Very small , awkward living room - I don't know where to place things!
heldensoubrette
8 years ago
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heldensoubrette
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Comments (9)Oh, I was just about to say that I love that idea but then I remembered an issue: there is the radiator where the TV would be and no plug sockets. I don't think it's an ideal place to put sockets either because of the radiator there and the fact there's a bathroom on the other side of the wall (so I'm guessing lots of water pipes). I am a big fan of the whole room being brought into the layout though - my own ideas seem to break it into 2, which I think under-appreciates a lot of the space. I've attached another design that I had but couldn't add to the original post, just for the sake of throwing more ideas out there, and to clarify the location of other rooms etc....See MorePlease help! Long, awkward shaped living room, not sure what to do!
Comments (8)Hello Heidi, Firstly it's a great room and lots of potential here. You could paint the feature wall with the fireplace a slightly darker shade of something that compliments the sofas.. In this way you instantly create a focus for the room and the fireplace does just that. I'd like to suggest that you place the sofa in line with the fireplace. Then 1 armchair I would angle to the left of the fireplace if you're looking at it. The book case is a reach away when wanting to read but I'd turn it round to frame the doors.. It might be a nice idea to actually move the other bookcase over to place on the other side... ie where the chest of drawers is.. So they both frame the doors... Paint the mirror frame and hang this... Keep some space free on the mantle as this gives the fire room to become a bit more expansive... Why not place the chest of drawers to the left of the fireplace behind the armchair... You can house toys and things here. It's both elegant and a good way to frame the fireplace as you don't have a chimney breast.. On the other find a low side table or a low cabinet.. You could house the television on this pretty much as it is currently.. Keep drinks in the cabinet or something, so they have functions and multiple uses.. Differing heights adds to interest here and it could be good to hang that 1 picture on the rear of the sofa wall with the others... Then there is a bit of room for the little one's to play as you can place the little white table and chairs near the window where it's warm with the rad. Find a nice lampshade for the central light and then place the table lamp close to the sofa.. possibly one with the armchair.. So you have pools of light in different areas and the room is ambient. You may find you do without the central light all together.. So really the key here is that I don't think you need to buy anything else and indeed I feel it would spoil the flow to add more seating.... Scatter the cushions so they are fewer, one or two at 1 end and 1 or two on the armchair.... maybe make a seating pile for the little ones with any left over.. : ))...See MoreHelp! Awkward Living Room
Comments (6)Oh no! In that case I'd consider an armchair in the bay, and having the TV on a low sideboard opposite it. I would still consider having the top half of the cupboard open and placing some books and other decorative items here....See MoreThe most awkward living room you’ll ever see...
Comments (39)Hi, if you are planning to stay in this house for a good number of years, I would, if possible i.e. there are no obstacles in the hallway etc, move the door way to the end of the room (towards the front window) and have it opening right handed (so that when you open it you look directly down the full length of the room) this would mean moving the light switch, but it also means you have more furniture placement options and you utilise dead space as the door opens on to a wall which has little use. I would also use upright radiators to free up wall space, again a radiator could be placed behind the door, making use of the dead space the door opens on to. A good tv arm will also give you the option to move the orientation of the tv and may make life easier. I currently have a tv on an arm which is mounted to the back of a built in bookcase along with other associated tv stuff, this has the added benefit that the wires are hidden down the back so no sockets, leads or wires can be seen, the plug sockets are accessed via a removable panel at the bottom (we bought two off the shelf and built them in ourselves) they sit either side of a set of french windows), the remaining shelves are used to store books and objet d'art etc. The tv folds away flat into the bookcase when not in use. My only other recommendation would be to not block the view of the garden (a view of the garden will make the room feel larger and will give you the opportunity to view it all year round). I know some of the suggestions may at first appear expensive but in the long run if it makes the room 'work' for you it will be well worth the cost and hassel. I hope it helps. Good luck....See Moretamp75
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