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Furniture Design Dilemma Living Room

sectional or loveseat

Cynthia Timmermeyer

5 years ago

Not sure if I should ditch the sectional or get a smaller one? Maybe I should do a loveseat and two accent chairs... thoughts? Im redoing my living room and painting to a light grey color.

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decoenthusiaste

5 years ago

3-seat sofa and two chairs and no valance.

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Judy Mishkin
5 years ago
i like your idea. instead of shopping for a loveseat tho, look for 'apartment sofa'. nicer style and just slightly wider.
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Shoa Gallery
5 years ago
Sectionals overwhelm small spaces. Couch/loveseat + one or two chairs leave some breathing room in your space.

Also I'd declutter a bit. :-)
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It posted! So it looks like you might have enough room for a small sofa. Here is a small curved sectional that could work in this space. You could add two chairs facing the sofa as well: http://www.wayfair.com/Piedmont-Furniture-Lucy-2-Piece-Sectional-DQPG1047.html Or a black leather love seat ( and two or three chairs facing it): http://www.wayfair.com/Flash-Furniture-Hercules-Imperial-Series-Leather-Love-Seat-FFC1995.html Some awesome club chairs : http://www.cymax.com/Coaster-Accent-Chair-in-Bird-and-Branch-Pattern-460406.htm http://www.wayfair.com/Monarch-Specialties-Inc.-Vintage-French-Fabric-Arm-Chair-and-Ottoman-I-8058-MNQ2448.html and I know you have black and white as your colors but know that you can add some color with pillows or even with some chairs - red, purple. yellow or orange would be fun. Some ideas: http://www.wayfair.com/Armen-Living-1404-Club-Chair-ARA2244.html?piid%5B0%5D=10031715 http://www.wayfair.com/Colt-Modern-Club-Chair-CSTD1445-CSTD1445.html?piid%5B0%5D=15331005 http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Furniture-of-America-Gianne-Contemporary-Striped-Club-Chair/9998516/product.html?refccid=URVAVNNNBEDJ6QKB34JHV4DQW4&searchidx=10 http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/angelo-HOME-Provence-Purple-Sutton-Arm-Chair/9066837/product.html?refccid=MCJCMZ7EU42L4U2HJYM22YNIFA&searchidx=13
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Manon Floreat
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hi, Cynthia.

I think an apartment sized sofa and arm chair (maybe two) would be be ideal. Because the room is on the petite side, look for a sofa that shows a little leg. It'll make the room seem bigger, because you'll be able to see more floor space.

Since you're refreshing your living space, you may want to reconsider the valance. I'm not sure you have enough room for the stack of panels, but Romans would work well. You'll also want to lower your art. In a seating area, art is best hung lower so it can be comfortably enjoyed while seated.

It looks like you could use some storage, so don't overlook double duty furnishings (eg: storage cocktail ottomans, storage credenza's that double as TV consoles, etc.)

Lastly, be sure you have a clear vision for your color palette. Depending on your idea for the room, gray may not be the best choice. With your area rug and art, I can see something more in the family of ecrus, wheats and linens. (Although, I think the blue wall color is quite pretty.)
felixdiaz3
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Always remember that pulling the furniture away from the walls makes the space look bigger.

The opposite is true: furniture against the wall shrinks the space.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
That sectional looks sloppy and uncomfortable sectionals to me are the most aweful seating as there are no armrests except for usually one person , everyone is lined up like playing musical chairs , I would do a sofa and either one or 2 chairs depending on the space . Some more info into size of the space , get rid of the scarf on the window
Cynthia Timmermeyer
Original Author
5 years ago
Just a note that I will be getting rid of everything except the ladder and the end table. I’m still trying to decide if I should keep the cubbie under the tv. Any ideas are welcome!
Geneviève
5 years ago
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decoenthusiaste and I are on the same page , those little things behind the sofa group them .
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Nicola Interiors
5 years ago
We agree with decoenthusiaste. Try an apartment sized sectional if you want to get one. Otherwise you can try a smaller sofa and two chairs.
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5 years ago
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I would get a new tailored sectional as the space looks a little cramped unless the photograph is deceiving. I would get a new ceiling fan without lights unless you like the look you have. The two lamps need to be separated a little more from the painting, please lower the painting a bit. Good luck to you, hope your project turns out exactly the way you want it to!

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