what do you guys think of my new living room? MAF: new pic, help!

[Mupepe]

simple and not really fancy, but i like it...

[Madrun Badrun]

That is a sexy couch.

[Tauntaun]

it'd look better with me on the couch wearing nothing but body chocolate 

[Cyanista]

1. manly
2. boring
3. nice plant


My thoughts, in order.

[CajoleJuice]

HOT

[Madrun Badrun]

1. manly
2. boring
3. nice plant


My thoughts, in order.

Remember mupepe women are not to be listened too! 

[Mupepe]

1. manly
2. boring
3. nice plant


My thoughts, in order.

boring i understand.  i have pictures on my wall and stuff that you can't see in the pic.  like i have a painting of a garden to the right.

but is the manly a negative or a positive?

[hyp]

those blinds gotta go man... 

[Mupepe]

those blinds gotta go man... 

explain.  curtains?

[MrAngryFace]

Jesus Christ that couch looks comfortable.

Here's a pic of one side of my living room. I was messing around with my cell-phone camera when I took it. The other side has a small end table next to a leather chair and an ottomon (sp). Im thinking about getting a couch but the placement of the electric heating vent has me convinced I would have to move the whole fukin room around:



Plus if I get a couch ill need to find room for a small coffee table but my living room is pretty packed already and I like having room to walk.

[hyp]

french blinds would look great, no offense but those blinds "cheapen" the look of an otherwise expensive looking couch.  not a design specialist, but i think it could add some "warmth" to your room... here's an example:

[MrAngryFace]

Well if you go for new blinds you'll want darker ones to contrast the wall and compliment the color of your furniture

[Saint Cornelius]

That couch looks really humpable in a pinch.

[Mupepe]

Jesus Christ that couch looks comfortable.

Here's a pic of one side of my living room. I was messing around with my cell-phone camera when I took it. The other side has a small end table next to a leather chair and an ottomon (sp). Im thinking about getting a couch but the placement of the electric heating vent has me convinced I would have to move the whole fukin room around:

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Plus if I get a couch ill need to find room for a small coffee table but my living room is pretty packed already and I like having room to walk.

Yeah, the couch is ridiculously comfortable.  i love it. 

And MAF, that's how I have my stuff set up.  you can't see the opposite wall where I have all my AV stuff and my tv.  And I also forgot to put my rear surround sound speakers back up when i took that pic.

french blinds would look great, no offense but those blinds "cheapen" the look of an otherwise expensive looking couch.  not a design specialist, but i think it could add some "warmth" to your room... here's an example:

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hyp: how expensive are those blinds?  they look nice, but yeah, I'd get something darker.

[Cyanista]

Those look like apartment blinds.  Just get curtains. Or lift the blinds!  The lighting in the pic is depressing as all get out, but I'm guessing that's not really the ambient glow of the joint.


And why would manly be bad?  Are you a man?  I meant everything is spare and simple and there's not a floral pattern in sight.

[Mupepe]

Those look like apartment blinds.  Just get curtains. Or lift the blinds!  The lighting in the pic is depressing as all get out, but I'm guessing that's not really the ambient glow of the joint.

Yeah, they're apartment blinds.  It was also 11:30pm when I took the pic.  During the day, I usually have the blinds open.

So do you think I should get the french blinds like hyp or get some curtains?  And what color curtains should I get?

And why would manly be bad?  Are you a man?  I meant everything is spare and simple and there's not a floral pattern in sight.

Just making sure you didn't want me to be some sort of fruit.  I'd have to break up with you.

[hyp]

rob, don't think those blinds pictured above are that expensive at all.  it's the wooden-esque horizontal blinds that cost a grip... i doubt you'd pay more than a hundred for the ones pictured, since it's fabric based.  yea, definitely go darker too, i like the browns you got going

[Saint Cornelius]

And why would manly be bad?  Are you a man?  I meant everything is spare and simple and there's not a floral pattern in sight.

This reminds me of the time my mom thought I was gay because I accepted the flowered comforter she gave me when I moved out. 

[MrAngryFace]

Cyan: Well some places, like where I live, dont have air conditioning so I have to keep my blinds down most of the time during the summer since the heat gets trapped and im on the second floor.

I think the bigger problem with the blinds is that it creates a weird disconnect in the overall look of the room. Its like wearing a button down shirt loose and then putting on a jacket. The shirt still hangs out from under the jacket and that looks pretty bizzare.

[Madrun Badrun]

And why would manly be bad?  Are you a man?  I meant everything is spare and simple and there's not a floral pattern in sight.

This reminds me of the time my mom thought I was gay because I accepted the flowered comforter she gave me when I moved out. 

I told my mom that mupepe might be picking me up a kilt when he goes on vacation, now she thinks I'm gay, along with the rest of my family  :'(

[Saint Cornelius]

I told my mom that mupepe might be picking me up a kilt when he goes on vacation, now she thinks I'm gay, along with the rest of my family  :'(

I would probably refrain from telling your mom about the mutual JO sessions then.

