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13 years ago
Thanks!!!

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  • 13 years ago
    I would try a light shade. I think the check print on the pillow is too small. I can see a larger check or of course something else but definitely with the green in it and maybe a rectangle shape.
  • 13 years ago
    Do you not like this one? Did you like the box?
  • 13 years ago
    I think this pilow will add interest and color!!!
  • 13 years ago
    I like this pillow a lot. I cant wait to see what it would look like! I am wondering....you have that round mirror, have you tried it in other places? Just curious. What about purple as an accent color, not necessarily on the pillows, but somewhere. Just like in the picture above, or like the orange-red tulips? The photo you provided show the drapes and walls clashing and that is why I think people keep suggesting a change but I am assuming they blend nicely in person. On your fp mantle can you add candlesticks on each end as opposed to what is there. Maybe crystal/glass? It looks nice except the plate and vase to me don't give a finished look, but I am not real good at that stuff. I like symmetry which is nice but I am not good when suggesting non-symmetry looks. Your room is very pretty. I think the fringe on the drapes will be stunning. Many of my neighbors have that look and it is gorgeous looking from the outside of the house.
  • 13 years ago
    Yes, the drapes and wall color look beautiful in person!!! The round mirror is big, which is why it's on that large wall. I like it there!! Thanks for your compliments!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Where is the trim going? Is it the rope to go on the drapes? I like the mirror also and that is why I wondered if you tried somewhere else. It is a fun piece. I have a similar green in my dining room decorated by a highly esteemed designer in my community. I have a Persian rug beneath the table with some green and some blue, almost a teal blue....so maybe blue would be a possible accent color.
  • 13 years ago
    I see a square box on the table. I like the wall where the two windows are with no picture.
  • 13 years ago
    Did you see this?
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you!!
  • 13 years ago
    I did. That is when I thought I did not like the blue. I love the items above the sofa. I like the green checked pillow. The lampshade is too dark and sticks out with the color. I have a different green with coral in my family room, but I do not know if coral would work in your room and you may not like that color. I am trying to think of colors but drawing a blank. Someone suggested butterscotch. Your shade looks that color so then by adding more butterscotch would that work? What about a soft plum color?
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks, I like the green better too!!! What color lampshade would you recommend, a white or burlap? I think once I get the new pillow it will look better!!
  • 13 years ago
    The mantle is a beautiful wood. Try not to paint that. The painting over the tv does seem small and it fades into the wall. Maybe a narrow shelf like this
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    or, while you don't have the same wall space something like this
    Kim Johnson- art · More Info
  • 13 years ago
    The room seems so delicate I would think a white shade. White and green are so pretty together. If it doesn't look good you can try something else. Maybe try and keep the color close to the color of your shades in the windows. Can't wait to see!
  • 13 years ago
    TThank you Nikitasmom, I love the shelf idea!!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Since you have a nice shade I would recommend ka valance with a wood rod. The shade ,itself, will give you the sunlight or privacy you may want. Hope this is helpful,
  • 13 years ago
    Would a ledge placed under this art make it fill out the wall?
  • 13 years ago
    Excuse the angles but I only have paintnet to work with. 1st one I just raised the picture. 2nd one I raised it, moved it over and added another fake image box.
  • 13 years ago
    Wow, that's awesome!!!!! I think it would work, don't you? The ledge I'm looking at is antique gold. Thank you so much for doing this!!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Which color shelf would look best, black or white? My pic is 2 ft.,should I get a 2 ft or 3 ft shelf?
  • 13 years ago
    Black and I think a 3 foot. I tried it with 2 foot white and black, also with another option of a 2 ft for picture and a 1 foot for something like your plate on the mantel.
  • 13 years ago
    Go to Joann's for the trim, fringe would be better, (I got mine at Calico Corners). While you are at Joann's,check their decor fabric remnants for good deal on accent materials. I found several for $4/yd. Solarium has some bright designs and stripes you can use for accent pillows. I am using this in a couple of rooms. I think painting the brick white, and leave the mantle to match your other woods would look great. You might want to frame the art above the tv. Maybe wooden rods for your curtains, rather than metal. They could be b,town to tie in with other woods, or white to tie in with white woodwork. The wider poles would make the drapes look more custom made. Actually, the material I am showing, would look good in your room, to punch up the colors. Looking good so far!
  • 13 years ago
    Oh yeah, shelf should be white (if you do that). The antique gold would be adding yet another style, you don't need in there.
  • 13 years ago
    You can also get weights to put in the bottom of your drapes to make them hang 'heavier' for a richer look.
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you mainstreetschool! I love the fabric!! What about a center support and curtain rings for the drapes? Did you see the mockup of the shelf colors? I liked the black better. I tend to agree about leaving the wood on the mantle alone!! Thanks for your input!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for the idea about the weights!!!
