How to refresh living room

13 years ago

Do you have ideas on how to refresh this living room wall? I like the color of it but its like something is missing here, it looks quite empty.

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13 years ago

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I think the Tv needs be lowered to fit on the laminate backboard, so that it is not higher than the back panel. I would use large black framed black and white prints or photos above the TV all across the space up to the edge of the TV cabinet, not beyond the vertical line. I would use the ottoman as a coffee table. Then place a chair on the right side of the TV cabinet. I would add additional bookcase units on the left of the TV cabinet, almost as high as the other tall shelves.

This would be best if .... you could move the tall bookcase shelves very close to the right side of the TV cabinet? Then place a chair in it's place. If that works, you can get a trunk to use as an end table for the chair and for toys.

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giia
Original Author
13 years ago
one more photo
januarisun
13 years ago
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To me, this unit look like it should be raised off of the floor. The bookcase next to it looks like everything is shoved too close together, like there's a lack of balance. The wall, itself, looks fine. It looks like it has pretty metallic paint, w/ an abstract design. That should be interest enough. I think it's the placement of items, that just need balancing.

Do you have pics of the whole wall, or room, so we can see the whole picture?
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Sumiko Palma
13 years ago
Center your shelf! It is VERY unbalanced with the wall..adding anything above that TV will seem even more strange..center the shelf, then add two taller shelves beside it..this will add balance as well as fill the empty space on the wall. Consider getting crown moulding if you still feel like it needs more pizzazz.
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giia
Original Author
13 years ago
Here are some more pics of the room
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
one more
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
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If you don't have bar stools or it appears the ledge is not deep enough? I would add a unit by the kitchen that has colorful baskets/bins for your toddler to house games and toys and blankets. Found at Target.
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
I like your large artwork but it needs to be lowered to about 6-8" from the sofa back, or just high enough to not hit your head.
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giia
Original Author
13 years ago
You mean the picture on the wall or?
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
As there is not enough space for any kitchen table, what do you think about adding one small white table under the bar, the one which can be pulled out when needed? I need to save enough space for the kid to play. :(
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
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Yes, the art above the sofa. A small table at the bar or a small drop-leaf table will work for you. If you use the ottoman for a coffee table and move the tall bookcase close to the right side of the TV cabinet ... you can use the old ottoman space for your child. Would that be enough room?
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13 years ago
Is there another place for the piano?
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
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Unfortunately, the tall bookcase cannot be moved :( Also there is no place for piano anywhere, it is such a small flat. Great advices
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
Can you move the piano under the left windows?
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
Thank you!
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
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Move the ottoman for the coffee table. It will feel better and be more useful there.
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
I thought to put some white curtains as well, maybe it will cheer it up a bit.
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
The old ottoman space can be for cubby bins for your child.
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
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The floor plan and using the space to it's best potential is primary. Curtains will cheer it up. I would choose a light color that is in the artwork for drapes and probably sheer drapes.
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
Add some bright color pillows on the sofa.
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
I will for sure move this ottoman and us it as table , as I anyhow got rid of the real middle table, due to the lack of space for child.
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
Signing off for tonight. Goodnight Giia!
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giia
Original Author
13 years ago
I will move this ottoman, put curtains (already have some) and i can use this ottoman pillows for sofa. Will post a photo...
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks a lot!
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
I understand. Whatever works for you best. Maybe move the ottoman in the bedroom?
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
You're Welcome!
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LB Interiors
13 years ago
I'd like to see you use the ottoman at the sofa and I really think there is enough room for child. Do you think it will be enough room?
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
Yes. Will show you soon how it looks like. Good night :)
giia
Original Author
13 years ago
sure