struggling with proportions and sizes of coffee table and 2 end tables
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Comments (16)I hate to say this as you have just had curtains & pelmet put up, but if you were starting again I would let the curtains hang on either side of the window so they didn't cover the window at all, just the wall when pulled back, this will increase the amount of natural light you have coming in significantly, it would also mean you can lose the tie backs which can look a bit old fashioned. Also it looks like you have one standard lamp & presumably something in the ceiling, add loads of lamps, either freestanding or on tables, also a large mirror opposite the window will reflect light. Also if you look at the pictures above the rooms are quite busy with shelving, ornaments, side tables etc however as it is all in one colour palette it still looks calming. The style of sofa does make a big impact on making the whole scheme look more modern. Also worth thinking about wall paper which can be in the muted tones but can have a texture or low key pattern to it & if you were only going to do one wall, so only a roll or two, you could get an expensive paper with some wow factor to it....See MoreStruggling with house layout...
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Comments (11)I absolutely agree (& appreciate) all advice! I was afraid of being too detailed but the help I've received has given much guidance. I'm pointing out a couple key things in hopes of helping me out even more building on these great tips. Included before photos (we have lived here for 9mo now so some is my poor choices/coupled w/financial patience+ happy decisions! Ready to tie it together & LIVE w/out mismatch/incomplete "one day" still lingering. Before: So much blue pulled out more in fireplace/kitchen backsplash & did not like. It's more gray when not accented so that was 1st intention. I loved the blue loveseat but wanted something more practical(& less blue)..Green replaced it but seemed small (although matched main sofa)Added wall frame behind & knew coffee table would eventually not be larger than green couch. It's comfortably laid on (as if a chaise lounge) so turned out practical. The rug is absolutely too small which I worried about. We purchased on our own & after curtain fiasco's, settled with it actually "going" okay. The blue ikat chair was also going to be a (sad) sell considering it's comfy & swivels. Realized it would go very unique IF my rug were not the same. Please note: I think swapping the orange/ivory couch pillows to tie in the new pieces would help? Larger, more neutral area rug but COMFY. Smaller, square & practical coffee table have been big concerns but thanks to you all.... *** I think a square/tufted ottoman top, "bench coffee table" may be solution? Possibly with gold/antique silver legs to match end tables? or something white washed/gray weathered-- not TOO farmhousey--- to tie in mirror & "bar" shelves. Rug must be MUCH larger but still at loss for exact type/color. (afraid I will overdue it... OR that a neural style will end up uncomfortable AND orangey/outdoor looking.) **Kitchen bar stools are also going to be replaced as they don't go well with space so suggestions for those more than welcome! Large space between dining table windows is terrifying. Will take time I am afraid.Needs to be just right for blank 10FT+ of space! Eventually raising window curtain height above actual windows would make the space seem larger & continue the theme of French Country Farmhouse meets a COMFY, Eclectic Minimalism? I am to the point of *wishing* I could just hire someone!!!...See MoreLiving Room Sofa / Chairs / Dining Table
Comments (12)Tbh I’d have just one of those chairs and bring it down to the rhs of the sofa, set into the room slightly, two other smaller dining chairs to replace the first choice ones, your getting the table anyway so you need chairs, I think these are to big for dining chairs and certainly for a small table, other thing is, when you sitting in them what are your going to be doing? To far away to easily socialise with anyone on the far side of the sofa, difficult angle to see the tv, just my thoughts :-)...See More
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last yearRe coffee table, if you're struggling to find one long enough you could put 2 tables or footstools together. As your chair legs, stools and side tables are gold/brass I might consider a different material for the coffee table (or side). Are you having a side table between the chairs? I might go for a round one if so
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last yearLol @forzaitalia, I didn’t know that either! So I went and looked as well, seems I picked well considering the distance between the seat height and top of my arm!
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last yearif you're having chairs together at one end I'm wondering if it's better to put 2 square tables together? I think the table in the first pic is too skinny. I am struggling to find any though...the marble table is lux deco but the height is only 40cm (90 wide) which you could say is a bit too low for the sofa cushion. Re side table, due to the depth of the arm on a Chesterfield I'm thinking ignore the "rule". What else is in the room and on the floor?
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last yearFound these, a little smaller depth wise than the ones in your pic but 65cm high, so a good height.
I would personally have a look at where your head is when you're sitting on the sofa. If you want to put lamps on them, they don't want to be too low, depending on your lamp, the lamp may end up lower than your head. So, i'd look at lamp height and table height together. House of Isabella. This table is 13cm higher than seat height, so with the lamp on top ( roughly another 65cm ), the shade would be level with your head to avoid looking down on it.
Was looking for lamps, couldn't find one that would work height wise, but i found this floor lamp, which although not what you're looking for, is very nice!
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last yearlast modified: last yearminnie101
last yearWhat about these tables from Oka? One is 100 x 40H and the other is 80 x 45H. Ignore the other bits, they were just photos I had saved although I would add some black! Maybe try swoon editions for a tv console as they have a few nice ones but not sure what's on your floor?
It is a little dangerous furnishing before you've moved in (been there!) but you could put together moodboards which will help and make sure you have really thorough measurements of everything including bits like the sofa arm height (underneath of )as I'm just guessing by eye!
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