Lounge / snug inspiration!
cazSF
5 years ago
Good morning, Houzzers! We are getting so close... floors are down, the kitchen is in and awaiting a few connections (will be asking for your help to pick a backsplash soon), but today my mind is on the front room room.
This room is intended to be the more formal, old school living room. The dining chairs will move to the new kitchen-diner extension, and the cow hide might move to the TV room in the middle of the open plan space (the old dining room in our 1930s semi). In due course, the bay window area will be occupied by a mahogany baby grand piano. It is a north-north-east facing room - you can see it gets a lot of morning sunshine.
Our new sofa arrived this morning, so it’s time to start figuring out the rest of the room - paint, side tables or coffee table, other seating and suitable freestanding furniture for the alcoves. And window dressing!
Paint - keep it pale and interesting or go for the inky Blue I’d always dreamed of? We have a piece of art for above that sofa that has a heavy gold coloured frame that I think would pop against Blue!
Side tables - since it’s not the biggest room in the world (we have about 2100mm between the front of the sofa and the edge of the hearth, and another 750 from the edge of the hearth to the back of the alcoves), AND we have our first baby on the way, I was considering foregoing my dream of a wheatsheaf coffee table for two side tables instead. The challenge is that we only have about 330 at each end of the sofa - any ideas? Ideally, we’d retain some space behind these to put two swing arm reading lamps to ‘frame’ the picture on that wall, since it might look at bit lost otherwise.
Other seating - a pair of ‘neat’ armchairs with a bit of flair, in a tweed or velvet fabric that can withstand being fireside. And I don’t want to overdo the leather! The challenge is the style - no space for overbearing wingbacks, here, despite my husband’s aspirations! How to bring a classic, old school shape without completely filling the space? Should they go either side of the fire or either side of the entrance to the room (an opening to the TV room which is about 2200mm wide). Or should there just be one armchair, with two smaller seats for moving around?
Alcoves - somewhere along the way we decided not to fill these with books, which was perhaps a bit silly since we have so many. There are wall lights in place so we are thinking two, not necessarily matching, freestanding pieces - one for the record player and records, one for a cocktail cabinet of some description. The alcoves are 800 and 850 wide.
The pics include: a panoramic from left to right, the fire side (oh! We need a non-wooden fire surround, too!), the sofa with its end spaces, and how this relates to the middle room and the hallway outside.
I don’t expect answers for everything but any and all thoughts most welcome - you guys have been brilliant all the way!
CazSF xx
This room is intended to be the more formal, old school living room. The dining chairs will move to the new kitchen-diner extension, and the cow hide might move to the TV room in the middle of the open plan space (the old dining room in our 1930s semi). In due course, the bay window area will be occupied by a mahogany baby grand piano. It is a north-north-east facing room - you can see it gets a lot of morning sunshine.
Our new sofa arrived this morning, so it’s time to start figuring out the rest of the room - paint, side tables or coffee table, other seating and suitable freestanding furniture for the alcoves. And window dressing!
Paint - keep it pale and interesting or go for the inky Blue I’d always dreamed of? We have a piece of art for above that sofa that has a heavy gold coloured frame that I think would pop against Blue!
Side tables - since it’s not the biggest room in the world (we have about 2100mm between the front of the sofa and the edge of the hearth, and another 750 from the edge of the hearth to the back of the alcoves), AND we have our first baby on the way, I was considering foregoing my dream of a wheatsheaf coffee table for two side tables instead. The challenge is that we only have about 330 at each end of the sofa - any ideas? Ideally, we’d retain some space behind these to put two swing arm reading lamps to ‘frame’ the picture on that wall, since it might look at bit lost otherwise.