Parents just don't understand.

[Mupepe]

I think the bigger problem with the blinds is that it creates a weird disconnect in the overall look of the room. Its like wearing a button down shirt loose and then putting on a jacket. The shirt still hangs out from under the jacket and that looks pretty bizzare.

is that another vote for curtains?

[Madrun Badrun]

I told my mom that mupepe might be picking me up a kilt when he goes on vacation, now she thinks I'm gay, along with the rest of my family  :'(

I would probably refrain from telling your mom about the mutual JO sessions then.

Parents just don't understand.

I know.  Why don't they understand internet culture?   

[Phoenix Dark]

Do you guys ever have your blinds open? My mom is always complaining that I never have mine open. PRIVACY FTW

[Madrun Badrun]

Do you guys ever have your blinds open? My mom is always complaining that I never have mine open. PRIVACY FTW

My friends destroyed my blinds (The big ass balcony kind), so I have a Canadian flag and a blanket covering my window, which I prefer much better...Yes I'm one of THOSE people. 

O i forgot my point, which was I don't open them very much. 

[MrAngryFace]

I used to close my living room blinds most of the time but the cat destroys them trying to see out the window and lick the blinds, so I leave them open. Ended up just buying an air conditioner for when the summer strikes.

[Mupepe]

Do you guys ever have your blinds open? My mom is always complaining that I never have mine open. PRIVACY FTW

My friends destroyed my blinds (The big ass balcony kind), so I have a Canadian flag and a blanket covering my window, which I prefer much better...Yes I'm one of THOSE people. 

we call that white trash in america.  my blinds are usually open during the daytime when i'm home.

[Phoenix Dark]

I used to close my living room blinds most of the time but the cat destroys them trying to see out the window and lick the blinds, so I leave them open. Ended up just buying an air conditioner for when the summer strikes.

Dude, it sounds like you need to tie that thing up.

[MrAngryFace]

Rob: It depends. If your window extends below the top of the couch you may either wish to move the couch, or go with a darker color set of curtains that you can tie off on either side of the window. I say darker because that would contrast with the color of your walls. Of course you want this darker color to compliment the color of your furniture.

However if the blinds in the pic are simply running to the floor and the window sill is roughly equal to the top of the couch you can go with a darker color wood-base horizontal blind system. That would look pretty tasteful.

[MrAngryFace]

I used to close my living room blinds most of the time but the cat destroys them trying to see out the window and lick the blinds, so I leave them open. Ended up just buying an air conditioner for when the summer strikes.

Dude, it sounds like you need to tie that thing up.

Thats typical cat behavior, she doesnt really do anything else destructive.

[Candyflip]

I hate leather couches. Every time I try to take a nap on one it sticks to my face/skin. Nice to sit on though.

[Mupepe]

Rob: It depends. If your window extends below the top of the couch you may either wish to move the couch, or go with a darker color set of curtains that you can tie off on either side of the window. I say darker because that would contrast with the color of your walls. Of course you want this darker color to compliment the color of your furniture.

However if the blinds in the pic are simply running to the floor and the window sill is roughly equal to the top of the couch you can go with a darker color wood-base horizontal blind system. That would look pretty tasteful.

the window stops right below the back of the couch and the blinds stop right at the window sill.  so curtains then?

[Madrun Badrun]

I hate leather couches. Every time I try to take a nap on one it sticks to my face/skin. Nice to sit on though.

Do you sweat a lot?   

[Candyflip]

I hate leather couches. Every time I try to take a nap on one it sticks to my face/skin. Nice to sit on though.

Do you sweat a lot?   

Actually not at all. Maybe my skin is just sticky.

[MrAngryFace]

I'd go curtains, make sure you can tie them at the sides of the window, you'll want them that way most of the time. I dunno if you'd wanna go all the way and get the light slip cloth that goes over the window while the curtains are open to soften the light, but it could make it easier to always have the curtains open. its a tad 'old lady' to go that route.

Im not a HUGE fan of couches against windows unless the sill visible above the top of the couch, its just kinda weird, its like youre trying to prevent zombies from busting in. If I were you, before picking curtains, look at the room and see if there isn't a better way. Plus I assume the window is currently facing the tv, thats horrible for glare and having open curtains even with the old lady slip would cause glare issues and you'd constantly see your reflection while watching darker shows.

[Mupepe]

yeah, my living room blows.  I don't watch tv during the day though, so the TV issue is really not a problem.  In fact, I'm never home during the day.  There's really no other place to put it because of my computer desk which is just to the left of me when i took that picture.  I'll see though.  Thanks!

[CrystalGemini]

You don't want to know what I think.   

[MrAngryFace]

If its at all possible move the computer out of the living room.

[Phoenix Dark]

My parents have these real nice wood blinds that match the floors upstairs. The cat is smart enough to realize my mom has murdered two gerbils in the last decade, and she'd have no problem offing a feline

[MrAngryFace]

I think horizontal wood blinds would survive the cat, the apartment has those cheap plastic ones installed by default.

