Livingroom redecorating

12 years ago

I need storage for a large (400) video collection that fits into my living room. The large cabinet is only temporary. The couch and chairs will stay. The tables may or may not stay. Anyone have suggestions for good looking storage options?

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Rina

12 years ago

last modified: 12 years ago

There's so much I like about your room, and I'm sure others will have lots to say. I hope so. Here are my initial thoughts, based on using a long, low "media" cabinet. The grey rectangles of course are meant to represent a small gallery of pictures -- possibly family pictures, as I see you have some of those there at the moment. You could of course place more things on the cabinet, but I'd caution against using a lot of little stuff. And I know the cushion I've put in isn't quite right, but I had to get rid of the the turquoise which looked as though it wasn't meant to be there anyway. :-)

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tmrwit
Original Author
12 years ago
I like your idea with a long low cabinet. And keeping it uncluttered works for me. I've been looking at the wrong type of cabinets this whole time.
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tmrwit
Original Author
12 years ago
Next I need window treatments. This is a south facing window and very big as you can see. I love looking into the back yard to watch the birds and see my flower beds, but its hot hot hot in the summer. I wish it just looked pretty on the inside.
Leslie Brooks
12 years ago
I love your chairs! How about a deep, yet bright mulberry color? I'm thinking the depth of eggplant with the boldness of magenta. Then pair with a light as air turquoise like the throw in your picture.
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Mint Design
12 years ago
How about a device to transfer your video collection to your computer or at least to dvds?
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tmrwit
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you for the idea, but this collection is more than just being able to see the video.
bgfuqua
12 years ago
there are solar shades that don't totally block the view.
rbrad
12 years ago
You have such high ceilings that a large statement piece would work real well in your space. Check out this recent ideabook:
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/decorating-with-antiques-armoires-the-versatile-beauties-stsetivw-vs~26670608
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Beverly Anderson Interior Design
12 years ago
I like the idea of keeping the storage unit long and low and I love the mulberry color idea!
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Beverly Anderson Interior Design
12 years ago
or do you have a closet nearby? You could outfit it with shelves in just the sizes to hold your video library.
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tmrwit
Original Author
12 years ago
I wish I had more closets. The house doesn't have enough storage space.
Shannon Stephens Fraser
12 years ago
how to arrange large/odd shaped living room.
Rina
12 years ago
Tam, you talk of wanting prettiness. How about replacing your rather severe neutral drapes with a soft green -- your wall colour. only much lighter -- hover cursor on pic below if the colour I'm thinking of doesn't show. Then pull your sofa away from the window, place a low table behind it and place soft greenery on the table. I also think you could do with an extra chair, in the place I've marked with an X. Get the prettiest one you can find.

http://www.next.co.uk/shop/productaffiliation-curtainsandblinds/category-curtains-colour-green-style-patterned-type-eyelet#1_338
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Rina
12 years ago
Shannon Stephens Fraser, I think you are looking for advice? You need to post your own thread for that. Trying to discuss two different dilemmas on one thread is just too confusing. And provide as much information as you can, within reason, about e.g. whether you need a TV in there, what furniture you have, etc. Good luck.
Rina
12 years ago
Tam, I'm also thinking of a rug in your seating area. Not too clear on what would work best, but it would be nice to get something that mixes your green with the aqua/turquoise you seem to like.
tmrwit
Original Author
11 years ago
Rina

I like the curtains. The image you attached shows up, but is very light and doesnt show the fern print that is on the curtains in the link you attached. No matter, I think it will lighten up the look. As for the rug, I've gone back and forth with that idea as well. I will make the changes with the curtains and see how that looks. Thanks for the suggestion.
Rina
11 years ago
It's a pleasure. I do hope you'll post update pictures when you're ready.