Hellobee Boards Topic: Furniture Ideas

Hellobee Boards Topic: Furniture Ideas https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:53:27 +0000 Chuckles on "Furniture Ideas" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/furniture-ideas#post-2922982 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:23:49 +0000 Chuckles 2922982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Jess1483: Could you do two armchairs angled in a bit in front of the window so that they still have access to the bench but you can still use that side for seating? And then have a smaller couch on one of the other sides? Jess1483 on "Furniture Ideas" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/furniture-ideas#post-2922980 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:59:37 +0000 Jess1483 2922980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Thank you all! This is helping me to re-think the room. The rug was free and we've had it for 10 years, but I agree that it's probably time for a lighter rug :grin: I'd like to keep the window space free (at least for now) because the kids play on it all the time (it's about a foot deep and has a little bench), but nothing's off the table! Thanks so much! PurplePumps on "Furniture Ideas" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/furniture-ideas#post-2922954 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:08:56 +0000 PurplePumps 2922954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd do a couch in the same place as you have now, but with the chaise in the corner side if it doesn't stick into the door way. Looks like they're should be room. And then a chair where you have it, or a love seat facing the couch. I'd just kinda act like the window is a wall. Then a larger rug to pull them together. erinbaderin on "Furniture Ideas" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/furniture-ideas#post-2922949 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:54:41 +0000 erinbaderin 2922949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @josina: Agreed - a bigger and lighter rug, I think the one you have is too dark with the wall colour. A sleeker couch along the dark wall, a smaller chair, and then maybe a few ottomans with removable lids for under the window that could double as storage, or maybe a padded bench with storage that you could use to store toys but also as extra seating - something like this: <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/bee-amp-willow-trade-home-bench-in-white-wash/5309335?skuId=67252657&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand__&product_id=67252657CA&enginename=google&adpos=&creative=259314010975&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&utm_campaignid=71700000040549854&utm_adgroupid=58700004338902008&targetid=92700036666444637&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9GCBhDvARIsAFunhsmrjx4MxIZ0OoWeAgIYxewuJiz-Yyonza-gUojCQtajAOD0srHWNNIaAhDFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&wmSkipPwa=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/bee-amp-willow-trade-home-bench-in-white-wash/5309335?skuId=67252657&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand__&product_id=67252657CA&enginename=google&adpos=&creative=259314010975&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&utm_campaignid=71700000040549854&utm_adgroupid=58700004338902008&targetid=92700036666444637&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9GCBhDvARIsAFunhsmrjx4MxIZ0OoWeAgIYxewuJiz-Yyonza-gUojCQtajAOD0srHWNNIaAhDFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&wmSkipPwa=1</a> josina on "Furniture Ideas" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/furniture-ideas#post-2922945 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:05:03 +0000 josina 2922945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think I would get a bigger rug for the center and move the furniture closer to the tv vs. having it up against the wall. I would get either a couch and loveseat (possibly putting one in front of the window), or a couch and 2 nice chairs. Layout ideas: [attach=4677/21/qq84of.564x564.contemporaryrugs.eu_.jpg] [attach=4677/21/qq84og.242x208.rug.jpg] [attach=4677/21/qq84oh.275x183.images2.jpg] Jess1483 on "Furniture Ideas" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/furniture-ideas#post-2922941 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:35:28 +0000 Jess1483 2922941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We are finally having our gigantic basement finished and I'm so excited to create a cozy space downstairs for guests/family movie nights/etc. This is also presenting us with a challenge/opportunity in our main upstairs room. I have always hated the sectional we have in this room (it's on the main floor). It's oversized and partially blocks the doors, but DH LOVES it (and it is comfortable). But I think we've agreed to move the sectional downstairs into the new family space and replace it in the main room with something. The challenge is that the room is strange, with a giant window on one side, two large entrances, and the TV. While we will do large family viewing now in the downstairs space, we still want to be able to watch TV in this room, too. So the question is what should we do in the upstairs room to: 1. Still make it comfortable for TV watching for 2-3 people (because if all five are watching, we will probably go downstairs) 2. Make it good for hosting others (you know, if that ever happens again) 3. Not block doors or windows. 4. Keep it a good play space for little ones. I'm thinking about a recliner and love seat, but feeling like that might feel empty? Plus, it doesn't do a lot for hosting another couple. Maybe a more "modern" looking sectional and matching recliner? Thoughts? I'm absolutely terrible with things like this. Or a particularly good on-line interior design company? Pictures included. 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