At a loss for finishing touches...HELP PLEASE!

11 years ago

I am at a stand still on this small condo I just bought.....the room is irregular shape with alot of windows which I love. Any suggestions to complete it would be great...I love glam and texture. Club chairs can go if they are a lost cause...I have new dining chairs coming next week which I pictured below...currently have 2 lawn chairs as temp.

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sandradclark

11 years ago

Lovely great view. I think your living room rug goes good with the glamour vibe. If you can't decide on a regular size coffee table, look at the small square glass & chrome 'C' shaped ones that slip under the sofa. I like the club chairs. Are you happy with them? Do they need replacing? Is that a chandelier over the dining table. Fine, if so. You need to choose a large art piece for your wall in the dining area. I think the dining chairs & table will be fine, however pick an area rug for under the set to ground it. Perhaps a tan sisal. Keep your accessories to a minimum as you already have done. Pick color for candles to put in the candle holders. I think you have almost finished your job of the décor. Just need some big art. Go abstract!

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User
11 years ago
I understand....finding the right coffee table isn't easy for me too. Do you have a budget range in mind for one? I can try to research options and I'm sure knowing that will help others give you better options too.
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
up to $600 Canadian
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I like the idea of a coffee table to centre the seating area...Any suggestions for accent colors? Club chairs are new so would like to make them work....bought them cause they swivel I just find them a bit boring..and yes that is a chandelier over the table...I have been on the hunt for art but am having a tough time on color choice
User
11 years ago
Hi Crystal, what stores (brick & mortar or online only) are available to you? I'm in the US so I'm not familiar with what retailers would work for your area.
However, Urban Barn is one, correct? If so, have you seen these? What do you think?
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Scan designs, Urban Barn, Muse and Merchant other than that the Brick or ones that are extremely expensive....I don't know of Canadian online retailers.....a couple hours away are ikea, pottery barn, crate and barrell and west elm
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
I liked the top right one in the store very simple and the other 2 look worth checking out as well...and the price point is excellent
PRO
Stitch Above The Rest, LLC
11 years ago
Have you thought about something on the windows to enhance the overall feel of the room? Window treatments don't have to cover the windows. They can accent the window nicely and add the the feel of the overall room.
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
I am open to suggestions on window treatment...here is the room from a different angle from before I purchased it....professional photographer can make rooms look bigger!
User
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I think this one (36 inch round) from Muse and Merchant would work nicely too....actually more affordable than the ones at Urban Barn.

PS What's the length of your sofa? How much space to you have between your sofa and chairs?
groveraxle
11 years ago
No window coverings. Angle your cowhide.

And why did you start a new thread?
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Because the old one won't let me delete the main picture and it was hard to get an idea of the room so I wasn't getting varied feedback...now that Im at the next stage Im ready for new ideas. Glad you found me cause you got me this far with your help!
User
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Crystal,
You mentioned glass with brass table....I really like these warm-colored metal tables from C&B and PB, too. What do you think?

Btw, the PB one is a bunching table set.....so it can be centered in the grouping but also give you more flexibility.

I do like the oval-shaped C&B ones though for your space.
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Top left one is $799 Cnd plus tax top right is $899 Cdn plus tax...and the pottery barn bunching are $471 each cube....Canadian prices are through the roof! Was hoping to keep a bit less expensive...muse and merchant table in Chrome was less expensive
User
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Aha, good to know re: $ for the last group I posted.
So any thoughts regarding the other tables? Any in particular that you like more than the others? Any that are not possibilities at all?

