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Living room ideas!

12 years ago
Hi all!

Here's our living room. I would love ideas about furniture arrangement and selection. I also intend to paint. All new furniture planned. I've been eyeing the Carlilse PB sofa. This room leads into the (bare) dining room.

Thanks so much!

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  • 12 years ago
    Measurements will only take you so far. I played around with cut-outs awhile back, to see how the Carlisle chairs would look.

    It was interesting to see that, while technically any size coffee table would work, the larger the coffee table, the more crowded emimat's room looked.

    There is a 3D aspect that is hard to account for using just measurements alone. And, the cut-outs weren't even 3D - they were just 2D!
  • 12 years ago
    One of the prettiest coffee tables I have seen is the oval Clairemont coffee table from Crate and Barrel. It has a beautiful metallic finish on the frame, and the top is an antiqued mirror if I remember correctly. I think it would look really lovely and elegant in your room.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Here is the Claremont. Nice thought.

    I would wait for final choice until chairs are in.

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    Clairemont Coffee Table in Side, Coffee Tables | Crate and Barrel · More Info
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  • 12 years ago
    Oh, I've seen the Clairemont in person too. It's very nice!
  • 12 years ago
    The Clairmont is a beautiful table, but being a glass top, would be similar to the Tanner - too many fingerprints, and possibly footprints, from the kiddies!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Definitely a ton of great ideas in this thread. The one thing I'd like to touch on, is the dining room being empty. any thoughts on what to do there? A play area is one great idea. Have the couch/sectional/chairs at least one facing the dining room area so you can see what's going on. There are a lot of good ideas to do for making an interactive room for kids.
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks! We have a play room upstairs and a FR nearby .... The DR is play central too but eventually I'll convert to true DR.
  • 12 years ago
    Dear Houzzers: seeking opinion for color of chairs opposite cream sofa. Originally I had planned on the latte color of PB performance tweed and still love it, but also considering a darker brown /coffee in everydaysuede or mocha in everyday velvet. What so you think about the high contrast between cream and dark brown...... Too much drama? :) I'm having a hard time settling on a chair color. Tempting to just get another sofa in cream to face it but no, must persevere! :). Ideas welcome!! Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    I think I prefer the originally planned latte.
  • 12 years ago
    Oh, I think the tweed from PB is a winner with your couch in that room. Hang on to that dream/goal.
  • 12 years ago
    The back story is that I noticed a few small snags in the fabric so I had a bit of a freak-out over that. But my surgical husband did some repair to it and now you can't tell there was anything to feet about.... But the thought crossed my mind to alter the fabric for chairs to something ultra snagless. But none of the other options stood out as much as the latte which I love for both color and texture. All the other fabrics are either not my favorite color or not an easy to clean fabric. TMI? :))
  • 12 years ago
    Not TMI....you are just talking out loud and you need to do that. I like the idea of color AND texture, too.
  • 12 years ago
    Hi emimat! I can see this high contrast look working if you include a couple of bold sofa pillows that bring in the chocolate/coffee color.

    It could be fun, in fact, to create a little drama - make a big statement.

    Below is your Ecru sofa color, as well as the coffee micro suede you are wondering about. Also your wall color, and your carpet.

    I have noticed PB's newest selection of pillows does include some chocolate colored patterns - this must be to accommodate the dark brown micro suede, which is apparently a new color option from them.
  • 12 years ago
    Some of their newer pillows below - you would only need one or two of these bolder patterns, which you would mix with solids in cream or light brown.
  • 12 years ago
    Hi emimat- I have been following along and watching your progress, you have been getting some GREAT help;)) What I am chiming in for is your worry of the light sofa and dark chair contrast. I have had a cream leather sofa and dark brown micro suede chairs for years and loved the contrast. I too brought in the blue like karemore is showing along with a tad of animal print. I think it would look fantastic;)
  • 12 years ago
    OH, can you tell me about your rug? Manufacter, style and color? Please;)
  • 12 years ago
    unleash the animal within;))
    Nature Collection - Zebra Series Decorative Pillow · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    The carpet is Shaw / A Life Q212G / color 701 Jute; however I'm told it's been d/c'ed.
  • 12 years ago
    Karemore, thank you once again!! Drama, and I can see it working in the right space..... PB seems to be eagerly expanding their coffee hues.
  • 12 years ago
    Did you decide what you are doing?
  • 12 years ago
    Finally the chairs! They're so comfy! Next will be coffee table, artwork.... Lighting! Snail pace!
  • 12 years ago
    Finally the chairs! They're so comfy! Next will be coffee table, artwork.... Lighting! Snail pace!
  • 12 years ago
    Good for you, Emimat! They look great. Looks like the colors worked out perfectly, yes?

