I'm not sure if the Chevron rug is a good choice for the furniture. That rug is very contemporary and the furniture is very traditional. Also the seashore décor? Not really fitting in.

Whoa, susan 2494, what you did to my room! Really changed the funereal look to a very nice decor:). I like it! I agree the furniture is a traditional one( thanks to hubby) I gotta find similar pieces. Thanks for the makeover!! It's basically the golden, teal and browns together. I like it

but I wanted to give it a fusion look ( like contemporary with traditional) .Since can't get away with the brown couch, but I want to achieve that acceptable fusion look! q I don't know if that is even possible! :/

The restoration Hardware look is your best bet based on what you describe as your style

I thought walls were gray, but think they are blue. This color may work better.

I think you can get away with a more modern look with your accessories, but you have to be careful in adding large pieces that are of a completely different style. Both the rugs I used are up-to-date and more transitional. So they will fit with the sofa but allow some connection to the art and coffee table.

Hi,

Glad some of my ideas were helpful. :)

I did suggest a mirror in place of the clock. The mirror would bring in light and expansion, and it would reflect the window, which can be a good placement; but art could work, as well. Perhaps even a piece of stained glass - or some reflective metal art - on that wall, that faces the window.

Now that I've had a chance to read some other comments - I really like the Restoration Hardware idea/images that were offered by Valerie Smallwood Gorman. I also like the abstract seascape that mramsey suggested.

I am going to add an image that might better demonstrate my concept.

If you like any of the décor, I can give you sources.

There's a lot of brown leather in the room, so I think to warm it up you'll need to add both colour and texture. Not sure what your budget is but I'd aim for something a little along these lines.
- blue and white/cream rug or sisal rug
- blue/white pillows. A textured throw over couch arm.
- bamboo blinds and natural linen curtain panels (or blue)
- glass and wrought iron coffee table
- updated lighting

And if you can persuade your husband to move the chair into another room, you could add a fabric covered chair (or two in the window with a small table between them) that'd add a bit more texture and warmth.

Wow, a room with no TV? You might have to be reported to tv police. A conversation room. Today's kids don't know what that is. They would just lay around the room and stare at their iphones. My little sermon. Sorry, but not really.

Hey Rups, first things first, those pink frills need to go!! Replace the curtains with a fabric that's not heavy and shiney(avoid satins/silks). Choose some earthy beige tones.
You need an area rug with shades of faded teal, yellows, and beige creams to warm the space up, make sure it's big enough to go under the sofa's.
Wall clock needs to go, Use mixed wall hangings that include family portraits and painting/prints.
Your plant pedestal is good to stay
Lastly if the coffee table still not work, replace it!!

This is along the lines of my vision.

I cannot tell the exact color of your room, but I think it might be a shade of light blue, already (?) -
and you definitely have the dark brown furniture. ;) The furniture in this picture is modern - but traditional furniture would work in this space, as well. And you definitely 'can' combine traditional and contemporary.

If you wanted to downplay/soften the formality/design of your sofa, etc. - you could use some large pillows and/or throws. White and blue shades (particularly the lighter blues) work really well in this color scheme. Dark brown and white are a striking and elegant combination. The blue brings color to the mix.

You don't have to give up your dream - of white in your color scheme. ;)

Susan2494 has given you some beautiful ideas. I do like the trunk for a coffee table that Blenheim provided in photo 4 of her first post. Have fun with this one!

Here's some more inspiration for you.

This picture shows how you can combine the traditional with the modern - in an interesting and fun way. It also shows a brown, white and blue color scheme. The brown sofa and matching side chair here are very traditional - and vintage; but they are surrounded by mostly modern elements (except for the lovely, much more traditional, chandelier).

There is no rule that says that you cannot blend the traditional with the modern. It can actually be a very stylish thing.

You can still have things that you would like to have in your décor- such as your white color scheme, and modern accessories, etc. I would not let the furniture stop me. ;)

about cushion covers, leather sofas do well with leather covers, you can mix l.blue with white, or champagne with white..

What about something like this?

I think turqouise or a light orange are good accents for you. I put a plant in the corner ..for height.. and you could do a light colored rug instead of turqouise. If you need artwork feel free to check out my profile. The ones shown here are part of the 177 series..under turqouise.

Wow creativity is flowing here!! I could never combine these decor ever together!

@susan2494 I like the transitional rug in the second pic you posted. Could you please give me the source. I want to keep it in mind while final selection. and also the connection between the table and the art!

