After gathering inspiration and taking note of the elements that stood out to me, I went to work redesigning the living room.
First, I had to consider the space and how we use our family room.
While I would love to center the room around the fireplace mantel, that isn’t practical for our t.v. lovin’ family.
tip: In determining furniture placement, take into consideration the permanent fixtures in the space, such as cable and electrical outlets, walls and windows as well as traffic patterns.
Now you’re ready to place your furniture in the room.
Remember, form follows function. In my case, that means, the furniture faces the television. Secondly, I want the furniture arrangement to be conducive to conversation.
At the Hines’ house, we like to watch our favorite t.v. shows while eating dinner, so I brought in a coffee table as a make shift dinner table. The coffee table also gives guests a place to set drinks.
Maybe our next house will have a “man cave”, but for now I gave Mr. Hines a “man chair” that is perfectly angled for watching episode after episode of NCIS.
There’s a total disturbance in the force any time I try moving that chair. ;) I think the room looks more balanced with the chair here anyway.
Once the stage is set, we’re ready for the fun part; accessorizing. This is your opportunity to bring in texture
and color.
Just a few details to take care of, and I’ll be FINISHED with my living room.
What project are you working on right now?
Until next time,
by Sharon Hines
I’m sharing my design tips at these link parties:
Newbie Reunion @ Debbiedoo’s Blogging and Blabbing
Tutorials and Tips @ Home Stories A to Z
Take it on Tuesday @ Design on a Dime
Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch
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Sharon, the room is looking fantastic….you certainly have followed your own advice as to form and function…The room is so beautiful, while being extremely functional!!
Shirley, that is a high compliment coming from you….you’re such a natural with design! Thank you.
Hi. I’m your newest follower. Great tips!
Hi! Welcome to mrs. hines class! So glad to have you and I’m glad you enjoyed today’s post.
I love your ideas! You can come to my house and decorate anytime.
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On Aug 14, 2012,
Sharon the room is looking great. I love the chair near the fireplace. Looks great!
Cynthia
Thank you, Cynthia. I really appreciate the feedback and encouragement.
Looks gorgeous Sharon! Very cozy too. Thanks for sharing and joining in on the party.
Debbie, I’m just so thrilled to be able to come back to your party on Mondays. Thanks for remembering the graduates!
The room is looking quite good, Sharon! Funny how the TV rules our way of life! I grew up as a child of the 50′s and love that darn boob tube. Like you, we often eat our meals while sitting in front of it.
A young newlywed that I just met earlier tonight was upset about the fact they eat dinner at the coffee table more often than not. I told her to let expecation of having to have “dinner at the table” to go…that as long as they are eating together as a family, who cares if it’s the coffee table or the kitchen table.
These are some great ideas!! I loved seeing your house. How do you like that placement for the piano. Is it really loud in that room?
Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime’s TIOT party! Pinning this.
Betsy, visually, I enjoy the piano doubling as a sofa table. Practically, no one in our household is taking lessons right, so it’s not getting played. However, we’ve always had the piano in the living room, but when were taking lessons, and practicing the piano faced a wall.
And thanks for hosting TIOT!
Sharon, Proud to be pinning this from Debbiedoos Pinit party! I have the same color brown leather sofas and always in search for new decor ideas to go along with it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Tami
I’m so flattered! Thank you, Tami.
I’m so very flattered Tami! Thanks for your kind words.