Empty space in living room - what to fill it with?

[Squirrelonwheels]

We are lucky enough to have a large living room but have been left with this dead space behind sofa and next to bookcases. We already have a sideboard elsewhere. Other than pictures which the wall obviously needs (!) what should we put here? Creative ideas welcome.

A piano!

What else is in the room? Can we see a photo that shows the room as a whole?

That is actually one of the ideas! But maybe in a few years time when the DC are old enough to make use of it 😊

A long console table behind the sofa with candles/lanterns/lamps on it?

Would rather not show the rest of the room as it’s identifying, but to the left of that view is 2 sofas grouped around a rug and the TV, so that’s the “cosy” area. The sideboard is in another bit of the room. To the right of the photo is a wall of bookcases. No need for play storage as we have a playroom. I know it’s a nice problem to have!

Is there a window anywhere in the room?

Is where you are standing the door into the room? What is on the right hand side of the bookcases?

What about an arrangement of plants? Plants on different levels so you might need some stands that are different heights.

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A very quick search for a basic example. I’m sure there are some lovely ones if you look though!

Pot plant and a standard lamp.

More bookcases

A giant swiss cheese plant.

Yes, I'd also put a big plant in there, a very tall one, about five or six feet. In a fantastic pot.

I am a bit of a plant lady so I like the plant ideas! Thanks all 😊

Cat tree. Every home should have a cat

I agree re. cat but severe allergy in the family says otherwise ☹️

Make it a reading corner.

Nice armchair, blanket, lamp, small table with a couple of small plants and a big plant.

Or just get the piano now. Start them young.

Leave it empty. Nice to have space.

A large upright mirror

A small armchair, a lamp, a side table, and a few plants - ideal for reading right by the bookcase!

I’ve got exactly the same problem. Already got bookcase, sideboard, tv unit, sofas, armchair, 2 side tables. Perhaps a small console?

You could put a writing/computer desk where the bookcase is, and move the bookcase to the side.

... or a dining table?

A large bean bag or area to sit and read