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Furniture Arrangement in a Small Space

By Anita 102 Comments

It’s amazing what you discover when you experiment. I do it all the time, and I am constantly learning. So this photo below is my study the way it was.

For information about the chairs, click here.

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I like the rug a lot, but I had a problem, well a good one. I had an extra rug. I got a new rug for my dining room (click here to see the new rug.)

This is the extra rug that was in the dining room.

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In case you missed it, Brenda Wilson won last month’s giveaway. We’re working on her consult date right now!  Yay Brenda!!! So I have another giveaway for this month. 14

Did you see my giveaway for November? Any comment during November on any post at Cedar Hill Farmhouse Blog automatically enters you to win!!! You can comment on older posts and the post for the day. They will all enter you to win!! Details here. 

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It’s a gorgeous rug and of course I wanted to use it somewhere. So I moved it to the study.

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With the new rug, while I was moving furniture around, I decided to try some new arrangements. So I moved both chairs from the window wall to the front of the desk.

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This felt crowded as you look in the office.

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It was more symmetrical, but wasn’t working from a practical stand point.

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So I moved the chairs on the diagonal. There’s a lot more room to walk around the chairs now. I really like the space better from a use standpoint. And I love the rug in here. The blue is so pretty. I realize now that the space works better with a bigger rug. We discussed this is the posts HERE and HERE.

 

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It’s difficult to get a feel for a space just from photos, but you are getting an idea of the space I think.

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Now, what did I do with the rug with the alphabet? I’ll show you that later. I still have to photograph it.

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This blue rug is no longer available, I am sad to say. The alphabet rug is no longer available where I purchased it.

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Comments

  1. Susan H says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:06

    So amazing what just a little change can make a space feel like. Love the chairs in their new spots!

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  2. Ellen Rae says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:15

    Love the new arrangement…

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    • Nancy Mirgan says

      November 2, 2016 at 08:43

      I moved my dining table diagonally and it made a huge difference.

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  3. Renae says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:26

    Love the blue rug in there!

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  4. Karin says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:27

    Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  5. Jill says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:29

    I love the alphabet rug, but the blue just unifies the space…beautiful!

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  6. Mary Pickett says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:39

    Your dining rooms looks amazing. I want to replace my shades in my dining room. Where did you get yours. I love them. Thanks

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 08:23

      They came with the lamps Mary, and the manufacturer no longer carries them. I bought them ages ago.

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      • Donna says

        November 2, 2016 at 10:54

        I think those lamp shades could be replicated with some unbleached muslin and a nice stencil.
        If your current shades are a light solid color, just cover right over them.

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        • Anita says

          November 2, 2016 at 13:43

          Great idea Donna. These lampshades are hand-painted and expensive, but a stencil is a great idea!

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  7. Kerry ferrara says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:42

    I have a very similar room that needs a tweak. You’ve inspired me to rearrange it. Thank you.

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  8. Alicia says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:43

    When I read you moved the bamboo rug I immediately went nooooo but somehow the blue rug makes the room look bigger! And it really makes your gorgeous furniture standout.

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 08:19

      Alicia, I know! I didn’t want to move it at first, but I love the blue rug in the study so much more.

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  9. Catherine says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:45

    Love the blue rug with the dark floors and white trim. Beautiful

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  10. Summer says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:51

    Beautiful styling ♥

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  11. Celia says

    November 2, 2016 at 06:56

    Hi Anita – what a pretty office space!! I love that rug with the chairs!! They look so nice together!!
    Celia

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  12. Brenda says

    November 2, 2016 at 07:12

    I always enjoy your site. Blue and white are my favorite. Those chairs are beautiful.

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  13. Theresa says

    November 2, 2016 at 07:41

    Nice room. The blues are so refreshing. Love that wall unit too!

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  14. Candy says

    November 2, 2016 at 07:42

    Love the room with the blue rug, beautiful.
    Blessings Candy

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  15. dee says

    November 2, 2016 at 07:43

    The larger rug seems to better ground the furniture. Room actually appears to look larger to me. Beautiful.
    Dee

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  16. Pat F. says

    November 2, 2016 at 07:47

    I love the new arrangement!

