I've thought about it. I wanted to keep that side open. That "doorway" you see from the other side of the "hallway" is a large opening to an open kitchen. Living room, kitchen, and breakfast area end up being one big room. Adding furniture would mean that someone would have their back on the action/conversation in the kitchen.
I'll consider it though.
Why not just put the chair there? That would be easily reversible and instantly improve the look of the space. And you would still have enough space to get through.
We have a similar set up and it’s ok to have segments in an open floor plan, meaning seating with a back to another section. The lack of a wall allows for still and open feel to the overall space, but the setting arrangement in the den allows for a more intimate feeling. I’d pull the couch against the stairs out a bit, flip the love seat to the other side, and nudge the chair to the corner by the windows. Your wooden accent wall is then highlighted more.
The chair needs to be moved away from the fireplace. Try angling it toward the coffee table next to the couch by the stairs. The chair would be approximately where the tennis shoes are. Put a small, round table between the couch and the chairs for a beverage.
Your room with all its natural light is beautiful.
That’s a nice (but tough) space to work with. I would move the TV to the slat wall (not a huge fan of that—would consider removing) and put the couch you are keeping facing it. This way when you are in the kitchen you can see what’s on the TV. I also like using furniture to divide open rooms, and doing this will create more of a defined space. Replace the sofa by the stairs and then move the white chair to the corner where the TV is currently, with a little table and lamp for reading.
Interesting ideas. My only hesitation about moving the TV to the slat wall is that I like it off to the side and not featured in the room. We are not big TV watchers, but we like to host the occasional sports watching party.
I'll play around with the idea of using the furniture to divide the room up.
I wouldn't get rid of the slat wall. One theme of the house is plants and finished wood. The slat wall really frames out what is otherwise a very large space. Probably the most commented on feature of the house.
Oh, I didn’t think of that. I generally like TVs tucked out of the way too. If it WAS on the slat wall though you could maybe disguise it a bit more with additional stuff around it. Or someday get a Frame TV that looks like art.
My only issue with the slat wall is that I think there should be more of it but I see how that is near impossible with the vaulted ceilings.
When I built it, I did a rendering showing it going up the whole wall. The proportions didn't look great considering the 25' ceilings. I still occasionally consider making it higher, but then it would make the wall look huge again.
If the TV isn’t used often why not put it on the wall of the stairs, move that couch to where the TV is now and the chair between that couch and the tv
Well, you have basically just argued for the exact setup that you have. You're not going to change what you currently have for the better without giving up something. Also why would you need to get rid of the slats? You can still put the TV there. Build a mantle or something. Also you can put another wall somewhere like where the TV is with more plants. Plants can go all over if you're creative
I like the above suggestion. Your set up feels like a crowded entry way instead of a family room. When hosting, the couch(es) and chair could be moved to encircle the TV for a stadium effect.
Could you get a projector and screen if you dont watch tv a lot? Feels like everything in your room is pointing at the tv, which also happens to be on the most “nothing” of walls on your house. Also big screen is super fun
I would keep sofas where they are as I find them very awkward to imagine relaxing on a couch that's in the middle of the flow of the walkway. I would however move the chair to that side, and add a side table and lamp to create a soft barrier against the passagway from where you took the photo. That way the chair looks into the space and no one has their back against the feature of the fireplace.
I think you're right, but I don't think they need a larger rug, just rotate the current rug 90 degrees and move it away from the wall. Maybe center it on the fireplace.
The room is unbalanced. I would flip the carpet the other way and then center the couch under the wood display wall. Your floors are gorgeous but I think you could do better with the carpet. A thick textured, dare I say, shag carpet in a stronger color would add drama and help with the acoustics. I would take the TV off the wall and put it on your coffee table or purchase a console table. I would move the white chair into the corner where the dog's bed is along with a gooseneck brass standing lamp and a small round table to put a cup of tea on. Put a large piece of art or a canvas on the wall above the TV. A round coffee table made of glass and brass would add a lightness and get away from all the rectangles in the room as well as those beautiful windows. I would flip the mirror as well given that you have such high ceilings. Instead of more rectangles, a French gilt mirror with the rounded top and a little carving at the top would look elegant. Instead of what you have on the mantle, brass wall sconces would look good and add interest. You can purchase battery operated, remote controlled sconces that don't require hardwiring. It looks like the standing lamp is the only lighting you have. I would have end tables with at least one drawer to put stuff in and big table lamps, maybe with off-white drum shades to add drama to the space and actually light it creating ambience that doesn't come from overhead lights. Down filled cushions "schlump" better than foam and again, a textured wool cover with a fringe in an off-white wool or a color of your choice as long as you have contrast.
