Play Area in Living Room?
This is my living room and I need help with ideas on how to decorate this empty wall (12 ft long). I left the toys because this is essentially going to be my son’s play area. My style is kinda traditional/contemporary and I try to be modern but I just have no creativity. I was thinking a gallery wall with 8 - 20 x20 frames and leaving it empty without any furniture against the wall but it’s hard for me to visualize anything. Help ya girl out!😅
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Comments (0)Victorian house, rooms were knocked through, love the open space but not sure what to do with this blank wall in the "play area"? Was thinking maybe love seat and framed photo above. We already have a sofa + armchair opposite the mirror on the other end of the room, so don't need another chair but the wall/area definitely needs something. Please help!...See MoreHow to tie open-plan kitchen/ living/ dining room areas together?
Comments (13)I agree with many of the suggestions above, especially that there's too much furniture in the living room. You're going to hate me for saying this but I think there's too much clutter and busyness overall for such a small space. I'd radically reduce the number of pictures and knick-knacks in both rooms – especially the living room – and move the ones you keep to less prominent places. I'd also take the coat rack and cookery bookshelves out completely, and replace the busy parquet flooring with either not-busy plank laminate or a simple-patterned or solid rug. Finally, I like trees but that spidery palm tree is hideous IMO....See MoreLong dark living room area - how to separate dining living areas?
Comments (6)How about putting the chest of drawers under the window so it is visible when you first walk into the room. Then put the desk where the chest of drawers is currently. I would then get a large storage TV unit for the end wall where the dark furniture is. This would be best in white or taupe to keep it light in that end of the room. You could even get this made in the same units as the kitchen cupboards. I would buy new 3 seater sofas in a traditional or classic style to suit the antiques in a beige colour linen and then two armchairs in a patterned material - floral or stripe to suit your personal taste. I would keep the sofas in the same position and place the two armchairs facing the TV unit, side by side. You would need to make sure the armchairs were placed so they were easy to walk around and they would need to be small but comfortable. Keep the table where it is and update the lamp to a more statement piece. An orchid (fake or real) on the chest of drawers would add a touch of class. I quite like the rug that is there as it goes nicely with the antiques and you could bring out the blues with a few duck egg blue coloured cushions, and a duck egg blue roman blind would soften the window. Just some ideas.... I'd love to see photos when you've finished, it's a lovely space!...See MorePlay room or open entranceway/area
Comments (14)Yes you’re right, the way they use the room will change over time. The kids don’t play together on their own yet but it won’t be long plus I like to vary the rooms they play in especially if we’re stuck inside for a longer amount of time. I don’t want to add sliding doors further down the line as it’s a bigger project and going to cost a fair bit anyway so I don’t want to do it twice especially the flooring. The hallway is going to be slate just like the kitchen but think that if we have it open to that area too then it’ll have to be slate as it would look a little odd with kardean through there. Thats a good idea re storage. We’re looking st getting built n cupboards but having all the small bits in baskets so they’re tidy. I also do a lot of work from home as im a teacher so need a bit of space for my things too...See More
arcy_gw
6 months agoHow full bore do you want to go with this play area? Baskets that tuck away are easy. Door that open with shelves for toys could work too. A small table and chairs would be sweet. There are sooo many old entertainment centers that would work well, with a bit of conversion. Top for books or adult display, Bottom for larger toys and baskets for the rest.
ffpalms
6 months agolast modified: 6 months agoAnother example of arcy_gw’s great idea. These old media cabinets can be found online for very little money, and they would hold a lot of toys.
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3 months agoWhat about moving the TV from over the fireplace to the blank wall and then getting some good storage underneath for the toys. Then place a large piece of artwork over the fireplace. It might look something like this:
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