@Brandi Nash Hicks, @Valerie Smallwood , I really dint know about Restoration hardware company/ well style yes I like it to be very creative and and stylish. I would definitely prefer over everything But I know I need to be careful while putting up a whole look together. If I could use more inspiration/ products with that , would be great.

@freedomplace1 really thanks a ton for boosting me up for browns and whites, my inspiration was the same pic you posted , one with white and brown and little of light blue, I ll try make this one work. :))

@lisa0527 @chdhomechd thanks for posting the ideas.

I am going to add the whites and light blues/ faded teal in here with the browns. I love the kind of lamp you posted in pic. Initially I wanted a bamboo blind with White sheers/ curtains on sides. and the rug

@rugknots I love the whole look. Could you plz give me the source for that wooden mirror! Thank you.

@Liz Duer studio, thanks for the inspiration, I checked out the artwork on your profile. I loved some color combinations for my room. I ll check it out again.:)

@royalcarpet galleries I think I ll take your advice for leather cushion covers on the leather couch. Thank you

All of these are Pottery Barn so should be easy to find. I'd consider navy, white and brown if you want something a little more on the crisp, modern side. Teal is also a classic with dark brown, but maybe it's been a little over used in he past 5 years?

@lisa0527 yes I do notice teal is popular or does go well with brown. Navy white combination is great. I am gonna check out the website.

You are so welcome, Rups. You are on the right track. Modern and traditional can work well together; you can absolutely do this. :) I will look for more inspirational pics to post for you.

Rups I don't have the source for the mirror but here is the link to something similar!

https://www.atgstores.com/products/view.aspx?sku=6829903&af=3631&cse=3631&ef_id=VlRwvgAABMv7XuGb:20160405162330:s

This is not the dark brown, white and light blue scheme (which, again - can totally work for you). But just a few inspirational pics of the 'traditional and modern' - in combination. :)

Anything can work... ;)

The clock is just fine and will fit with a lot of the suggestions. It is just placed too high on the wall and could use a few friends (read artwork) around it.

Good, the elves were working while I was sleeping! Can you believe I can't find my rug? This one is very similar and I like it also, will keep looking :>)

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Hand-Tufted-Empire-Blue-Wool-Rug-76-x-96/10619327/product.html

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Handmade-Royalty-Grey-Beige-Wool-Rug/7502214/product.html?recset=7f1cf39a-e566-4941-906d-aacda49a9e86&refccid=PRZGLKBG6WR2DBSHUZOJV662YY&recalg=828,512&recidx=1

Here are a couple of coffee tables have the RH look but not the price :>)

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/INSPIRE-Q-Devon-Metal-Frame-Round-Cage-Slate-Accent-Coffee-Table/9973762/product.html?refccid=F3CZIUNR6KRK2BSMUTTO2Y6HNQ&searchidx=13

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Greyson-Living-Windham-Solid-Birch-Iron-Coffee-Table/8830291/product.html?refccid=A3FV7CKB6AJKSI2MIA4RUX7WRI&searchidx=11

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Ink-Ivy-Sheridan-Coffee-Table/9964482/product.html?TID=QV2:VIEWALLDETAILS

http://www.pier1.com/Birds-in-Birch-Trees-Art/3023220,default,pd.html?cgid=wall_art#nav=top&start=1&sz=369&showAll=369

Pier 1 has some great velvet pillows also, which look so nicely with leather, also some furry ones that will give the sofas an up to date modern look. And they don't slide off the leather. Don't put too many pillows on the sofas, they are beautiful pieces (even if not your favorite) and need to have them shine with some great pillows. Don't try to cover them up with lots of throws and pillows. I would get a lumbar pillow for the chair and a throw for over the side. You have lots of leather in the room and you can soften the look of the chair.

http://www.wayfair.com/Bickley-Blue-and-Beige-Area-Rug-CHLH2305-CHLH2305.html

This coffee table might work with sofas

http://www.wayfair.com/Safavieh-Bartholomew-Coffee-Table-FOX4210A-FV48664.html

http://www.wayfair.com/Alana-Square-Coffee-Table-with-Acacia-Wood-Top-836-065ACG-CSNA1906.html

These 2 have the lighter top but work with leather and rug.

http://www.wayfair.com/Riverside-Furniture-Capri-Coffee-Table-77702-RVF6223.html

I like

http://www.wayfair.com/Standard-Furniture-Gateway-Coffee-Table-26814-26824-SJ5858.html