    I ended up with the 2 sofas.
  • 12 years ago
    Oh great, Wendy!!! Sounds great two sofas! You went with carlisle sofas?

    Yes love the colors. Soothing, cozy!
  • 12 years ago
    I'm so glad you are happy. I can't wait to see which table you decide on. Do you have a general idea of the direction you are going? Did you decide if you are getting a rug for sure?

    I hope you go with some of the blues from your ideabooks. They are gorgeous.

    We went with the RH sofas. Here's my thread, if you are interested.

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/am-i-heading-in-the-right-direction-dsvw-vd~984808
  • 12 years ago
    Hi Emimat! Love the chairs, sofa and paint color! Look fantastic!
  • 12 years ago
    Furniture looks fabulous as does paint!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Looking pretty good! Need some finishing touches and some color...where do you live...I can help!
  • 12 years ago
    Looks great! So lucky to have a blank slate to start with. Remember the four pictures of inspiration rooms posted way back when? You mentioned you loved the 4th pic which I agree is amazing. Why not go back to that for inspiration on finishing touches. :) love the paint color! And p.s. Forget those rude people in regards to your boys. I am an international teacher and some people in the States can be so close minded! Good luck...you have a great eye.
  • 12 years ago
    Looks wonderful. Snail pace is how it goes unless you have money to burn. You might want to start a new thread with everything a it looks now at the top. DO NOT limit the number of pictures you take. Then we can look at everything with new eyes.
  • 12 years ago
    Hi emimat! I absolutely love those colors together - they are the perfect choice! Finally, one more big decision out of the way, and no need to second-guess!

    Coffee table next?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Greetings from the heartland of the States, emimat! In regard to your new furniture, I think you have made an excellent choice. It looks like your little one is really enjoying it.

    I admire your willingness to be open-minded and listen to so many suggestions!
  • 12 years ago
    I took a long break from decorating while we enjoyed our time outside with the boys. I am and super pleased to see how this room has come together. It looks great!!
  • 12 years ago
    TMWW: so good to hear from you! Yes I took a decor hiatus myself too. Now nesting a bit again. :)
  • 12 years ago
    Wendy, beautiful home you have!! Thanks for sharing! Love the RH sofas!

    I'm not convinced about the rug.... I hope to bring in some blues as accents to draw in dining room color.

    I'm thinking through coffee tables...... :)
  • 12 years ago
    It's really going to be beautiful, Emimat. You are doing a great job.
  • 11 years ago
    I know this is such an old thread. Just wondering if you ever finished up emimat
  • 11 years ago

    I like everything together.

  • 11 years ago

    I've often wondered also. Such a lovely house....

  • 11 years ago
    Hi all! Feels like forever!

    Thanks for saying hi!

    I had our third kid a few months ago and between that and work, my decorating life has been slower! I did find a coffee table and haven't finished the rest! Lol! I'll share a picture, let me see, one second and I'll reply before a year goes by! :)
  • 11 years ago
    Sorry not the best photo! But here's the coffee table that took me months (years?) to find --- RH table with a bluestone top and reclaimed wood shelf below. We love it. Well I love it. The three year old misses the empty room. Thanks for getting me thinking about finishing this room up! Art on mantle likely moved someday to DR....
  • 11 years ago

    Very nice!

  • 11 years ago
    Congrats on your third!! The table looks great in the space. You will get back into the groove. I took a long break but am back into it now.
  • 11 years ago

    Love the coffee table - brings such a natural element into the space. Congrats on your baby!

  • 10 years ago


    Slowly slowly getting there! :-). Just a few more years. ;)

  • 10 years ago

    I love it! Good to hear from you again.

  • 10 years ago

    Looks great! Thanks for updating us! : ))

  • 10 years ago
    Since you want a piano, and you've mentioned two armchairs, I would lean towards two love seats facing one another, with the two armchairs facing the fireplace. That should leave sufficient space for a piano.
  • 10 years ago
    Since you have carpet, the lamp cords can be run under the carpet. All that's needed is to remove the lamp's plug from the cord, make a small slit long enough to feed the lamp's wire through the carpet over to the wall outlet. When you get it to the outlet, replace the plug and plug in it. No tripping. You may need a carpet snake to feed it under the carpet. Also, if the cord is not long enough, buy wire at your home improvement store and cut it to the length you need.
  • 10 years ago

    Marywhanson sounds interesting -- however I have no idea what you mean! Could you explain that fancy hiding cord concept once again? ;)