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LIVING ROOM RESTYLING

2 years ago

This is the living room styled by last owner, we have bought this house and looking for idea to style/color and full makeover. Pour me with options that will be budget friendly too

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Julie Herbert

2 years ago

Keeping your colours warm as suggested always looks beautiful, a large rug beneath sofa, see the new low sofa range, add a focal point with artwork, a floating tv wall, beautiful table and chairs, replace security grille with a clear crimsafe.

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Kate
2 years ago
Start with what you like and don’t like in the pictures then start a mood board with the likes. For me I like the dining chairs and bright pictures. The chair legs work better than the darker cabinets and sliding door, Not keen on the timber units and the tv is way to high for comfort.
Im in melb so would like a rug in living. I find the blind too cold and impersonal am not sure on grey wall. I prefer warm tones
Your turn. It’s a personal thing.
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I'll start with what I personally don't like , but obviously some people do -- The two couches look like they match ( which is good ) and in a green leather ( again good ) , but the browny olive carpet doesn't really work . Than you have a green fabric rolled arm chair , that is 100 years old in design and fabric design -- just because it is green , doesn't mean it works with the couches , because it doesn't . The chair that does tie in ( the green leather one ) is in a funny spot , but I also think it would look funny between the 2 couches . Then you have a nice armchair 'up the top' , and I think/hope that the fabric matches the dining chairs ? Then the TV area looks 'busy' . Probably the least of your worries , just an observation . SO -- I'd move the rolled arm chair right out of the room . The couch along the window I'd move around to beside the other one , and then the single green leather around by the window , so you have a green leather semi-circle . Personally , I still don't like the leather and the the carpet 'clash' , so I'd like to change the carpet ( or the lounge suite if you are wanting a change there -- although you'd have to go maybe that 'shooting lounge' aged brown leather if you want to keep the carpet ? ) . 'Up the top' by the bookcases I'd try and get a second chair the same as the other wheat/grey one , and add a coffee table -- so you have a conversation area , and a lower lounge/TV area . If it was me , I'd probably remove and wall in the 2 'left-hand' side windows -- the one that the blind is closed and I suspect is closed most of the time , and the one behind the TV . I'd then wall mount the TV ( if done professionally , you get the power and aerial all hidden ) so it cleans up that area , but that does start getting costier .
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House Bird
Original Author
2 years ago
This looks great, any thoughts on changing the floor tiles? And probaby make this place look bright and lively
dreamer
2 years ago
Changing floor tiles is not budget friendly. However a floor rug can make a big improvement. What furniture have you already got for this area?
Kate
2 years ago
A new floor would help and ditch the grey blinds and wall.
House Bird
Original Author
2 years ago
I have no furniture so far, its going to be blank canvas for me
edytanz
2 years ago
A great space to work with. Begin with flipping the focus of the space on the back grey wall. That should be your centre focal point….possible wall hung tv or on an entertainment unit. The grey wall is a bit too cool in tone against the creamy tile you could repaint but I see a matching grey curtains……..if too costly add a grey/beige rug on the floor to connect them altogether. Put a 2 seater slimline couch to face the grey wall and occasional chairs on either side to zone it. The dark timber sliding door needs to be painted white or replaced with a modern glass paneled slider. I would centre up the dining table and go with glass as to make it see through and float. Remove the pendant light it is in no mans land…..lighting needs to be focused over a dining space….breakfast bar. Wall sconces could work on grey wall either side of tv for mood evening light.Remove the timber side table….to open up space to slider door so access and flow works smoothly. Remove security grills fly screen. Would be good to see the room from angle facing the other way to give complete look.
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House Bird
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you for lovely design you have shared
House Bird
Original Author
2 years ago
Empty space now, ready to be styled, what color sofa and dining will suit on this floor. We have messy kid at home
edytanz
2 years ago
Looking great! If budget allows paint the door white first, it will really change the space, the rest you can work with. Here are some pics for inspiration
Julie Herbert
2 years ago
Go for a dark colour sofa if you are concerned with spills etc. Also treat with Scotchgard spray available from supermarkets, it’s great for any fabric sofa, a floor rug that’s tough, even an outdoor rug is great, mount your tv on wall, a round table , you can have blended chairs for a stylish look.
House Bird
Original Author
2 years ago
I guess i will also consider changing the flooring!

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