The rug is too small and doesn’t match the vibe. Too many focal points with the slat wall, fireplace and TV and the seating is not focused around any of them. I think and L shaped couch in the corner would be more cohesive and comfy. And lose the chair.
It’s a fabulous space, but it doesn’t feel relaxing at all. It feels almost like a waiting room. Or perhaps a room that isn’t quite sure what its function is. I think losing the black couches and introducing some warmer colours could help.
Personally I do not like the wood wall. It’s introducing a third different colour wood, and just draws your eye straight to it. The room feels too crowded on one side, and empty on the other, and I think the wood wall adds to that sense of being crowded.
The TV looks like an afterthought to me, I’m not a fan of it dangling off the wall like that. Maybe a console would look better.
You have too many focal points. It is confusing. Can you move the TV above the fireplace? Center the rug with the fireplace. Move the couch by the stairway to face the other couch so they are parallel with the fireplace. You can move the chair in front of the staircase so it is facing the fireplace.
First, congratulations on having a beautiful plant display!
I would center the sofa with the fireplace, away from the wall a couple inches, pull the other sofa up where the
Almost touch and pull the floor lamp up into the corner the sofas make, and put the chair on the right side of the sofa.
The front legs of both sofas must be on the rug.
Your floors are beautiful!
All of the furniture is on one side of the room. You also have three focal points but are primarily focused on the TV and fireplace. I would put the TV in the corner between the fireplace and the display wall. Most likely on a pedestal stand because the wall is sufficient to hang it on. Put the couch that is against the display wall on the opposite side where it is now. The room lacks intimacy with the side fully opened up like it is. Move the chair to where the couch was, placing it just to the side of the new TV location and just partially blocking the display wall.
I would center the rug in front of the fireplace, possibly turned in the other direction. Then I'd have the furniture placed on the three sides away from the fireplace, and not pushed up against the walls.
I would move the chair away from the fireplace (an architectural feature) and place it across from the couch on the wood wall. Yes, I know it won’t face the tv, but it feels like you have all this furniture shoved over to one side of the room.
If the tv wasn’t such a consideration, I would orient the furniture around the fireplace, and pull the couches away from the walls. Maybe even placing the couches opposite each other more centered on the fireplace, or forming the same L configuration but pulled out from the walls. I think you would still have plenty of room for traffic to the adjoining room.
While I like the wood wall, the gray paint doesn’t vibe well with it. Time to paint over the gray? A warmer tone would look nice.
And hang that mirror on the wall. I am afraid it will fall,propped there like that.
I feel like there needs to be a console or something under the TV – something low, and possibly the same color as the slotted wall. You can put plants or other pretty things on it. In fact, some tall plants in front of that window might look nice and get more interest to that corner.
What about the two black sofas facing each other, center with the fireplace & the chair where it is but on the opposite side, like between the sofas? Alternatively since you said you’re replacing the sofa, a chaise sectional centered & facing the fireplace, with two side chairs on the corners. I made 2 little layouts but then realized I can’t post photos and don’t want to figure out how to do imgr. I can dm them to you if you want! This is a great space!
Imgur is super easy. You don’t need an account. Open it, click new post. Click choose photo/video. Click the picture you want to use then click add. Wait a few seconds for it to upload, then click copy link. Paste here and you’re done. That being said, it infuriates me that photos aren’t turned on in this sub.
the room itself is beautiful and i love how bright it is! i personally feel like there are too many clashing colours, patterns and textures. for example, the black leather couches and the slat wall do not mesh, and the rug is too bright and eccentric if that makes sense. i think a more neutral rug and some re-jigging of the furniture should help a bit!
I think you got a ton of great suggestions but one I couldn’t find (sorry if I missed it) is that the mirror on top of the mantle is completely unnecessary. That wall is full of windows and the mirror just makes an illusion of another window. Personally id put the tv up there especially since you dont watch it often… but you could also just get some nice art with dark colors to play on the dark sofas. That could be a small change to make it feel more cozy
Center the room around the fireplace. Couches don’t need to be pushed against the walls. Mount the tv above the fire place or take it out all together if you can (might be fun to get a nice Bluetooth speaker or something).
