tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post3237008032681006948..comments2024-03-26T02:50:57.573-06:00Comments on design dump: the not so great roomautumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07740076098992546184noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-20458618458511114332011-11-04T15:26:15.347-06:002011-11-04T15:26:15.347-06:00thank you for the comments and suggestions everyon...thank you for the comments and suggestions everyone! i am SO appreciative. <br />i would LOVE to have the sofa facing the couch...but because the sofa is so bulky, it would really stick into walkway into the kitchen. the room is deceptively narrow because of that...there are actually only about 9 feet from the edge of the tile surround on the fireplace, and the side wall of the room. it's and awkward space...<br />we also do most of our "together" tv watching downstairs in our basement where we have a comfy sectional.<br />if we bought a new sofa, i would probably try to change the layout, but for now, this layout is going to have to work! i loved, loved hearing all of your suggestions! keep em coming!<br />:)autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740076098992546184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-70433119339251707302011-11-04T09:48:12.476-06:002011-11-04T09:48:12.476-06:00It's overwhelming isn't it, moving into a ...It's overwhelming isn't it, moving into a new space? So many spaces that need attention but not enough time or energy to get it all done as quickly as you'd like, especially with a budget in mind. I think your ideas are great - I only have one suggestion - how about moving the sofa to face the fireplace and put a sofa table behind it? It will make tv viewing much easier. Then just put the two chairs opposite one another flanking the fireplace. Just a thought... :)lisaroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201063720578870254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-15912130417203672212011-11-03T22:51:27.256-06:002011-11-03T22:51:27.256-06:00Have you considered putting the TV on the wall wit...Have you considered putting the TV on the wall with the chairs? It would look good on a long dresser. Or, turning the couch to face the tv/fireplace with a sofa table behind it?? It just looks like your main seating you'll have to turn sideways and look up to watch tv. Anywhooo....I have decorating ADD as well!! I need to carry an notebook with me when I clean b/c I go from room to room and constantly think of things I want to do. Pinterest has put me over the edge! lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-1009952029768569492011-11-03T20:34:37.122-06:002011-11-03T20:34:37.122-06:00I like how you are showing the viewer how to infus...I like how you are showing the viewer how to infuse "new" items with "used" items in your home, because this is a dilema we all typically face. A homeowner or designer constantly asks, "What do we keep? What's worth while?" And the all important, "what can i afford to get new and/or fix?" I like so much how you are showing the "process" and not just the pretty finished pictures!!!! Love it! You rule!!! I'd love to meet you sometime I am in SLC.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />AliAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905069014431419027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-84266315777728495672011-11-03T17:53:30.438-06:002011-11-03T17:53:30.438-06:00Good luck! You're going to have a brand new ro...Good luck! You're going to have a brand new room once you're done!Anna (Minted Photography)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04099893945790539394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-22425338557455065032011-11-03T17:33:49.370-06:002011-11-03T17:33:49.370-06:00Wow! how exciting. Can't wait to follow the p...Wow! how exciting. Can't wait to follow the process and see what fabulous things you do in there! M.Interior Design Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741333608826413926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-86827099262006375822011-11-03T11:26:26.770-06:002011-11-03T11:26:26.770-06:00I'm anxious to see your finished area, A...the...I'm anxious to see your finished area, A...the plan looks like a good one. I'm anxious to drive down to Cincy's Ikea and check out the drapes. I feel a change is needed for us too. Re: the one chair...I'm not a fan of covers; but maybe one could work as a temporary change until you have a replacement(?).Angiehttp://www.carnahan970207.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-64182744348322317362011-11-03T11:18:33.795-06:002011-11-03T11:18:33.795-06:00I love that you keep it real Autumn! Like most of...I love that you keep it real Autumn! Like most of us who love to decorate but don't have the budget to start from scratch, it's all about the choices we make and the little details that can make a difference. This looks like a great space to focus on and you seem to have reigned in your decorating A.D.D. with your plan!<br />CathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942704410174876211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-26074751862490650902011-11-03T10:03:03.414-06:002011-11-03T10:03:03.414-06:00Lots of great ideas!!! Sometimes I don't thin...Lots of great ideas!!! Sometimes I don't think decorating is ever really done (for me anyway).Mary Ann Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885030768216528362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-34300477636425075822011-11-03T09:39:26.617-06:002011-11-03T09:39:26.617-06:00Good luck on your project! The plan sounds great -...Good luck on your project! The plan sounds great - can't wait to see everything when its finished!<br /><br />Laura<br /><br />www.happyroost.blogspot.comLaura@happyroosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403894195994115055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-2671871037339303992011-11-03T08:55:11.415-06:002011-11-03T08:55:11.415-06:00The plan looks great! I know it's hard when ...The plan looks great! I know it's hard when there are soooo many projects to do at once. It can be a bit overwhelming! I'm looking forward to seeing how it all comes together.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070914008178383749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-82395479007169169602011-11-03T07:52:38.260-06:002011-11-03T07:52:38.260-06:00It is SO MUCH WORK! Especially when on a budget--...It is SO MUCH WORK! Especially when on a budget--so much more time to source and make stuff. Moe than a year in, I'm still working on our new house. While the main stuff has been done for a while, I keep doing projects that seem secondary, but when they're done I think, how did I live with a completely blank hallway for so long? (Or whatever.) GOOD LUCK! One thing at a time.<br /><br />Heatherheather (love your space)http://heatherpetersondesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8944273077019168833.post-40324383353299796212011-11-03T07:42:13.468-06:002011-11-03T07:42:13.468-06:00Looks like you at least have a working plan! That...Looks like you at least have a working plan! That's more than I can say, I usually have a million projects all going on at once!Jean @ Flower Hillhttp://www.flowerhilldesigncompany.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com