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8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Hi I wanted some decorating ideas with my sitting room. As you can see I have started with adding the large mirror and other lovely pieces . However I am now stuck on where I can go from here. I do know I don't want to keep the coffee table and the TV in the room.
Any ideas would be really appreciated.
Many thanks
Rosa Loprete

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Luke Buckle

8 years ago

I love your chesterfield, Rosa! To me, your TV looks the odd one out. Maybe you could hide it in corner unit?

And maybe a circular rug would work better instead of rectangular?

I'm some others will have better ideas than I...

Good luck!

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jmm1837
8 years ago
What about a nice corner display cabinet where the TV is? And maybe a wing chair or two - I think they'd make the area very gracious. The rug is a bit austere for the vibe you're creating: maybe something like this would work better?
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Sian Sampey
8 years ago
I ask what is directly across from the fireplace?

I think it is a shame to hide the window seat from view & I would generally want a seat directly in front of the fireplace. So my suggestion would be to move the two-seater to in front of the fireplace.

If you're getting rid of the TV & coffee table maybe pop a couple of stacker side tables where the TV was to pull out for occasional use?

Love the chair & chesterfeild combo :)
karenleonn
8 years ago
I would move the Chesterfield around to face the fireplace- stuck on a wall like that really spoils the effect. Chesterfield's are a great feature and work best as the centrepiece!
dohraime
8 years ago
I can't stop looking at those lovely floor boards!

I think some more thing at eye level on other walls. Art, prints, photos or wall hangings.

You could add some lamps, floral arrangements or house plants depending on your preferences. The table in the centre looks rather high to be a coffee table though this might be a trick of the camera. I was thinking it may still be useful in the room as a side table.

I agree with suggestions about the seating arrangement. Perhaps bring the seating closer together. Experiment with putting just front legs of the all of the seating on the rug. Or all legs in rug.

Good luck! It's looking very nice.
LouieT
8 years ago
Some re-arrangement of furniture is needed in here I think & colourful art above the fireplace. The furniture pieces are not yet speaking to each other it seems. A subtle coloured traditional patterned rug could be the start of a scheme to unite the pieces with complementary cushions adding softness & more colour interest. The two cushions on the chesterfield are not enhancing it & could be tried on the settee perhaps.

Then if the Chesterfield moved to in front of the fire & the settee moved in to that spot with the mirror above it to reflect the window/window seat. Add a potted palm on the right & the single chair on the left side of the window seat for balance. A new coffee table & maybe the current one could sit beside the settee on it's left

Then a special piece of art above the fireplace to see as you enter the room & invite you in though it looks like some electrical work to the fire is needed to get rid of the visible cord. With the tv gone do you need to keep the little table it's on or can you use it elsewhere? Not sure if it could go behind the Chesterfield as there are quite a few pieces of furniture in there.

Your furniture pieces & room itself are lovely & just need some tweeking so have fun playing with different arrangements & adding soft furnishing layers.
wuff
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I definitely agree that it would be lovely to show off that window seat (so jealous), can the sofa in front of window go where chesterfield is, and chesterfield face the fireplace, good to see TV going. Then have a look at your space, your chair should be easy to place once everything reconfigured, even in corner where tv is. Good luck
juliede
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
This is a similar layout ... chesterfield across from the fireplace, like others have said, pulled in closer, away from any walls. You may not need the pretty settee in that room at all if it is too crowded or place the settee where the chair is in this image, squared-off with the chesterfield, then perhaps you won't need your chair (although I love your chair). Staying traditional in style you might look for a very faded patterned rug that is similar in this photo. Don't force two sofas if they don't fit nicely ... it is better to have one that is the centerpiece. The settee might go in an entryway if you have a large entry. Also for sure remove the TV as it cheapens your beautiful furniture. Have fun!

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