Oh--and I don't need anything for the wall to the left--we actually have doors there now

You have a lot of Greek Key going on here (which I love), but one item in your room just doesn't seem to hold its own against such a strong influence: your glass lamp on the end table.

I would love to see anything with gold on that grass cloth. Something like this artwork?

We re-did the room next to it as well, trying to keep the colors similar so we could bring the chairs from the desk area as more seating to the family room when needed. The chair fabric was to bring some color/interest to the room. The lamp was an afterthought--any other lamp suggestions are welcomed! Here is the other room

The colors are great. You can add a little pop to the room through use of a strong color such as orange or crimson in the use of a small vase or accent pillows. Shirley Novak has great prints of poppies that could add a subtle splash of color without going overboard.

3D Sculpture (Wall Mounted would work great) - look for work with (one) color, like 1940's Lipstick Red!

If you mount the sculpture each side (or even one side) of the fireplace - PLEASE get proper lighting for it. That does NOT mean "pot lights"!

attaching sample pics - I think red maybe what you are looking for or you can play it save with blues, whites and grays. And I would definitely hang art on the walls with the sliding doors - even if it would end up behind the doors when they are open. And the bolsters need to go back to their own sofas.

Are you wanting to keep with the asian influence? You could take some of the fabric and create a custom tryptich. Like seen here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72771745/fabric-wall-art-duck-egg-blue-aqua-blue or find a large canvas with a pop of red or yellow with the blue and browns.

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Last ones - I would also add some silk down filled toss cushions in blue/grey to the sofa's and maybe some red ones if you choose to go with the red on the walls. And some off white sculptures/vases on top of the built-ins.
Good luck.
ps - edit - I agree with the comment on the pot light or whatever is trowing the light and highlighting the speaker. Also 2 more table/floor lamps would add to the ambiance.

Since the homeowner has not mentioned owning an original Picasso to hang in this room, the assumption is that there is no Picasso available. Therefore we designers, stupid or brilliant, look for color inspiration from the room so that there will be no jarring discord between the room and the art.
Interiors Int'l's comment brought to mind, though, that a Picasso reproduction might well work in the room, so below you'll find a Picasso. Maybe Interiors Int'l thinks that ASID stands for Association of Stupid Interior Designers! For those of you who may not know, it actually stands for American Socieity of Interior Designers.
Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID

Interior International, Inc. is soooo right! Your art needs to speak to you, art is personal, it needs to make heart dance, warm your heart! Again, there is no right or wrong, BUT the one thing that I would think about is having a lighter back drop. Pops of color, as Rebecca Jordan mentioned could be stunning as well. Regardless of the room having a lot of natural light, do you have adjustable spots that will highlight the fireplace mantel area? This will allow you to bring in basically anything that "warms your heart"!
Cheers!
m.

Sculpture or lamps - something tall on either side side of the FP. Would like your lamp to have more body to it so it will stand up to the FP and dark wood. Was looking for the Greek key to show up on the built-in cabinetry. Maybe a museum reproduction of this guy would look good on one side and a female friend on the other, if you don't mind nudity.

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Your room is gorgeous. Love all that is going on.

I think for your art work I would pick something in keeping with your room i.e. the stone, the leather and the grasscloth. I think something abstract would work best and with texture like an oil painting . The colours I would go for would involve gold , the duck egg blue thats in your floral seat and then put with it a real strong colour that goes with both. Although the room is gorgeous it does need some colour.
As for the lamp I like the base so maybe a change of lampshade or if you do consider changing it I would go for something in gold with strong linear lines to match in with your fret work .

Thanks for the input! Here are some that I like, but I can't decide if the brighter ones are too bold/colorful for the room.

These are a little mellower...

Here are two that we found at the High Point market that we loved, but the decorator changed the colors and it lost all its pop...

The pair with blue in them are lovely and if properly lighted, I think they'd look great in your room. Did you bring them home to try them?

