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Perfect! A 12x15 south-facing living room has amazing potential. Let me help you create a modern-cozy space within your $3000 budget: Room Analysis & Strategy: ☀️ South-facing advantage: Great natural light all day 📏 Size: Medium room - perfect for conversation groupings 🎯 Style: Modern cozy = clean lines + warm textures 💰 Budget allocation: Furniture 60%, decor 25%, lighting 15% Recommended Layout & Key Pieces: 🛋️ Seating ($1,200-1,500): • Option 1: Modern sectional sofa in charcoal gray ($899) • Option 2: Sofa + 2 accent chairs arrangement ($1,299) • Add cozy throw pillows in warm textures ($150) • Soft throw blankets in cream or rust ($80) ☕ Coffee Table ($200-400): • Round wooden coffee table with metal legs ($349) • OR Glass-top with warm wood base ($299) • Style with books, candles, small plants 🖼️ Lighting & Ambiance ($450-500): • Floor lamp with warm LED bulbs ($199) • Table lamps on side tables ($150) • String lights or LED strips for accent ($100) 🪴 Plants & Natural Elements ($200-300): • Large fiddle leaf fig or monstera ($89) • 2-3 smaller plants in modern planters ($150) • Natural wood accents (decorative bowls, frames) Color Palette: 🎨 Base: Warm whites, soft grays, natural wood tones 🔥 Accent colors: Deep navy, rust orange, or sage green ✨ Metallics: Brass or matte black hardware Shop Living Room Packages → Browse Modern Cozy Decor → Design Consultation Tool → What's your preference for seating: one large sectional or separate pieces? And any specific colors you love or hate? 🎨

Excellent choice! A fireplace is a fantastic focal point - let's design around it beautifully: Fireplace-Centered Layout Design: 🔥 Fireplace as Focal Point: • Position sofa facing the fireplace (8-10 feet away) • Angle accent chairs toward both sofa AND fireplace • Creates intimate conversation triangle • Everyone can enjoy the fire and each other 🛋️ Recommended Furniture Arrangement: • Sofa: 78" modern sofa facing fireplace ($799) • Chair 1: Swivel accent chair, angled left ($399) • Chair 2: Matching chair, angled right ($399) • Coffee table: Round 36" between all seating ($349) 🖼️ Fireplace Styling: • Mantel decor: Mix of heights - tall candlesticks, medium vases, small plants • Above mantel: Large artwork (36"x24") or mirror ($199) • Fireplace screen: Modern black metal design ($149) • Firewood storage: Stylish metal or woven basket ($89) Traffic Flow Optimization: 🚶‍♀️ Pathways: Keep 3-4 feet clear around furniture 📺 TV consideration: If you have/want TV, mount above fireplace or on adjacent wall 🚪 Entry points: Ensure clear paths from doorways to seating Lighting Strategy with Fireplace: 💡 Layered lighting: Fireplace provides ambiance, add task lighting 🕯️ Mantel lighting: LED strip under mantel shelf for glow 💡 Side lighting: Table lamps on side tables flanking sofa 🌟 Accent lighting: Floor lamp in corner opposite fireplace Cozy Modern Fireplace Accessories: 🔥 Essential items for mantel: • 2-3 different sized candles in glass holders ($60) • Small succulent or air plant collection ($45) • 1-2 decorative objects in brass or wood ($80) • Books stacked horizontally for height variation ($40) Updated Budget Breakdown: 💰 Seating: Sofa + 2 chairs = $1,597 💰 Coffee table: $349 💰 Lighting: Floor + table lamps = $349 💰 Fireplace styling: Mantel decor + accessories = $463 💰 Plants & finishing touches: $242 Total: $3,000 ✅ Shop Fireplace Furniture Sets → Mantel Styling Ideas → Room Layout Planner → What type of fireplace do you have? (Gas, wood-burning, electric?) This will help me suggest the perfect accessories! 🔥

Perfect! Wood-burning fireplaces create the best ambiance, and I have great low-maintenance plant solutions for you: Wood-Burning Fireplace Upgrades: 🪵 Firewood Storage & Tools: • Modern log rack: Black metal with canvas sling ($129) • Fireplace tool set: Minimalist black iron ($89) • Fire starter storage: Stylish copper bin ($49) • Ash bucket: Galvanized steel with lid ($39) 🧹 Maintenance Made Easy: • Glass cleaner kit: For fireplace doors ($25) • Protective rug: Heat-resistant, easy-clean ($99) FOOLPROOF Plants for Your Space: (Perfect for people who forget to water!) 🌱 Super Low-Maintenance Options: 🌵 Snake Plant (Sansevieria) - $49 • Survives on neglect, low light OK • Water once every 2-3 weeks • Air purifying, modern look • Perfect for corners 🪴 ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas) - $69 • Glossy leaves, very forgiving • Water monthly (seriously!) • Tolerates low light • Great for side tables 🌿 Pothos - $29 • Trails beautifully from shelves • Water when soil feels dry • Grows in almost any light • Easy to propagate 🌱 Rubber Plant - $79 • Large, dramatic leaves • Water every 1-2 weeks • Loves your south-facing windows • Makes a statement by fireplace Plant Placement Strategy: 📍 Away from fireplace: Plants + fire don't mix ☀️ Near windows: Take advantage of that south light 🪑 Between furniture: Soften hard lines 📐 Different heights: Floor plants, table plants, hanging Plant Care Made Simple: 📱 Plant care app: Free reminders on your phone 💧 Self-watering pots: For extra insurance ($30-50 each) 🌡️ Moisture meter: Takes guessing out of watering ($15) 💡 Grow lights: Backup for darker corners ($45) Recommended Plant Setup for Your Room: • Large floor plant: Rubber plant near window ($79) • Medium plant: Snake plant in decorative pot ($65) • Small plants: 2 pothos on side tables ($75) • Modern planters: Matching ceramic set ($120) Plant Budget: $339 (fits perfectly in your plan!) Fireplace + Plant Safety: ✅ Safe distances: Keep plants 6+ feet from fireplace 🚫 Never leave plants on mantel when fire is lit 💨 Good ventilation: Plants actually help clean fireplace air 🌡️ Temperature: These plants handle heat fluctuations well Winter Fireplace Plant Care: ❄️ Dry air: Occasional misting or humidity tray 🔥 Heat: Move plants slightly farther during heavy use ☀️ Light changes: Adjust placement as sun angle changes Shop Plant & Planter Bundles → Fireplace Accessories Set → Plant Care Guide Download → Shall we finalize your complete room design, or do you want to explore more plant options first? 🏡