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Blogger Elburn, IL on Jan 27, 2013

The Secret to Dealing with Quirky Room Challenges

Our circa 1875 home presents unique design challenges when trying to place furniture to create good traffic flow. Too many doors and odd-sized walls means having to be creative with furniture choices and decor. Our living room is the most challenging since it sits in the middle of the house.

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Light wall colors help to keep the room fresh and airy.
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Eco-friendly script bamboo mats pull furniture together and provides a cohesive look from room to room.
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The window in the stairwell is not curtained so that ample light will fill the room.
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A club chair provides comfy seating along a wall wedged between the staircase and laundry room door.
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A simple wooden star adds interest to the window oddly placed at the bottom of the stairway.

To see more: http://townandcountryliving.blogspot.com/2013/01/dealing-with-quirky-living-room.html

14 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

I LOVE this room!

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Rachel Medina Ogallala, NE

l love this room too! Gorgeous!! And I am soo jealous of your rug:( I can't find one and I have been looking for a while.

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Annette White Hawarden, IA

Love it, you really utilized this area in a great way! Love your wainscoting, we're putting it in our kitchen this week...can't wait! Thanks for all the tips!

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Julie C Alexandria, MN

We recently bought an 1898 farm house that was added to at least twice. We are currently gutting it to repair some water damage caused by a roof leak that wasn't fixed, but we have plenty of odd shaped rooms. They are going to get odder because one of the first changes we are going to make is to change the stairs that go upstairs.

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Carolyn Bostic Springfield, MO

I enjoyed seeing this room's set-up. Thanks for all the good captioning. It helps me focus on the proper subject in each photo.

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Town and Country Living Elburn, IL

Thanks, everyone! I truly appreciate your comments. Julie C - good luck with your farmhouse. Sounds like fun even though it's a lot of work.

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Town and Country Living Elburn, IL

Rachel Medina, those rugs are made by Peacock Park Designs. If you go to their website, click on "Find a Retailer" and they'll help you find someone near you who carries it. I can't tell you how many times I get asked about those bamboo rugs. They're super durable ... which means they're great if you have kids or pets. Here's the website: http://peacockparkdesign.com/

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Room! These old houses are so special. I love your colors and the look of the room!

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Kelli Springfield, MO

Beautiful...so bright and fresh!

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Rhoda V Kennesaw, GA

I love your space, it's so clean and bright!

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Adventures in Decorating Little River, SC

Such a gorgeous room, Jennifer! So bright, welcoming and full of character!

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Town and Country Living Elburn, IL

Thanks, ladies!

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tammy @ circa-1929 Sanford, NC

I live in a historic foursquare so I get the quirkiness. But isn't that the character we love? I love this look. What paint colors did you use if you don't mind me asking?
Off to the blog to read the whole scoop now :)

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Rachel Medina Ogallala, NE

Thanks for the rug info;) looking now;)

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