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    13 years ago
    Can I offer you a bit of advice on your curtains? Your rod really needs replaced, if possible. It is a telescoping rod that you have extended too far out--which is why it is sagging in the middle. A center support here would detract from the look--IMHO. If you must use a telescoping rod, get the next size up, or have your local iron fabricator cut you a wrought iron one the correct length. A non telescoping rod would look so much nicer--wrought iron, --or use a wood rod as suggested. You can easily cut that to fit your window yourself.
    A no cost method to make your curtains look better--you need to dress them a bit. They need steamed or ironed so that they lay straight top to bottom. Start at the top and in several places, pull them down straight, all the way to the bottom--kind of making pleats, even though I see these are rod pocket panels. This will help their look immensely.
    Trims--I might have missed whether you sew or not--I would NOT get that big twist cord for your curtains. That trim is a major pain to sew with, and most domestic machines cannot handle it. If you want to put a trim on, consider a tassel trim, or even a flat tape, inset about 2 inches from the leading edge. Weights sewn in are also a good suggestion above.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for your input.
  • 13 years ago
    Love the fabric recommended by mainstreet! There you go luv2decorate! Trim for the drape is the tassel with little balls. Very classy. I live in an upscale neighborhood and it is the in thing on custom drapes. I don't like the shelf but that is my opinion and taste.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks bevballew!!! I know the trim with the tassel and little balls is what it needs, but I don't know if I can afford it!! The shelf I'm looking at is decorative, but will have to wait until my birthday!!! It's really pretty!!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Happy birthday! Hopefully you get your goodies sooner than later! Glad you are doing the tassels. It is a gorgeous look!
  • 13 years ago
    Just a budget idea since there are a number of comments about your curtain rods being thin....electrical conduit makes a great rod for $3, and it is sturdy enough for a 10 foot length without support...you can add finials to the ends....I wanted a simple look so I just added pipe caps for $1 and sprayed it all matte black...looks like you could use your existing finials....if you have a Lowes, they will cut the conduit in the pipe cutting area near plumbing supplies, not in the electrical supply area.
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you SO MUCH Susan!!! That is doable!!!
  • 13 years ago
    If you don't sew, you can get weights for the curtains that are like chains that can lay in the hem of the curtains. And you can iron the trim on. Ask for iron on hem tape at Joann's. all you need is an iron! The PVC pipe is a great idea for rods! If you want to use rings for the curtains, they work better with pinch pleated drapes. Yours are casement. Try steaming, as suggested, weights, and trim for the custom look. Happy Birthday!
  • 13 years ago
    I think your room is looking great. You have selected several great looking items. It reminds me of Ballard Designs and Pottery Barn. You can paint your shades/blinds if you want them darker..I would NOT paint your brick fireplace. You might regret it down the road. I personally don't like white painted brick fireplaces, they look cheap. If you must paint it , white wash it rather than paint white opaque.
    I think a wider rod would look a lot more expensive too, and wouldn't give in the center. Are your drapes burlap, which is in right now? I love the Ikat pillow! Complementary colors are what decorators use as accent colors. Yellow /purple; orange/blue; red/green and variations of those colors hues are all complementary color schemes. Can't wait to see the complete room!
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks so much maintreetschool!!! Very helpful suggestions!!!
  • 13 years ago
    Here is the shelf I want to get -- thoughts?
  • 13 years ago
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    7768 -- I love my shades the color they are.
  • 13 years ago
    Which shades? Lamp shades or window shades?
  • 13 years ago
    luvdecorating2, I like your shades like they are too. Someone else mentioned for you to buy darker blinds, that is why I said your could paint rather than buy more. I liked the Ikat pillow you posted a picture of very much. It has the green and the purpleish,brown color that would look great with your greens and yellows. If you use red as your accent color I like the fabric mainstreetschool suggested. I also like the abstract painting you hung between the two windows. A rusty red would tie in with your brick fireplace. I really love the Ikat pillow you posted though. You could make your owm pleats/folds in your drapes using the clip on rings. You can steam them while hung on the rods if they need it. Might not need to though. You can also use washers sewn in the corner hems for weights . Your room looks great!
  • 13 years ago
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    I forgot to add... You can use a wider plastic PVC pipe on top of the rods you already have. I think it might already come in black. By putting them over your existing rods you will get the support the PVC won't give that is needed. I think something in a gray blue would be a nice accent. The blue items you posted a picture of are too light.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks so much 7768!!! Bevballew, I like thecolor of my window shades.
  • 13 years ago
    How did your room turn out? Are you happy with the results?
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Joannr. i added the curtain rings and yes I'm happy with the results. I have another post about it somewhere. Thanks for asking!
  • 13 years ago
    I would love to see a current photo :)
  • 13 years ago
    I posted it for you earlier
  • 13 years ago
    I really love that bunny pillow and I love the colors!
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks jenneball!!!
  • 13 years ago
    I would put those curtains up to the ceiling and if you can you can cut out the crown molding as a place for them.
  • 13 years ago
    See new post where curtain rings were installed. They look much better!
  • 13 years ago
    Where is the new post? Would love to see the finished room.