Lounge Layout - bay window and tv
Hi,
I recently moved to a new flat and I’m having some trouble figuring out a good layout for the lounge. For now I’ve just plopped my current furniture down kind of how it used to be but it doesn’t really fit.
I’m happy to change all furniture - good opportunity for something fresh.
The main issues are what to do with the ginormous bay window and where to put the tv.
I don’t have another room for the tv and I do like to watch it so it needs to go somewhere but I don’t want it to be intrusive - the window Or fireplace should be the focal point I would think. I thought it could be mounted on the wall where the poster currently it looks like a tv wouldn’t fit there.
The bay window is almost 2/3ds of a circle and about 3 meters wide - almost fully surrounded by windows. It’s great but I have no idea what should be there and how it fits into the rest of the lounge.
The lounge should be very bright usually but we have scaffolding up at the moment.
I’ve included some photos and I’ve also included a photo of the previous owners layout - it seems good because everything is focused on the window and fireplace but the tv doesn’t really fit and the bay window seems underused.
Thanks!
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2 years agoEllie
2 years agoM M
2 years agominnie101
2 years agoLovely room again!
i think the current layout works, the tv definitely looks too big where the previous people had it. If it was in budget you could have the art tv where the current one is, maybe adding a gallery wall over a console etc.
i think a curved chaise longue would work in the bay
M M thanked minnie101M M
2 years agoHello! Almost forgot all about this post
Thanks for all the advice! Really Helpful suggestions! I think the art tv in place of where the current tv is seems to be the clear winner.
I’ve been thinking of painting the room a dark green and adding in an extra sofa to create an L shape. Those comfy looking velvet sofas and footstool would be ideal. Not sure on the colour mind you.
I see a lot of examples of woodwork being painted to match the wall colour but I’m not sure on this vs white vs some other colour like light grey.
Also hoping to replace the rug with something darker because the dog and white rugs don’t really go together! I guess I’m trying to pick a new colour scheme at this point.
The bay window is still a tricky one but I will start with a lounge chair, maybe a lot of plants too? I do some painting so might pop an easel in the corner over there but messy paint and nice furniture might be a disaster :D
I realise this has become a whole lounge redecoration post ha.
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