Make over Family Room
This is a second sitting room which is less formal than my other living room want to keep it as a family room we are couple with 2 daughters both which have now left home but visit often. no pets. but grandchildren on the way - 2 dark Brown leather sofa's have replaced ones showing are staying as is the wooden computer desk in the corner with the computer chair, we use the computer desk daily. wooden table is going and the wall shelves and the pictures, Clock, Lamp,TV and curtains. Also having a new carpet. and new ceiling lamp any suggestions on what would go with the computer desk and 2 brown leather sofa's to make it more modern. Use this room a lot in summer. All suggestions welcome Many Thanks
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PROUser
8 years agoI can't quite see the computer desk, it's too dark ( looks black ). I'd highly recommend decorating the room and choosing your colours around the sofas / carpet and curtains. Then look to replace the computer desk or screen it off somehow so that your eye is not drawn immediately to it. Something 'officey' is never going to sit well with a comfortable lounge. There are so many desks about, that it shouldn't be difficult to find something that won't clash with the relaxed family room style. It just needs to blend into the background! If you don't want to replace, you could of course paint it the same colour as the walls and replace the chair.
Jan Robertson
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8 years agoJan Robertson
8 years agoWooden floors don't work tried that before carpet was laid to cold in Scotland. Yes we are having a new carpet laid. Kinda like this colour scheme and yes I might go along with the idea of bringing the garden into the room with plants. If I could afford it I would put in Bi folding doors but would need to win the lottery 1s lol
minnie101
8 years ago
PROJessica Russell Flint
8 years agoSo informal, fun, bring the garden inside? Bees & Leaves feature wall? Choices choices. There's more in our website too. Enjoy the makeover. All the best.
PROPetronella Hall
7 years ago
Blossom · More InfoThis will bring the outside in , be warm and neutral , the twigs are dark brown so will match the sofa and you can warm it further by putting in pink and grey accents. I would choose a light carpet it makes a huge difference, and if you can spend a bit ,ore get the ceiling plastered smooth, it instantly updates a room.
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