Creating a wow factory in dining /living area
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Comments (6)How about putting the chest of drawers under the window so it is visible when you first walk into the room. Then put the desk where the chest of drawers is currently. I would then get a large storage TV unit for the end wall where the dark furniture is. This would be best in white or taupe to keep it light in that end of the room. You could even get this made in the same units as the kitchen cupboards. I would buy new 3 seater sofas in a traditional or classic style to suit the antiques in a beige colour linen and then two armchairs in a patterned material - floral or stripe to suit your personal taste. I would keep the sofas in the same position and place the two armchairs facing the TV unit, side by side. You would need to make sure the armchairs were placed so they were easy to walk around and they would need to be small but comfortable. Keep the table where it is and update the lamp to a more statement piece. An orchid (fake or real) on the chest of drawers would add a touch of class. I quite like the rug that is there as it goes nicely with the antiques and you could bring out the blues with a few duck egg blue coloured cushions, and a duck egg blue roman blind would soften the window. Just some ideas.... I'd love to see photos when you've finished, it's a lovely space!...See Moreliving area and dining advise
Comments (5)Hi. What's the area to the right of the seating area and do you have a photo? I'm not sure how you will see the tv on that wall unless the furniture is rearranged? You may just want a rug to zone the seating area rather than add more furniture but it would help to see the rest of the space. It's a great space and love the lighting but I would be tempted to add a table and floor lamp for some soft lighting....See MoreMake our living room WOW
Comments (4)I would go with light rug. Pick colours from your accent pillows and sofas. As for walls...I would leave then as they are. Your pictures above the sofa are too high. https://www.houzz.com/products/safavieh-adirondack-adr125l-9x12-cream-purple-rug-prvw-vr~84218781...See MoreNew build 1BR help (living, dining, hallway areas)
Comments (15)Oh man, I decided to brave Ikea on a Saturday and sad to say that Martin was quite uncomfortable! I mean, the seat itself was fine and nothing a nice seat cushion couldn't fix, but the back rest felt like its designed so that you'll have to sit perfectly upright to be remotely comfortable in it. I suppose its good for posture if nothing else, but not something one wants for a dining chair! The Svenbertil was a lot more comfy for about the same size, though a bit more expensive. I was thinking of perhaps a couple of smaller side tables instead of an actual coffee table. Not sure yet. I think I'll have to wait until the sofa gets delivered and I have it in the space before I can really decide. Generally not a fan of glass table surfaces as I can get a bit obsessed over fingerprints and glass just attracts them! I really liked this coffee table when I saw it in the showroom, then I saw the price tag. Yeah, visually on the plan I don't think the long table would work that well in terms of the flow of the space, and I think I'm going to stick with a round one. Surprisingly, the space seemed to be able to fit a D100+/- 5cm relatively well after I folded some towels and tape out the area. The Ikea one you pointed out seems ideal in terms of size, but being all white, seemed a tad boring... though I suppose I could have different chairs to mix it up a bit... a pair in white and a pair in oak. Hmm......See More- 9 years ago
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I'd go for a grey on the Chimney to match the chairs
Makes the lamp stand out and the sofa. You could then couple with a mustard and grey rug
Matching the wall to the sofa works too, if you prefer that colour, I just prefer the grey. ( at the moment )
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Hi Simone. It's a lovely room it just needs accessoring although I do agree I'd play around with the layout. I like the idea of the removable wallpaper in the alcoves, the first chevron design which comes in different colours would make the alcoves feel wider (2nd pic just for illustration). I'd go for a round scandi style mirror (3rd pic). Add a sheepskin throw on one of the dining chairs and then a dipped turquoise vase with faux stems off centre on the table. 3 woven bowls with a little lime, turquoise and grey would look nice on the wall to zone the dining table. I'd also add a planter on legs. I might just go for a textured rug which tones with the floor like a sisal
- 9 years agoHi All
Thanks for the tips and advice but now I am starting to worry that I have too much furniture in this space , however we wanted a sofa in here because it was going to be our main room . The window is actually a bifolding door and I have attached the dims for your reference below . Not sure how we can improve the layout as we feel the sofa should be facing the tv not looking out into the garden
I look forward to your comments
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- 9 years agoHi Jen P
Here are some more images . Look forward to hearing ways of improving the layout
The room is a through room , so you go through this room to enter the kitchen . I cannot put the table in front of the bifold doors as this was block the path from room to room
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As the Estate Agents details say this is a dining room, I'm presuming that you have also a living room. Maybe you're trying to put too much in here to create that dual purpose room. The dining table is a little small for a dining room of that size, and the sofa is an occasional sofa not a main, living room sofa. I'd decide if it's to be the main living room or the dining room and then go from there.
You could put the table and chairs in to the alcove between the cellar door and the entrance door, lengthways. It's not an easy task with so many doors and the radiator arrangement doesn't help.
It will hopefully all fit as below. All the objects you've chosen go very nicely together, so fingers crossed.
I'd be very tempted to remove the tall rad from the alcove and utilise that as a little dining area. If you need extra warmth then change the other radiator for one with better CPU.
PRO9 years agoI think it definitely needs a pop of colour, with a neutral rug to bring it together. I would suggest an indigo blue for the feature wall.
- 9 years agoAh, I can see now why it is a challenge! Thought it would be alcoves either side of the chimney. I did some layouts as well with approximate measurements. I had the very same thought as Man about the house with putting the table in the alcove between the two doors. I'd definitely put some feature paper here. Possibly feature paper in tv alcove and complimenting colour on the back wall. Anyway here we are:
- 9 years agoThanks so much for the advice ! I love it ! Looks much better Man About The House - The DIY & Odd Job Handyman. So how far should the sofa be from the fireplace ?
What do you think ?
- 9 years agoHey rachelmidlands so tried one of yours and think I prefer it a little more conventional , although your layout does make it seem more roomy and you can see into the garden .. what do you think ?
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Love it Simone, looks much better. Looks like there's a light fitting in the alcove by the table. How about a 'long reach' wall light, it could then hang nearer the centre of the table? Something like this, may go with the dining chairs and the sofa?:- lighting styles
There are lots of styles around, just google ' long reach wall light '
On my plan the gap between fireplace and sofa was around 4 feet, but clearly you're great at moving furniture very quickly, so just play around with it until you like what you see. All down to preference really. Looking good, well done you!
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I'm not sure blue is the way to go. I think introducing a fifth colour will work. You currently have the sea grass sofa, grey chairs, white table, brown floor.
I'd go with the grey or the sea grass for continuity.
The living room has two views - not sure if one's old and one's newly decorated. The first is the straight view through the door in to what looks like a hallway and appears grey like the walls in the dining room:-
The other looks like another room straight through, but the doorway looks 'amended', so not sure if you were trying out different colours or the view just appears a little weird.
Anyway, it doesn't matter, i'd stick with the grey, sea grass and white.
I'd also put the T.V on something higher as currently it's quite low down.
The T.V could also do with being a bit larger, and I'd move the lamp to behind the sofa otherwise it will glare in front of you and impede t.v viewing.
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