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What to do with this wall???

14 years ago
I recently renovated my kitchen and dining area (well almost the whole main level)...bought my harvest table and lighting, but not quite done with the decorating. I just can't figure out how to do this wall and window. it is directly opposite the kitchen ( see pics) And open to the living room. we have walnut floors, Wall colour Benjamin Moore hazy skies, accent colours, blues and greens. Suggestions??? Thanks so much!!

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  • 14 years ago
    A pattern and style drape similar to the attached photo in caviar and cream or grey and cream I believe will look great with your wall colour. The caviar is an extraordinary bold colour that will illuminate your room. The grey can enhance your room with elegance and beauty. [houzz=
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  • 14 years ago
    Hi there! My suggestion would be to convert the photographs displayed on your hutch to oversized black and white sketches. This would add a unique modern/traditional spin on the classic "school photos". Framed in black or silver with a border, I think the results would be stunning! Your reno is spectacular btw!!! http://www.sketchmyphoto.com/
  • 14 years ago
    I'm in kitchen envy. The mirror is great, but perhaps a bit big. It might look nice on top of the sideboard, or hung horizontally on the wall with a different sideboard and some artwork or sconces to balance it out. I personally like a punch of color with the artwork or wall color and the frames could be your inspriration--just more of it in that family perhaps, with a narrow and exotic table runner in Ikat or a similar pattern perhaps. The light from the window is nice and perhaps just some simple and light filtering curtains would do if privacy is not an issue. If it or cold is, add some thermal drapes to the side to close only at night.

    Just a thought, the room is so white that perhaps a light color on the ceiling might be nice--tiffany blue perhaps? A darker version or some other color, such as taupe, could help ground the dining area and make the space feel cozier.
  • 14 years ago
    framed photo or mirror collage. so many options for different looks. Black and white photos, black frames, white frames, mismatched frames.
    https://www.houzz.com/photos/mirror-collage-phbr0lbl-bl~l_52486
  • 14 years ago
    here is a more specific link to a photo.
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  • 14 years ago
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    RE: Kitchen - simply beautiful, don't cover that window! It truly looks great just as it is.

    Dining room area: I would suggest a rug underneath the table to give it a color pop. I think that particular mirror is too large, a smaller circular mirror would look perfect with the side table underneath it. Even on your chairs, one on each side. Draw from the color of your new rug and get roman shades to match the main color from the new rug. Get rid of the photoframes and plant - add pillar candlesticks and a silver or chrome colored larger vase with white and yellow artificial flowers, or have a tabletop plate holder and display a nice plate.

    Go on this site and under photos look up "dining room round mirror" and you will see how nice they look.
  • 14 years ago
    I like Jamiesons idea to make it a picture wall. That would look gorgeous. Also leave the window as it is. Its a really nice window. Doing too much to it may spoil its simple and natural look that it got. You can surely experiment with the wall though. Good luck.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Your remodel is absolutely gorgeous!! You have done an amazing job! I would suggest a roman or flat shade for your window. I wouldnt want to cover up any of the gorgeous woodwork, so an inside mount would only enhance the trim. A neutral grey tone on the windows would be my suggestion. To bring in color, I would add a fun rug with pattern. I love coral and grey, however you could add pops of yellow, blue, purple. Fun accessories on the dining room table can also add a lot of color. Have fun with it!
  • 14 years ago
    1-Place bevelled tile mirrors all over that wall 2-Hang the big mirror in the centre for a wall of mirrors to create greater space and to add a prismatic effect to the room 3-Remove he cabinet or get some QRB and strip and stain the cabinet to match the colour of the dining table 4-Place the picture frames inside the cabinet or change them to a textured silver in order for light to bounce off them and centre a plant in the middle of the cabinets' top 5-hang 2 floating vases (one on each side of the glass doors) 6-Add plantation shutters to the sliding glass doors and that's it aside from adding a mother of pearl table runner down the length of the table for more visual appeal and increased glimmer factor.
  • 13 years ago
    What are your countertops?
    And, what is the tile on the kitchen walls?
    Thanks so much! I would really appreciate this info!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Actually, you can use a room divider folding screen with art print images
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