Hey everyone,
This is the “Attic” of my apartment.
The Beams are sadly structural and can’t be removed.

Bedroom and office are downstairs, so this would be the living room, I guess, but I can’t really imagine how to make it cozy and usable, including a tv with these beams in the way.

Im allowed to paint the walls but not the wood
And the wall next to the stairs is not insulated so can’t put anything straight against it

Any ideas ?

We have this loft in our house. We have one child that will move into the room with the loft next year. Do you have any good ideas regarding lighting? We were thinking it could be a cozy place watching movies or similar, so the lighting dont have to be very bright. Any other ideas towards the general design is also appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Im looking for ways to style room labeled as 3
It is mainly a guest seating area
Would like to include a tv if appropriate
I want something that makes the area roomier than what it looks
Suggestions ?

What layout would you recommend? What changes would you make? All the red number are in inches. The furniture is not the actual furniture it is just used to gage the size and layout.

Any recommendations you might have would be amazing!!

How do I layout this room with the furniture I have? We recently bought this green chair, it feels too large and awkward in the corner. We originally had the room pulled forward a bit as shown in the photo with no chair (last).

We are hiding a beautiful fireplace. I’d hate to move the TV in front of the window, but it feels like the only way to fit the furniture properly since the room is longer in that direction.

Just moved in & looking for advice on a bit of a weird floor plan, have a den at the end that’s diagonal to the rest of the living space.

Not sure what kind of couch would fit best and then how to orient a couch + tv in the living room.

Also any advice on overall public space decoration/layout (dining area, living room, and den) would be appreciated :)

I want to upgrade my mom’s small bedroom for her 70th birthday. Currently, she has a full-size bed. I can technically fit a queen-sized bed in her room, but it would take up space. The room measures 119"x132", plus I have to account for the bed frame.

Would I be better off making her full-size bed feel spacious and luxurious by adding good-quality sheets and a nice bed frame?

Our home was made in 1955 and I’d like to revert it back to mid century as much as possible, rather than try to make it something it was never designed to be (i.e. this all white). First pic is current kitchen, second pic is my rough draft vision, last four are inspo pics. So…

-I love the robins egg blue of the midcentury/atomic era
-I peeled back some of the white paint and there’s what appears to be birch(?) so I’d like to change the cabinets back to their original wood.
-Cream/off white quartz countertops seem like the most flexible if I ever what to change the color scheme and are timeless if we want to sell
-terracotta/quarry tile seems the most complimentary to the light countertops, but not married to them
-we have a boob light so I felt a simple Sputnik light was cute but I’m open to suggestions!!

What are your thoughts? Does my vision/proposal look like ass? What changes would you make? Thanks so much!!

Need some ideas with this living room. I have a couch coming tomorrow which I’m planning on putting on the left side of the wall and I have the dining table and the tv. What do you think I should do with it to make it look good? I can include more pics if need be.

Tried something new for the lobby of my business, I really enjoy the look of layered rugs but for some reason the execution of it looks incredibly uninspiring and messy. Is it possible the red is too overpowering? Is it the cowhide throwing it off?

For context, the focal point will be a gallery wall built around the shelves: plants, hanging art, and pieces leaning on the shelves. I'm worried that making the rugs more of a statement would compete with that wall instead of supporting it.

Any advice is appreciated.

I’m at a loss as to where to put a tv in the living room. Really don’t want to place the tv above the fireplace. The room doesn’t seem to lend itself to having a tv. If it’s placed on the wall opposite the fireplace-any ideas about furniture layout?

Hi everyone!

I'm moving into my first apartment and I'm struggling a bit with how to arrange the furniture in my living room.

Ideally, I'd like to fit a normal-sized L-shaped sofa, a TV on either the left or right wall, and a dining table for 4 people.

A few things to keep in mind:

• All measurements in the floor plan are in meters.

• The only door that needs clearance to open is the middle one leading to the balcony. The other openings are windows.

• The kitchen area is fixed and can't be moved.

• I'd prefer not to sit too far away from the TV. (2-3m max)

• I'd like the room to feel open and comfortable rather than cramped.

I've tried imagining several different layouts, but somehow every arrangement feels a little crowded or awkward, especially when trying to fit both the sofa and dining table without blocking the walking paths. I'm honestly a little clueless when it comes to interior design and making the best use of the available space.

How would you arrange the furniture in this room? Would you put the TV on the left or right wall? And where would you position the sofa and dining table?

I'm also completely open to suggestions for other furniture, storage or alternative layouts that might work better.

Any advice or layout ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I just moved in this space and i'm having trouble deciding how to tie in the fireplace and TV wall. The couch is too far away from the TV now but if I bring it forward it cuts off the fireplace.

I need to get some new furniture but the layout is what is throwing me off.

Hi all! Please give us any advice you have on how we should place our sectional couch in our new living room. We're not sure if we should place the sectional with the longest side against the windows or along the right-hand side wall. We want to be able to enjoy the view outside (especially the west-facing view from the windows to the left) and watch TV (probably will be mounted on the left-hand side wall), but it's a tight squeeze.

Actual room is the second picture.

The section dimensions are 101" x 69" (last pic).

Also tricky is the air conditioner juts out into the room probably at least another 6 inches if not more.

Thank you!

Ideally I’d like seating for 6 people. How would you arrange the sofas/chairs in this space? And how would you separate the entranceway from the livingroom?

