Need help with my living room

Angharad

7 years ago

I need to make this room brighter

but I do not know where to start. Any suggestions or ideas are greatly appreciated!

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Woodpecker Flooring

7 years ago

Hi Angharad,

We think it's the heavy curtain pattern that's causing this space to feel dark. We'd suggest some white venetian blinds and thin cotton curtains to open up the feel around the window and let the light in. Try bringing in some bright cushions and possibly a bright, patterned rug too - depending on how bright you'd like to go, orange, mustard and fushia shades will all pair well with your sofa colour. Add some lovely greenery in houseplants and you should see a real difference!

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Modess Bespoke Furniture
7 years ago
Hi Angharad,

I agree with woodpecker flooring above, the strong curtain pattern is overpowering especially as main colour is a dark colour. a well fit, clean designed blind in a light colour would open the space up immediately.

I would also suggest maybe some additional lighting in one of the corners of the room. i.e a nicely designed lamp, this will help spread the light and even up the brightness of the room.

a few nice light coloured cushions, possible match the colour with the blind colour.

you have a nice room already, doesn't need a major overhaul, just a few changes and it will make a big difference.

good luck!!, post the after photos if you go ahead with the change.
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I agree with Red80 re furniture layout. There are lots of good things in this room, I just personally find the cushions and blinds clash with the chandelier and wallpaper. I would swap the 2 geometric cushions for softer patterns in lighter grey/white/duck egg. I'd get something with different textures as the cushions fabrics look the same atm? Add accessories to your coffee table, maybe just a pile of books, a vase of flowers, and an "ornament" in wood/ceramic/pewter etc again for texture. When budget allows swap the blinds for Roman blinds. Try blinds 2 go or Tuiss which is their sister company if you're in the UK. I can't remember the exact price but I got pure silk Roman blinds for 2 really large windows for c£450 which sounds a bargain to me although not yet up:) I agree the mirror is a little high. If you can, without leaving a hole on show in the wallpaper, I'd lower it as long as it doesn't reflect the tv! I'm not sure the pics to the left of the window work as they're obscured by the curtains. Perhaps also a taller vase/pot in the blue for the tv cabinet to detract from the tv a little more? Alternatively you could change the wallpaper and the mirror to give the room a contemporary rather than classical feel
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I'd move the sofas around a little too. So when you have the new one, separate the armchairs and have one either side of the sofa. Move the T.V to the right hand rear corner from under the mirror. All the cushions that you have should work well with your chocolate brown as should the curtains. When you have the sofa you'll be able to judge better what else you might need. For instance changing the T.V unit for a wooden one, changing the mirror and the picture frames for wooden ones. Then you may wish to add in another accent colour for a little more depth. Steer away from the two tone walls, as these are a little dated now. Instead go for one plain colour on three walls and a darker feature wall. Again you could use chocolate to match the sofa and the tops of the curtains. Add in a gold edged mirror to match the light fittings and it gains some depth.
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Equilibrando... Space Planning with Feng Shui
7 years ago
Hi Angharad, I agree with above, the heavy dark curtains and its patterns take over the mood of your room. I would go for light cotton once. I would also change the carpet and get some light and colourful cushions. I would add some plants. See how you feel and if there is still something missing change your sofa for lighter one or at least you can cover it with some bright cover. Would you consider changing layout of you living room? I think there is still possibility to get more out of it. / Marcin
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Angharad Howell
7 years ago
Thank you all so much for your input! The curtains are definitely going :-) I would consider changing the layout of the room, what do you suggest?
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Equilibrando... Space Planning with Feng Shui
7 years ago
I would need to see the whole living room and if you upload a floor plan and measurements I will visualise my suggestions on 3d model.
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Angharad Howell
7 years ago
Fabulous! I will upload this afternoon when I get home from work. Thank you!
Mulchie
7 years ago
I like the curtains - sorry! Think it just needs the injection of an accent colour on cushions and rug, less brown and maybe some plants. Good luck!
Kyle Barrett
7 years ago
I agree with mulching actually. I mean, I don't like the curtains personally, but they aren't the issue. I think it's that you have a lot of warm mid tones and no white.

Id get a less shaggy light rug, you can get nice cheap cotton rugs that fit the bill and maybe some cushions that feature white prominently in big pattern. And then any other white decor you can manage.
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Equilibrando... Space Planning with Feng Shui
7 years ago
Can you draw it exactly as it is and take measurements?
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Hi there. It's like everything is oversized for the space which is causing it to appear darker.. and the curtains are shut in your photo.

The cushions being oversized and different patterns isn't adding to the look. I would try for lighter (colour) curtains which will bounce light instead of suck it up - try for less pattern.

Go for several smaller cushions in a more uniformed look which will be more pleasing for the eye therefore making it feel more comfortable. And a thinner rug.

If at all possible I would change the sofa to something more sized for the space but that's a costly change so can be worked with :)

I hope that's helps and do remember to let us see how you get on. All the best with your new space.
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7 years ago
MM Feng Shui Consulting - is this okay?
minnie101
7 years ago
Hi. What do you have on the other side of the room? Can you take a couple more pics including the fire and wall opposite? I think the sofa needs to stay where it is however See if you can pull it forward just 2 inches to give the curtains some space. I'd move the tv to the other alcove. I'd keep the mauve cushions and then add green patterned cushions on a light background in the same size. Just have the cushions in the 3 corners and you can add a throw over the arm. Personally I'd add a slim glass coffee table with a brass/gold frame to which you can add accessories and I'd choose a light-mid green for the curtains. What type of budget do you have for changes (if you don't mind me asking) and hopefully people can make suggestions? As others have said a plant and lamp/s would be great. It's a good room though just needs a few accessories.
Jo Lamont
7 years ago
Curtains must go! Also needs smaller lounge or maybe 2 seater & 3 seater. Wall mount TV. New softer colour palette with Persian or similar carpet. Enhance fireplace with painting or lovely vase of flowers/ interesting small sculpture.
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Angharad
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi Minnie,

I have attached more pics to show the room at other angles. As you can see its quite awkward because there is an adjoining room.

Thank you.
minnie101
7 years ago
I think I would try the tv where I said and have a large plant in the other alcove. I can't work out what's next to the sofa but would have a side table and lamp. I'm not sure of your budget so have just found these curtains and have guessed re cushion design based on what you have in the room. You could add a mauve and green plaid throw with this. Do they do coordinating pictures with the stag? Does your mirror fit hung the other way round following the stripes in the paper?

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minnie101
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You don't need to go quite as large with a plant (!) but I would go for something with some height to add life and impact
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