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  17. Shaun says

    November 2, 2016 at 07:54

    I love seeing the finished product! Gives me so many ideas and also lets me know I’m on the right track with my own decorating.

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  18. Sherry B says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:00

    I love the blue fabric and rug together. As always beautiful inspiration. I would love to win the give away! Thank you

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  19. Linda says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:07

    Your photos make me realize how much my office space needs work. I refer to it as the “cluttery”. Not a real word – clutter with a y on the end. But you get the idea!

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 08:22

      That’s funny Linda!

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  20. Kathy Emmett says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:08

    Such a beautiful shade of blue in all the fabrics.

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  21. Julie Sadler says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:15

    Love this room arrangement and buffalo print check on the chairs!

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  22. Maureen Ryan says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:16

    Have you ever tried the desk under the window, so that you can look out as you work? And the chairs next to and behind you? I think that would be a very friendly arrangement! Something to think about.
    Have a great day!

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 08:22

      That’s a great idea Maureen!

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  23. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:19

    The new arrangement looks great. Love the rug and chairs!

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  24. bj says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:21

    Yes, your room looks much better with the larger rug..and softer, too….I think one of the biggest mistakes we make is using rugs too small for the space. The softer rug and in blue makes your room look larger..good job..

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 08:21

      Thanks BJ!

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  25. Sue says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:24

    New to your blog and learning so much. I have some of the same chairs and rugs you do, so this is a great help.

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 08:36

      Welcome Sue!! I’ so glad you are here! Did you get my free downloads? Sign up for my emails and you’ll get all 4! https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/subscribe

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  26. Josie Pagado says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:31

    Fantastic how you are able to use blue on blue. Love the fabric and the color mix.

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  27. Gloria says

    November 2, 2016 at 08:49

    Replacing the alphabet rug with the blue is “calming”. Invites you in to sit a spell.

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  28. Angela says

    November 2, 2016 at 09:08

    Where do you recommend buying rugs from?

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  29. Ginger Valdes says

    November 2, 2016 at 09:30

    Yes! Love the blue rug in there. It was meant to be. You’ve made your chairs very happy!

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  30. Carin Raynal says

    November 2, 2016 at 09:34

    Your ideas are so amazing & you are such an inspiration, thank you!!

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  31. Deb Myers says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:08

    Love the changes! The blues pop more with the blue rug!

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  32. Brenda wilson says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:13

    Yes I love the new arrangement and that blue rug goes so well in the room! So excited to be the October winner, room arranging is one of the challenges I will have when we get together for the consult. I am so excited!!!

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 13:44

      I’m very excited too Brenda!

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  33. Sandra Jo Ferguson says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:25

    All the blues are so warm and inviting…the rug was just the right touch…

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  34. Maggie says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:06

    I love the rug and chairs together. I also love how versatile your colors are to move things from one room to the other. Lovely!

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  35. Leslie says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:20

    I live the mix of pattern, the carpet and check chairs. That color blue is so pretty.

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  36. Cynthia Nessel says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:20

    LOVE the alphabet rug and wondering where you purchased it, although I understand it is not longer available. The new room set up looks great too. Hope I am a winner!

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 13:43

      I think it was Decor Steals Cynthia.

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  37. sandi says

    November 2, 2016 at 12:29

    I love diagonal furniture choices—always try that first! Thanks for the viewing of your office.

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  38. Julie says

    November 2, 2016 at 12:44

    Your rooms and comments are such an inspiration to those of us looking for guidance on decorating. I am currently looking for a pair of loveseats to place next to a fireplace and it is such a challenge to find something. With your examples I have been able to decide what to look for!

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  39. Genie Annino Steger says

    November 2, 2016 at 12:55

    Wonderful, you have given me some ideas for our little library study!

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  40. Dominga Coleman says

    November 2, 2016 at 13:15

    Beautiful room ether way. Love your style. Hope I’m entered in the giveaway!

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 13:42

      Yup Dominga! You should be entered.

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  41. Sandie says

    November 2, 2016 at 13:35

    Would have ever th to move the chairs on the diagonal. Great idea. Can’t wait to see where the rug moves to…perhaps your mountain home?

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 13:41

      Oh good thought Sandie! I’ll be showing it hopefully next week.

