@Tems okay thanks. I like the ones that look "hidden" as well. Wish I could do track ones (like the hotels) but not an option. lol We took back the white pillows. Hubs said too glam. :)

@Amy thanks for sharing that story. It made me smile. Full disclosure, we all love laying on the floor. I found myself putting a couch pillow on the floor last night. For some reason, the rug felt better than the sofa and the sofa is super comfy. I guess it was a rug kind of night. That's one reason I initially didn't want "glam" or fancy because Im more for comfort and practicality. Heck if I had it my way, I'd have a slip cover white sofa. :)

@havingfun Interesting about the white... Hmmm Tems had a point about my trim. It's bright white. Yikes! I think I should choose the sofa pillows first then find sheers with colors from the sofa pillow? Which i do like the two colorful pillows you posted. Oh and I took back the faux fur pillows. They were too glam for us. After talking to the hubs, he said he wanted stuff that looks nice, but he likes color. (He is from the caribbean after all so I wouldn't expect less.) Heck we were about to paint our dining wall lime green or bright bright turq/blue (synergy from sw). But after a previously posted dilemma, we chose a more subdued but bold wall. I think he's missing that turquoise.

I will check out the sheers you linked. I worry about the color block. For one it will get expensive considering I probably need like 8 panels. Yikes. And two because Im not sure how that many will look bunched up.

@joiz2 I am definitely working on the pillows. Thanks so much

So subtle glam is out? ;) Revisions!

I think you can do less drapes than that. I think it's enough to just frame the window instead of covering that whole part of the wall, as long as it looks nicely full and wide enough on the sides. No skimpy sheers!

Maybe also retire the blingy side stool and go for a more casual one. The fur pillows I would replace with something with a lot of white in it as well because it looks really nice on the charcoal sofa.

You've created a beautiful space, and as some have mentioned, you can use some artwork on those walls. I specialize in large contemporary art and I think a large canvas print on the wall where that tree is will make a big statement. Running 20% off this weekend. Some samples here. Enjoy decorating!

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With curtains the fabric choice is about as important as color/pattern imo. It has to have the right feel or its just wrong.

For your space, Im pretty convinced a light sheer is a very good choice because its light and bright. Im not that into patterns and multicolors with the drapes because I feel that will take too much away from a serene feel(which Im guessing you still want atleast some).

Even further into detail I keep thinking that a bit textured curtain will be just the right dose of casual and warmth. I think usually linen or linen blends have that. Along these lines(color Im not so sure, just something light)

I would recommend investing in nice fabric. It has a real impact. That's one reason why getting neutral curtains is a good idea, as you likely won't get tired of them. However we can exclude the restoration hardware ones. lol Im positive there are reasonably priced textured sheer curtains somewhere

gosh, just had to get rid of some. could not even find myself. I do not equate inexpensive with skimpy. just as i do not equate expensive with quality. Mine is the adverse reaction. I am going to double check the cheaper ones, mainly cause they so often have that glossy look, but i am going to check expensive too, cause often they are not any better. A perfect example, there is a small pickle company in a tiny local town, known to have some of the worst working conditions around, and yet one of the like 12 brands they list as making is Emeril. And they don't even make vlasic's!

so I what I would like to return to one more time, we have found beautiful fabrics. it will save so much money. all you need to do is use one of the fab new glues they make or the hem tape and you will have saved oodles normally.

Aha, perfect. 110" wide! $9.48 a yard. Silver sheer linen, slubby like tems said.

I do not feel this needs to go to your top molding, i think it will leave a hole in your molding. general feeling is that it should be roughly 6" above window. 2 yards should cover it and leave leftover.

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oh, i don't think it is silver thread it is silver as in color.

Like all that natural light; plant is a great touch.

With the black sectional and taste for fuzzy pillows, go modern metal and glass (or painted black or white) with your tables and modern with simple straight clean lines (silver colored post) for any lamps, whether table or floor lamps. If you opt for wood for contrast, check out Danish mid century modern.

