PLEASE HELP Living room design
Matt
10 years ago
We have recently bought our first home and need help with designing this living room, we would like to change the flooring, re-paint, change the fireplace and square off the archway between the living room and dining room. Not sure if we should put the TV in the corner next to the fireplace?
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Comments (19)I would suggest that it's impossible to give professional advice that can be relied upon without full measurements and details. For this reason, I'd suggest you contact a professional in your area (Houzz has a great pro directory) and let them know your needs. Perhaps sit with them and discuss at length your seating requirements, lifestyle, functional uses for the space, and have them work out a floor plan for you with measurements that you can use to shop yourself. This is usually an inexpensive service and will yield much more usable results than posing the question on Houzz discussions thread. For instance, have you thought about whether or not you want a desk in the space for doing bills or using your laptop more conveniently? Have you thought about whether there might be use for a game table, or one where your kids (if you have them...) could do homework or eat snacks, or what you can use as a buffet during large parties. When you complete a renovation like this, you have to determine how the space will now be used and incorporated into your life. Without doing this you will likely buy the wrong type of furniture for your needs. A designer should and would discuss all these details with you, look around the rest of your house, make suggestions, and give you an accurate, professional floor plan to work from. I hope that this advice if helpful to you and wish you the best....See MoreLiving room design help please
Comments (25)Hi we have oyster split face tiles in our downstairs loo on one wall. We chose to go plain on the others as it’s such a feature. Here’s a pic - i’m sharing less due to colour but because if you zoom in, you can see the finish on our tiles is really quite different. I didn’t think they needed grouting as they are meant to stick out at irregular angles, but we don’t have gaps like yours so maybe they do. I do know our builder said they were a total nightmare to put up!...See MorePlease Help Design the living the room
Comments (22)Hello, I work for Outline Productions and we are making series 2 of ‘Sarah Beeny’s: Renovate Don’t Relocate’, which follows our property expert Sarah helping homeowners transform not just their homes, but the way they use them. We're looking for homeowners who have a design dilemma and have a budget to renovate, for whom Sarah can provide expert advice and help make your design go further! If you're interested, please do get in touch - my email is antoniao@outlineproductions.co.uk....See MoreNew house has long living room, need help with layout and design.
Comments (10)Hello! Wow! Thank you very much for your advice. So, there is a radiator on the right hand wall. That is where current owners put their tv. Not sure it will fit, will measure up soon hopefully. The TV could go on a smaller unit to be honest, and will make sure radiator is turned down! Just worried that there isn't enough room for a corner sofa there with the door to the hallway..(see photos on rightmove) I LOVE the idea of large mirrors either side of fireplace. Pinching that! ;) My current living room is decorated in shades of greys and lots of gold. Thinking of going navy and gold but not too sure. Sofa colours argh! Huge thanks I'm very grateful. Katie...See More
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10 years agoCongrats on your new home! You have a great space with great potential. I think you have the right idea bout the fireplace needing a change. The wall is quite long and fireplace seems lonely at the moment. If you plan on keeping the television in the corner, than I think the fireplace needs to have real presence in scale. See attached image. I never like seeing the television above the fireplace, however, there are great solutions for hiding the television when not in use. In any case, I think the fireplace should be flanked with bookcases, not only for extra storage, but to have the ability to add personality to the space by displaying your accessories, creating a layered effect. Hardwood floors are always a great way to add warmth, texture, and a rich feel to any room.
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10 years agolast modified: 10 years agoThis idea is interesting for the fireplace - they incorporated the fireplace into the shelves. It frames out the fireplace and gives you a deeper mantel. Is it a wood-burning or gas fireplace? What are the dimensions of your room?
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