Dear Interior Design community.

I recently purchased a home that I’m renovating, and I’m looking for ideas on how to make the most of the living room.

I’ll be living there with three friends, so we’d like to make the space cozy and comfortable for spending time together. The room is fairly spacious, but its awkward shape—and the number of walls taken up by doors and the staircase—make it challenging to plan the layout. It also has a high ceiling, and I’m wondering whether there are ways to make good use of that vertical space.

I’ve attached the floor plans, some photos of the room, and an initial layout idea. I’ve reached a bit of a dead end and would appreciate any suggestions.

I’d also love some color ideas. The room was covered in old, glittery wallpaper, which I’ve removed. I’m not sure what to do next: I’d like something more interesting than plain white walls, but the room isn’t especially bright and has no skylights.

Thank you for any advice!

Hii! Just wondering which wall my TV should be placed in the living room, should it be on the wall on the right so that the people sitting on the couch on the left wall can face the dining area where if we're having people over can see each other from the living room to dining room and vice versa?

or should the TV be placed on the left wall so that people in the dining area view the TV from where they are?

Bedroom 1 btw is gunna be the master bedroom if that matters at all. I've heard that people put the TV on the opposite wall of their master bedroom so as shift attention away from the master bedroom? is that a thing? Thank youu

Hi everyone,

I'm considering buying this 1-bedroom apartment as my first home and would love to get some feedback on the layout.

The apartment has:

• 1 bedroom

• 1 bathroom

• Open kitchen / dining / living area

• Balcony

One of my main concerns is making the most of the available space. I work from home several days a week, so I'd like to incorporate a comfortable desk and PC setup without making the apartment feel cramped.

I'm particularly interested in:

• The best location for a home office setup

• Furniture layout suggestions

• Ways to improve circulation and functionality

• Whether the bedroom size feels practical for long-term living

• Any ideas to make the apartment feel larger and more efficient

I've attached the original floor plan and a simple model I created to experiment with furniture placement.

If this were your apartment, how would you arrange the furniture and where would you place the home office?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Hi there. We are struggling to figure out the best way to arrange some furniture for an L shaped dining room and living room area.

I've added the floorplan and tried using IKEA's furniture modeller to figure out sizing. The non-negotiable is the L shaped couch as we already have that and don't want to replace it quite yet. Neither of the two mock ups are quite hitting the spot and we were wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions?

(Side note: we were thinking one day of knocking the wall through to the kitchen to make the whole space open plan but struggled to figure out how it would all be laid out)

It's annoying because the sliding doors open from the left side and it's right in the middle of the space.

Help! We are configuring our new family room and are deciding on a TV.

The large tape is 65” , smaller is 55”

We want it such that…

1. It doesn’t dominate the room

2. It’s a good viewing experience

3. It could be covered by art in the future

Closest part of couch is 5.5 feet from wall, seated is about 14 feet from wall.

Any thoughts would be great!

I'm trying to figure out the best layout for my living room

I'd really like to have both a comfortable sofa and a proper dining table, but I'm worried the room might end up feeling too cramped.

The round dining table is 120 cm (47") in diameter, and the sofa is 264 cm (104") long.

This floor plan shows my current idea, but I'm not sure if it's practical.

What's the minimum clearance you'd recommend between the dining table and the walls or sofa. Would you arrange the furniture differently to make the room feel more spacious?

I'd love to hear your thoughts or suggestions!

Hello friends! My wife and I are looking to get a new fridge and I am in love with this juniper green one. It matches our island and is more of a statement.

My wife on the other hand hates it and thinks a stainless steel one works more cohesively.

Which one do you think looks better?

Hi everyone! We're trying to rethink our living room layout and would love some fresh perspectives before investing in new furniture.
Our living room is 12'× 22'. It's connected to the dining room through a large opening, with the main entrance at one end and two windows along one side, 67” each.
Our biggest issue: The room feels very unbalanced. Most of our furniture is concentrated at one end, making the actual TV/seating area feel crowded, while there's a huge amount of empty space between the entrance and dining room. It feels more like a passageway than a cohesive living space.

How we use the room:
Mostly watching TV, relaxing, and occasionally eating dinner in front of the TV.
Our preferred style is warm, cozy, European/Mediterranean, with character rather than minimalist.

We're open to replacing all the seating furniture.

Layouts we're considering:
Keep the TV where it is: Currently on the 102" wall, with the sectional opposite it, under the windows. We'd replace the sectional with a smaller sofa or a different seating arrangement.

Move the TV to the bottom 152" wall: Float a sofa facing the TV, using its back to separate the living area from the entrance. We like the use of space but aren't comfortable sitting with our backs toward the front door.

TV on the bottom wall, sofa on the 102" wall: This might keep the room more open and allow us to see the entrance, but we're concerned about the diagonal TV viewing angle.

We're also wondering whether the open space should become a small reading area, activity corner, or simply remain open with a better-defined entryway.
Important: We're not considering structural changes. All walls, windows, doors, and openings must stay exactly where they are
Any suggestions are appreciated!

I have 8 4-inch Govee recessed lights (800 Lumen), where should I place or space them or do I use less? I am also willing to switch out the bar light for a perimeter light or something.

This room looks oddly dark, reminds me of a garage lol

Room is about 15' 11" x 20' 3"