Leelee
I definitely need a floor lamp, I agree. I was thinking a candlestick type lamp ?

Hi tstarrn, not sure what a candlestick floor lamp looks like--do you have a picture?

You know, it's really hard to tell details about a room from a tiny screen but your sofa looks like it might be crowding the drapes and sofa section needs to be centered on the wall with the mirror, if possible. Then you'd have room for a floor lamp. This type would work perfectly in your space.

Size-wise, I like rugs to slip under the first 1/3 of the sofa and extend at lease a foot on each side.

Great pieces to work with....here is some picks I can find.All the rugs I used Houzz entering grey rugs...

Spam thing similar to this

Can you tell me where your couch is from? I'm looking for something in that exact color? Thanks.

Meg- Ashley Furniture

Avery
leelee
Thoughts on these ?

I like them. How do you think they work with the pattern in your pillows?

Very good.

The paisley pattern are actually my curtains.
I'm struggling with the entire room haha ;)

Now I have a bigger issue ! Haha
This crazy blank space :(

Between the mirror and frames

The blank space between the wall mirror and frames ?

There are a lot of sites that suggest how to pick the right size rug, which is as important as the colors. Does the sofa need to be in front of the window? If so, could you place a narrow sofa table behind it with a lamp on one end, some stacked large art books (try thrift stores- remove the paper jackets), and a plant on the other end. Are the curtains always closed? I might remove some of the pillows. Sisal rugs are inexpensive, try the indoor/outdoor sites. And they would look fabulous with the linen sofa, which is lovely. Candlestick lamps can be very delicate looking. I would try for something larger. Try to shop locally, making sure of return policies. You will know when you have accomplished your goal by how peaceful the room feels to you. Copying a room you are attracted to from Houzz is an ideal way to pull a room together. You might have to settle for some variations, but always consider the scale of the furniture and accessories when trying for a close duplicate! Have fun.

Try to repurpose the mirror, maybe in an entry or hall where you need some bling and reflection of light.

The sofa is a sectional so part is in front of the window. The curtains are closed a lot ...

I don't really think there is a big blank space there. I suspect your actual problem is the mirror over the couch. Since it feels blank, then it makes that section of wall feel empty. As others have suggested, get a fairly large piece of art to hang there instead.

Then pull the sectional a bit to the right and you are good to go with the rug choices you are already making. (And do pay attention to the sizes recommended above).

You have a lovely room, and I suspect it is a wonderfully relaxing place to be.

Thank you, Carol!
I rally like this mirror.
If you all think Im having a rug dilemma ... An art piece would be a whole other level. I would never be able to decide haha

Only you can choose your art. But what fun it is. I agree with moving the mirror to the entry or somewhere more appropriate (say the bedroom). What I usually tell people that if they cannot select a piece of art, go for the colors in the room & go abstract. But go big - at least 40 W X 32 H. Go to Great Big Canvas ( they have wall peels which you can select in different sizes.)

I agree with pulling the sofa somewhat away from the drapes. You might think about adding sheers under them so people can enjoy the pattern. Check Ikea & Overstock for area rugs.

It seems a lot of people agree the mirror is the issue. I thought I was committed to it but maybe I'm not

Thank you Sandra. I thought this was going to be an easy room but seems I've made it more difficult :)

Push the lamp on the table to the right. Put the two stacked pictures over the table sort of like this.

I thought I should do that, leelee

Or turn the mirror vertically and put the two pictures beside it. I was always told to never hang pictures behind a door.

Can we see a pic if you try that arrangement?

I was thinking Vertical with the frames too!! I've never heard that about the door :) it's a door to a storage room so it's never open, but makes sense

For sure ! I'll post a pic. I have to walk away tonight because I'm really frustrated that my vision didn't happen. Hoping to try everything tomorrow if my beautiful sister will come and help :)

Hypothetically, I was thinking, if I left it as is ... A tall tree behind the end table to fill the wall space ? Am I just trying too hard at this point ? Haha

Hi tstarrn.....so sorry for the late reply....

Yes, I like these below...I think I like the first one and last one (as posted below) the best.... :-)

leelee
I have 4 total gallery frames like the ones in the picture
They measure 18x18

Thank you, Avery ! Are you referring to both natural colored rugs ?

I still think the mirror would look better in another location and a picture, painting, print, etc would be better over the sofa. Adds so much more than a reflection.

Tomorrow let's look at the gallery frames, okay? Get a good nights rest and don't let all this keep you awake!

Great idea and thank you ALL for everything!

@tstarrn, yes.....that's what I'm referring to.

Btw, your room is coming together.....so excited for you.

How wide is that portion of the sectional that the mirror is centered above now? I think your art MAY work there but I'm thinking 1 wider piece of artwork will look better only because you already have a grouping of 2 smaller ones to the right.

What do you think?

That part of the sectional is 98 inches.
I would consider art work, maybe an abstract piece by my daughter, using the colors in the room. I just wouldn't know what size canvas I would need to buy her.

Tstarrn, that's a wonderful idea.....an abstract piece made by your daughter would be the perfect piece of artwork to display on this wall! Original artwork in itself would be a great choice, but nothing can beat a piece as personal as one made by your artist daughter!

Here's a good link to help you figure out the correct size canvas. It looks like it should be no wider than 75% of the width of that portion of your sectional. IMO, I think the wider, the better (without going overboard, of course! :-))

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/proper-size-painting-wall-53365.html

Hi, just wanted to give you some ideas as to various ways you can display a group of artwork (if that's what you decide to do) above your sofa. Seeing some visual examples sometimes is easier to see how the overall size of the art grouping relates to the furniture piece below it (its proportion). And typically with a grouping of art on a wall, not much else is really needed for that particular wall IMO, especially when it's rightly proportioned.

I know it's weird but you can get a good rug from costco

Here's some more examples....

The first one below is an example of one large piece with two smaller ones on the same wall (similar to what yours could look like, but in reverse). :-)

These could give you some ideas as for canvas sizes you may want to consider for the art piece(s) made by your daughter.

I kind of like the idea of a long rectangular piece like in the 3rd picture or even 2 rectangular pieces stacked like in the last picture. But again, anything made by your daughter will be extraordinary and special. :-)

You can have any carpet cut and bound to size. My daughter has done this several times, including a round one for under her game table. Go to a high end carpet store and they will be able to help.

You might consider www.flor.com. There is a store in Seattle, not sure of other locations. You create your own rug design and install on a sticky pad. Trust me -this is not hokey, but a very high end product. My daughter just put one under her dining table (3 kids, hard use). She and her husband had such fun designing it. They also designed a cow hide style in soft brown for their small den. Their house is very modern, mid-century style. There are so many carpet squares to choose from. A great way to have a one of a kind, exactly the size, color and style you want!

Those are great ideas! We definitely don't have the stow you mentioned in my area but I'm going rondo some online checking now.
Thank you !

Avery, thank you. Fantastic examples.

Rug samples

I like this one also. patterns are good mixed up a little as long as colors are same tone. Looks to be a good match w/curtains

Bring in another pop of color for sofa. Tie in with art work, etc. You gave no indication of what other colors you might have in room. try these

The mirror is too small for the wall above (as was mentioned) Think about larger piece of artwork or if you must have a mirror look at mirror with impact frames.

Hang horizontally. As for some art it's a personal taste. But there is something for every décor that you will love.

Floor lamps for end of sofa