I like the bright colors of the first artist. It reminds me of artwork from an up and coming artist I saw at an art show on a cruise once.
Park West Galleries represents many well known artists too and if you get a limited edition print they sometimes go up in value. Another place to look is Etsy.com which as a variety of artwork including photography and paintings. Many of the shop owners can customize sizes or print the photography on different types of media. You can easily contact the shop owners too! I have a shop, nancyhehmann. If You are doing a collage you might want a particular theme such as Hawaii, Coastal or a city you love such as Paris, Venice or Charleston SC. I find photography very uplifting because of its realism and in an instant your mind can travel to wherever you dream to be!

They got lost on that wall (we only had a small sample, not the full size). We do have spotlights for those areas. I was hoping for more color pop than just the flowers in the foreground

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I do like your pictures but I don't think they go with the theme of your room. In my opinion they aren't strong enough colour wise or theme wise. Also you need to incorporate duck egg blue in them to bring the seat colour into the scheme. I think the ones you had bought before you did the room are along the right lines in the intensity of colour. Even if you have a look at all.posters.com to give you a cheap option that you can try and if they don't suit you haven't spent much money and if they do suit you can frame them. If I get a chance later and if you like I can have a look for examples of what I'm talking about .

I would love examples. Here are a couple of pairings that I like. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed searching these sites!

Get yourself out to some galleries. And Art Museums. See some really fine Fine Arts. Educate yourself. See what you like and what you don't like. Don't just think about what will "work" or "fit" in your house. Be objective. Don't just take all the examples shown to you here. It is your house. YOU have to live there. Don't be afraid. Art is for everyone. Some Museums have lending libraries. Most have stores with reproductions that you can "try" out at home. Get out there and DO it. Don't expect other people who have never experienced your room(s), and don't know your and your tastes to give you all the answers. We can suggest and propose - but ultimately you have to decide and YOU have to LIVE with it. Go. See. Try. But I still say sculptural pieces will work better in that spaces that you have. And, I always told my Interior Design Students this, "Without light there is no architecture." Whatever you choose, find the way to light it properly, if that means consulting a professional Lighting Designer.

ONE further comment: reputable galleries understand when someone is making a purchase that they are really making an assumption that it is going to "work" in their space. They will usually consider taking back a painting or sculpture, or print.. if you cannot deal with it once you get it home. Some will expect you to look at other options that they have. Hey. That's fair. But good dealers want happy clients too.

Hello!
I agree with Carolyn Albert-Kincl Design, the pairing of the blue pieces that were found at High Point are beautiful. Sometimes it is difficult to tell from small snaps of the pieces. You might consider enlarging those photos that you have. The details will not be as detailed, but the colors should hold themselves. It might provide a better visual for decision making. I see the fireplace accenting these pieces!
Cheers!
m.

Also about galleries, if you take in photos of your room, they will be very ready to assist you in selecting the right pieces. It's not a decision you need to make on your own. They should also be willing to send you home with some pieces, guaranteed by your credit card, for a day or two.

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Here are a few ideas on pictures . On all I went with incorporating the duck egg blue to some extent and gold too . I gave examples from some painters I like i.e. van Gough , Degas then some abstract ones and finally because of your fret work I added some chinese flower ones. If nothing else it will show you want you don't like lol hope it helps

and here's the rest

We were able to rework the ones we liked from High Point to have more pop... Think we're going to go with these. Thanks for the advice!

Those are very nice and I think they'd look great somewhere in that room... But, I love 3D art work and think those recessed walls are crying out for that.

Love it!
Cheers!
m.

Love those doors!! and agree with International Interiors and GSI-- go for Art that speaks to you.
And those recessed walls do beg for something 3-D as anthip noted. Some big Raku vases with some tall branches or bamboo canes.

Yeah love the ones you have picked , should work very well ! Enjoy your lovely room :)

I love the art that have the red, they would look great in your space. Beautiful room!

Hi Eknapp, the painting below is one that I painted recently called Birth of the Sun (120cmx120cm) and is valued at $450. I am an artist/designer in Phuket,Thailand and the painting is based on Buddhist foundations of shapes and colours. Please take a look at my other creations at www.sacimdecor.com

Go to several galleries and first find out what kind of art you like, forget abouth where it has to hang.
or stand.Forget abouth the color that needs to fit in. If necessary you can fit it in by changing a little bit of color somewhere in the room matching the painting like a wink.