Stuck on Sofas
Simone Kirsten
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Hi All, I am really struggling to make a decision on my sofa. I am looking for a Hamptons style but a really relaxed version. I had a sofa in mind that's loose cover but have since decided to put our antique upright piano in next to the sofa, it was suggested to have a sofa with Chaise to break up the space as it will be a really long sofa. I will include an image of the sofa I was originally thinking of. I have found a fabric which colour really works with our paint colour and its ultra soft which I love, it isn't what I originally had in mind. I was thinking more of a linen look to match with the Hamptons/French country vibe I was looking for, not wanting to go ultra traditional though.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you would think would work in this space. I will put a few picks to give you an Idea of what I was thinking. Oh p.s we are a family of five and want to be able to have a really snuggly movie, book reading couch :).
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Simone Kirsten
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Comments (4)This looks like the room is at least 7 metres long? I am not an expert but have you thought about groupings of couches and chairs? do you entertain a lot or is this simply for a family? I would have a group that fitted around the tv for my family and then add more groupings and tables to take in any view giving it that party room feel. However you need to think about how the room will be used. Latest advice I hear is don't make the tv the hero of the room but we all need to see it too....See MoreHelp needed for our big reno plans
Comments (66)you are super-patient!!! :) :) thank you :) I'm so sorry but I do actually have a couple MORE thoughts!! argh! there are just so many different options.... and this is a bit of an all consuming puzzle to try to solve. here they are: 1) study could become main bathroom - leaving new Bed 4 as per plan since it is bigger & a better size for guests. in this option, some area could be stolen from the study to boost ensuite size - even if it just made the ensuite 1 full metre. Ideally not requiring study window to change. 2) WC could potentially be separate either within this space OR at the back of the old kitchen (allowing for the remaining, longish hall wall to be shorter again) oklouise you may think some of these ideas are not very workable & I'd be so glad for your feedback & comment (and anyone else's comments as well), it's really so incredibly helpful - unbelievably helpful - to have everyone's input. i'd love recommendations on which ideas & options might work best for that balance between function & budget...See MoreHelp! Advice needed on a major reno
Comments (41)answering your questions: change the sliding door to a bench height sliding window and use the salvaged sliding door in the western end of the dining room where the best entry position is for the deck, you MUST have a proper legal drains do not consider anything else...the drain pipe for the garage laundry can be on top of the concrete floor, behind the washing machine and through the sink cabinet and/or under built in storage and only needs a few cms not a whole floor and no stepped up area that you would see or trip over.. the laundry can't be in a separate room as there's not enough space for a separate laundry without compromising the size of the garage...a laundry cupboard 80 cm deep is enough for the washing machine (allowing for the drainage pipe) you could use the old line cupboard to store anything you want but it's not cost effective to change, the entry foyer is already as big as in many modern homes and there's generous flatpac biw space in the small study.... the family bathroom is 2380 x 2370 (ie the old study minus 1m for hall way and wall thickness and, arranged exactly as shown to allow for the wide window there should be space for a bath up to 1800 x 750, vanity about 1200 x 500 and shower space 1200 x 800 and leftover space makes the small linen cupboard with the door deliberately opening towards the shower to use the back of the door for hanging racks for towels and clothes....btw i understood your priority was maximizing separate sleeping rooms and minimising costs...my last plan has five separate sleeping rooms plus the lounge with sofa bed totalling sleeping places for at least 10 people plus the potential for bunks in the garage so you need to decide what is most important and where you're prepared to compromise...See MoreLiving/Dining Space in L Shaped Room
Comments (2)Hello Congratulations on a tidy renovation job The colours are really nice In small spaces you need to keep the line of sight open to give the illusion of spaciousness Go for light colours rather than heavy black & use see-through furniture - mirrored surfaces, rattan or cane pieces, open-backed shelving Ideas: *use the area near the front door as a reading corner Place book shelves against the wall & use the occasional chair there with a small side table & floor lamp *move the living area to the other end of the L-shape with the TV against the solid wall - that way you can watch it while you are in the kitchen Place your new sofa facing the TV, in the centre of the room with walking space near the windows & kitchen area *place a round dining table in the space where the sofa used to be Have it close to the windows so there is a view to admire at meal time *use plants, side tables & lamps to fill corners & add personality *add art pieces to the walls Cheers Let us know what you decide...See MoreSimone Kirsten
8 years agoIts a window that you can see Pazz but the other side is a slider. It practically takes up the whole wall. The room looks a lot bigger in this photo than reality I think.
We are looking to custom make as it will ultimately be a 5 seater. I don't want it too low because I will never get out of it LOL and also the T.V is up on the wall and was set at our current sofa height which we are happy with.
Simone Kirsten
8 years ago
The blue line represents the height and width of the Piano. It wont be moved until the sofa goes in.
Pazz
8 years ago
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