Couch style and position advice.
Hi, I'm just after some advice on what type of couch would be best suited for our floor plan taking into consideration that we have decided not to have a dining table inside the house just one on the alfresco. The original plan was to have a dinning table behind the chaise (pictured below) to kind of separate the living and dining areas, but now that we have decided otherwise with the dining table I am not sure about the style of couch or how to position it in order to make the empty space behind the couch more open and free flow.
Comments (10)
PRODr Retro House Calls
6 years agoYou have an awkward space to furnish as it is long and skinny, with some of the width needed for circulation and the opening of the linen cupboard doors.
I would start by working out where the TV is going, and I think that there are only two logical spots: either against the bathroom wall, or under the air conditioner. Once you have decided the TV location I would measure up some couches and cut out the shapes to the same scale as your floorplan - as moving bits of paper around on a floorplan is easier than moving furniture in real life.
I don't think that an L-shaped arrangement like you have in the photo will give you much flexibility, and will visually divide up the space. I might start by looking at a compact 2 or 2.5 seater couch, and a couple of compact armchairs. Don't look at any furniture that is overscaled for the room (think apartment living rather than mansion living). Lounge furniture with legs (such as in your photo) looks visually lighter so should be on your shopping list.
West Village apartment · More InfoBest of luck with your new home,
Dr Retro
of Dr Retro House Calls
annb1997
6 years agoRelated Discussions
Living area layout / styling advice
Comments (14)Thanks for all the advice! Sian, i think the buffet you are referring to (next to front door) is the wine fridge which I'll move out of this area. Dominiqueu, I do like the rug but that doesnt mean it works. I've wondered whether it's too small and whether i need a more natural material if i want a coastal vibe. Or brighter to add colour.. Nicholas: i'm renting so no painting or changing lights allowed. Thanks for the illustration! I've done a bit of searching and I'm thinking to do the following OptionA: Add bookshelf where wine fridge is to create entry (see pic1) with the blue armchair next to that. Add a bench behind the sofa against wall for lamps/art/plants See pic 2. Option B: Move the sofa so it's facing the window (would need to take sofa apart so chaise is on the other side of sofa..), add bench behind back of sofa creating a "drop zone" (see pic3), blue armchair in front of window diagonally facing sofa. Once i get the layout and furnishings sorted I will work on the details. What do you think? Sent from my iPhone...See MoreHanging garden advice – mid century style
Comments (7)Hi Ellie, It's always tough down the narrow sides of the house, however there are still good options for the garden bed. It does depend on the style of garden or look you are after. You can go for quite striking plants that work with a mi-century home such as: Sanseviera (Mother-in-law's tongue) could work well there and provide some interest out of the window. Or you could try Blue-chalk sticks (Senecio). Otherwise you could go with native groundcovers or strappy leaved plants such as: Chrysocephalum (Common Everlasting) Or strappy leaved Dianella (Native Flax Lily) The hanging baskets are a different situation and you will need something that can handle hot sun in Summer. You will also need to keep the water up to them. Maybe a native daisy (Brachyscome) Or you could go for some succulents in the hangers. Good luck with your project!...See MoreNew Flat seeking styling advice
Comments (8)Hi, In the bedroom, I think I would rotate the bed so that the head is on the wall on the left as you look at the plan.Personally. I would keep the bedhead and style some pillows /cushions in front of it....See MoreStyling advice needed for a living room/entrance please
Comments (12)I might be a bit late to the party, but have you thought about putting the TV on the long wall and the lounge facing the tv, creating a bit more of an entrance way? You could still have the sofa table behind the lounge to put keys etc. Space permitting, that could also allow for a separate zone for reading, perhaps putting books along the wall where the tv is now, with a comfortable chair and a lamp etc. There are a few ideas here: https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/no-entryway-create-the-illusion-of-one-stsetivw-vs~26568992...See More
siriuskey
6 years agosiriuskey
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
I.M.
6 years agogirlguides
6 years agosiriuskey
6 years agoI.M.
6 years ago
Dr Retro House Calls