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Help arranging living room and kitchen

12 years ago
I'm arranging living room and kitchen ... What an oddball collection of 'stuff' I have. I'd like to paint or do simple mural on one of the walls. I need a new couch. I wasn't digging my couch floating in the room. I'm stumped for first time in my life here. I recently moved from a house and do have a lovely space to work with. I'm hind

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  • 12 years ago
    Good work, Ladies!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    LB: I had no idea this was part of your service. I would say for anyone who is following this thread they can know you are certainly quick and accurate and well worth whatever you may charge for your time and efforts. It never occurred to me that this is something that could be done effectively. However, now that I have seen you in action, I am understanding how this can work so well for your potential clients long distance. Great work LB. !
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Karen, thank you so much for the nice pat on the back. Yes, it is very successful for those who want to cut costs and be willing to try this service. Drawings and quick sketches are available if needed too. Suggestions for merchandise. They can DIY whatever they want.
  • 12 years ago
    Groveraxle I enjoyed ur visits! LB Wheewy...... Wow, now it's really coming together. Center island nearly cleared. Crap Out, gone! Books and stools blocking my path yet. Chest with lamp may go to storage? Tonight I'll take hooks down from long entry mirror. Few updated pics! And I'll visit ur website before I snooze. I know I'll be at it late tho! You rock! Yes- working from a distance indeed, works I can recommend it and have my tiny bathroom and entry to go! Any other words of wisdom?!
  • 12 years ago
    Wall's start .... Research to do.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    I'm sorry, dragonfly, the 'Live A Good Life' plaque works better over the painting. If you're not fond of it there, maybe somewhere else. It's not needed with the armoire. It takes away from the beauty of the armoire besides being too high. Nothing above the armoire.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    Nothing should be placed on the trunks. A trunk top is not a table top : ) Trunks are way too low to accent with accessories. You are starting to use too many small things. Larger items have greater impact in design!!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Uh oh, I'm starting to see some more stools and vases . No, you are cluttering again. They are too small anyway.
  • 12 years ago
    No no no ..... I almost posted joke pic with "stuff" (that's now in a bin and gone ......) on my window sill! I promise I'm just scooching stools around. Couple items came out of armoire .... Use tbd.... I took live a good life down from over painting. I do wNt to be as clutter and trinket free as possible. Stools can go on craigslist!
  • 12 years ago
    Oooooh ..... Yeah..... I will replace live a good life! And perfect, I will clear chest as well.... You betcha!!! Cleared and indeed better! Ooh boy, I didn't know that at all. Wonderful.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks, just trying to show you how it will make you feel with less little things to avoid anxiety : ) It's a proven fact about too much stuff and clutter.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    I see a tall floor vase in the corner on the slider wall. I would move it to the left side of the armoire. Do you have some tall branches to put in it?

    They could be spray painted red and yellow or just red to bring some color over near the armoire.

    If you move the armoire to the kitchen wall, center it and then put the floor vase on the right side of the armoire.
  • 12 years ago
    I believe it! And how it crept in here .... Despite being a clean freak .... Clearly one doesn't necessarily determine the other! Once clutter free is set in, I believe it'll 'stick' ..... Certainly it's gotta go.... I'm not even too interested in storing! If I need a votive, there easy to come by. But I Don't Need one! :). Changes are made! Thanks.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    How about simplifying the sofa pillows? I would just use the two red ones in each corner of the sofa. Fluff them up and stand them up catycornered.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You're welcome. Yes, I think you have too many candles. A large amount can be successfully placed if they are all grouped together. Or ... a 'couple' of larger candle groups like the tray of candles or groups of three large candles are great accent pieces. Not too many tho : )
  • 12 years ago
    Yes! I can store extras in diamond chest. They're comfy if I need lounging and reading. I'm hoping to get a new couch darn soon! And rug! Hhhm, 5 x 8?!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The new display of pictures above the trunk are too irregular in placement. I would have to see them individually, a close=up of all those that you have to help in placing them. You might be able to create a collage somewhere.

    BTW, a trunk on the floor next to a wall never works. So, need to find another place for it.