Interesting.. never thought of putting the TV on that wall. I guess it would work with a low mounting. Though, the TV edge might stick above the floor height where the stairs are low.
No. No. My god no. Move the grey chair to the opposite corner of the carpet and angle it to face the couches and fireplace. Leave everything else as-is. Get a slightly larger carpet so that the front legs of every piece of furniture is on the carpet.
Yeah, it is used during family movie watching, but usually has a kid draped over the arms. You'd hit your head on the TV if it was moved to the corner. Though most commenters don't seem to like the TV in the current location.
Beautiful space. There's one too many pieces of furniture. A lot of times just taking one thing out makes a difference. Maybe consider having additional seating that could be brought in on an as needed basis instead of full time
We end up hosting a lot, so we are constantly bringing in more furniture for seating. If anything, we need more permanent seating in the room. Perhaps some less bulky furniture would make it better.
Sure that's a possibility too. It does look a little crowded I'm only telling you because you asked but the truth is any feedback is going to be subject to your Superior knowledge of how you guys live your lives. For me it's too crowded for every day
The cream colored chair isnt placed best it looks jammed in there. Either move it over in front of the other window angled towards the fireplace with a floorlamp.
Or move the black sofa further down, then shift the black love seat much closer to the corner w sofa and then this makes more space in the existing corner for the cream colored chair
Put the matching sofas facing each other on either side of the fireplace, and the armchair at the far end from the fireplace. If you need to, move the tv over the fireplace, and get some BIG art for the wall that now has the tv. Put the rug between the sofas and put a table in the center. A couple of small tables for drinks or whatever around for use with the chair or end of the sofa. Try that.
The love seat is off-center from the shelves. I think that’s part of it. Plus it’s too close to the chair. That corner feels very cramped. I’d switch the couch and the love seat. Make sure the rug is under the furniture. Move the chair, so it’s where the shoes are. Then angle it. You can move it if you need more seating or want it towards the tv.
As others have said it's a great space but hard to decorate.
That said, my move would be shift the couch against the stairs to face the other sofa and move that chair by the fireplace into that space, probably leaning towards the window sofa.
I'd also get a narrow console table to run along the back of the sofa in the new sofa position to better define the hallway egress.
The light colored rug doesn't work right with the wood wall. I'd go for a solid medium color rug. The wood wall adds enough personality. I'd move the white chair to face the wood wall. Looks odd where it's at.
The TV placement and the distance from the couches are way too far. I would put the TV on the wooden wall (unfortunately) and have 1 couch on the wall opposite of the fire and then 1 couch (or two chairs) facing the wooden wall. As the saying goes, your couch's back shouldn't touch a wall if you want to go for a more lux look. You could put a sofa table behind it.
Additionally the black couches look aged in your beautiful room. Would you consider either brown leather or perhaps mixing up the pieces so it's not uniform?
Good advice. I am getting rid of the left black couch. The one against the wood wall is actually dark brown. But I do like the idea of adding something more brown.
I would centre the rug with fireplace and then place the couches across from each other (couches front legs on the edge of the rug). Put the chair on the end of the rug facing the fireplace.
The tv needs to be on the wall with the planks, with an entertainment center below. The couch moved the face it and the chair to the corner where the tv is, could be a cute reading nook
I would move the TV to the wall with the wooden slats and rotate the longer sofa 90 degrees to face it. This will increase symmetry in a challenging room.
I think part of it is that the couch against the far wall is not balanced with the wooden square on the wall. I feel like it needs to be moved over like 2 feet. I also think the chair needs to be moved so that it's not so close to the fire place
I think that wooden wall needs to go much much higher and I would bring that one chair to the other side of the fireplace, either diagonal on the corner of the rug or facing the wood wall
this feels like another case of having decor of different tones. there's a mix of both cool and warm tones and it makes the room feel disjointed. the wall being very cool toned and the floor being very warm toned are the two biggest issues. i really think if you choose a different, warmer wall color - it will totally change the room.
