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I found these panels at lowes. They are exactly the colors I love and only $15 a piece. I think they would look nice. Also I was thinking maybe an antique french door over the couch horizontal with a wreath or possibly some photographs in the panes
I like those and I think they’d look very nice. Get some decent black rods. Now build on those colors with some other accessories.
I like to put my money into a comfortable seating area and places for you to get comfortable. You can buy cheaper lamps and things but you are going to appreciate a good seating area for years to come.
I found these panels at lowes. They are exactly the colors I love and only $15 a piece. I think they would look nice. Also I was thinking maybe an antique french door over the couch horizontal with a wreath or possibly some photographs in the panes
I would choose the rug first and then the curtains.
I found these panels at lowes. They are exactly the colors I love and only $15 a piece. I think they would look nice. Also I was thinking maybe an antique french door over the couch horizontal with a wreath or possibly some photographs in the panes
Very pretty. I would caution you about putting a french door with window panels over the couch. And the reason is because - it would be a giant pain to clean/dust. I'm assuming you don't have to worry about earthquakes in NJ? We can't put things like that over furniture out here in CA, in case of earthquakes. But, even still, it would be a real pain to have to climb up onto the couch to clean and dust it. It might look really cool on a different wall, though, that you could reach more easily.
I had another thought when someone mentioned the living room had a bowling alley effect. Why not put a chair or small loveseat (if there is enough space to get around it) - to close off the seating area in there?
Make the seating area a "U" shape in front of the fireplace, instead of the "L" shape it's in now. Put an area rug in the "U" and it would make it cozy. Maybe even use one of the sectional pieces? I need to look at the photo again to see if that would be possible. But, if not, put a comfy chair to close up that space.
Actually, looking at the photo again - is there any way you could bring the whole seating area in front of the fireplace - away from the window? Bring it all closer to the fireplace, and maybe put a window seat bench under the window or writing desk or something. But, having the seating way over there under the window is too far away from the fireplace, and just looks off-center. Can you bring the seating all in front of the fireplace to create a cozy "U" in front of it? And still have a path to the window area? I'll look for some photo ideas online.
I also noticed that the TV is over the fireplace. I really think you need to move the seating to be in front of the TV and fireplace, so you don't all have to crane your necks. Here are some ideas that show the seating away from the walls, and moved in front of the fireplace/tv:
This one shows a window seat and you could put storage under it - the idea being that you can put the furniture in a "U" in front of the fireplace, and have a separate window seat at the window behind the sectional:
Here's another option, where you turn the sectional around, if that's possible, and just leave a traffic flow in front of the fireplace - just showing a different furniture placement:
The panels look great, and they will brighten up the space. Just be sure you get the 96" (guessing, based on your room, be sure to measure) length and hang the rod halfway between the ceiling and the top of the window trim, and make sure the panel goes all the way to the floor.
Using accurate measurements of your room, measure from ceiling to floor and don't hang the rod so it hugs the window, like this:
While I like your creativity with the French Door idea, I will toss a word of caution into the mix. I think you are correct on identifying the span of space to decorate and add interest, but I think a door will add a "heaviness" factor that in my opinion you don't need. Instead maybe you could mock up a french door with moulding. The lack of the "door" will focus the attention on the art and not add weight. Just my opinion.
Hmmm I'll do some research and see if I can find some inspiration photos to work off of. You may be right about it being heavy in the room with my already large sofa.
Just bought a new house and I'm decorating slowly. I just got the chairs I ordered for the reading nook. I'm worried it looks crowded. It doesnt feel crowded though. Opinions?
1 pic is the reading area
2 pic is opposite the reading area
It's a very large long room
For the reading area, pull the chairs a little bit away from the window so you can add a nice curtain. Hang the rod high (use a nice looking rod) and two drapes on either side. Use a bright color. Add a half round rug if you can find one (rectangular if you can't) in proper dimensions (use masking tape to determine size. Add a tall lamp that will fit the table.
On the opposite side use the same style rod and drapes for that window. If you can, pull the couch away from the window so the long end of the sofa's end is a few inches across from the end of fireplace. Add a sofa table under the window for two lamps and ditch the corner lamp. A small rectangular rug similar to any rug you use on the reading end. ETA: Seeing the other picture, move the kiddie chair and pull the couch down to where it is so that it is more in line with the fireplace. Put the kiddie chair next to the fireplace, you can move it easily if needed for tv watching but for everyday look sit it next to the fireplace for now ditch it when the kiddie can't fit anymore.
Add pictures, no rush, choose wisely.
ETA: Add colorful toss pillows
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