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Round Peg/ Square Hole

12 years ago
My nemesis since I fell for this sofa/ sectional 6 years ago. I cannot seem to find a solid home for this piece, therefore causing the domino effect with every other piece as well as wall art.

* From the entry way the wall with the cabinet is for front. This is where I had the sofa for the first four years of its poor pathetic existence. :/


Any thoughts? Help me! :/

Comments (28)

  • 12 years ago
    I think you need a set of chairs to counter the weight of the couch. I like the look of against inner wall, but as the room is shaped you'd then need to create a purpose for the nook. .. An office corner or quiet reading nook?
    Try taking the couch off the wall and floating it? Then you could tuck the smaller pieces w some big art. The scale of the mirror is good, but as it reads clear, again doesn't balance space.
  • 12 years ago
    Try floating the couch from where the large mirror is then put 2 chairs in front of it
  • 12 years ago
    Love the ideas, thanks!

    I have tried floating the sofa where the mirror is with chairs across from it however, the width of the room doesn't allow it. It is longer than wide unfortunately and with two large openings, robbing me for wall space. :(

    When you say "nook", are you referring to the space behind the sofa, or the cabinet and chair area?

    Ever so grateful.
  • 12 years ago
    I can help but think the wall with the windows if focal. Therefore I always lean towards keeping the sofa opposite in some fashion.

    Art inspiration escapes me in the room as well. Yikes, what a mess.
  • 12 years ago
    The room is 18"L x12.5 with 8' ceilings. Being that the wall with the cabinet is at the end of the room that you face when entering from the front entryway, I wonder if it's placed well.

    I do have a pair of chairs that I had originally placed with the sofa. Just not certain they have the it factor for me. I am currently using them in the dining room which is another project for fellow Houzzers soon I hope. :)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    The sofa is your biggest investment. Usually that shape is pulled away from the wall and “floats” as acuteally suggests/

    Take everything out of the room and make the sectional fit, then put the lesser pieces back in.
    Two Ellie · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    Have you tried flipping the couch to where the wing chair and case piece now reside?
  • 12 years ago
    Your pano pix are distorting the space to the point that judging exact scale and size of both furniture and room are guesses. Please re-photo and re-post standard jpg pix.
  • 12 years ago
    I agree. Can not get myself in this room to make any recommendations.

    Love the couch, though,
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Kayte Dendy- Glennon, Marie here. Sometimes it's just better to admit defeat and sell the sofa to a better home that can handle its size. If you don't have a large rec room to use it in, I'd say "I Give" and address the room at hand with the proper size furniture. Sometimes and elephant is just that - an elephant, and you can't put lipstick on it no matter how hard you try. Sorry - not always the best news, but right is right. Good Luck.
  • 12 years ago
    Wow, wow, wow, I love your couch!
    It needs to be pulled back from the wall, I think. Just 10 cm or so.
  • 12 years ago
    Try moving the end nearest the dining area 2 1/2 to 3 feet away from the wall then slide it slightly toward the dining area. Then the other end try to slide it about 2 feet away from the wall. Then float the two chairs about 2 feet away from the coffee table on the opposite side of the coffee table.

    Move the narrow sofa table to the wall with the big dresser. Use the table for a drink area and put shelves for glasses and beverages on wall.

    Move the plant stand to the mirror location. Move the big dresser on the wall behind the two chairs or out of the room if it doesn't fit.

    Art wall behind sofa.
  • 12 years ago
    Marie, I'm afraid I have a few elephants in this house. Thanks
  • 12 years ago
    I have to say, I LOVE the round coffee table with it, just makes it feel planned..also love the chairs in dining rm, tho If wishes were horses, a print would be nice.( that's why god invented pillows,she's soo smart)
  • 12 years ago
    I'll try to post better photos tomorrow. One that shows the opening to the dinning room. :)
  • 12 years ago
    A few more
  • 12 years ago
    One more
  • 12 years ago
    Last one was a repeat. It's late. :)

    Thanks for the great ideas. felixgrantham, yes I have tried that and I'm pretty certain it's where I prefer the sofa.
  • 12 years ago
    acuteally, thanks for the compliment. Anything helps when you feel design handicapped. I am still wondering what area you meant by "nook".
  • 12 years ago
    Last question of the day. Is the Window wall not a factor and focal point to focus on in this room? Possibly not with the sofa being what it is.

    Rest well all and many thanks.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you. So when you say opposite corner... as in across in front of the windows?
  • 12 years ago
    Here's a photo of tennisanyone's living room sofa which is similar in size/shape. I think, like her's, yours would look nice in front of the window.
  • 12 years ago
    Why is it not in place where the dark chest is? have you tried that, flipping those two places?.
  • 12 years ago
    decoenthusiaste, I like the idea, and have tried this before. It does leave holes on either side to fill, but I can give it another shot. (:
  • 12 years ago
    sunnyDrew, yes, I have had it that way. I'm open to trying that again as well. The shape of the curve just throws me for a loop when trying to place chairs with this piece. And filling the other areas behind. It may be that I need the right chairs. Mulling it all around. Thanks.
  • 12 years ago
    Love the sofa! Try it in corner of window/chest wall but not pushed up against wall and angled so that end that is longest doesn't cut flow to dining room. Take all other pieces out of room as previously mentioned so that you r just dealing with sofa & coffee table. Once you get that right then you can start to bring other pieces in - and it will help you determine whether existing chairs work or you need something lower & curved like photo posted by decoenthusiaste
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, this is where I had the sofa for years. Thank you.