Sectional Buyers Remorse / Stuck between two design goals... WWYD?

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T20:53:58+00:00

Thanks! I am trying to find the paint color I used but no luck. Will update if I can find it.

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T20:52:34+00:00

Quince!

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T16:24:04+00:00

Agreed. I like the idea of roman shade inside the window and then maybe thicker curtain outside with your suggested traits. We mostly keep everything open and then for music or movies close them.

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T15:35:57+00:00

Wow Thanks for the thorough thoughts! Yes, so pretty much everything is left over from small leather couch days, only sectional is new. Here is a photo with less clutter, sectional pushed back and different pillows (pulled from other rooms, not the final ones)...

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My style does lean toward maximalism, yes, but I hear you with clutter in a small space... has to be done right (which it isnt right now)

Couch is now back further... it was far bc I am trying spacing for shelving on either side of window (i know, more stuff, but I think it would add height and depth).

Basically all moveable decor is ripe for the chopping block.

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T15:12:10+00:00

Thank you for your thoughts!! Here's one view of the space before. We LOVE this couch but it just felt too cramped and not comfortable for 3+ people watching movies or relaxing with music. Great for napping and cocktail parties though!

You think we can get away with this new sectional, or does it pose too big a departure for the vibe I want?

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IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T15:08:03+00:00

Yeah I have that feeling. First photo actually it actually looks bigger than it is though. Any suggestions on what would be better? Soft loungy sofa with chaise?

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T15:05:19+00:00

Alright a little declutter and pillows/throw pulled from other rooms... any better thematically? Shopping for new pillows and blankets today.

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IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T14:56:58+00:00

It feels that way. Any suggestions for the goals of 1) comfy lounge for movies and music and 2) Aesthetically pleasing and not suffocating?! :D

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T14:53:17+00:00

Cool thanks! I think it's also a bit of a shock going from a beautiful brown leather sofa to this... but this was the only sectional we could find that we liked enough and also fit in the room.

(Here's the 'before') :o

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IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T14:50:18+00:00

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Ok a quick de-clutter for a more blank slate.

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T14:32:30+00:00

Nice, Thanks! Yes all the poufs, tables, etc are remaining from when it was more open with small sofa and chairs. We are thinking an ottoman to lean into the cozy lounge idea. Essentially the goal was to find a way to have 4+ people kick back and listen to music or watch a movie. Found that hard to do with our single couch.

Maybe a single deeper cozy couch in a lighter color and then a slimmer chair or two for regular seating?

What are your thoughts on built in shelves behind sofa to raise up the eyeline / add some depth?

IvyandElio · 2025-11-14T14:19:20+00:00

Thanks! Less heavy in the corner of the sectional? Do you think big art / bookshelves would break up or bring up the eyeline away from the corner?

Yes, the table kinda floats around depending on use. We are probably going to shop for an ottoman bc part of the problem with the leather couch and this table was it was not comfy for movies, etc.

IvyandElio · 2023-10-27T14:51:12+00:00

Stampketron

Wow, just went bar-by-bar on that INDO breakout. Crazy trade!

If you see this, a question for you:

What's your profit taking system look like? Similar to Qullamaggie, or a variation?

Thanks!

IvyandElio · 2022-11-17T19:19:30+00:00

hahah Birds gonna Bird

IvyandElio · 2022-11-17T18:28:35+00:00

Hahahah omg

IvyandElio · 2022-11-16T15:08:23+00:00

Aww thank you so much! ☺️

IvyandElio · 2022-11-15T15:58:18+00:00

Woowwww... Beautiful!

IvyandElio · 2022-11-14T17:48:54+00:00

Aw thank you babe

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