Today I realized that I have been thinking about my living room space in entirely the wrong ways. It is complicated because the room has several walls that are not at 90 degree angles. Also, I got advice from an interior designer about a year ago that tunnelled my vision.
Then I saw a post on Facebook (which I will not identify) that pointed out how adding some furniture can sometimes increase the feeling of space, not decrease it. Mind blown.
So, this evening, I shuffled my furniture around and … ta daaa! More space.
Then:
Now:
The difference is subtle, but significant! I now have space to exercise on my rug, if ever the inspiration strikes.
Oh, and the puzzle is close to completion. A month or so will see it done.
Snowbird of Paradise 
Good to find an option that pleases you. And, I love jigsaw puzzles too 🙂
Thanks, June. I’m happy to know we are kindred puzzle spirits. This puzzle has taken me a while; it is almost entirely orange and brown, but I’m getting there.
Nice! A new look just by moving things around. I’m in the process of building a new house and when they asked me what kind of floor I wanted, I said, “one I can move furniture on without damaging it”. I love to move things around, and Lee does too.
Good thinking, Sally. I’m so glad I chose flooring I can’t easily damage!
I was about to say, I love the flooring you chose and the couches. Your place has so much natural sunlight 🙂
Thanks, Melissa. The light is what “sold” this place to me.
Nice room! Lots of light.
Thanks, Barb. I’m enjoying this place very much.
I had to go back and forth from the then to now. Impressive! It worked! How delightful!
Thanks, Lorna. It’s hard to tell from where I took the photos, but the living room space is now bigger.
For the win!
thank you!!!!