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Wall is down...now how do I arrange and decorate area with only one wa

12 years ago
I just completed a kitchen remodel and removed a wall between living area and kitchen creating one big "room". My problem is decorating this area which now really has only one wall and the TV has to be on that wall. I already made a mistake purchasing a sofa and loveseat that I must now work with. My plan was to have the sofa act as the divided between the kitchen and the living room but this made walking into the living room awkward. I have placed the loveseat and sofa facing each other. Does this work? Should I have a square or round table in the center? The tv wall is quite large and I don't what decor to put on that wall. Been struggling...suggestions/ideas would be helpful.

Comments (78)

  • 12 years ago
    Plant is a good height. I like the chair in the corner. I'd move the round end table in between the sofa and loveseat and put a table lamp on it. Send the floor lamp to another room (unless it might work to the side of the chair away from the corner).

    If I could see the wall straight on, I might shift the TV an inch or so to the left away from the lower shelf.

    All in all, the wall and room look great!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Chair looks good there. It is a good size.

    I agree with Groveraxle to place the end table btn love seat and couch and then place a table lamp on it. It will serve a dual purpose and give you more open space in the room.

    . I don't think you need any art ledges by the tv.
  • 12 years ago
    Just bought a chair. What do you think? Took out standing lamp, borrowed a lamp from my bedroom. Does the room balance?
  • 12 years ago
    Oops, duplicate picture
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    How did you buy that so quickly???? I love it!

    How about this.....

    First, correct place for console has to be chosen. It looks to be correctly placed.
    Second, move the tv to center of console
    Third, move the left ledge to be centered over tv
    Last, looks like right ledge needs to be moved to the right.

    With chair there, right ledge now has something to visually "rest" on.
    ljhoch thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Hardly ever do I disagree with CDR, but in this case, I would keep the TV where it is on the console and pull the whole console exactly 1 1/2" to the left. OK, maybe not exactly, but a smidge to the left. Move the plant an equal amount to the left, and you are finished!

    Looks fab!
    ljhoch thanked groveraxle
  • 12 years ago
    Should I lower the top self and put the floor lamp bak or keep the plant there?
  • 12 years ago
    I'll try that. Do you want the top shelf and the console to align?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Grover I think that would work. Before moving shelves, move console to left do that tv is centered under the art ledge. See how you like that.
    ljhoch thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Keep plant. No to floor lamp.
    ljhoch thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • 12 years ago
    I think that's it! Moved items to that arrangement. (Will move shelves tomorrow). Do you agree? Thank you so much.
  • 12 years ago
    Think I OCD, should I mount tv or lower top shelf?
  • 12 years ago
    You moved it more than a smidge. Get out your measuring tape and make sure smidge is marked on it. Or look at the pink lines on the photo below.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    What you might want to do in this case is this:

    -disregarding the art ledges for now, place the console where you would like it in relation to the furniture grouping. Normally, it should be centered on the couch across from it.

    -set chair in place also.

    -tape off with blue painter's tape where you think the ledges should be placed.

    -take photos and post on here.
  • 12 years ago
    I loved the first pictures, I thought it looked like a professional created the rooms, all the changes are beginning to feel choppy and mismatched. .....also wall color is so perfect, great job.
    ljhoch thanked Kim D
  • 12 years ago
    Console and chair positioned.
    1. Will I center tv on console? ( can't do that now as current shelf position is in way)
    2. Should I mount tv on wall?
    3. Lower shelf: move to right? How far? Keep same height?
    4. Top shelf: do I center over tv? Keep the same height?
    Almost there...
  • 12 years ago
    Forgot photo
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Great! My opinion is that

