The basement reno is moving ahead full force. I’ll have an update on the progress soon. Right now, let’s talk about a side effect of the renovation: our new family room!
When the basement is done, most of the furniture that currently resides in our family room is going down under to live in the newly finished basement space. Buh bye couch, arm chair, coffee table and side tables.
SO, that leaves me with pretty much zero furniture in the room and lots of shopping to do. Of course, I’ve already starting eyeing some items.
You may remember the room is a dark brown color with bright white trim
As you can see, the family room is just off of the breakfast area and completely open. There is also pretty much only one wall that makes sense for the tv.
There is my basic furniture layout. We definitely need the long couch and chair. The thing in front of the fire place is actually just a basket. No idea why it looks so huge!
I put together three plans {so far} because I can’t decide what kind of wood I want in there. With the walls being so dark, I hesitate to go with a dark wood again but I don’t want a real country feel either.
We have a kids toy thing that is staying in there fore now that is a dark wood but it isn’t a permanent fixture. It does how up in all the pictures though 🙂
In all the options, the following stays the same:
– Curtain color (white cotton linen blend)
– Couch and couch fabric (we just love it)
– Room paint color
Oh, and we still need some storage space in this room which is why all the coffee tables and stuff have drawers, shelves, etc.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
No clue why the coffee table and media center look so different in color. They are really the same in person! |
So, thoughts…opinions…suggestions? I am all ears 🙂
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Shaun Miller says
LOVE option 3…the chair is beautiful and dark wood is my thing! 🙂
Sam
the cape on the corner says
love that sofa! great ideas!
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
Love Option 3. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Someday Crafts. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-5.html Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Leslie says
I really love that side table/stool in option 1. Where did you find that?
Tauni says
I love the couch you’ve got on your mood board. It’s got that mid-century modern feel I’ve really been enjoying lately!
Thanks for sharing on Show and Tell Wednesday!
xoxo, Tauni
Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says
I love the spot of blue in each one, but can’t tell my fav. Have you thought about using blue or white accent table? The may pop more against your brown walls.
Sewing-Chick says
I’m getting my basement finished too! It should be finished the beginning of next week 🙂 We can’t wait! As for your furniture choices, I really love option 2, especially that blue chair 🙂
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Such great options! I especially love the chair in #2.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Such great options! I especially love the chair in #2.
Christina says
what awesome options – I think #3 is my favorite! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
Thanks so much for linking to “20 Below Thursday”!!
Kimberly Sminkey says
How exciting! I love all of your options, but number 2 is my fav! That fab blue chair… luv!
Glad you shared at tip toe thru tuesday!
Kim
Trish says
I like the third option best but they’re all great! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!