With modern, you could go with vertical vinyl blinds that are window length -- I've had them in another home I had and found them to be very practical and relatively inexpensive. They come in a myriad of colors that could enable you to add your favorite color to your room. Add additional pillows and/or art with the same color you choose for the blinds.

Space for a second end table and/or light for the corner of your sectional seems limited so check out wall hung swing arm lights for above your sofa for on the solid wall. http://www.target.com/p/simplicity-wall-swing-arm-lamp-brushed-steel-finish/-/A-11127903?ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=11127903&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Lighting%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Lighting&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1015286&gclid=CPOUhceg18kCFZY0aQodEPkM7g&gclsrc=aw.ds

I just do these for my own amusement...I don't expect any more compliments and such(lie)! lol Im glad if they offer any ideas though

Well it's not much different from one of my previous photoshops. Im not sure it would look quite so luminous in real life though, but I like it

Lol I know what you mean. It's something about the idea of sheers I like. :-) maybe the beach feeling. I'm all for the breeze. :-) although I'm 10 miles from the beach so I don't get that breeze :-(

i I feel bad asking for so much but if you have free time, can you do a fun, vibrant beach inspired mockup? You know bold hues like chartreuse and turquoise? I know this is a glam post.

then my vote is you either go back to white sheers or you go with something like yellow to give you more brightness. Let give you a few sample of beach pillows, yep i got those too, each one represents a set of 3 or more.

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Techinically I should work, but I made a mock up instead!

Something like this? I gave into turquoise sheers

Here's a toned down version incase the above is a little overkill

ahhh, it is ele! where did you find those, most i have seen are running darker or less see through, which also makes them darker?

Ooooooooooo me likes alot! :) So bright and happy. :) Are the pillows yellow or lime?

@havingfun I made them that color! lol Definitely like them light

@Ashley they are yellow

I'm going to show the hubs that tomorrow to see his reaction. I really like it. :-) (the sheers give it a bit of a glam look. Subtle but there)

it reminds me of when we were planning to paint our walls bold colors! Maybe that's what we need. I'll update you mañana.

Question: Do do you think my rug works with bright bold hues? Had I seen that design pre ordering rug, I might have gone with a more bold rug.

Anyways, thanks again and oh get back to work! Lol

@havingfun do you have any yellow pillows in your Arsenal? I was thinking chartreuse but wondering if yellow would be a better choice? It's an accent color in my daughters bathroom so I think adding it elsewhere might be a smart option.

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ashley are you still only getting 4 pics?

Good morning! To answer your question re rug color I am almost certain bold colors work nicely with your rug. I have seen many pictures with those moroccan rugs combined with bright colors. Maybe not neon but more jewel tones. I also think your rug works fine with purer whites.

Dont ask me what are jewel tones!

i would say yes to all but the third.

Of course I had to photoshop them in, I found that 1, 3 and 4 flow together quite well since all are "jagged". Though the 2 isnt bad either I like all of them

@havingfun wow I finally saw the pillows... haha love them... :) thanks so much :)

@Tems ooohhh both look nice... thanks a bunch for the visual.... I also like the white sheers of course. :)

Ok all of these designs and ideas are nice... Now I need to make decisions and figure out what Im doing.... I will look over them over the next few days... thanks a bunch everyone!

wait, one last question, it looks like the ivory goes great with the rug, are you happy with the trim too?

Glass coffee table will keep the space open and airy. Bold, bright, contrasting artwork, drum side tables and plush pillows should do the trick!

I believe i am about out for the night. write and i will come in tomorrow. bye!

Good luck Ashley! You certainly have received lots of ideas...I don't think it's possible to do them all simultaneously...at some point you just have to commit! lol

No Ashley, sorry, guess did not say right? are you happy with the ivory fabric against the white trim?

@ havingfun sorry hubs had surgery today.... I don't know which I prefer. I think the only way to know is to buy drapes and see which I like better... Although I think that my tastes are changing yet again...I will spare you the details. :)

Hope hubs is doing well. Call when needed. you know, you could try bordering the sheers with a different color or a pattern fabric, then any white difs would not matter?

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