    -tv should be centered on console
    -move right ledge to the right
    -move left ledge to be centered above tv
    -plant should be moved to the right also
    ljhoch thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • 12 years ago
    Final check...
    To center top shelf over tv, I will have to move it 16 " to the right and then move bottom shelf 9". See blue tape lines. Does that seem correct?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    That looks correct to me.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    try a picture light on your photo.
  • 12 years ago
    Moved the shelves, what do you think?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I think it is perfect! Sit in your new chair with a glass of wine or at least, gaze at your "vino" sign. Great work!
  • 12 years ago
    Moved the shelves, what do you think?
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you for ALL your help. Those "little" changes made a big difference in the room. Now onto the dining area...
  • 12 years ago
    It looks great.
    ljhoch thanked saratogaswizzlestick
  • 12 years ago
    Change mat colors on pics. The white is too much.
  • 12 years ago
    Changed the chair...
  • 12 years ago
    Different view
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi. I think both chairs work.However, looking at your idea book, I think the solid fabric fits in better than floral. Noticed you changed some of the pieces on the art ledges also.

    The room looks gorgeous!
    ljhoch thanked CDR Design, LLC
  • 12 years ago
    I liked the floral better, too. This one in really attractive, but I think it looks a little severe and office like.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    if you need art, i have some great abstracts that would look fantastic in your room. Check out my page, or email lindsaycowlesfineart@gmail.com. I have attached some images for your review.
    ljhoch thanked Lindsay Cowles LLC
  • 12 years ago
    Maybe a dining stool like the crackle one above would work next to the chair?
  • 12 years ago
    love the new chair!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I don't see a crackle dining stool.
  • 12 years ago
    Something like this, mane in an orange pattern?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I like it, but would go solid. I don't think you need another pattern.
  • 12 years ago
    I liked the floral chair better too. I don't like the pillow with the new chair. If you are sticking with the new chair, maybe try the original orange pillow.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    What do you think of this chair that is not floral, but would add some interest. Orange pillow on it.

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    Liliana Armchair - Teal Ironwork · More Info
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    ....and your living room
  • 12 years ago
    I do like the pattern on the chair, but I don't like the legs. Have been away for 2 months and am looking at the LR with new eyes. I agree, pillow on chair does not work. It's too late to return chair so it's mine. I still feel that the TV wall is not quite right.
    So, thoughts/ opinions please....
    Would this solid pillow work or should I have a pattern?
    Would 2 stacked pictures work on the left side of the tv wall?
    Would a square coffee table or ottoman type table (leather or fabric) be better than the wood table?

    I also need to stat my dining room. I don't want a formal dining room. I have an island in the kitchen for breakfast.

    The living space is open and includes living, kitchen, and dining area. The dining area is not large and is adjacent to the living room.

    What style will look the best with the LR? Industrial, contemporary, french country...

    Would this DR style work? Is it too trendy?
  • 12 years ago
    I think the black and white pillow works, and I like it better than the solid.

    For the dining room, I'd go more modern, less rustic.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I think your room looks good. Continue with the clean, modern lines in the dining room. Neutral tones with a pop of color if you want.
  • 12 years ago
    Groveraxle, Thanks for your feedback. I recognize those as west elm sets. I'll check them out.
  • 12 years ago
    Have you thought about replacing the pot that the plant is in now with something more substantial?
  • 12 years ago
    ljhoch, you've done a great job with this room. It's sleek. modern, and comfy all at once. And it isn't fussy. I feel like you've carefully curated every piece in the space, everything is interesting, well-proportioned, and all of it works. Maybe instead of asking US for help, you should go pro. ;-)
  • 12 years ago
    Groveraxle, thank you. Feed back is always helpful. I do enjoy decorating and proportion is an important element to me. I've struggled here because I was starting from scratch and had no accessories to pull from my "basement" and they make the room. My budget was limited too, so I was trying to get the look without spending a bunch... Lastly, I struggle with color and I find myself always staying very neutral.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    There is nothing wrong with neutral tones. It is really a matter of choice. If you don't have a ton of money to spend, having a neutral base with color you can easily change out (pillows, etc) is very wise.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Your room looks great! Have you considered adding some pops of colour in the in the room with your framed items? These are from an Australian company called Inaluxe....