After struggling for five years with a cramped and awkward living room, I enlisted the help of a designer who helped me reimagine the space. The key challenges were the front door's placement, obstructing any potential rug placement, and an open-concept layout that limited wall space for furniture. With the introduction of white slipcovered sofas and lighter decor, the once cramped living room has become a warm and welcoming area, ultimately transforming how I greet guests and utilize the space.
As we moved into seating, I took the time to watch some Nancy Meyers' favorites like Something's Gotta Give, The Holiday and It's Complicated. They all had one specific thing in common: White slipcovered sofas and chairs.
Five years later, with zero ideas for a solution, I called in reinforcements. With the help of a designer, I was able to make my narrow living room feel warm, and inviting, and it now somehow looks larger.
While it seems so simple now, my layout felt impossible to work with for a few reasons. The front door swings inward - dead center of the living room - meaning I can't put a rug close to the entrance without creating an obstruction.
The best part is I can finally welcome my guests into a living room that's actually functional and feels like a real lived-in home.
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