[Madrun Badrun]

yeah, my living room blows.

Its easily fixable though.  I'd paint the wall a light tan though, to contrast the couch.  The couch looks to be the focus of the room so you should design around it.  It also should be warmer with that couch. 

I wish I could post pics of my room.  Its amazing.

PS:  did you get my pm mupepe?   

[Mupepe]

If its at all possible move the computer out of the living room.

It's possible, but it's pretty much just going to cramp up anywhere else I put it as well.  I have an extra room for my nice tv and AV equipment and all my movies/games.  but it's pretty cramped in there.  My bedroom, well it's just inconvenient as balls.  I'm never in there.  MAF, when I get home, i'm posting pics of my room and you're going to help me reorganize.  deal?

yeah, my living room blows.

Its easily fixable though.  I'd paint the wall a light tan though, to contrast the couch.  The couch looks to be the focus of the room so you should design around it.  It also should be warmer with that couch. 

I wish I could post pics of my room.  Its amazing.

PS:  did you get my pm mupepe?   

yeah, I got your PM.  But I can't reply because I'm over the limit.

and I can't paint my walls    Apartment.

[Mupepe]

You don't want to know what I think.   

tell me plz

[Phoenix Dark]

The ones I have are plastic. Since this is a college house it's not a big deal imo

[Madrun Badrun]

WTF you can't pain apartment walls?  Not even if you give a down payment to have them pained back white when you move out? 

[Mupepe]

WTF you can't pain apartment walls?  Not even if you give a down payment to have them pained back white when you move out? 

not that i know of.

[Phoenix Dark]

WTF you can't pain apartment walls?  Not even if you give a down payment to have them pained back white when you move out? 

You don't own an apartment. The owner makes teh rules

[Cyanista]

Cyan: Well some places, like where I live, dont have air conditioning so I have to keep my blinds down most of the time during the summer since the heat gets trapped and im on the second floor.

OMG there are houses there with no air conditioning.  You might as well live on another PLANET.  There are charity drives here every spring so we can get ACs for all the poor folk so they don't die en masse when Texas becomes a giant EZ Bake oven.

PS you should get curtains, but get them in a nice strong pattern (like a plaid) that is mostly neutral (browns and creams and gray like the room) and maybe has a color shot through it.  Green, to match your plant, maybe?  Blue goes really well with browns and creams, too.  A denim color would be nice.

French blinds are kind of gay.  Curtains just look like your mom taught you how to decorate.

[Mupepe]

Cyan: Well some places, like where I live, dont have air conditioning so I have to keep my blinds down most of the time during the summer since the heat gets trapped and im on the second floor.

OMG there are houses there with no air conditioning.  You might as well live on another PLANET.  There are charity drives here every spring so we can get ACs for all the poor folk so they don't die en masse when Texas becomes a giant EZ Bake oven.

PS you should get curtains, but get them in a nice strong pattern (like a plaid) that is mostly neutral (browns and creams and gray like the room) and maybe has a color shot through it.  Green, to match your plant, maybe?  Blue goes really well with browns and creams, too.  A denim color would be nice.

French blinds are kind of gay.  Curtains just look like your mom taught you how to decorate.

i'm likin' the blue.  i'll go look in a little bit and then post pictures *hyper*

and yeah, there's no way I could live in texas without A/C in my home.  no effin way.

[MrAngryFace]

Cyan: well I mean, apartment. In Washington State its not that uncommon.

Rob: Sure ill take a look

[G The Resurrected]

Bitches love plants, i mean smiley faces  yeah

[Error Macro]

Bitches love plants, i mean smiley faces  yeah

what

[G The Resurrected]

Bitches love plants, i mean smiley faces  yeah

what

DO YOU NOT SPEAK ENGLiSH? Bitches love planets. And you should watch boondocks

[Mupepe]

Bitches love plants, i mean smiley faces  yeah

what

you've never seen that incredible "I just sent this bitch a smiley faces.  Bitch's love smiley faces" picture??? 

[Error Macro]

DO YOU NOT SPEAK ENGLiSH? Bitches love planets. And you should watch boondocks

No shit, who doesn't love astronomy?

And I've seen Boondock Saints, I just don't remember that dialogue.

[Mupepe]

DO YOU NOT SPEAK ENGLiSH? Bitches love planets. And you should watch boondocks

No shit, who doesn't love astronomy?

And I've seen Boondock Saints, I just don't remember that dialogue.

i think he's referring to the cartoon the boondocks.

[Error Macro]

WELL OKAY THEN I THINK I'LL BE OVER HERE --->

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I haven't watched Adult Swim in a long ass time.

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[G The Resurrected]

what!!!

[Error Macro]

Hi, what?  I don't know.  Is that good?

I like ATHF and Sealab (R.I.P.)  I know nothing of this Boondocks you speak of.

[Cyanista]

It's not good.  The only mild chuckle I got out of the grand debut of that show was Charlie Murphy's all-too brief cameo.


Don't do it.