PS I don't mind looking for more....your feedback helps to know which direction to go.
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
The gold oval one and the round glass with chrome but I think oval would work best as far as shape
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Was thinking about swapping out the chandalier...first photo is current one and next 2 are the ones I would consider swapping with...(girlfriend wants to trade one of hers for mine so no price dif)
PRO
It's a Beautiful World!
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Crystal, did you check out our page, there are a lot of art choices there? You can order art prints in any size.... Raisa
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Is it's a beautiful world Canadian? What pics did you have in mind? I won't order from the US because our dollar is lousy and duty and shipping are outrageous
PRO
It's a Beautiful World!
11 years ago
Crystal, our art prints are shipped to Canada from the US and from the UK to any country in Europe. Sorry about the exchange issue, we have family in Toronto, so know all about it :-(( Perhaps, you should include your location into your profile here on Houzz, so US based businesses will not bother you with offers in the future... Raisa
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
It is in my thread that I am in Canada...I was looking for suggestions on houzz, I didn't expect people looking to sell me stuff unless it was a specific idea based on the decor of my space sorry for the confusion
Karen Irene
11 years ago
Hi! I think something like this would be great in your space
http://m.crateandbarrel.com/clairemont-coffee-table/s216227
Or this
http://m.crateandbarrel.com/era-round-coffee-table/s162280
I'd tend to agree with you about the occasional chairs not really doing anything for the space. I think a low-slung chair and maybe a chaise with the fur throw would be more interesting.
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
I like the oval one alot it was posted above as a suggestion too ...I may have to increase my coffee table quite a bit unless they have a sale
aky3
11 years ago
I think you should check out structube.com, or better still visit one of their stores in the Toronto area. In my opinion, they've got great contemporary (if that's your cup of tea) and affordable stuff. They're Canadian, so you wouldn't have to deal with duties etc. Otherwise, you might have to pay a weekly visit to Homesense until you find items that you like. It's probably a good idea to mix things up from different stores. Don't rush the furnishing (it's your place after all), and Good luck.
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It's a Beautiful World!
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
No problem, Crystal, I must have missed your reference to Canada. Sorry you can't take advantage of purchasing artwork directly from US based artists, that is who we are. We have a portfolio of over 500 pieces of art and Houzzers have purchased our artwork before, that is why I suggested that you check out our galleries. You can still do it if you are looking for art ideas and inspiration and, if you see artwork you like, you can then try and find something similar in Canada... BTW, we will be in Toronto in spring, looking forward to our trip :-). Best of luck with your decorating project!... Raisa
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PRO
Jacklynn Little Interiors
11 years ago
Where are you located?
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Victoria British Columbia
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Just checked out structube...saw a sofa just like mine for less than half the cost of what I paid! Wish I would have found this site sooner!
aky3
11 years ago
You should visit their store in Victoria, if they have one. You'll find great ideas you never considered, and the best part of it is it won't break the bank. Just be careful not to turn your home into a Structube décor centre :) I like bits from here and there. It's fun, and makes your place unique.
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Unfortunately there is no structube in Victoria.
aky3
11 years ago
I checked it out and you're right. Not anywhere in BC, which sounds strange given they're everywhere else. Not sure if you know about EQ3, or eq3.com. They're Canadian as well, and have a Vancouver (though not Victoria) store. They're pretty cool as well, though somewhat more pricey than Structube. A strategy could be to wait till whatever you're interested in goes on sale. I'm waiting on a particular wall clock :)
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andreadenize
11 years ago
Very nice decor!!!! I would add details that will pop in color.... You have lots of gray, black, brown. How about a pop of yellow? Or turqoise. Or lime green? Like a vase? Or a nice glass decor or a piece of art on the wall. You need something that pops! :))
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
I was thinking of yellow or purple...had teal in my last place so like to mix it up. I have been looking for art but no luck yet...hopefully this weekend.
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
Im making some progress although my dining chairs haven't arrived yet...tomorrow so they say. Any thoughts? I moved some fur and pillows in a couple pics please let me know which you like best...what an improvement by turning the cow rug like

suggested
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
and picture
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11 years ago
crystal
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11 years ago
crystal
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11 years ago
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
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groveraxle
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Here is one artist from Great Big Canvas whose art has more contrast and is a bit edgier than what you show. (Note they are priced in CAD.) I've Photoshopped two of them in your room, ith pillows to tie in colors in the art.
I think you might also be happier with your chairs if you removed the throws and perhaps used lumbar pillows instead.
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Not sure I will ever be happy with those chairs...hubby's choice...I likely will replace them pretty quick....maybe next week if I can find something that doesn't have to be ordered. This is more my style or a Louis chair
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
I'm afraid the proportion of the art and table in the dining room is off. I like both of them but the art is overpowering the table. Because they are both light in tone, they are giving the impression there are just two big light rectangles there. If the art were less than 75% of the table's length you'd achieve better balance. Just flip the art vertically, and you'll see what I mean. Where did your chandelier go?
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groveraxle
11 years ago
The art is a bit large, but I think it works. I like the tan pillows that echo the warm colors in the art. A tall narrow plant opposite the windows would help to balance the space.
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
I am going to order new chairs what color should I get? I am going with the striped one
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
also lights??? Chandelier or chinese lantern or birds nest...I am off work until Wednesday so would like to get everything ordered ASAP
crystal
Original Author
11 years ago

This is the latest art work....I really like it...if everyone likes it I will start hunting for accent pillows etc. in Teal or yellow (mustard)
User
11 years ago
Crystal, love the art....the colors are fabulous! Where did you find it?

Also, what have you decided on with the chair? What color?
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crystal
Original Author
11 years ago
I got the art at Lazyboy furniture...$399 I have somebody coming to look at the ugh club chairs this evening so I haven't decided on chairs yet...the striped ones in the picture only come in a beige or black microfibre so they are no longer an option....
groveraxle
11 years ago
Ooooh, YES! Teal AND mustard.
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