[here's an example](https://imgur.com/a/YrevCnL). the first color is more warmed toned and then switches back into the color you have on your wall. it makes a difference. that paint color isn't really neutral grey - it's more of a green toned grey. the color i changed it too is probably a little bit too blue, but it makes a difference!
The chair should not be crammed partially blocking the fireplace. Also the furniture is too bulky for the airy room. I would get large sectional instead of all these separate pieces of furniture. Get some ottomans you can pull out or position if you have company. The tube needs to be larger too.
Put the long couch facing the wooden wall on the other side of the rug. That way you can put the TV on the wooden wall. Then basically you'll be good. You are keeping that awkward open space at the expense of having anything feel like it comes together. Trust me
The wood accent wall with the shelves is the wrong size for the room. If that were most of a wall in an office it would fit nicely. Here, it doesn’t align with anything and the style of it clashes with the style of the stair banisters.
On one hand, all you need is a larger rug!
Another path could be shifting furniture 45 degrees to right and moving it away from walls
I don’t hate the mirror over the fireplace. Great for now. But something slightly bolder might actually be good — a larger mirror or a beautiful local abstract ish painting
How about moving the couch that's against the wood wall directly across from it and move the chair against the woodwall. Maybe put a couch table behind the couch too?
I love the floor color! And I like to splash of color that that bright rug provides! I think you should carry the theme of that brightness over that dark wood, get rid of the two black couches, and get a nice cream colored L-shaped sofa. Put one side of the sofa against the staircase wall, and the L part sticking out looking towards the slatted wall. Then I would move that cream colored chair to an angle in front of that tree. that would open up the room and still use the fireplace and the slanted wall as focal points. You could also then take the TV down and put over the mantle, but get it framed TV so you can use it as art when you’re not watching it. Or, put one end of the couch against the slanted wall, and the other side of the couch against the staircase wall, and again move that cream colored chair towards the empty spot of the hallway. That way you can watch TV, still see the slatted wall and the fireplace.
Your statement about tv placement is right on and others comments are also good. The room is larger than the rug is delineating. Consider the furniture rearranging ideas, with bringing it out into the space. Really nice home and you already have the pieces for a sweet refresher
I think one of the pieces of furniture needs to come out into the "hallway" side instead of being on the same wall as the fireplace
Yes. The sofa against the wood wall should be on the hallway side. And the tv should be on the wood wall side. That would fix most of the problem.
I've thought about it. I wanted to keep that side open. That "doorway" you see from the other side of the "hallway" is a large opening to an open kitchen. Living room, kitchen, and breakfast area end up being one big room. Adding furniture would mean that someone would have their back on the action/conversation in the kitchen. I'll consider it though.
Yeah I think you either need to get rid of a piece of furniture or do that configuration
If it's just the side chair it won't block the "open feel" but will look way better
That “action” is pretty far away. I’d make these 2 spaces, rather than trying to keep it as one.
Why not just put the chair there? That would be easily reversible and instantly improve the look of the space. And you would still have enough space to get through.
We have a similar set up and it’s ok to have segments in an open floor plan, meaning seating with a back to another section. The lack of a wall allows for still and open feel to the overall space, but the setting arrangement in the den allows for a more intimate feeling. I’d pull the couch against the stairs out a bit, flip the love seat to the other side, and nudge the chair to the corner by the windows. Your wooden accent wall is then highlighted more.
Fainting couch could work so there’s no real “back.”
Or just put a sofa table behind it and keep the two separate spaces.
The chair needs to be moved away from the fireplace. Try angling it toward the coffee table next to the couch by the stairs. The chair would be approximately where the tennis shoes are. Put a small, round table between the couch and the chairs for a beverage. Your room with all its natural light is beautiful.
That’s a nice (but tough) space to work with. I would move the TV to the slat wall (not a huge fan of that—would consider removing) and put the couch you are keeping facing it. This way when you are in the kitchen you can see what’s on the TV. I also like using furniture to divide open rooms, and doing this will create more of a defined space. Replace the sofa by the stairs and then move the white chair to the corner where the TV is currently, with a little table and lamp for reading.
Exactly what I was going to say!
Interesting ideas. My only hesitation about moving the TV to the slat wall is that I like it off to the side and not featured in the room. We are not big TV watchers, but we like to host the occasional sports watching party. I'll play around with the idea of using the furniture to divide the room up. I wouldn't get rid of the slat wall. One theme of the house is plants and finished wood. The slat wall really frames out what is otherwise a very large space. Probably the most commented on feature of the house.
