Dear AT,
I just moved into my boyfriend Paul's house and I'm in a redecorating frenzy.
Only problem is, the living room is giving me trouble. I'm stuck!
We have a bunch of different styles of furniture, and we're open to using/not using/re-upholstering all or any of it (there's room for one of the couches if need be in the bedroom), or even buying something new if it's just perfect...
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I'm looking for some good advice on how to set this room up.
Ok, but here's the wrench in the plans: in addition to all of this, Paul really wants a comfy chair + ottoman (preferably leather, but open to other ideas) to face the TV.
Is there a way to do this without making the whole room seem too 'TV-centric' and, what style leather chair would we buy that would complement such a mix of styles already?
Thanks! Nicola
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Comments (6)
One way to go is to slipcover all the furniture in white, and switch the rug for a black-and-white one. Then if he wants a black leather recliner, you'll have a graphic b/w room rather than a mish-mash.
I really love the yellow couch and rug - what if you painted the walls a lighter blue/green color and went around those bright pillows (on the green couch) for other accents? I think you could put the couch facing the pretty windows (maybe with the chairs on either side and have the tv on a smaller table in a corner?
I've always been partial to using 2 couches at 90 degree angles with some kind of coffee table/ottoman etc in front. its very cosy for tv and chatting and guests etc. Cant tell from the pics if it will work or not (are there doors in the wall behind the couch?). You could always then keep the Armchair (not the ghost one) in the window with a little side table as a reading nook, but easy to pull into the group for extra seating if needed.....
Again - Not enough info: Where does the door by the TV lead? What's on the wall opposite the bay window? Where's the front door/front hall?
A floorplan would be helpful for these questions...
Do up a floor plan--I can't even tell what relationship the yellow sofa has to the rest of the room, let alone the TV.
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/arrange-a-room/
A picture taken from each corner showing the opposite one would also help.
Upload to flickr and then link in the thread.
Love your suggestions K T G.
if it were me i would: repaint the walls a light neutral color, swap out the rug for a bolder, more graphic one, reupholster the current striped sofa and one armchair with a neutral colored fabric, get rid of the other armchair (whichever you like least) move the yellow sofa to the bedroom, keep the sofa and side table as it is, move the armchair to the bay window, put some curtains up, get a cabinet for the tv and media storage, move the ghost chair along a wall as a more decorative piece and for extra seating, try to find an eames lounge chair via craigslist or ebay, then keep or buy fun pillows and lights to finish the room. good luck!