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Old 11-11-2020, 03:50 PM
 
Location: Columbia SC
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Need to look in to the blinds. Have no idea pricing on wood versus faux wood.

Didn’t think about the color contrast. Just did some research and came upon the color Greige. That may be an option to complement the orangish floors ?
Look at Plantation Shutters. You can keep the bottom closed for privacy and the top open for light. They can be pricey but Lowes and HD sell them.
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Old 11-11-2020, 08:46 PM
 
Location: planet earth
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Two skylights really lightened up my north facing living room.

I also painted walls white, but have lots of color in the room (red side table, purple coffee table, lots of texture and color from throws).
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Old 11-11-2020, 09:11 PM
 
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Reduce the furniture footprint and buy a full motion TV bracket and attach it to your wall. They come in several sizes.

All you need in your living room is lots of lighting not more furniture no matter what the color is.

Think about lamps with a swing arm that attach to the wall and plug into a standard receptacle. Check out swag lamps. You can build one yourself quite easily. Kits were available in the lighting depts of home imp. stores.

Pick a pastel-colored paint. Check out Behr.com paint selector and find out what the colors look like in a virtual room.

You sofa is beige. Get a rug with a brighter pallet and a more contemporary look. Experiment with yellow.

Purchase a very large mirror with decorative frame to reflect more light into the room. The frames can be crafted iinto any design and color you like. Try out some 2nd hand stores.
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Old 11-11-2020, 09:16 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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Row home... I didn't see many homes where you walk from outside directly into a living room. Such setting is a bit strange to me.
Is there another living area, like den or family room? Perhaps you could arrange the tv/sitting area there, and use this room for something else? It seems to be a bit small for a big couch and entertainment system. The big couch and big tv are overpowering that small room, in my opinion.
Would love to see the house plan.
Maybe placing dining table and chairs at the front of the room could change the room dynamics?
How many people live there? Do you have guests often? Maybe you don't need so many sitting places and could be content with smaller sofa and dining set?

If you still want blinds - I see there might be privacy issues, what about cellular top-down bottom-up shades?
Leaving some open space on the top of the window would allow more light to come inside the room, without jeopardizing privacy.
They come in many colors, and could compliment your interior theme.
https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/top-d...5fab904b9811f0

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Old 11-12-2020, 09:33 AM
 
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What we did was not to have a sofa but rather two groupings of nice upholstered chairs.


Can't help with the TV issue as we don't like TV in the living room. When we have one, we put it in a back bedrooom or den or family room as dependent on the particular house.
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Old 11-12-2020, 10:02 AM
 
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I think the bigger issue is that the couch is kind of big for that space. It's also blocking the source of light. I would get a smaller sofa (not a sectional) and put two chairs in front of the window with a small table between or one in front of the window and one on the opposite side of the ottoman facing the other chair. And I'm not talking about getting big, honking recliners, but lower-profile chairs. It's still the same amount of seating but taking up less space. It will also not block out nearly as much light.
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Old 11-12-2020, 10:19 AM
 
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I think the bigger issue is that the couch is kind of big for that space. It's also blocking the source of light. I would get a smaller sofa (not a sectional) and put two chairs in front of the window with a small table between or one in front of the window and one on the opposite side of the ottoman facing the other chair. And I'm not talking about getting big, honking recliners, but lower-profile chairs. It's still the same amount of seating but taking up less space. It will also not block out nearly as much light.
In an earlier post the OP said the sectional has to stay and she's working with replacing less expensive items. Pulling it away from the window will definitely help.

Row houses have a unique floor plan with lots of history behind them. They're being revitalized in many cities so there's info online with examples of furniture placement. I appreciate older architecture and would love to see more photos of the house.
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Old 11-12-2020, 10:47 AM
 
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Look at Plantation Shutters. You can keep the bottom closed for privacy and the top open for light. They can be pricey but Lowes and HD sell them.
The honeycombs (top down, bottom up) can also do that and the OP could get light filtering. That would give privacy but not reduce the lights as much as plantation shutters. For a more economical option, the op could also just have a roller shade. I have those in one bedroom and my study and they let in a lot of light but still provide privacy. The mini blinds make the other bedroom much darker.

Previously, I lived in a townhouse community and we did not get much light in at all. My back was a covered/screened lanai and the kitchen in front had only a tiny window. People got the full glass panel storm doors to allow in light during the day and close at night.
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Old 11-12-2020, 11:00 AM
 
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Uh oh I didn’t think of this. If I do really light like almost white do you think I can get away with it ? I guess what are my other options ? Just do like beige ?
Cream.
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Old 11-12-2020, 12:59 PM
 
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The variety of whites is mind boggling! I'm certain you will find one that will be right for your home. Let the paint specialist know the color of your floors (bring your phone) and they'll be able to see what type of undertones you'll need and that will narrow down your selection.

Also a finish that is easy care or easy to clean is a better choice than flat paint when you have a little one at home ; )

If you go with blinds, cordless ones are much safer when you have kids in the house.
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