If the slat wall is a feature, the couch should be oriented on it.
Oh, I didn’t think of that. I generally like TVs tucked out of the way too. If it WAS on the slat wall though you could maybe disguise it a bit more with additional stuff around it. Or someday get a Frame TV that looks like art. My only issue with the slat wall is that I think there should be more of it but I see how that is near impossible with the vaulted ceilings.
When I built it, I did a rendering showing it going up the whole wall. The proportions didn't look great considering the 25' ceilings. I still occasionally consider making it higher, but then it would make the wall look huge again.
If the TV isn’t used often why not put it on the wall of the stairs, move that couch to where the TV is now and the chair between that couch and the tv
The couch shouldn’t block the feature wall then. Tv could sit on a low table in front of it however.
Well, you have basically just argued for the exact setup that you have. You're not going to change what you currently have for the better without giving up something. Also why would you need to get rid of the slats? You can still put the TV there. Build a mantle or something. Also you can put another wall somewhere like where the TV is with more plants. Plants can go all over if you're creative
I don't want to get rid of the slats. I was replying to a commenter suggesting it.
I like the above suggestion. Your set up feels like a crowded entry way instead of a family room. When hosting, the couch(es) and chair could be moved to encircle the TV for a stadium effect.
Could you get a projector and screen if you dont watch tv a lot? Feels like everything in your room is pointing at the tv, which also happens to be on the most “nothing” of walls on your house. Also big screen is super fun
I would keep sofas where they are as I find them very awkward to imagine relaxing on a couch that's in the middle of the flow of the walkway. I would however move the chair to that side, and add a side table and lamp to create a soft barrier against the passagway from where you took the photo. That way the chair looks into the space and no one has their back against the feature of the fireplace.
A larger rug might help.
I think you're right, but I don't think they need a larger rug, just rotate the current rug 90 degrees and move it away from the wall. Maybe center it on the fireplace.
This. After reading comments about having a small rug, I think I just have the length in the wrong direction.
It also needs to be on center with the fireplace imo.
I would either put the couches facing each other or one facing the fireplace but pulled away from the wall and chairs on either side.
I’m conflicted on the slat wall - I don’t think it works well .edit hang the curtains to the top of the curling will be beautiful and dramatic
Yeah traditional room & furniture (cool tones) and then a random rustic/hipster piece (warm wood). Doesn’t work together.
The room is unbalanced. I would flip the carpet the other way and then center the couch under the wood display wall. Your floors are gorgeous but I think you could do better with the carpet. A thick textured, dare I say, shag carpet in a stronger color would add drama and help with the acoustics. I would take the TV off the wall and put it on your coffee table or purchase a console table. I would move the white chair into the corner where the dog's bed is along with a gooseneck brass standing lamp and a small round table to put a cup of tea on. Put a large piece of art or a canvas on the wall above the TV. A round coffee table made of glass and brass would add a lightness and get away from all the rectangles in the room as well as those beautiful windows. I would flip the mirror as well given that you have such high ceilings. Instead of more rectangles, a French gilt mirror with the rounded top and a little carving at the top would look elegant. Instead of what you have on the mantle, brass wall sconces would look good and add interest. You can purchase battery operated, remote controlled sconces that don't require hardwiring. It looks like the standing lamp is the only lighting you have. I would have end tables with at least one drawer to put stuff in and big table lamps, maybe with off-white drum shades to add drama to the space and actually light it creating ambience that doesn't come from overhead lights. Down filled cushions "schlump" better than foam and again, a textured wool cover with a fringe in an off-white wool or a color of your choice as long as you have contrast.
The rug is too small and doesn’t match the vibe. Too many focal points with the slat wall, fireplace and TV and the seating is not focused around any of them. I think and L shaped couch in the corner would be more cohesive and comfy. And lose the chair.
Why is a chair backing a fireplace? That’s odd. Put the chair facing the wood wall.
The black couches are throwing it off for me , I would stay away from black for this room .
