Living Room Furniture Rearranging
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Now that the kitchen makeover is complete. I am enjoying not spending 24/7 in paint clothes. (I will post the final before and after with a list of everything I did, used, and cost on Monday). It is also nice to get back to a normal work day and routine that was thrown off a bit over the past months as I concentrated on the kitchen and foyer makeovers.
It feels good to have the time to get some smaller projects done around the house now. Like my studioffice.
Another project I have been wanting to do was figure out a way to make my living room feel more cohesive. I have never been happy with the furniture arrangement around the sofa and in the corner. Everything in the room except for the 2 swivel rockers and round metal side tables came from my previous house. When we first moved in, I made the best with what I had to fit into the room in a functional way, but the room never felt quite right.
About 2 weeks ago when I was sitting on the sofa watching Netflix and working on a post I realized what the room needed. It needed more light for reading, but also something to add some interest to the room.
I got up to get a tape measure and then pulled the IKEA chest of drawers and folding screen in the corner out of the way. With the corner empty I was able to easily slide the sofa away from the wall to see how far it could be placed from the wall without breaking up the pathway through the room. I measured the distance from the wall to the back of the sofa and then went online in search of a long console style table to place behind the sofa that wasn’t wider than 16″ wide.
I found the perfect one and ordered it on the spot. It is from World Market. It is called The Everett Foyer Table.
I love the light stained finish and the fact that it took only 15 minutes to put together. No paint brush or sandpaper needed. :-)
It is 70.9″ long x 15.7 deep x 31.9″ high. I rarely buy brand new furnishings. 75% of the furniture I have are hand-me downs and thrift store finds that I have made over to fit my decorating style.
The table even has two drawers. Since I am using it against the wall, I won’t be using the drawers…
…just the top where I plan to place larger lamps to provide more lighting and some colorful decorative accessories.
I am going to play around with the arrangement over the weekend and will be adding new colorful sofa cushion covers and wall art for spring and summer.
Having the time to sit, feel and see what a room really needs in the way of form and function is one of the best things you can do when trying to figure out how to decorate a room.
I plan to shop my house this weekend to come up with something pretty and spring like to add to the table.
I know it is only a table…but I am pretty excited that I found something that didn’t require a makeover.
I love to transform furniture, but it is nice not to have to DIY every once in a while.
You certainly have earned the “right to buy” a new piece of furniture Diane! Your advice to sit in the room is an excellent one. Even if it’s a lawn chair…grab one and imagine all the things you will be doing in that room. Enjoy your day! ;)
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I like having a place to set decorative pieces and the table fit the bill perfectly. I, too, usually only do the “reuse/re-purpose/thrift store furniture” and feel a little guilty when I buy a new piece. (Although I shouldn’t!) That was a great addition to the room – and I’m glad for you it was just a quick assembly and placement – sometimes we need “easy”!
One question: Would you share where is the clock from? I’m on the search for one :)
It must have made your day to find a finished table that works in your room!
Enjoy your new arrangement!!
Love the table behind the sofa! Great idea….