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tkailua

Furniture arrangement

12 years ago
Would like to cozy this room up a bit. Looking for alternate ideas for furniture placement Family room/kitchen combo. TV cab needs to remain and at least one recliner needs to face the tv. hubby insists on that. Willing to change end tables, etc. any ideas appreciated!
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  • 12 years ago
    What are the room dimensions? I'd also like to see the view from the sofa toward the dining table. I like the idea of angling the furniture possibly, but is there enough space. You need to decide what your focal point is. Is it the TV? If so, the furniture needs to support that, ie be closer to it. Would it make sense to swap the dining table and the red chairs and bring them closer to the fireplace, (have walkway where table is now). Maybe rotate the sofa? Also, swap the art so the larger, colorful pieces are above fireplace. I would suggest draperies with a subtle pattern or stripe, tying your colors together.

    Comments (15)

    • 12 years ago
      Fabrics like curtains and rug definitely would help warm up the room. Maybe a different wall color something more subtle and warm.
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Perhaps a larger ottoman and area rug to 'fill' up the space which could feel more cozy.

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    • 12 years ago
      Larger rug would be awesome, but my husband uses a walker, so would be trip hazard. Was thinking of "cozing" up the furniture grouping. Maybe some angling of the furniture to create more of a conversation area? Any thoughts? Would love to get some curtains as well...solid or patterned?
    • 12 years ago
      What about a heavy wool rug that doesn't budge. They don't roll so not to have the lip to trip on? You have solid chairs and sofa so it would depend on the pattern you chose and your wall color.
    • 12 years ago
      Also, tightening up your conversation group will help with the cozy factor. If moving the dining table is not an option, you can move the red chairs up closer to the sofa, away from the wall. You have nice pieces to work with. Try angling the conversation group and see what happens.
    • 12 years ago
      Also, spread out and toss that red throw that is folded up on the sofa over the arm. :)
    • 12 years ago
      Thanks for the ideas. I will take more pics tomorrow of angle toward the dining table. I don't think moving the table will work as light fixture, etc, would need to be moved and I don' think would make sense? Would have to say that the TV is the focal in this room (we have separate living room). Thanks so much everyone for your suggestions. Again...more pics tomorrow. Thinking of making an "L" out of the sofa and the two recliners at an angle toward the TV. Maybe I will try that, post a picture and see what you all think?
    • 12 years ago
      last modified: 12 years ago
      I would have the couch face that whole big wall so you can sit there and enjoy the tv and the fireplace. AND the window will be open, which I love. Then put a chair at either end of it, with the one at the table end being angled the most toward the tv.
    • 12 years ago
      Take the lamp off the top of the tv cabinet and put the horse up there with the greenery. Try one of the colored art pieces up on the mantle just to see what you think and if two of them would work, too.
    • 12 years ago
      New placement. What do you think?
    • 12 years ago
      last modified: 12 years ago
      I love your design style and colors in this room.....that tray on the ottoman and the console table behind the couch.....awesome touches! Is there room to separate the recliners and just bring ONE across the rug to the other side of the ottoman? IF you like them together, I think there should be a small table for the one recliner to also be able to use.
      Tammy Smith thanked abbyjean
    • 12 years ago
      Thanks! Can't put other recliner on the opposite side, will run into the fireplace. But...I am really liking thisnew furniture arrangement thus far. Have seen wedge-shaped small side tables that I think may work for the other side of the recliner. Thanks all for your help!!
    • 12 years ago
      I really like you new furniture arrangement too. You had all the ingredients needed as your furniture, art and colors are lovely.
      Tammy Smith thanked saratogaswizzlestick
    • 12 years ago
      Yes. This is more cozy and dynamic at the same time. I like what you've done.
      Tammy Smith thanked ang07
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