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Design a LR from a Blank Slate

lolakimono — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 14:01:08 GMT

Here is a room that I thought that we could design together.

Since this is a fantasy room, there is no budget. However, the rule is that you cannot change the paint colors or the flooring.

What would you put in this room? Photos are great, if you can post your finds!

Re: Design a LR from a Blank Slate

JYWilliams — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 14:21:51 GMT

I would put down a beautiful wool rug. Put some cushions on the window seats. The couch and two wing chairs I use would have a pattern that has a little color in it. Then I would look for some nice wood end tables & a coffee table. The end tables would have tiffany style lamps.

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on the bay — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 14:25:53 GMT

How fun!

Well, we must start with a lovely fireplace (electric is ok

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RedTop — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 23:49:39 GMT

I would not want this LR in my house.

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godi — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:01:47 GMT

Still can’t do pictures but a beautiful piano in the window. On the shelves books, pictures, small collectible music boxes. A harp on the left. I would line the right side with antique music stands. No curtains. No rug. I would have two big leather chairs facing the piano.

Re: Design a LR from a Blank Slate

ScenicMaine — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:44:51 GMT

@lolakimono

Ok I'll give this a shot (designer I'm not) . . .

I'm thinking a combo of navy / white furnishings. Window treatment basic white with a small navy print. Maybe a mid-dark blue livingroom set & a neutral rug. I'm not a fan of all the shelving so I'd really need to think that one out.

Anyways, I'm ready for the "nays." Take your best shots.

.. just for fun

Re: Design a LR from a Blank Slate

lolakimono — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:46:32 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
I would not want this LR in my house.

@RedTop

Too bad!

We are adding it on to your house, so now you need to make it "yours."

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jannabelle1 — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:51:17 GMT

As much as I'd love a baby grand piano, I'd put it at the opposite end of the windows - sort of free-standing. I'd like a beautiful wool rug in the center with a sofa on the left and 2 comfortable club chairs on the right. One of those bookshelves - the cabinets and countertop would be a bar area, with bottles in the cabinet below. I wouldn't make this room into a terribly formal living room. The light from the windows is beautiful, and I'd want to see a classic, yet warm and welcome room.

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riley1 — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:54:53 GMT

I'm not much of a curtain/drape fan, so I would put plantation shutters on the windows - in white.

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Iwantcoffee — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:56:47 GMT

Drapes for bay window.

Pretty green plants on windowsill.

Books in bookcases.

Floor lamps near each bookcase.

Table and chairs near bay window.

Beautiful rug on floor with matching sofas facing each other.

Sofa table with candles and flowers.

Grouping of family pictures on wall.

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SunValley — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 08:24:32 GMT

Sorry to delete, i was worried about the photo copyrights.

i envision this as a lovely office/library space and would draw from my love of Art Deco.

Re: Design a LR from a Blank Slate

tedEbear — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:03:15 GMT

@lolakimono----I would add another alarm, having that one on right side throws off the balance----tedEbear

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Desert Lily — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 07:41:22 GMT

If this is a living room, I like the fireplace idea (electric or gas) with tile or stone the color of the room's trim. There seems to be a door on the right side of the room. I'd keep the furniture tonal, in shades of vanilla to off-white. I don't like rugs, so I'd let the beautiful floor show uncovered. I'd put a few books on the shelves, but I'd also add about 3 pieces of art glass on each case, keeping 1 per shelf and breaking up shelves that contain books. A large uphostered tonal ottoman would help the room look comfy yet keep it simplified. I might add a large modern or abstract canvas painting with mostly the same tonal colors and an expensive textural throw.

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DREAMON — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 18:18:27 GMT

I see this room as a Dining Room with a large round table in front of that window.

Re: Design a LR from a Blank Slate

wilma — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:26:43 GMT

@Iwantcoffee wrote:
Drapes for bay window.
Pretty green plants on windowsill.
Books in bookcases.
Floor lamps near each bookcase.
Table and chairs near bay window.
Beautiful rug on floor with matching sofas facing each other.
Sofa table with candles and flowers.
Grouping of family pictures on wall.

@Iwantcoffee

Your room sounds beautiful!

My room would be very similar - just a few differences. I would use shades instead of drapes. I am not a candle and flower person. I would put a few family photos on shelves or tables instead of the wall. I would find some nice artwork for the walls.