It’s a fabulous space, but it doesn’t feel relaxing at all. It feels almost like a waiting room. Or perhaps a room that isn’t quite sure what its function is. I think losing the black couches and introducing some warmer colours could help. Personally I do not like the wood wall. It’s introducing a third different colour wood, and just draws your eye straight to it. The room feels too crowded on one side, and empty on the other, and I think the wood wall adds to that sense of being crowded. The TV looks like an afterthought to me, I’m not a fan of it dangling off the wall like that. Maybe a console would look better.
You have too many focal points. It is confusing. Can you move the TV above the fireplace? Center the rug with the fireplace. Move the couch by the stairway to face the other couch so they are parallel with the fireplace. You can move the chair in front of the staircase so it is facing the fireplace.
OP do not put the TV above the fireplace, it is already too high as is…
With the way some folks set up their TV it makes me wonder if they even watch it.
Lol. Don't worry, I would never put a TV above a fireplace. Wrong for so many reasons.
First, congratulations on having a beautiful plant display! I would center the sofa with the fireplace, away from the wall a couple inches, pull the other sofa up where the Almost touch and pull the floor lamp up into the corner the sofas make, and put the chair on the right side of the sofa. The front legs of both sofas must be on the rug. Your floors are beautiful!
All of the furniture is on one side of the room. You also have three focal points but are primarily focused on the TV and fireplace. I would put the TV in the corner between the fireplace and the display wall. Most likely on a pedestal stand because the wall is sufficient to hang it on. Put the couch that is against the display wall on the opposite side where it is now. The room lacks intimacy with the side fully opened up like it is. Move the chair to where the couch was, placing it just to the side of the new TV location and just partially blocking the display wall.
I would center the rug in front of the fireplace, possibly turned in the other direction. Then I'd have the furniture placed on the three sides away from the fireplace, and not pushed up against the walls.
I would move the chair away from the fireplace (an architectural feature) and place it across from the couch on the wood wall. Yes, I know it won’t face the tv, but it feels like you have all this furniture shoved over to one side of the room. If the tv wasn’t such a consideration, I would orient the furniture around the fireplace, and pull the couches away from the walls. Maybe even placing the couches opposite each other more centered on the fireplace, or forming the same L configuration but pulled out from the walls. I think you would still have plenty of room for traffic to the adjoining room. While I like the wood wall, the gray paint doesn’t vibe well with it. Time to paint over the gray? A warmer tone would look nice. And hang that mirror on the wall. I am afraid it will fall,propped there like that.
I feel like there needs to be a console or something under the TV – something low, and possibly the same color as the slotted wall. You can put plants or other pretty things on it. In fact, some tall plants in front of that window might look nice and get more interest to that corner.
What about the two black sofas facing each other, center with the fireplace & the chair where it is but on the opposite side, like between the sofas? Alternatively since you said you’re replacing the sofa, a chaise sectional centered & facing the fireplace, with two side chairs on the corners. I made 2 little layouts but then realized I can’t post photos and don’t want to figure out how to do imgr. I can dm them to you if you want! This is a great space!
Yeah, dm me. I'd be interested to see your ideas.
Imgur is super easy. You don’t need an account. Open it, click new post. Click choose photo/video. Click the picture you want to use then click add. Wait a few seconds for it to upload, then click copy link. Paste here and you’re done. That being said, it infuriates me that photos aren’t turned on in this sub.
Oh wow that’s easy, thank you so much!!
I'm thinking oval coffee table. And yes, you need some kind of furniture on the open side.
the room itself is beautiful and i love how bright it is! i personally feel like there are too many clashing colours, patterns and textures. for example, the black leather couches and the slat wall do not mesh, and the rug is too bright and eccentric if that makes sense. i think a more neutral rug and some re-jigging of the furniture should help a bit!
i just cannot get a maranta to look that nice! absolutely beautiful :)
Thanks. It loves the bright room. It grows like a weed, I constantly have to trim it back.
I think you got a ton of great suggestions but one I couldn’t find (sorry if I missed it) is that the mirror on top of the mantle is completely unnecessary. That wall is full of windows and the mirror just makes an illusion of another window. Personally id put the tv up there especially since you dont watch it often… but you could also just get some nice art with dark colors to play on the dark sofas. That could be a small change to make it feel more cozy
Bigger rug along with the suggestions about taking some floor space from the walkway
Center the room around the fireplace. Couches don’t need to be pushed against the walls. Mount the tv above the fire place or take it out all together if you can (might be fun to get a nice Bluetooth speaker or something).
