@Maureen McClintock - I like the colors there! ...and I agree about the curtains.

? Out with the bright saturated and into more muted, rich hues. Have no idea if this appeals to you, but wanted to throw it out there. :)

Ok, I went through all of the artwork, pillows, rugs etc. and came up with what I liked best at this point. I love the jellyfish painting! Though they're not exactly perfect, the black/white pillows did alot to tie in the curtains. The other painting is one I've had on one of my Pinterest boards. I also added a table lamp with black shade. I can easily change the shade color. Thoughts?? I'm still at a loss for the area rug... sigh.

Ohhhh Yessssssssssssss I ♥ this...
GORGEOUS!!!!
That last rug didn't work for you eh? It looked so good on my end.
Let's go hunt for pillows...

Definitely more cohesive. Can you switch the lamps? What about a colorblocked rug or maybe texture? Rag rug or faux fur if you're feeling gutsy? :)

I switched the lamps. Do you like them better like that?
What do you think about these b/w pillows?
I'll search for some rugs...

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These are quite different and beautiful---Unique...

oooh, I LOVE those pillows...

if it was me i would add green maybe. solid rug. love the standing lamp. how about two lighter gray chairs standing next to eachather. keep the orange blue art and try adding a room devider on the other side just for the looks.

for the green about about real or silf fiddle leaf tree? they are kind of spendy but i think its worth it.

If you like more BOLD pattern---
Happy you like those pillows. They are Beautiful! Never seen them before. I'll send you over a link...

fur rug??

Hmmm...nope. lol Well maybe. It depends. Now we're kind of losing the more formal look that you had in the beginning. Though it does look comfy! I like the lamps switched for balance. I think the pillows are a bit too whimsical, IF you want a more formal stream-lined look and feel. Again, it's about you and what you're going for. The drapes are quite stately and formal. It all depends on what you want the room to be.I think it can handle the switch in artwork but if you add science inspired pillows and more whimsical touches it will be a completely different room. And obviously you can go in any direction you please because it's important that you love everything in the room. ;)

I do like the rug... Tables?
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pillows:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/geographyhandmade?ga_search_query=black+and+cream+pillow&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=10&ga_search_type=all&ref=sr_gallery_1

Art:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/118230236/limited-edition-giclee-print-mermaid

Thanks so much for those links!
Here's a bit more... tables didn't mesh so well. I'll have to look more.
Anyone have thoughts about the chairs I added? Are they too much?
I like cozy, not too formal. It is a living room that will be used to hang out/watch tv.

Amazing what different perspectives can do to transform a space! I really love where it's going everyone!!! Thank you! :D

If you're going for cozy and eclectic, I do like the rug then. :D What you want it to feel like when you walk in or hang out in it makes all of the difference.

It's coming along---I LOVE it too...
Here are a few more chairs-nothing wrong with those you have pictured, but the gray one sort of blends into the walls/drapery hues... Anyway, here you are---I'll stop in tomorrow and see how it's evolved... Good Luck!
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Love the chair idea, but would have to agree with Natalie white once would look really goo there. are you planing on keeping both of the paintings? or one of them?

I think both the paintings work well here-hopefully they will stay. I was wondering if one valance should span across for both windows---might be something to play around with. I just showed my hubby the before picture of this room and how it has evolved---he said WOW-Beautiful-I love it! There's a man's point of view. :)

Another man's perspective:
Agree with one valance on the close windows...and just have two fuller drape panels on the ends.
Lose one of the art pieces. I think the two you have are too matching in scale and looks crowded with the windows.

Edit the design.

More furnishings to play with...

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I agree about the valances, but the art-not so much. The art is hung too high in the photo---needs to be tweaked in reality... The "center" of a painting/picture/art should hang approx. 57"-60" from the floor.

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I appreciate all of your comments/suggestions. I changed the 2-window valance, went from 4 to 3 curtains on center windows, scaled down & moved the paintings, and added a white leather chair. Will try some different chairs now. It felt like a Tang explosion with the orange table (though I like it!). Other suggestions for tables? Did I move paintings enough? Are both paintings really too much?? What do you suggest as an alternative and which one would I remove? I love them both. :)

The woman can be raised slightly as it is longer and narrower than the other painting. I do not like the chair---it does nothing for the space. The gray looked better. :) The legs of this chair are similar in tone to the table so it really takes away, rather than accentuate...

white fabric chair & painting slightly raised

♥ it!!!

I'd like to see what this pillow looks like in place of one of the colored pillows---whichever of the two looks best to you-you decide... Maybe just add it on the left sofa---leave the right as is..

Will do this afternoon, for sure... thank you so much, Natalie! Have a spectacular day! :)

You're welcome Melissa... You have a FantaBulous day as well...

Did a real slop job on this but it looks right... Check back later in the day... :)

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Coming together Natalie! You know so much of this is a matter of personal taste. I love the white wing chair; I'd do a matching set just like the sofas. LOVE the fluffy white rug and the photo pillows. I still think a cool vintage with some wood and stainless steel color sunburst clock instead of the woman picture ( keep the one on the left) would liven things up and tie in to the wooden table. Be sure it is plenty BIG to balance the painting.

I like the leather chair better...but agree the legs should be black. I like the change in the drapes Honestly, I think the artwork is the only thing you see. Everything else kind of fades from focus. I like the painting on the right but maybe for a different room? The outer space pillows seem more appropriate for a boys' bedroom or a den imho. Although they do match the painting on the left and as I said before, it's all about you I like the purple chair and miss the original orange floor lamp. I liked the style of the grey chair but agree that the color blended into the drapes and walls. If you like blues and purples why not try a new color pallet rather than sticking with the orange? I think black and white prints would be a nice addition. It's tough to read what direction you want to take though. :)

I would remove the art with the woman on the right and move the orange abstract over to where the woman art is now. Leave the corner wall blank.

Put a larger floor lamp in the corner.

I would also remove the women picture and move the orange one to the other side and put a fiddle leaf tree in that corner. C

Ok, I like the "mellower" pillow colors.
How about art deco mirror on left wall, other painting moved to right side, one purple & one white chair? Thoughts on coffee table?
What kind of lamp would you put on left side? I REALLY like the "gear" lamp. :)
I like some masculine touches (specifically, motorcycles are my passion).

Hi---I didn't even notice the gear lamp-it disappeared. :) Try this mirror instead. The coffee table and side table are too similar, one needs to be changed... Are you set with the purple and orange hues---100% sure you want to keep both in this space?
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Motorcycle accents...I looked for a motorcycle chain mirror...Maybe you could have one made? Maybe too industrial?

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Ooooohh, VERY cool!!! I will pop those in tonight. :) Thx!

In each re-do pic of ur room..the one thing i notice is that the length of drapes r too long..maybe shorten drapes and i agree w/ an earlier comment of using muted hues as accent colors.:)

The room looks very different from how it first started out. Not sure which direction you're going in now. Keep us posted and Good Luck!

i liked the picture with the woman better than the mirror

I love the addition of the chairs and that rug. I liked the first set of chairs best. Definitely like the singular valance better, too! I liked the artwork of the woman better than the mirror as well- there is color one side and none on the other which makes it look imbalanced to me.

Yes, there is no color in that corner---that was a suggestion someone made-remove the woman, switch the painting to the right and leave the corner blank with a lamp. Hmmm, maybe a colored lamp?