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

[G The Resurrected]

Boondocks is only good for Samuel L Jackson and Charlie Murphy the rest sucks for the most part. They just need to have a show focused around Rummi and Ed rich wiggas

[Error Macro]

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.

That's about all I needed to hear.  Thanks.

G, whatever substance is forming on your leather chair may be affecting your perception.

[Junpei the Tracer!]

I have to firmly say my living room is better than yours Mupepe.

[Mupepe]

I have to firmly say my living room is better than yours Mupepe.

prove it.

[Junpei the Tracer!]

I have to firmly say my living room is better than yours Mupepe.

prove it.

I may not have a camera at the moment but I have a recliner....

Such win.

[Mupepe]

I have to firmly say my living room is better than yours Mupepe.

prove it.

I may not have a camera at the moment but I have a recliner....

Such win.

umm, all 3 seats on that couch recline and I have a lazyboy in my other room.  you fail

[Junpei the Tracer!]

I have to firmly say my living room is better than yours Mupepe.

prove it.

I may not have a camera at the moment but I have a recliner....

Such win.

umm, all 3 seats on that couch recline and I have a lazyboy in my other room.  you fail

You win this round.....>;P

[Mupepe]

MAF, a pic from the other side of the room, help me out

any ideas?

[Madrun Badrun]

Needs something on the wall.  stick to browns and tans.  A computer desk with more weight to it, and so you can put your pc in it. 

[G The Resurrected]

Uh get a hideaway computer desk so when you got company over you can hide it. and get a large plant and put it in that vacant place.

[Scurvy Stan]

My first thought was you need to buy a better fucking camera.

[demi]

That chair looks uncomfortable as hell, invest in something more cushy. So at least your jerkoff sessions are better.

[Error Macro]

Ouch.  That chair looks like it's from a wrought iron patio furniture set.  How can you pimp all the fly honeys online with that thing digging into your back?  You need some comfort, man.

[MrAngryFace]

You just GOTTA nix the computer in the living room. I've never been a fan of that kind of situation. You need to try and spread out your areas of personal interest so you maximize your use of each room. For example I didn't put my main PC in the living room or my TV in my room because if im payin rent I wanna spend some time in the other 2/3rds of the house. Plus the rats nest caused by computers is am yuk total.

I mean if youre going for a look youre going to have to go all in. Also that chair is bad for your legs, get something else. Hard flat seat chairs eventually cut circulation to your legs over time and cause back problems. The general rule is to buy a tall-back chair if you suspect you'll be sitting for long periods of times, buy a short-back (task chair) if you plan on only being at the desk long enough to do a 'task'. There's also mid-back chairs which are a nice compromise because they keep your posture straight like a task chair but are better for longer periods of SIT

Get rid of the plant, its height doesnt work in the middle of the room, get a thigh high corner table and put it on that or something. Also couches don't always have to hang against the wall, toy with the idea of maybe putting your tv where the PC is and moving the couch. Get a piece of paper and use rough shapes and guess-timates to play around with layouts. It will always look weird at first so be prepared to move a few things at least twice.

Also get some pictures, tasteful pictures. Hit a World Market or a reasonable facsimile and pick up some 'grown up' pictures. Also while knowing the time isn't always that important to some people pick up a tasteful wallclock. Most arent that expensive. Maybe consider replacing the desk lamp on the table too. If I were at your house I would find a lamp that close to me at near eye level while sitting a little obnoxious. Consider a tall lamp placed somewhere in the room. They have some nice lamps now that do a good job covering the room in a soft indirect light.

If you want to keep your desk in the living room buy a real one that's at least double the length, actual wood, and drawers. Most desks of that nature run upwards of 150-200, but its worth saving up for. If you REALLY want a desk in the living room make sure its quality doesnt clash with the quality of the rest of your furniture. For example your couch and tables are nice, but that desk is crap.

[CrystalGemini]

I mean if youre going for a look youre going to have to go all in. Also that chair is bad for your legs, get something else. Hard flat seat chairs eventually cut circulation to your legs over time and cause back problems. The general rule is to buy a tall-back chair if you suspect you'll be sitting for long periods of times, buy a short-back (task chair) if you plan on only being at the desk long enough to do a 'task'. There's also mid-back chairs which are a nice compromise because they keep your posture straight like a task chair but are better for longer periods of SIT

Might I suggest Think by Steelcase:

Sustainable.  Cradle-to-Cradle.  Ergonomic.  User-friendly.
or
Aeron by Herman Miller:

[Mupepe]

yeah, i've only recently started buying furniture.  before I just didn't care and was happy as long as I have a nice tv, speakers etc.  but now I'm looking to expand. 

i'm using the current computer desk because I gave my old one away a few weeks ago and I haven't found one I actually like.  as far as the computer chair, yeah, i mentioned in the friday buy thread that i'm going to be looking for a new one tomorrow.  i don't spend much time at my home pc at all really, but i hate this thing.

also the lamp on that table is pretty much for show/to take up space.  I don't really plan on using it.  i have 3 other lights in the room that light it up very well.