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  42. Nancy Walden says

    November 2, 2016 at 13:37

    Thanks for showing the process as well as the results! I love the lines of French furniture and your decorating style. I just updated my country French hutch by replacing the glass with wood, adding Efex appliques and painting it a soft antique gray. It looks like an old armoire now and I love it! Now I want to find two side chairs to go on either side. Your posts are a great inspiration!

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  43. Linda says

    November 2, 2016 at 15:37

    Moving that blue rug to your office was absolutely the perfect thing to do! What a difference! I loved the other tan French looking rug, but it doesn’t do what this rug does!! Excellent choice to change that out!! Yummy.

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  44. Robin L Gasser says

    November 2, 2016 at 17:06

    The new rug is great! Nice room arrangement, too.

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  45. Teresa Harral says

    November 2, 2016 at 17:06

    Love the blue chairs and rug and the way you arranged the room. The blue rug made such a difference under the darker desk and bookshelves! enjoyed the post as always!

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  46. Sheila says

    November 2, 2016 at 17:53

    A great office…love the desk, not too big. Is it an antique?

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    • Anita says

      November 2, 2016 at 18:12

      Yes Sheila, good eye!

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  47. Jennifer Holston says

    November 2, 2016 at 17:57

    Great job with the new rug and furniture arrangement!

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  48. Barb T says

    November 2, 2016 at 18:05

    Great info!

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  49. Dawn Doll says

    November 2, 2016 at 20:00

    Love Rugs my one thing love to change up a room ! ???

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  50. Kathleen says

    November 2, 2016 at 20:19

    Love both rugs, but think the blue gives the room a much more cohesive look. I have the same Alphabet Bamboo “rug” and have stashed it for quite a long while to use in our kitchen ~ after a couple other changes. I can’t wait to see what you do with yours!

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  51. Linda says

    November 2, 2016 at 20:20

    Love the blue rug in your office! When you had your chairs redone, did you have the insides changed, such as more padding, down cushions, etc?

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  52. Linda says

    November 2, 2016 at 22:04

    I love how changing one thing refreshes a room. Small changes help us to appreciate the things we have. Great job.

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  53. Roxann Johnson Schwarze says

    November 3, 2016 at 00:27

    Beautiful as always!!!!!! Love the rug and the arrangement of the furniture!!!!! Roxann

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  54. Marsha Melonakos says

    November 3, 2016 at 07:37

    I love the look of that room. I could spend hours in there. It’s very calming. Love the book shelves. I do prefer the blue rug as well.

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  55. Patti says

    November 3, 2016 at 09:29

    I do like the blue rug and the new arrangement in your study. It always surprises me the difference moving a few things makes in a room. (And my husband walks in and just smiles.) Thank you, Anita.

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  56. Marilyn Stirrett says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:26

    I hope I can find the alphabet rug for my calligraphy area when I determine what size I want to use.

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  57. Gayle Mathues says

    November 3, 2016 at 14:19

    love the blue and the new ‘do in your office. In my eyes, it is more soothing and classy! Lovely!

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  58. Shirley Jean Creighton says

    November 3, 2016 at 14:34

    Oh, how I love the Buffalo check chairs! And the carpet with it is just marvellous. I lost my husband two weeks ago and now trying to figure out how to make a “me space” in a room at my daughters home. Someday, I may pay for a consult with you! What to keep, what to give away. Can’t make decisions now. I love your style. I’m a farmhouse frenchie at heart. God Bless.

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  59. Angela Saver says

    November 3, 2016 at 15:29

    I would love an alphabet rug! Thanks for the inspiration! I love your style!

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  60. anne says

    November 3, 2016 at 20:41

    Hello Anita, The room looks grt8, I too have a small office, it is very hard to figure out how to redesign it, so, thank you for some ideas, Love all of your looks!! Anne

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  61. Jen D. says

    November 3, 2016 at 20:50

    I love the blue rug in your study – it looks like it was meant for this space. The chairs look really good done in the diagonal layout, too. Your study is a lovely room.

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  62. Lisa O says

    November 6, 2016 at 07:36

    Your office has such a calming and relaxed feeling. I wouldn’t mind having to go to work there!

