to be removed; often they can fit under a bed or sofa. Much depends on how long they are. If you're in a condo, ask management if there is a storage area for tenants; there often is.