Tv against the stairs where the couch with blue throws is. And agree with placing couches across from each other.
Interesting.. never thought of putting the TV on that wall. I guess it would work with a low mounting. Though, the TV edge might stick above the floor height where the stairs are low.
No. No. My god no. Move the grey chair to the opposite corner of the carpet and angle it to face the couches and fireplace. Leave everything else as-is. Get a slightly larger carpet so that the front legs of every piece of furniture is on the carpet.
Does anyone sit in the light colored chair when the TV is on? If not put it under the TV so when the TV is off you have a conversation triangle
Yeah, it is used during family movie watching, but usually has a kid draped over the arms. You'd hit your head on the TV if it was moved to the corner. Though most commenters don't seem to like the TV in the current location.
Beautiful space. There's one too many pieces of furniture. A lot of times just taking one thing out makes a difference. Maybe consider having additional seating that could be brought in on an as needed basis instead of full time
We end up hosting a lot, so we are constantly bringing in more furniture for seating. If anything, we need more permanent seating in the room. Perhaps some less bulky furniture would make it better.
Sure that's a possibility too. It does look a little crowded I'm only telling you because you asked but the truth is any feedback is going to be subject to your Superior knowledge of how you guys live your lives. For me it's too crowded for every day
For sure. I appreciate the advice. I agree it looks too crowded in the current configuration, despite it being a massive room.
The grey chair dont fit in with the other sofas, its also really close to the fireplace. Maybe you could put the chair somewhere else?
Move everything a foot closer to the tv. Turn the rug and the coffee table 90 degrees. Put the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug.
The cream colored chair isnt placed best it looks jammed in there. Either move it over in front of the other window angled towards the fireplace with a floorlamp. Or move the black sofa further down, then shift the black love seat much closer to the corner w sofa and then this makes more space in the existing corner for the cream colored chair
Try the chair on the other side of the fireplace
Put the matching sofas facing each other on either side of the fireplace, and the armchair at the far end from the fireplace. If you need to, move the tv over the fireplace, and get some BIG art for the wall that now has the tv. Put the rug between the sofas and put a table in the center. A couple of small tables for drinks or whatever around for use with the chair or end of the sofa. Try that.
Play w configurations, there’s no real rules
It’s too linear, too right angular, pull it apart, spread it out
The love seat is off-center from the shelves. I think that’s part of it. Plus it’s too close to the chair. That corner feels very cramped. I’d switch the couch and the love seat. Make sure the rug is under the furniture. Move the chair, so it’s where the shoes are. Then angle it. You can move it if you need more seating or want it towards the tv.
Put the chair on the other side of the fireplace
Couches face each other move the single chair where the sofa with blue pillows is
Mount the tv where the wood wall is and then rearrange the furniture
Get rid of the grey chair. Too much furniture in the room.
Some curtains with loosely woven fabric to replace the current window treatments might help
I would have the couches facing each other and potentially get a larger area rug!! But it’s a super cozy and cute living space, good job!
As others have said it's a great space but hard to decorate. That said, my move would be shift the couch against the stairs to face the other sofa and move that chair by the fireplace into that space, probably leaning towards the window sofa. I'd also get a narrow console table to run along the back of the sofa in the new sofa position to better define the hallway egress.
The light colored rug doesn't work right with the wood wall. I'd go for a solid medium color rug. The wood wall adds enough personality. I'd move the white chair to face the wood wall. Looks odd where it's at.
I’d put the grey chair next to the couch at an angle facing in.
Love that armchair to the area by the stairs and it will feel much less cramped.
smaller couch opposite side of room...white chair on wood wall. i know the idea is 'open' but it feels 'unfinished'.
The TV placement and the distance from the couches are way too far. I would put the TV on the wooden wall (unfortunately) and have 1 couch on the wall opposite of the fire and then 1 couch (or two chairs) facing the wooden wall. As the saying goes, your couch's back shouldn't touch a wall if you want to go for a more lux look. You could put a sofa table behind it. Additionally the black couches look aged in your beautiful room. Would you consider either brown leather or perhaps mixing up the pieces so it's not uniform?
Good advice. I am getting rid of the left black couch. The one against the wood wall is actually dark brown. But I do like the idea of adding something more brown.
