Help with odd shape lounge design

8 years ago

We have a slightly awkward shaped lounge which is in need of a makeover, we will be keeping, sofas, fireplace and flooring but open to options on everything else including moving all furniture around and redesigning the spaces. Have thought about moving TV over fireplace to create space but not sure what would go in its place. Any ideas would be really welcome.

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crowningfashion

8 years ago

There are lots of very minor and/or free tweaks that you can do to the whole floor space which will change the feel and lift it.
Firstly move the floor standing lamp (and side table?) out of the way and push your sofa right up with an inch or two to spare before it touches the wall. Then on the opposite end site the lamp (and side table?) and put your telephone on it rather than balancing it on the back of the sofa. By moving the sofa up, the space immediately feels larger when you walk in. The lamp by the door and over the back of the sofa will serve two functions -1. it will make a nice soft over light for reading or relaxing & 2. it demarks room division (which you have done very nicely with the shape of your sofa.)

Next move the sideboard to the right of the radiator so it is covering the plug points to the left of the fireplace (as you look at the fireplace sat on the sofa) Hang the wall mirror over it and keep what you have on it already - that's a good job. You now have penty of space to walk around the table especially if dining guests are mingling bewteen the kitchen, dining room and lounge.

Lower the height of the mirror and wall art - it should be at eye level.

You have lots of lovely art in similar frames. They are mounted a little too high and you could gain more impact by grouping them as they are relatively small in size.

Re. the art I would suggest making the frames darker in order to match the dark chocolate colour of the sofa. At the moment you have lots of oak (incl. the floor) and consequently nothing is "popping out" as a feature. Darkening the frames will achieve this along with grouping the art.

You have a great colour palette but maybe you could add a colour pop? Gold or organge would add to the space - change the rug, add a throw, fill the mantel piece with vases and containers of flowers of various heights in a couple of colour popping colours and bijouterie. Add texture.

What you have done so far looks great but sometimes it takes a fresh eye just to tweak. I am at this stage with my lounge. I'll be posting it up in a week or two. It's finished but it's missing something and I don't know what!

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8 years ago
That sofa is an absolute beast! It is the reason your living room is hard to plan. Tbh start with disposing of that and you'll soon have lots of lovely space. Well, you did ask...
angelauk
8 years ago
I like the sofa, very family friendly and comfortable looking. I would definitely move the TV to above the fire place. Also that picture to the side of the fireplace looks lonely and is much too high, make sure all pics are hung so the middle is eye high :) You could leave the TV space open until you find the perfect thing for that spot. Maybe a ghost chair for extra seating and to go with the coffee table. They take up very little room x
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angelauk
8 years ago
oops meant to bookmark my comment to come back and liked it by mistake, I am not an ego maniac lol x
pinklark
8 years ago
From a design point of view I would definitely put your TV over the fireplace and split your sofa in two and place each section at 90 degrees to your fireplace so they are facing each other. However this may not work for your family life in which case you could try moving the section of your sofa near the dining table to the opposite side. Also console tables either side of the fireplace would look good with a mirror or your pictures over them (totally agree with lowering the height of the pictures). You could add a pop of colour in cushions and a rug to brighten up the room too. Would a large plant work where you have the TV?
Claudia
8 years ago
How about a plant with a nice pot where you currently have the tv?
Steve Cornick
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks so much for your comments. Will definitely move the sofas around facing each other and will plan to move the TV. Will post photos when done.

I'm also thinking about extending the lounge out into the garden to be flush with the kitchen, have bifold doors into the garden. We would then knock down the wall between the kitchen and dining room area creating a more open plan feel.

Any thoughts on this?
Adrian Barrett
8 years ago
Please don't wall mount your TV above the fireplace. It's not practical and looks horrendous. When was the last time you saw an interior designer do that? Personally I'd rip out the faux fireplace and buy a long low cabinet and put your TV on that or even better hide the TV away in something. Have recently shopped for new sofas myself and most of them are far too big and ugly. Dare I say some lovely Karlstad sofas from a Swedish retailer in the fabric of your choice would look lovely - and quite inexpensive.
standroid
8 years ago
Part of the problem is too many hard and shiny surfaces, floor and sofa, coffee table etc. You need to put some pattern and colour and texture onto the sofa in the form of cushions. I actually agree with Adrian, that sofa is a big mother, it looks uncouth, maybe time to say adios.
minnie101
8 years ago
Hi Steve. I do think the sofas are dictating the space some what. If updating them is not within budget now then split them if you can but have the tv opposite the fireplace (assuming they fit). The tv is quite big and I really think you'd be cranking your neck to try and watch it overs the fire. TVs can look good hung over console tables so you can add decorative pieces or art to "disguise" the tv or it would look good on a low long cabinet. I would also add cushions in different colours, patterns and texture as it will lift the room. I do like your extension idea. I just think it will be potentially very costly for adding what looks like 3ft of space although you also get the advantage of open plan. I think I'd look at costs of what you suggest versus something a bit bigger.
pannacotta
8 years ago
I agree that changing the sofa to a less chunky model would make a huge difference. I would also change the ceiling lights to flush fittings as they seem a bit too low for your room height.
A large rug with a bit of sheen to it and a wooden coffee table or footstool would make it cosier too.
sophiethecatcaroline
8 years ago
Totally agree with all supergirl says, I love your room it feels comfortable and stylish
Natalie Patton
8 years ago
There is a lot of bold bulky statement pieces in the room so I would try and tone them down and accentuate some of the things being lost. I see you have a beautiful window seat that seems to have been lost. I know you said u were keeping the fire place but if it was me I would rip it out put a long low TV unit maybe in white and place the TV on it where the fire place is. Move the lamp to where the TV is. And get a fur or chenille effect throw to drape over the back of the sofa to make it a bit softer. And match the cushions for window seat cushions on the couch and a rug with the throws. Doesn't have to be all the same colours but maybe play with texture to try and tone down the bulky leather feel
Carole Menzies
8 years ago
Hi there ! I have the exact same sofa and although we move recently our lounge was similar to yours in shape.
I certainly wouldn't lose the sofa but my question is do you actually use the window seat! It making things quit cluttered where the TV is.
The fire looks very lost on that big long wall and the mirror makes it all look a bit bland.

Think about a change of surround and / or placing a really big picture either resting on the mantelpiece or on the wall.

Good luck!
Steve Cornick
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks everyone for their comments. A quick update: TV moved, full hidden home entertainment system installed and the x2 lampshades replaced with LED spotlights. We have gained so much space!! Decorator booked for the end of Jan so just deciding on the colour palette.
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PictureFrame.TV
8 years ago
We think the TV is in a much better position now for viewing. Let us know if you'd ever like the TV converted to a MirrorTV. It'd transform the look of the room when the TV is off.
Pam Dee
6 years ago
Hi there, I hope to get comments myself for an awkward sitting room but the thing that strikes me first from your pictures was the floor. Could you find a way to "balance" the diagonal as it seemed to draw the line of sight immediately to the base of the dark sofa, as a surprising "focal point"?

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