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Living room finishing touches

4 years ago

Our living room needs finishing touches but I'm so indecisive I'm unsure how to go forward. Suggestions welcome
Baby stuff won't be staying 😂
We have a vinyl player to bring in the living room and nothing to put it on.
We have purchased carpet.
Thank you 😊

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Charlotte
Original Author
4 years ago
arc3d
4 years ago
Hi Charlotte,

Nice room! Are the sofas staying? If not I would consider a three seater for the back wall and a single armchair with side table for the space next to the door. The two seater next to the door is too big for that space. I can feel a bit of a retro vibe in the room? so maybe in that style. You could add a cube pouffe or two for extra seating.

I was just about to suggest that you could have an amazing fireplace as the main feature in the room until I noticed the section of carpet missing. Looks like you had a fireplace removed? I like the side tables I think you need one either side of the back sofa and some lamps. Some more plants, a bookshelf next to the door, coffee table and maybe even a rug. The walls are mostly bare so some artwork, cushions, and a throw would really finish off the look.
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Sonia
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I can’t really add much to arc’s comments, but I do think making a feature fireplace will add a lovely focal point. It doesn’t have to cost much and doesn’t have to be a working fireplace. I dressed up my fireplace with a new pine surround from B&Q which I painted white and laid some sandstone paving to create a hearth, but you can easily create a hearth out of tiles or an off cut of granite.

Also accessories make a room so cushions, throws, art can all cosy up a room.

This is my ”homemade” cheap as chips fireplace! The wood burner is just an electric plug in.
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