    Do you have room to put it at the foot of a bed? Nothing on top of it please.
  • 12 years ago
    Extra pillows. Ok re candle groupings!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Rug, yes I think 5' x8' is the size. What length of sofa are you wanting to get? Same size as the current one? What is the size you have now?
  • 12 years ago
    Lol! Truly, I just put them up on nails there instead of all on floor. Others to choose from are leaned on armoire til tomorrow. Yes I will ... Would rather put trunk in bedroom! Trunk are just trunk! No stuff on top .... No sitting next to wall! Ok, earlier u thought to depart with it! Lotsa pics to choose from! That's hopeful:)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Question? Are you covering the sofa and the chair with fabric because they are soiled or damaged?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Wow, I guess I have work ahead for me : )
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I've been trying to find a place for this other trunk. I don't think there is any way it can be added to the living room : (
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    Just thought .... If you like the trunk better than your coffee table, you could use it instead, there at the sofa. I really do like that trunk. It might not be the right size, but then again it still might work. It might be too far away from the diamond seating. You wouldn't be able to have an easy access to it if you stored something that you always need.
  • 12 years ago
    Heehee.... You've been so helpful already. Urgh. Sofa is 75 x40 x 40. It's not tooooo terribly soiled. It's not damaged. It's cheap leather, ya.... Probly better uncovered! It's cold in winter, I'm not sure why it's covered. I will check it out tomorrow , few ! I'm wondering if a smallish sectional wud fit in here?
  • 12 years ago
    Ya, in my house I used instead of table .... Table was downstairs. I'm not in love with table, necessarily .... Craigslist!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would remove the covers from both the sofa and the chair. The covers make it look disheveled. The chair might be ok if the cover is always tidy.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    A small sectional might work for you but we would have to rethink everything in that space again and probably get rid of some things.
  • 12 years ago
    Urgh ..... Most likely same size couch. Good news when all junk going going gone.... Less of a mess to work with. Does anyone say they had no idea how much stuff they had!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    We always say that. Me included. Hard to believe isn't it.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    What state are you in? I'm almost ready to go to bed. Aren't you tired?
  • 12 years ago
    I'll take a pick of pics tomorrow ... If interesting challenge! And I promise, even less stuff lurking around! Love ur name, btw! :)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks Dragonfly... Will look forward to the new pics. Will be gone in the morning. Will check in early afternoon tomorrow. Good night!
  • 12 years ago
    Minnesota! Yeppers, typing slow... I sat down and suddenly very snoozy! Goodnight! Thank you, again. Sweet dreams! Progressing progressing! ☁️
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    OMG, you're a night owl too? Worse than me : ) You're welcome !!!
  • 12 years ago
    Giggle giggle. I've finally accepted it! Kinda like it too! Lol later than usual, due to this lil project at hand! I've got business in the am too! Have nice morning! I'll keep ya posted early afternoon!
  • 12 years ago
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    Can’t wait to see the final transformation- your space is looking so much better already. I bet that you are so relieved that LB Interiors has started you on the road to living in a wonderful calm home..
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks Papoodles!
  • 12 years ago
    Absolutely! A little angel swooped in my life! Words can't express my gratitude. Darn! Hopefully a fabulous review will be helpful! Brings me to tears thinking about it. Love it! And I'm not done yet my body will be glad when it's over!
    I found a s hassock. Maybe dump black table. Hhhm.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Dragonfly. Glad to help! You are very welcome and yes, I would appreciate a review. Thank you so much! I hope those are tears of happiness : ) I feel your hugs! So Happy you are feelling comfortable about the new look : ))

    Not sure what to do with the hassock yet. It won't work as a coffee table. It is not large enough.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Isn't this E-Decorating service fun and easy?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    LB, I'd like to do a review as well. I've watched from the sidelines and you are just so bam, bam, bam! How are your roller skates, BTW?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Karen, bam bam bam funny... yes I used to rollerskate to music at an indoor rink. Haven't in about 8 years. Rollerblading about 3-4 years ago.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Just waiting for the new updated pics from dragonfly .......
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    Have to run out for awhile. Still getting prepared for client's faux painted walls that will be postponed until next week due to cloudy days. Might be possible to start one wall on Wednesday if it's sunny.
  • 12 years ago
    Hiya! Ooh glad you haven't given up on me. Gotta do small chore and I'll be back to continue work and photos. I Do Feel much better here, even tho It's a tad apart! Clutter hasn't returned. Plan; work on wall, entry .... Figure out what else I can haul away ..... And write my LB Interiors review. Last night I began and kept dozing sitting up and typing! Decided not a good time to write my utterly grateful review! Stay Tuned ladies! You are all so fabulous!
  • 12 years ago
    Pics! Time is with me tomorrow! I basically have all day! Fresh start tomorrow for the whole shebang, rather than piecemeal tonight! Awake enough to do some writing!
  • 12 years ago
    Ooh how fun- faux walls! Weds = sun sun for LB!
  • 12 years ago
    LB. I am ready to pound some nails. Boy I got busy And I took a night off few nights ago to read. I haven't cluttered nor have I arranged my wall. Nor have I wrote my fabulous review. My agenda tonight! Ooh boy. I hope you visit! Hhhm
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks, first thing first my review. I may ignore my wall tonight. It's a toughy. Do what I know I can do!