Desperately seeking decorating advice

November 16, 2015

recently painted walls gray purchased this sofa (pillows came with it) I really need help with lamps,tables wall art etc. I am desperate as the holidays are aproaching aby ideas are appreciated open floor plan ps my ugly laminate must stay for now

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mnjpreciado
here is view from sitting on sofa semi open floor plan ( excuse the mess)
November 16, 2015
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
So this is the coloe scheme I would do you can then add more yellow or less to your own desire this art work is a bit boring but the shape is good for behind the sofa then a nice glass coffee table a floor lamp
November 16, 2015
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Hello there:) I really dig your sofa! I noticed your mirror on the mantel and I was thinking that perhaps rather than have it lean so that the mirror tilts upward towards the ceiling you might hang it so that the bottom of the mirror is 6" to 8" inches from the mantle. However, when you do, have it hung like a painting whereby there is a wire in the back stretching from one end to the other. And when you hang it, have the upper part of the mirror tilt forward at a slight angle approximately five degrees. In essence it would be tilting towards the floor rather than the ceiling. This is akin to the way mirrors and photos were hung early in the previous century. Your furniture has that early flavor but with the contemporary cozy comfiness of today. I hope all comes together well for you! Regards, Anthony
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It does seem like those uppers should go, but it also looks like you have some serious storage challenges, based on the amount of stuff on your counters and floors. Removing the cabinets may give you a nice open area but it won't do any good if you now have nowhere to put your groceries and dishes. I don't have any great solutions, someone more talented than I can lay out alternate plans, but be wary that no kitchen will look lovely if there is not appropriate storage for keeping things organized and counters clear. And another bit of advice, if you like entertaining, don't stop just because you don't have a magazine-perfect space. Your guests won't mind! Time with friends and family is worth more than the best kitchen in the world.
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mnjpreciado
Patricia I thought to bring in yellow but I thought it make the floors pop out but maybe it's a trick of the eye making them look like they belong love it !!!
November 16, 2015
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BeverlyFLADeziner
Like the aqua with the grey so far. Could be a good jumping off point for you.

Can't supply anymore info without a few more pics.
November 16, 2015last modified: November 16, 2015
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
It is an empty space except for the sofa.
November 17, 2015
Margo
mnjpreciado- if you have any of the gray paint left you should paint out your vent over the sofa and it will help it disappear. Paint all the vents;)
November 17, 2015
mnjpreciado
Yes need to paint the vent because it will only take away from any art I decide to put on that wall
November 17, 2015
mnjpreciado
will this picture work or is it to matchy matchy ?
November 17, 2015
leelee
You've got that nice chest with the drawers but it's on a wall that's too small.
November 17, 2015last modified: November 18, 2015
mnjpreciado
I actually have no other wall to put the chest as for the out let if I move the sofa over any the walkway to hall will be too narrow I don't know what the builder was thinking in 1964 super awkward floor plan but thanks
November 17, 2015
pjdavis36
See if the turquoise cabinet will fit on the wall behind the dining room table. If so you can use it as a sideboard/buffet. It would be really pretty with a mirror over it. Check Kirklands for side tables and lamps. they have a few things in your color scheme.
November 17, 2015last modified: November 17, 2015
Blue Booby
Can you float your sofa to face the fireplace? A rough floor plan would be helpful...with rough dimensions.
November 17, 2015
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Mohairs & More
How about adding a cream or white throw blanket to add additional contrast, and add texture?

The top swatches and bottom blanket are from http://mohairsandmore.com/mohair-throws-in-40-designer-hues,
and the middle blanket is a boucle yarn alpaca throw
(http://mohairsandmore.com/alpaca-blankets-boucle)
November 17, 2015
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Cheryl Scrymgeour Designs
I agree with the yellow pops of colour.But to balance it off I'd also add some black accents.
November 17, 2015
mnjpreciado
I do have lots of black wrought iron pieces that I would like to keep I guess my style is all over the place :?
November 21, 2015
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Cheryl Scrymgeour Designs
That's great! Use them, also the throw cushions on the sofa are too wishy washy. Place them with some bold black geometric print ones. Also add some bright turquoise ones as well. I can't really tell from the pictures..... but is there room for you to float the sofa in front of the fireplace??

That would give the room some balance and you could position the turquoise chest behind it with a lamp. Good luck!!
November 21, 2015
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mnjpreciado
great ideas I would live to float sofa but I have such an awkward Floorplan I don't think that's an option but I will try it and post pix to see what you all think
November 21, 2015
mnjpreciado
curtains or shutters ?
November 28, 2015
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Roberta Martin Interiors
shutters for sure!
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