Ideas for refurnishing living room
I decided to refurnish my living room as a gift for my parents' anniversary, but after a couple of purchases, I've run into a bit of a design/aesthetic brick wall.
The couch was darker than I wanted and coupled with the depressing wall color, the room feels very boring. The TV was cool and I'm looking for a TV stand to match it and make it look contemporary. I'm also looking for a kind of shag carpet to add a touch of modernity/style for which I also bought a really cool railway-style hanging clock.
What would you guys suggest to improve the look of the room? I was thinking of new coat of paint, curtains, carpet, and maybe even rearranging the furniture. Putting the TV on the opposite wall would give me more wall space but then the couch would be a squeeze. It's proving to be a hassle to match the stuff, especially with the existing wood fixtures that run the height of the room.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
PS. All the 'stuff' under the TV is going to go. And I tried posting before, so if you've already read this, my apologies.
The couch was darker than I wanted and coupled with the depressing wall color, the room feels very boring. The TV was cool and I'm looking for a TV stand to match it and make it look contemporary. I'm also looking for a kind of shag carpet to add a touch of modernity/style for which I also bought a really cool railway-style hanging clock.
What would you guys suggest to improve the look of the room? I was thinking of new coat of paint, curtains, carpet, and maybe even rearranging the furniture. Putting the TV on the opposite wall would give me more wall space but then the couch would be a squeeze. It's proving to be a hassle to match the stuff, especially with the existing wood fixtures that run the height of the room.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
PS. All the 'stuff' under the TV is going to go. And I tried posting before, so if you've already read this, my apologies.
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What does clock look like? Where are you going to hang it? Stop buying items without an overall plan. It seems like you need a coffee table or end table or lamps?
Perhaps a sisal rug with a faux animas skin over. Organized collecting
Here's a TV console idea James Wagman Architect, LLC - Apartment - CPW 2P
Deco and mouse, I agree that the sofa has to be centered and that it is a little large for the room :( The rug is a definite need. What I'm finding trouble with is finding a color for the walls what will go well with the existing wood near the windows. And I don't think the curtains can go because they provide a bit of privacy.
Here's a method of choosing wall paint: http://www.lindaholtinteriors.com/2011/07/testing-wall-color-101/
Can you keep just the curtain panels and remove the sheers? At a later time, a non-patterned curtain panel the color of wall.
I saw the art and I think it is OK, but not for this room. Perhaps in a bedroom?
I don't understand the theme you have going? Giraffes? Clocks? If you like clocks, remove the giraffes and buy something like a large round wrought iron "clock". Note also the rug, pillows & throw as inspiration for your room. Perhaps the TV console in a lighter tone wood like their end tables (your room = too much black). Modern livingroom