I did a little bit of a switcharoo in the living room and it’s really growing on me.
After moving the entertainment center to the other side of the room (suggested by my aunt), I had tons of space. I tried a few different configurations, but I think we have a winner now.
By adding the shelf on the left, I was able to make it look a little more symmetrical. I have issues with asymmetrical rooms. They seem out of whack. (P.S. Both of the shelves were handmade for us as wedding gifts from a family friend. Aren’t they awesome?)
Having the reading chair under the window avoids it feeling like it’s floating in the middle of nowhere.
By scooching the bench under the window, it’s out of the way so the room looks bigger and the dogs can sit up on it and look out the window. But, it’s still in easy reach to prop up our feet.
The room feels much more spacious than it did upon move-in. (You can see the old layout here and here.)
What do you think?
Hi there. I know the posts that I am about to comment on are old news, but I’m always a day late and a dollar short…lol. Love your dining room redo with the black painted furniture. And I think that you should paint the corner piece since you asked. Oh, it’s so pretty. And I love your living room rearrangement. It all flows so beautifully. One things that I would do is to pull the drapes a wee bit closed to just cover the white trim. I think that it will make your windows appear larger than they are. Just a suggestion. Thanks for blogging!
I have issues w/ an asymmetrical room too! I feel like I’m on a lopsided boat or something.
But I LOVE your updates! Beautifully balanced. This layout’s a keeper. And *sigh* I big puffy heart that framed wall letter.
I think it looks great. LOVE the curtains.
I like it alot!!
Yes, love the new layout! Your aunt was right! It looks much better! 🙂
LOVE the new space! I am the same way…moving things around until I love something (that has been known to take years)then I’ll stop for a while 🙂 Love the colors too, nice job!
I love that you rearrange about as often as I do – I don’t see a lot of other bloggers talking about furniture rearrangement often. Hmm.
Anyway, the room looks awesome! I’ve got a lot of posts to catch up on, so be ready for a comment deluge.
The living room looks AWESOME Kimmy! Your mommy is SO proud of you. Your Grandma Sandi moved furniture around all the time too. I’m so glad you inherrited some of her wonderful traits.