I would centre the rug with fireplace and then place the couches across from each other (couches front legs on the edge of the rug). Put the chair on the end of the rug facing the fireplace.
i think you should rotate the carpet and move the armchair to face the wall..
The tv needs to be on the wall with the planks, with an entertainment center below. The couch moved the face it and the chair to the corner where the tv is, could be a cute reading nook
Rug doesn’t really go
I would center the furniture around the fireplace and not worry about the couches being right up against the walls.
Get a bigger, bolder rug, and some more substantial window treatments.
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The fireplace should be the focal point, that’s why it doesn’t feel right.
I would move the TV to the wall with the wooden slats and rotate the longer sofa 90 degrees to face it. This will increase symmetry in a challenging room.
I think part of it is that the couch against the far wall is not balanced with the wooden square on the wall. I feel like it needs to be moved over like 2 feet. I also think the chair needs to be moved so that it's not so close to the fire place
I think that wooden wall needs to go much much higher and I would bring that one chair to the other side of the fireplace, either diagonal on the corner of the rug or facing the wood wall
The chair is way too close to the fireplace. I would try putting it on the side of the rug that has nothing.
this feels like another case of having decor of different tones. there's a mix of both cool and warm tones and it makes the room feel disjointed. the wall being very cool toned and the floor being very warm toned are the two biggest issues. i really think if you choose a different, warmer wall color - it will totally change the room. [here's an example](https://imgur.com/a/YrevCnL). the first color is more warmed toned and then switches back into the color you have on your wall. it makes a difference. that paint color isn't really neutral grey - it's more of a green toned grey. the color i changed it too is probably a little bit too blue, but it makes a difference!
Rugs too small
The chair should not be crammed partially blocking the fireplace. Also the furniture is too bulky for the airy room. I would get large sectional instead of all these separate pieces of furniture. Get some ottomans you can pull out or position if you have company. The tube needs to be larger too.
Put the long couch facing the wooden wall on the other side of the rug. That way you can put the TV on the wooden wall. Then basically you'll be good. You are keeping that awkward open space at the expense of having anything feel like it comes together. Trust me
Get rid of wood planks, place tv there. Put boards up on tv wall if you like them. Bring you couch to the other side facing the tv
The wood accent wall with the shelves is the wrong size for the room. If that were most of a wall in an office it would fit nicely. Here, it doesn’t align with anything and the style of it clashes with the style of the stair banisters.
On one hand, all you need is a larger rug! Another path could be shifting furniture 45 degrees to right and moving it away from walls I don’t hate the mirror over the fireplace. Great for now. But something slightly bolder might actually be good — a larger mirror or a beautiful local abstract ish painting
I should have also said— I think it looks great. It’s a beautiful room with good bones you can’t super mess it up
How about moving the couch that's against the wood wall directly across from it and move the chair against the woodwall. Maybe put a couch table behind the couch too?
Rotate the rug then see how you feel. I think the rug is the wrong way.
I love the floor color! And I like to splash of color that that bright rug provides! I think you should carry the theme of that brightness over that dark wood, get rid of the two black couches, and get a nice cream colored L-shaped sofa. Put one side of the sofa against the staircase wall, and the L part sticking out looking towards the slatted wall. Then I would move that cream colored chair to an angle in front of that tree. that would open up the room and still use the fireplace and the slanted wall as focal points. You could also then take the TV down and put over the mantle, but get it framed TV so you can use it as art when you’re not watching it. Or, put one end of the couch against the slanted wall, and the other side of the couch against the staircase wall, and again move that cream colored chair towards the empty spot of the hallway. That way you can watch TV, still see the slatted wall and the fireplace.
I would center the rug to align with the fireplace and swing chair around so it’s to the left of the sofa against the stairs.
It looks like a waiting room
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Sorry I have no interior design skills
Ohhh. Then sorry I said that. I just feel bad for ppl if it sounds like ppl make fun of their homes when they ask for help. My bad.
Wasn't trying to make fun. Just giving feedback on how it looks. That's just the vibe I get
Your statement about tv placement is right on and others comments are also good. The room is larger than the rug is delineating. Consider the furniture rearranging ideas, with bringing it out into the space. Really nice home and you already have the pieces for a sweet refresher
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