Hi! it's very pretty but i think the rug is too small, I would like to see it go under the front feet of all the furniture. Blue could be pretty -- even a more saturated blue -- I would go a little deeper in tone than the toss cushions. It could even go to navy. The pattern works nicely so I wouldn't shy away from something bold along those lines. Hope that helps!

Thank you for your advise. The smaller accessories are just there for Easter.

Satudio-Fichandler...If I go with a darker blue, then I need to get pillows to match color. Aso, should I paint the fireplace wall.

Linda, I don't think you need darker pillows, dark and light blue go fine together, you don't need to be too matchy-matchy. And you can keep the walls as they are.

blue and one size larger.

Flair lighting.......Ahh! I love the lighter blue rug...pretty. What store is that from? Do you think the navy is too overbearing in the room?

Hi! Nice on the blue and cream tones you have there! My suggestion is like what everyone else say, replace it with more of a Blue Area Rug that is bigger to fit under the sofas and your armchair! Plus, maybe on your coffee table clear off the items and replace it with smaller decor accessories of Whites, Silver and maybe some blue tints! You should keep the fireplace as it is......... and remove some clutter on the fireplace mantle!

rug sent me to a dead link on lambandblonde.blogspot.mx..... so i went to over stock and found these.

I like the rug on the far right that flair lighting just posted! All the colors are in your room and it has nice bold colors.

Thank you everyone for all your good ideas. Flair lighting...the rug you suggested with the medallions only comes in 5x 8 which everyone suggested bigger.

oh shoot. didnt notice that. but i think you have a new thread with similar color to the rug.

the ceiling fan doesnt bother me here it just blends away, which is fine when you have a functional item. no sense making it a color or having it stand out. if you dont use the fan at all then i would change it.

I really do need the ceiling fan..I live in Palm Springs, Ca...which is the low desert! I ordered the second rug in a larger size. Thank you everyone. I will send a pic when the rug comes.

aw palm springs, home of the never ending misters ( as in water mist).

I just noticed you're in PS!!! I have a place there too (I don't live there...yet). here's my website www.studio-fichandler.com where you can see my house (which is about to get renovated) and you can contact me directly through that if you would like....small world!

Studio-Fichandler, wow, it is a small world. I will check out your site. Are you going for the mid-century vibe? So many homes being renovated, beautiful! Best of happiness with your reno,

I'd call it modern meets mid-century! We are in the Historic Tennis Club 'hood.

First I would like to say a big thank you for all your wonderful suggestions. THANK YOU!!!The new rug came! Pic below. You won't believe this...but...I just received the new BHG magazine for this month..and the house they are featuring has the rug I took back, (the Gold and White Chevron). I like both, but this one has more pop! And blue is my favorite color! And if you notice.....I put the drapes up higher as suggested, great advise. In the second pic..the pic is taken from my entry. You notice wall on left built out more? That is a large sliding door closet at entry...My next dilemma....

awesome rug looks so good! i would get some mercury glass in the space, mainly replace the vase on the table.

Ohhh! Your breaking my heart...I picked up that vase the one and only time I was in Italy. The candle holders on the mantle are mercury glass, should I put them on the table. Perhaps on a mirrored tray? Should I leave nothing on the mantle?

It's gorgeous! Liked the first rug, but like the blue even better. Your room looks beautiful!

The new rug just pops in your room. I love it. I agree about the vase; though it is beautiful it doesn't work on the coffee table. You must have somewhere else that it would show better.

OHHHHH dont let me do that... I LOVE the vase itself. and if it is special to you then keep it in the space, but maybe some put some forsythia in there instead.

I took the candle holders off the mantel and on the coffee table..is that better? Should I put something on the mantel?

Your changes in here are amazing! The new rug is perfect! And I like the candles on the table. What about a small ceramic stool by the corner chair where the plant is so that person has a place to set down a drink.

Is the coffee table 18 inches from the couch?

Is there room for the side table and lamp to move to the other side of the couch? For some reason, the lamp just seems odd sitting right in front of the window????? I love the basket and maybe it could move down there some how?

Thank you Abbyjean. The couch is 18" from the coffee table...is it supposed to be? I was just centering it on the fireplace. I tried your suggestion, and moved the table...what do you think? Its the first thing you see when you come into the home.
Also....what about the fireplace? Should I put anything on it? It took me longer to make the mantel then it did to do the stone and glass tile around it...hahhaa.
Flair lighting....bottom pic is the vase....guess i will find another home for it..though it goes well in the room.
I just noticed...everytime i go to take a pic..one of my doggies is in the pic.

Perfect with the coffee table....centered with the fireplace and 18 inches from the couch! YES!

Gosh, thanks for trying the table and lamp on the other end, and hope it was easy to try and move, but I am not like it on this other end, especially knowing it is the first thing seen. The basket was a cozier look. Table and lamp may return......LOL.

YOU DID THE MANTEL AND FIREPLACE???? WOW! Yes, I am screaming as I am so impressed. I think anything on the mantel competes with the mirror and seems small and undersized.

I love this new rug much more!

Thank you Abbyjean...I made the mirror from paint sticks

Move the table back?!?!

Ugghh....abbyjean your killing me! LOL

Paint sticks? You seriously need your own DIY decorating blog! I will be your first fan!

Okay Bobby....the one is over my mantel I used all large paint sticks..I would be happy to give you insturctions

The skewers look amazing, too. How are they attached and what is the mirror? A tray?

The mirror is a craft mirror. I glued a embroidery hoop to the rim of the mirror. After painting the sticks, I then glued them to the back of the mirror.

i love the vase! but those candle holders are perfect! try the vase on the mantel. or on the new end table as suggested.

do you think i should take the mirror over mantel down, and go for something smaller

For fun, what does it look like over the couch?

No - even though it is a large scale, I like it . . what feels like it could shift is the mantel - Its location feels a tad high to me . . like it should be right at the top of the tile . . that would solve the issue you raise about the mirror because it would have more breathing room.

omg i never noticed the cute bunnies before!!

I built that mantel last year after I finished the fireplace...first time building something like this. I wanted it to be sturdy...it is...i think its there for life of wall.