Need help with living room partial update

2 years ago

I need help with this living room that is open to kitchen with honey oak with black appliances, so Kitchen table is white top, black legs & oak chairs. That all can be painted. The trim in house is honey oak. We will not be painting the oak cabinets, the trim or closet doors. 90s split level home with no architectural details. The kitchen is an older pic, floor has same floor as living rm. All walls recently painted white dove. The sectional is staying. The large mirror & secretary is staying. They can be painted. Anything else needs to be replaced. I do like the boho farmenian vibe of b&w & lots of layered wood. I also like moody earthy colors that are currently in. I don't want to purchase the wrong type of coffee table, tv stand & area rug. Any input will be appreciated.

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Lyn Nielson
2 years ago
I would get an area rug you love, to ground the space and introduce colors you love.

as for the furnishings... the coffee table is fine, I would paint it, along with the end table... consider an olive/sage green shade, dried thyme, rosemary?

I would remove all the random decor, how many clocks does on need? the mirror isn't reflecting anything interesting. hang it in the hall.

a few more photo angles would help, but I would move the TV to the mirrored wal (mount it on the wall) paint or ditch the stand.l and spin the sectional put a sofa table behind the sectional.

move the secretary/cabinet tothe TV wall and center it in that indent. ...a patterned rug with the blue from that upholstered chair???
Gert H
Original Author
2 years ago
@lyn Nielson the sectional must stay where it is. We tried flipping it & it closes off the room. That blue chair may go, as well as side end tables. The mirror is also staying where it is. No where else to hang & its staying because it has a story & we like it. My post is seeking advice on coffee table & TV stand, color & style that will work with secretary , oak kitchen/trim & sofa.
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jck910
2 years ago
Start with a rug. Make sure it is large enough. Get end tables (not white) that are the height of the arms of the sectional. You shouldn't have to reach over to set something on them. Taller lamps. Take the decor off the TV wall. I would hang the Tv and get a wall hung console for under it.

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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
2 years ago
Evreything is very dense-looking and quite monotone. If you're wedded to your sectional, then get a different coffee table that is lighter in visual weight. Perhaps a metal-framed one with a glass top?

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Get a similar side table to replace the white one. Then, as others have suggested, a beautiful area rug that picks up the teal color of your armchair would be lovely.

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Get some throw pillows for the sofa that coordinate with the rug:

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