But since we have lived here about two years now i can t seem figure out how to arrange furniture in our beautiful yet super awkward living room.
Awkward space awkward living room layout ideas.
Dear how to decorate please help.
Awkward spaces call for creative design solutions.
We ve consulted the experts to find out their top tips for creating a small living room that is big on style.
It s based on dwr s bantam sofa and is 7 2 long.
In addition to the mondo size this room also has the unique design challenge of having windows on every wall which makes layout out furniture extra difficult.
Make use of the otherwise empty area with a stylish console that doesn t poke out beyond the fireplace surround.
You can reduce the visibility of the awkward living room by painting the wall and ceiling in similar color.
This room is plagued by bump outs and awkward niches.
For instance you can have both areas painted in soft grey and white tone.
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The other larger sofa in the above layouts is 8 3 long and the loveseat is 5 2 long.
I ve used a smaller sofa here to make the living room layout work out a bit better.
Embrace that empty corner oddly shaped nook or shallow mantel with these decorating tips for difficult areas.
This is plan 2 essentially with everything rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Plus having an opening on every wall leaves limited wall space for placing furniture.
A built in fireplace is a living room must have though it often leads to awkward remaining wall space.
For a homeowner who inherited a living space with a tiny recess area our stylists thought up a few ways to cozy it up.
Awkward built in architectural elements might be unavoidable in some homes but with a little ingenious rethinking you can put these areas to practical and stylish use.
With the right furniture and accessories you can add style and function to all the tricky spots around your home.
A tiny living room recess.
Whilst we d like our rooms to be completely square with no awkward angles or dead spaces this is rarely the case.
Read on to discover the small living room ideas they suggest.
Get ideas on how to arrange a living room with fireplace.
We love the character of our 1920s colonial.
Way 5 choose a similar color for the wall and ceiling.
The fireplace is off center and battles the bay window for focal point status.