but yeah, i've been thinking about different ways to move around my living room.  i'm going to do what you said with the paper.   

and tomorrow i'll take pics of my other room and see if you can suggest anyway i could move my PC in there or something.  because yeah, i really don't like it in here.  I just don't want it in my bedroom only because my bedroom really is so disconnected.  and not to mention, it doesn't fit.  i have no (visible) tech shit in my room.

and i got the name of a nice place to buy some art in Paris and Italy, so I'm going to check that out.  and yeah, i don't keep much on my walls because I don't want tacky shit.  then again, i don't really want it bare either.  there's a painting to the right that you can't see that I really love and I've had forever.  I'll take a pic of that tomorrow and see if you can suggest anywhere online I can find something similar to that taste.

also, thanks for the info on the PC chairs.

CystalGemini: thanks for the PM's, I'll respond tomorrow morning in detail.  i appreciate it.  and i really like those chairs.  any links to where I could purchase them or see the price?

[CrystalGemini]

CystalGemini: thanks for the PM's, I'll respond tomorrow morning in detail.  i appreciate it.  and i really like those chairs.  any links to where I could purchase them or see the price?

Think $649+:
http://store.steelcase.com/articles.asp?id=155&utm_source=steelcase.com&utm_content=Think&utm_campaign=Store

Aeron $949+:
http://www.dwr.com/category.cfm?subc=38

[G The Resurrected]

Those think chairs rock like crazy my boss has one that i sit in a lot when they arent around. Such a nice chair way too much for my blood.

[Madrun Badrun]

CystalGemini: thanks for the PM's, I'll respond tomorrow morning in detail.  i appreciate it.  and i really like those chairs.  any links to where I could purchase them or see the price?

Think $649+:
http://store.steelcase.com/articles.asp?id=155&utm_source=steelcase.com&utm_content=Think&utm_campaign=Store

Aeron $949+:
http://www.dwr.com/category.cfm?subc=38

O my god. 

[CrystalGemini]

CystalGemini: thanks for the PM's, I'll respond tomorrow morning in detail.  i appreciate it.  and i really like those chairs.  any links to where I could purchase them or see the price?

Think $649+:
http://store.steelcase.com/articles.asp?id=155&utm_source=steelcase.com&utm_content=Think&utm_campaign=Store

Aeron $949+:
http://www.dwr.com/category.cfm?subc=38

O my god. 

They last forever though! 

Like I said cradle-to-cradle, sustainable, ergonomic...etc.  Steelcase and Herman Miller don't fuck around when it comes to their task chairs.  Or anything else for that matter.  You'll really feel the difference.

Most corporations use one company or the other to contract their task chairs because they realize the long term benefits and are willing to invest.  It works.

If anybody has the budget to do so, I highly recommend either chair; although I prefer Think because it's a lot easier to use.  The Aeron chair comes in three different sizes and adjusts better to the user but all the buttons and knobs can get confusing.

[Scurvy Stan]

A grand for a chair?

[xnikki118x]

I'm not a fan of leather furniture, but it looks nice just the same.

Mupepe, you can hang fun things on the walls instead of painting them!

[Fresh Prince]

I missed out whether you can put stuff up on your walls but you need pictures/paintings/photographs. I think a large floor ornamental lamp is needed like this to diffuse the strong light from your table lamp:
but one that fits your decor etc.

Edit: You already have a floor lamp discount what I said.

[Ichirou]

 That looks like a dildo fresh prince, LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLl

[FatalT]

That looks like a dildo fresh prince, LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLl

Hahaha I was just thinking that. I really don't think I'd want something like that in my house. I'm sure if it accidentally was stained with something red it'd look more like a tampon.

[Van Cruncheon]

aieeeee, that herman miller chair gives me a horrible dotcom era flashback

[CrystalGemini]

aieeeee, that herman miller chair gives me a horrible dotcom era flashback

Yeah.  I'm not a huge fan, but it's the most innovative, popular chair in the market today so I wanted to put it out there as an option.  I LOVE the Think chair though!  The flexors on the back adjust to the users individual body type, eliminating manual adjustments.  It's so fuckin' comfy! 

AND it's extremely sustainable!  99% of the chairs materials/parts are recyclable and easy to dismantle so it's extremely "eco-friendly".   

[Saint Cornelius]

That looks like a dildo fresh prince, LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLl

Size king, total? Seems so.

[Mupepe]

I just purchased the Think chair.  If it's not comfy, we're going to fight, Crystal Gemini

[Madrun Badrun]

I just purchased the Think chair.  If it's not comfy, we're going to fight, Crystal Gemini

  purchasing a $700 with out a test drive.  Thats crazy! 

[G The Resurrected]

I just purchased the Think chair.  If it's not comfy, we're going to fight, Crystal Gemini

Dude its like god made a chair and i know about uncomfortable chairs i am a fat man after all. You'll love it. You must be rollin' dude.

[CrystalGemini]

I just purchased the Think chair.  If it's not comfy, we're going to fight, Crystal Gemini