Other seating - a pair of ‘neat’ armchairs with a bit of flair, in a tweed or velvet fabric that can withstand being fireside. And I don’t want to overdo the leather! The challenge is the style - no space for overbearing wingbacks, here, despite my husband’s aspirations! How to bring a classic, old school shape without completely filling the space? Should they go either side of the fire or either side of the entrance to the room (an opening to the TV room which is about 2200mm wide). Or should there just be one armchair, with two smaller seats for moving around?
Alcoves - somewhere along the way we decided not to fill these with books, which was perhaps a bit silly since we have so many. There are wall lights in place so we are thinking two, not necessarily matching, freestanding pieces - one for the record player and records, one for a cocktail cabinet of some description. The alcoves are 800 and 850 wide.
The pics include: a panoramic from left to right, the fire side (oh! We need a non-wooden fire surround, too!), the sofa with its end spaces, and how this relates to the middle room and the hallway outside.
I don’t expect answers for everything but any and all thoughts most welcome - you guys have been brilliant all the way!
CazSF xx
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Gillian Spark
5 years agoGillian Spark
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Comments (18)The room is in good shape and it appears to be only cosmetic changes that are needed, so I would consider simplifying the whole design as follows: · Paint: You mention grey as one of your preferred colours, so I would try a sample of either Farrow or Ball’s Elephant’s Breath paint or Strong White to see what looks best sits best in the room. Both are contemporary favourites but will flatter the space and alter the atmosphere. Otherwise, aim for off-whites with a creamy, yellow tone to encourage warmth. · Furniture: Purchase furniture with legs to encourage the flow of light and space but if possible do not block the lovely elongated windows. Add a feature Chesterfield ottoman to centre the room and soften the new space. · Window treatment: Instead of curtains, I would actually use sheer voiles across the windows and have Roman blinds in place for the colder evenings to enhance the sumptuous, traditional feel. · Pieces: Add a large timeless mirror above the fireplace to bounce light around the room and maintain that area as the focal point. · Lighting: Work with illuminating the light through the room not only via a pendant light (consider a glass chandelier here) as this will only provide task lighting. You also want to aim for ambient lighting via glass base lamps in the corners and free standing tall lamps. · Soft furnishings: Apply hints of mustard and teal into the soft furnishings such as the cushions will complement the tones from the parquet flooring....See MoreLounge/Diner inspiration needed
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Comments (8)minnie101 - Thank you, and coming in at just £497, wow you're good!! I like the idea of adding brass and will show her your ideas, she was looking at a coffee table very similar to the one you suggested! I think she'd like floral but not her man, so looking at keeping the decor 'male friendly' too :) The TV sadly cant go on the wall opposite the sofa because of where the door opens into the lounge. Maths Wife - Good idea with the room divider, I'll show her as I know she prefers to keep toys etc a little hidden. They are restricted with moving the sofa down any further unfortunately due to the placement of radiators. Thanks, bubbles bathrooms and tiles - I really like that artwork, thank you! I had picked out a similar colour scheme which I think will work well with adding some brass/ metallic accessories....See MoreGillian Spark
5 years ago
minnie101
5 years agoHi. If you want to go dark personally I'd just do it on the wall behind the sofa and the alcoves. I can only find a couple of drinks cabinets that are 80cm wide, would you consider a trolley instead To give the fire a bit more breathing space? I'd choose a traditional fire surround btw and just paint it. I'd just go for one chair with its back towr the middle room. This one from Neptune with its scroll back could work, maybe also try getting a sample of their Isla fox fabric. What height are the sofa arms as I'd go for a similar style table to what's shown and add a throw on the other arm? For the record player and records could you add shelves as in the last pic (minus the top storage). If I'm honest I would worry that the piano would overpower the room and am not sure the bay is deep enough (?). If not, is there anywhere else the piano could go and add more seating in the bay?
cazSF
5 years ago
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5 years agoHello Cazsf! I would recommend you these products that, in my opinion, would combine well with your sofa and living room. If you click on the product name you'll see all the furniture details and the available colours/finishings. If you are interested on one or more of them, don't hesitate to contact me.
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