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  63. Gwen LaRocco says

    November 6, 2016 at 13:03

    Thank you for the inspiration! My main floor is one big great room with 1 very long walk. Tougher to arrange than one would think. We’ve had it different ways but comfort is always a work in progress. May make some adjustments this week ?
    Gwen

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  64. Sherrie says

    November 8, 2016 at 09:47

    Anita, the room looks amazing with the new rug (the bamboo tattoo rug is my favorite I do have to say). The bigger rug just makes the room blossom. I like the arrangement of the chairs, as well. Thank you for sharing.

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  65. Linda Newman says

    November 8, 2016 at 14:08

    Was wondering earlier today about furniture placement, rug size in a small room that will become a den. And there was your beautiful new office arrangement. Thank you for all of the advice, photos, projects and inspiration. Always look forward to hearing from you via email and Facebook.

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  66. Janet Vinyard says

    November 9, 2016 at 14:40

    Hi Anita, What a lovely room! Love the blue rug and chairs together! Great changes! Blessings, Janet

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  67. Julia S. says

    November 10, 2016 at 01:18

    You always have great ideas! I do have to say I liked the original placement of furnature and love both rugs.

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  68. Jan Taylor says

    November 11, 2016 at 08:10

    We are right in the middle of remodeling our house, and your article was like a gift that gave me an incredible amount of inspiration. THX

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:41

      Yay Jan!

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  69. Carol Ann says

    November 11, 2016 at 22:23

    I was laughing as I went through your changes — I thought the original letter rug looked terrific! Then along came the blue rug… hmmm! Even better! Amazing! Thanks for the idea.

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  70. Ali says

    November 15, 2016 at 08:20

    Love it, looks really nice and classy.

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  71. June says

    November 22, 2016 at 07:50

    I love your blog!

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  72. little dog says

    November 22, 2016 at 09:16

    Your office is beautiful. Love it.

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  73. Chicki Atwell says

    November 22, 2016 at 09:57

    The blue rug looks fantastic with the blue checked chairs. I love your style. And your book is great!

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  74. Charlene Halverson says

    November 22, 2016 at 23:36

    I love everything about the before and after! The rug and chairs are to die for?

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  75. Theresa at Winterberry Lane says

    April 5, 2017 at 09:20

    Anita, I love the cabinet in your study and how you have displayed it. The blue chairs and rug make the room complete.

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  76. Erika says

    June 12, 2017 at 21:37

    Love that painting/picture of the girl, in the gold frame.

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  77. Amanda says

    October 26, 2017 at 06:22

    I always struggle when I want to arrange furniture in my living room. I have small living room and I want to decorate it beautifully. Now I have Great ideas for furniture arrangement in living rooms. I will implement all the ideas suggested in the article to make my living room unique. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Anita says

      October 26, 2017 at 16:33

      Thank you Amanda. I hope it goes well!

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  78. Celia says

    November 14, 2017 at 06:26

    Anita – I love your arrangement and everything in your office! I’d never want to leave! Love that rug in there!!
    Celia

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  79. Robin says

    November 14, 2017 at 08:38

    I love your site! I look forward to the emails! The blue in the room is so peaceful!

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    • Anita says

      November 14, 2017 at 21:48

      Robin, thanks so much!!!

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  80. Mary Stevens says

    November 14, 2017 at 08:51

    Really makes a difference with the blue rug in the room. Like it!!

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  81. Mary Hewitt says

    November 14, 2017 at 08:59

    Looks great and I love the blue rug!

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  82. Robin says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:10

    I loved the first rug . . . . until I saw the blue rug. It really softens the room and looks wonderful.

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  83. Norma Rolader says

    November 14, 2017 at 16:16

    Thank you for info for small room arrangement of furniture and love the rugs

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  84. jan m says

    November 14, 2017 at 21:35

    The chairs are so attractive and practical/comfy with the foot stools… and contrast nicely with the desk! LOVE the blue rug as well!! Happy Holidays!!!!

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  85. jan m says

    November 14, 2017 at 21:36

    The chairs are so attractive with the foot stools… and contrast well with the desk! LOVE the blue rug as well!! Happy Holidays

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