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last year


We just moved in and this is the living room. How can I update the room without painting the trim white? I would love to paint it white, but the ENTIRE house has these wood baseboards and window trim, and I'm not quite ready for that undertaking. I'm thinking light, cream maybe couches. What about the valances and the shelves above the windows? Keep or remove?

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    Floorplan please. The fans need to be the same color as the ceiling. You can paint them or replace them, the light covers as well.

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    Thanks!

    And yes, forgot to mention but the fans are on my list too. Got to get rid of those gold accents :)

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    That looks like a wood/pellet stove and not just a "fireplace".

    Is this room over the garage? Make sure you don't need the pellet stove for heat in the winter!

    You have 3 living room areas, so is this one going to be the main TV watching room?

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    Here's a basic plan for you to consider. This plan works whether you select a sectional or sofa and two matching chairs instead.

    No one uses valances on windows, but you could install Roman shades beneath the drapery panels, which would make the windows more interesting.

    You could replace the wood stove with an electric fireplace with the TV above.







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    This will be the main TV watching room. The "fireplace" is a ventless propane heater. The room is over the garage, so if we do need extra heat, I'll replace it with an electric version.

  • PRO
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    How many people use the room daily and how many guests do you want to accommodate? May we have measurements of the windows, the walls between them, the openings, and the TV? This will help a lot. Would you consider putting the TV on the wall between the two windows near the dining room? Honestly sectionals overwhelm a room and control the arrangement. It really isn't worth it for that tight corner seat. We will put together a 3D rendition with suggestions. Congratulations on your new home and this amazing house.

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    @Mae Day Organizing and Interior Design, We are a family of 5 with 3 kids (age 9, 10 and 13). This will be where the kids will predominately want to hang out bc of the TV. We will also occasionally host family and friends. I would definitely consider the TV on other walls! See attached for some (hopefully) semi accurate measurements! Thanks so much!


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    Thanks for the measurements, that helps a lot. Good info, that makes a difference. MAE

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    If you have a propane tank, don't buy an electric stove. The heating isn't enough for that room, electricity is expensive. Go gas logs, vented out between the windows and build or buy a surround. Make that wall your feature wall. A perfect beginning for decor.

    https://www.fireplacedoorsonline.com/gas-logs.html


    Chairs and sofa can facing the fireplace.

    At the other end of the room, you could make the t v area.

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    Bev it the layout queen. If what she proposed doesn't work, just tell her why and she might come back with something else.

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    The TV/rumpus room rendition will be ready to post soon.

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    In these pictures you see:

    1. 1. a game table for checkers/etc. in front of the windows.
    2. 2. Two child sized chairs for reading, play area or watching others play foosball.
    3. 3. Two colorful storage units for toys, art supplies, etc. with a large mirror on the wall to reflect the natural light into the room.
    4. 4. One foosball table
    5. 5. Two floor lamps



    In this picture you see two metal couch tables, (easy to keep clean if they are metal) with four low stools. Can be used as a table for folks to eat while watching TV or as an art or homework table. A multipurpose table.



    A long shot of the play area with a large multipurpose storage unit- toys, books, electronics, games, record player and so on.




    Another long shot of the play area from the opposite side of the room.



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    It's a large room so I took pictures of the room from several angles. Please know that the styles are not being suggested only the types of furniture and the layout. Here goes, I'll explain as we go. I separated the room into two areas; the TV area and the hangout/play area. The hangout/ play area is being presented, in these pics with suggestions, for your consideration.


    A close up of the two large child sized chairs.



    The play area without the foosball table.





    Arial view of the great room.



    Another arial view from the opposite angle.



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    By the way congratulations on your new home. Hope you have many happy days and memories in the days to come. I sincerely hope this helps. Best wishes to you and yours. MAE


    In the following pictures i am presenting the living room/ TV area of the great room, with suggestions for your consideration. Only the type of furniture and the layout is being suggested. Also hoping you will consider furniture for this room that has a bit of color to it and easy to wash and care for. Sometimes little ones like to bounce around on the furniture. ;-).


    In this picture you see:

    1. One large four seater couch.
    2. Three swivel chairs that can be turned for TV viewing or for conversation.
    3. One padded storage bench under the window that can be used as added seating when entertaining guests.
    4. Three floor lamps
    5. One long low TV console with storage cabinets.
    6. Four metal over arm side tables that can be used for eating as well, like a TV tray.
    7. One TV, the size you mentioned.
    8. Three floor cushions/ottomans that can be used to sit around the large coffee table to play games or for extra seating or foot rest.
    9. One large coffee table.
    10. Artwork and a plant just for fun.



    Long shot of the great room from different angles.









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    Valances & shelves question: really that is up to you. I suggest living with them for a bit to see if it works for you. You may like the shelves for Christmas decorations. MAE