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Odd living room layout help

Charlotte McKenna

3 years ago

I was wondering if anyone has any layout suggestions for a property I’m considering renting. This is the living/ dining room in a terraced house, the front door to the house opens straight into the room. The kitchen is downstairs with space for a dining table.

The room would originally have been a separate living room and kitchen but has been reconfigured. I really like the house but I’m struggling to come up with ideas on how I would lay out this room.

We could have it as just a living room, or possibly as a living/ dining room? Any suggestions very welcome!

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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space

3 years ago

Hi Charlotte, I’m not sure about the size of the space, but if I’m guessing correctly, you can creat three spaces in this entry room. Make a small “hallway” type area next to the door on the left, by painting it darker, like charcoal paint. It will deepen it visually and will separate from the rest of the room. Creat a slimline coat hanger, mirror, light. It doesn’t have to be your main hallway storage, but it will create an entrance.
I think a dining area is better to have in the front of the house. It will also be used as a study area etc. I would put a “divider” between the entrance and the table area. Tall plant, floor lamp, shelving if there is enough space.
The sitting area would be at the back of the room with a couch under the window and a chair opposite, if there is enough space add a footstool or ottoman (another sitting). There isn’t a good spot for a tv, unfortunately, but it can be incorporated in the alcove, if really needed. Many furniture needs to be multifunctional, foldable, collapsible etc. Depending on the amount of people using the space and your preferences. Good luck. It looks like a nice house.

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Charlotte McKenna
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Marina, that’s really helpful. I love your ideas for creating the entrance hallway! Where to put a TV is the thing that is puzzling me too.
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minnie101
3 years ago
Where's the tv point? You may already have a tv but you can kind of put the Samsung serif tv anywhere, rather than against a wall
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Charlotte, give me a plan or measurements, I will look more closely. Do you have a tv already? What size? Quite a lot of people move away from having a TV in the living room, especially if space is at premium. TVs are moved to kitchens and bedrooms. you can also look into a projector for movie nights, then the screen can be placed anywhere.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/projector-vs-tv-how-to-decide-237262?amp=1
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
3 years ago
@minnie101, great idea. I haven’t seen it before. That can be placed near the stairs. Needs to be attached somehow though, as it is a heavy traffic area.
minnie101
3 years ago
@Marina, they look great, they also do the art tv but I think it's over double the price of the other one. Fantastic idea anyway whoever came up with it 🙂
Charlotte McKenna thanked minnie101
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
3 years ago
hi Charlotte, If the space allows, you can put between the two areas using shelving room divider. I just saw this image on Insta and thought could be interactive to you.
Charlotte McKenna
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks, I like that idea! A good solution to the TV problem
Claire Callan
3 years ago
I've a friend with a similar layout - He put a wall of slim storage along the wall Marie painted in her fab rendering. It was a mix of open and closed shelving. He has custom work done, but you could achieve similar with the slim ikea shoe storage units. He put his sofa backing onto this area, effectively creating an entry corridor along the back of the sofa as you come in. The TV is then in the alcove opposite the sofa, next to the front window. Worked well for a couple with no children. As we all Wfh now, one of the alcoves could be a location for a nice desk, with some storage above or below to hide away the work papers etc.
Nina T
3 years ago
Marina what programme are you using for the design please. Want to redecorate my bedroom but not quite sure what to do as it is tiny and furniture is dark. Would like a programme that might help with visualising it. Thank you in advane
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
3 years ago
Hi Nina, the program in this tread is Ipad app of Homestyler. I also use DecorMatters, DesignFiles etc. You can use photoshop with a similar results. For 3D planning of a space I use pc software Homestyler and Conoom. For more precise projects o use Chief Architect and SketchUp
Nina T
3 years ago
Thank yo so much. Will look them up and have play around

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