The unusual case of the sofa that’s TOO SMALL!
Jayna Mistry
6 years ago
Hello Houzzers,
I have just received my corner sofa after a long 3 month wait, only to find that it doesn’t quite fit the space as I wanted to.
You’ll see from the photos that it really needs another seat on the right and - since I can’t return the thing and I also really like it - I’d love your advice. Also I fear the rug may be a little small (it was inherited but I do rather like it).
Current ideas are:
- An accent chair (though I worry that this will look over-crowded given that there’s a dining table)
- A HUGE plant
- Some kind of room divider - maybe a book case?
Any ideas or advice would be much appreciated.
I have just received my corner sofa after a long 3 month wait, only to find that it doesn’t quite fit the space as I wanted to.
You’ll see from the photos that it really needs another seat on the right and - since I can’t return the thing and I also really like it - I’d love your advice. Also I fear the rug may be a little small (it was inherited but I do rather like it).
Current ideas are:
- An accent chair (though I worry that this will look over-crowded given that there’s a dining table)
- A HUGE plant
- Some kind of room divider - maybe a book case?
Any ideas or advice would be much appreciated.
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Jayna Mistry
6 years agoMore pictures of the space to be filled attached (excuse the moving-in mess!)
minnie101
6 years agoHi. A tall plant would work or you could add a floor lamp to add some height. You can also get plug in ones that you attach to the wall which are space saving. You could have the plant by the sofa and floor/wall lamp by the table if you add a table lamp on the side table. I would probably add a chair too though (or even a knitted pouffe etc) do you have photos of the opposite side of the room to see how much space there is? Perhaps also consider a mirror at the end of the dining table but on the sofa wall to make it feel wider?
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Carolina
6 years agoYep, rug could be larger. It’s not that bad though. But I would prefer a lighter coloured one with a pattern.
I also would add a chair. Add larger art and don’t hang it too high. And remember, you really don’t have to fill every space in the room.
Kungshöjd, Lasarettgatan 6 · More InfoJayna Mistry
6 years agoHi both,
Thank you so much for your comments - both really useful! I’ve pulled the table forward a wee bit which has filled some of the space quite nicely and I definitely wanted to bring some greenery in to counter the hard edges.
I’ve attached pictures of the opposite side. As you can see, there’s a slight gap between the sofa and the wall, but I wasn’t to leave a little space for the radiator and curtains (once I get them). Eventually that large mirror will go and be replaced by a tv.
Jayna Mistry
6 years agoCarolina
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoJayna Mistry
6 years agominnie101
6 years agoI didn’t spot the light over the dining table before so think I would go for a floor lamp. I love a bar trolley, I can’t work out where the bookcase ends but a plant behind the trolley could look fab! Would you consider roman blinds for the window as curtains can fill the room visually?
Jayna Mistry
6 years agoJayna Mistry
6 years agoI’ll take a photo in context once I’m back home; but you can get a sense for the display here.
tamp75
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rachelmidlands
6 years agoBit of a wacky idea but if you did decide to get a larger rug, why not hang your current one (which is lovely) on the wall central behind the sofa with the blue edge on the right hand side. This will do a few things. Increase the sense of height in the room, define the living area and will also increase texture and warmth. Previous suggestions for plant, floor lamp, mirror are great as well and I think the size of sofa is fine. Pics just to illustrates a rug on wall.
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