Help make lounge look lovely/warmer

6 years ago

I have my tv mounted above the radiator as that’s the only practical place it could be. I feel there’s more I could have/remove to make it feel lovely and warm but just haven’t got a clue what it is I could do.
Please help with ideas, thanks.

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Claire Longden

6 years ago

You could try making the wall your Tv is on into a picture gallery wall? This would fill up the space, and blend the tv in more. I did thus in my front room

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E D
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
You've come to the right place for some good advice (even if it won't be from me Im afraid, although some cushions on the sofas could already help).

But I think Houzzers will probably want to know where and how the entrance to your living room is located.

Maybe a photo of that side would be helpful.
Moe K
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks for your comment. Here’s a pic of the entrance...
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The first thing I would do is get rid of the clutter! Have a tidy and buy some nice storage to throw the kids' stuff in. You should start by removing everything from that half of the room so you can get a feel for all the space you have then slowly move stuff back in. If you can, remove the fireplace to give you more useable wall space. Perhaps replace it with a nice fabric board to stick the kids' pictures to. I assume you have taken that photo from the doorway? I would say that the vocal point of the room is your kitchen table and you should make that a feature with flowers and crockery or even by painting or changing the tables and chairs. I don't think the sofa currently adds anything design-wise as it turns the room into a corridor and doesn't appear to face anything in particular to create a focal point. Can you fit it next to the door so it faces into the kitchen? The lights don't help - they will be casting a stark bright light and are very utilitarian so it would help to change them (some or all) to something a bit softer or on trend. A wooden floor would warm up the room but if you can't do that then put a rug down in that bit by the sofa. The colours of the cabinets, flooring, and sofa make the whole room very beige so you should inject colour with soft furnishings and pictures. Pick 1 or 2 main colours and work from there.
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Helen Jones
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Hi, it looks like you have another sofa in the room as well as the one in the photo, I think I would replace the sofa in the main pic with and fabric armchair, facing it out from the corner by the window. This might help to soften the space, also cushions on the sofa!
Daisy England
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
What's on the wall behind the other sofa as we can't see that wall?
Moe K
Original Author
6 years ago
Nothing much on the other side , just three seater and a floor lamp, next to the three seater is a small diner, that leads to the kitchen door.
Jules Mc
6 years ago
So as well as the French doors are there another two doors or just one? The furniture positioning looks awkward but hard to give layout advice, to help it look cosier, without it being clear. Also, is this your main living room? Do you need both sofas? Can the piano be relocated or is this the only room for it?
Moe K
Original Author
6 years ago
The structure of the living room is quite awkward to be honest, here’s a picture of the plan showing the living room. And yes, there are three doors; the French ones, then a door leading to the kitchen and the other door leading to the hallway.
Moe K
Original Author
6 years ago
I need both sofas, and this is the only living diner room, it’s a small one.
For the piano, there’s another room for it but that would be upstairs, so I’d rather it’s in the living room.
delyth price
6 years ago
Swap the sofas around- put the shorter one against the back wall up towards the table, then the larger one can go at a right angle to it, with the lamp staying where it is, and maybe consider a nice chunky shelf above the radiator(below the t v), softened with some family pics in nice frames with some battery fairy lights to make a focal point?
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Bayswater Interiors
6 years ago
A radiator cover may also help make it look like the TV is situated over a piece of furniture rather than a radiator. Cushions and a throw to bring in colour and texture would also warm the space up.
Suey Sparkle
6 years ago
How about painting the walls a warmer color or creating an accent wall with stone-style wall paper
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Your walls are quite bare, I would add some pictures and artwork to break up the walls which will add warmth. Have you thought about painting the TV wall a warmer colour? Maybe a sage green? Also adding some cushions and throws will warm everything up!
Irene Spinks
6 years ago
I think I would change the orientation of the room so that the sofas are facing the French doors and balcony. Personally I don’t like to see TVs on the wall so I would have a small corner unit on the left hand side of the French doors for the TV. Walls need to be a much warmer colour maybe one of them in a slightly darker shade to give a bit of texture. Like the ideas of a couple of floating shelves and pictures in the walls and the leather sofas definitely need s throw or two
E D
6 years ago
Claire Longden, I like your TV with gallery idea, but what was the reason the TV was hung this high?
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Wolfe Interiors
6 years ago
My initial thoughts would be to change the layout. It seems very awkward and has no focus at the moment. It might be worth investing in moving the radiator as it is very tying where it currently is. I don't know what your budget is, but it might not be too costly to move it to the wall next to the door leading into the room from the hallway. You could have a smaller double depth radiator fitted so you do not loose any heat. You could then move the 3 seater sofa onto the wall where the TV currently is and, if you are needing to keep the 2 seater, move it down the end wall (with the external doors) but to the other end where your lamp currently is.. You can then move the TV to be positioned on the long wall, at the sofa end of the room, either on a media unit or hung lower - ideally at seated eye level. Your piano can also move onto the long wall. You will also get a clearer definition of space by doing this, the larger end for living space and the narrower part for dining. By changing the wall colour, adding some cushions/throws to the sofas, and adding some artwork and photos to your walls it will feel a lot more homely and welcoming. I can't really see the dining area of the room, but from the bit I can see I think turning the dining table and moving it away from the wall will also improve the flow of the room coming in from the kitchen.. I hope that helps!

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