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Help with decorating my front room

5 years ago

Hi all,

We've recently done up our front sitting room and now need to furnish it. (except for the double doors, they still need painting, open to ideas on colour). It's a room that has a fireplace and a TV and we'd like to furnish it in a way that is practical to watch TV but also have people over for coffee and not be facing the TV. I'm not sure of my style or what style I should use? I know I like traditional with a bit of an eclectic piece thrown in here and there and a bit of old. Like a cool old chair, old telephone, old glass bottles. Also, not sure of a colour scheme, but it needs colour, i'd like beautiful soft colours, maybe.

My thoughts are, one 2 or small 3 seater lounge along the wall as you see in the picture and then 2 different type but complementing chairs opposite left and right or the french doors. Also, what are the rules with lounges and mixed chairs? do the 2 single chairs have to be the same?

(Current furniture is most likely only temporary, although we are still deciding whether or not to recover lounge or buy new one, and the coffee table is a family table that I'd like to use but don't think it will go.)

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Carolina

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Chairs definitely don't have to match the sofa and if you like a sofa and two different chairs, why not? I say go for it.

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Carolina
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I would paint the doors the same colour as the cabinets. Looks like you also like a bit of glamour. I would change the light fixture and hang a chandelier.

Do you have lights built in in the bookcases? If not, I'm pretty sure there are battery powered ones available. Or perhaps you have power points in/near the bookcases?

Anyway, does this style appeal to you?

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pinkpoppy1
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi Carolina,

Thank you for answering. My husband will be pleased you said white for the doors, I was thinking black for a contrast and to match the fireplace, but perhaps it would make the room appear smaller. No lights in bookshelves. I don't mind that style, but not so much the style of the ottomans though.
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Brazucaself228
5 years ago
I Definitely would Suggest some classic style. A bit of glamour without take the simplicity form your view. It’s wonderful room omg I can imagine all ready
pinkpoppy1
Original Author
5 years ago
thank you :) yeah I agree. do you think if I go for 2 single arm chairs, they have to match each other? but complete the couch, which would be a different style.
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Brazucaself228
5 years ago
Hi it’s my pleasure to give you a little support on your choice . I think it will be wonderful with Big coach Twoo chair and one vey stylish single chair as the view point !!! You can mix the classic with a modern chair too . Many options you will have . Once you choose the colours over your room you will start to see much better with your choice
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Brazucaself228
5 years ago
https://cdn.decoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Exquisite-modern-chaise-lounges-in-cream-for-the-semi-minimalist-home.jpg
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Brazucaself228
5 years ago
It’s also good one A bit more modern in but more personal like your own statement
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Brazucaself228
5 years ago
Caroline I am sure you guys will find your style very soon . It’s so exciting when you are in that stage . Start with your choice of colours and the rest will floating as you get the picture!!!! Take care
pinkpoppy1
Original Author
5 years ago
thanks again, and I hadn't thought of that style of chair, food for thought. thanks :)
Carolina
5 years ago
@Brazucaself228, I'm not the poster with the dilemma ;-)
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Brazucaself228
5 years ago
Stylish
pinkpoppy1
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks Carolina, yeah, I see how odd ones can work. Thanks so much :)
pinkpoppy1
Original Author
5 years ago

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Brazucaself228 I think those chairs are a bit too modern for me. :)
pinkpoppy1
Original Author
5 years ago
Can you put a rug on carpet? or is it too silly?
Carolina
5 years ago
You can, but I wouldn't. I don't think it's necessary. And your carpet is lovely.
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Brazucaself228
5 years ago
You can customise with a small but statement chair only it will be great .
Carolina
5 years ago
Once your bookcases are filled, you have art on the wall, maybe brought in some pattern with cushions and/or chairs, you'll probably need the visual resting point of the carpet. But you can always see how it looks/feels then and add a rug.

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