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Family Room Design Dilemma

last year

I’m working on my family room and tried out this design. I like modern mid-century style, but I’m not sure if this setup feels right. Does this design look ok, or would you suggest any changes?


I just chose the Lounge Sectional from Crate & Barrel, but I’m not happy with the media wall unit. I also still need to pick a coffee table. Do you have any suggestions on what style or shape might work best with this sectional?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!




Comments (17)

  • PRO
    last year

    Your images don't give us the full story of the room size.

    Provide the dimensions noted in RED

    Does this room function as a dining room and living room?

    Are you going to watch TV in this room?



    agryczewski thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • last year

    Large square cushions are the popular choice for 'coffee table' with sectional. You need to move it closer to the TV it's much too far away unless the photos are distorted. Great opportunity to get a sofa table behind and a lamp to read by.

    agryczewski thanked arcy_gw
  • PRO
    last year

    ^^^


    Scroll up to @ Beverly, fill in all the info as she asked on your drawing, EVERY missing dimension. Note where every passage leads, take pictures of the existing space. Up load as Jpegs. That's how to get good advice.

    agryczewski thanked JAN MOYER
  • PRO
    last year

    Sectional are often hard to fit into a room. They don't give much in the way of flexibility. Would suggest you opt for a sofa with chair(s) instead. That should give you much more flexibility in coming up with a good layout.

  • last year

    Thank you. Good suggestions.

  • last year

    Thank you for your feedback. I apologize for not including enough detail earlier. I’ve added more specific measurements (marked in red on the images) and attached a few pictures to give a better sense of the room.

    This space will be used primarily as a family room where we can sit together from time to time and watch TV. It is not intended to function as both a dining room and living room—just a family/TV room.

    I’m also having a hard time figuring out the best way to lay out the furniture since it’s such an open space. I was thinking of adding an electric fireplace with the TV above it to create an accent wall, but I’m open to suggestions on how to make the layout work best.





  • last year

    I also plan to change the flooring to oak.

  • last year

    The double doors lead out to the patio, which we use a lot in the summer.

  • last year

    The other door goes to the garage, which we use most of the time.

  • last year

    I’m not sure if a sectional is the best option for this space, but Crate & Barrel has a really good deal that ends today… decision, decision!

  • PRO
    last year

    Before you even think about a flooring change? You should show an entire first floor plan.

    This is a horrendous room for a family room and tv. viewing. Totally cut up with door, window, and passages.

    Perhaps another room in the house is more suited for tv. Where is the kitchen? Your drawing shows ONLY the portions you feel usable....omits a stair leading to? Your garage and mud entry cuts right through.........Not a good design, not a good space for the purpose, as it now exists.

  • last year

    Yes, this is actually the last room I need to buy furniture for. Upstairs, I already have a living room, kitchen, and dining area—it’s an open floor plan up there—so this will complete the main spaces. I’ll upload a few pictures later so you can get a better idea of the room.

  • PRO
    last year

    You have room for a small apt sized sofa and lounge chair along with an end table and coffee table.

    The TV should be mounted where the piano is currently placed.


    agryczewski thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • last year

    Thank you so much.I love that idea! So no sectional then? I was thinking about what to place on the other side—maybe an electric fireplace,and four chairs around it, or something similar. I’d love your thoughts on that setup.

  • last year

    I don’t love the current flooring, so I’m planning to change it to oak.

  • last year

    I'd swap the couch area and the 4 chairs grouping. You can walk between or around the chairs easy enough with your sliding doors and then the TV stand isn't positioned so odd compared to the couch. In this room, I'd hang the TV above the fireplace and have the L-shaped couch against the left wall and facing the fireplace.

    agryczewski thanked Nova