Hi Rups,

Here's a few resources/ideas for you. Just a few ideas - and I know you'll do your own 'shopping'. :)

I agree with Susan 2494 that Pier 1 could be a great source for pillows (and other accessories, etc.) Great idea - http://www.pier1.com/dept/pillows-cushions,default,sc.html?s_cid=cpc0000013&s_kwcid=AL!4347!3!88921276157!b!!g!!%2Bpier%20%2B1%20%2Bpillow&gclid=CLL26dnk-MsCFZVahgodMMMIkA&ef_id=VwRYKgAABcWgZ5oe:20160406004636:s

Just want to add that with the light blue scheme, you 'could' bring in some navy with your throw pillows... if you would like -- and/or other blue shades. I think your wall color is a shade of light blue (if I'm not mistaken) so you really have a lot of that 'accent' color covered - and you can combine with the navy or other shades in pillows - or other blue accessories. (Plus you will probably have some sort of blue palette in your wall art - with some light blue in it). I would also say you don't have to do a ton of pillows; you can keep it more simple. (But of course if you want to do a ton of pillows - feel free ;)) I included some stripes in the pillow patterns here, because it might be another fun way to bring in a modern - yet classic - feel.

Throw pillows:

White: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Luster-Snow-White-Throw-Pillows-20-inches-x-20-inches-Set-of-2/10214993/product.html?recset=6fb7357d-c638-4355-9300-e83c6d7a7726&refccid=AN3U4Z2HHEYI26CKDQMAXCYH4Q&searchidx=0&recalg=63&recidx=0

Stripes: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Cabana-Stripe-26-inch-Euro-Square-Pillows-Set-of-2/8335268/product.html?refccid=J33RMTNUZYBYOVKHYSHFAPOSZU&searchidx=15

Stripes - with variety of blue shades: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Bayview-Striped-Throw-Pillow/10063210/product.html?refccid=ANCP2DDBPVIYTHKBNWEH54KJQM&searchidx=59

For your brown leather look: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Savoy-Cocoa-Faux-leather-Toss-Pillow/10634656/product.html?refccid=J33RMTNUZYBYOVKHYSHFAPOSZU&searchidx=41

Some light blues... http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Passion-Suede-Cloud-Blue-Simply-Soft-S-backed-12.5x19-Fiber-Pillows-Set-of-2/6971544/product.html?refccid=BUURNAANZAUZT62J4TSQ4IJ6BI&searchidx=67

A couple of mirrors (and as I mentioned, you can hang it above eye level):

Mirror: https://www.allmodern.com/Howard-Elliott-Contemporary-Angela-Rectangle-Wall-Mirror-11050-L41-K~RD2407.html?refid=GX84304952116-RD2407&device=c&ptid=144636621676&gclid=CNLmrP_a-MsCFYwfhgodfb8I0Q

Mirror: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/New-Zealand-Silver-Wood-Mirror/6437485/product.html?refccid=FXOEW7RAEXMIJDKHMWGYZKCYWA&searchidx=5

White rug: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-California-Cozy-Solid-White-Shag-Rug-96-x-13/7516131/product.html

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I know you are probably experiencing serious 'TMI' right now (just too much information. ;)) But a lot of great ideas here; just want to offer a few more.

In my first post, I recommended this tab top style of curtain - in white. And I would probably just use the curtains, by themselves.

You mentioned an interest in bamboo blinds/shades. http://www.orientalfurniture.com/bamboo-blinds.html

These dark brown and white striped pillows could be fun. They are described as 'outdoor' pillows... but I don't think there would be any rule about using them inside. ;)

They also come in other colors - as well as this navy.

Something like this might be a nice way to bring in some navy with the white - in a print. Has a modern, yet classic, design/feel.

A pretty light blue shade.

If you did the brown and white striped pillows, for example, I might just do those - in combination with white - and just have my blue accent in the wall art, perhaps a lamp like the one I have below (maybe some blue glass or some seashells on the coffee table. ;) But there are so many options with this - and that is where the fun comes in; and it 'should' be fun. Have fun with it, Rups. These are just a few ideas and suggestions for resources - but you can find similar items in your neck of the woods, online, etc., etc. - and find things that really resonate/feel right - and are right for you.

You know I wish you the very best. I love your concept (of color, of fusion, etc.) and I know it's going to be beautiful. :)

Someone just posted this pic in another request for advice. It gives you an idea of what it might look like.

Also, Rups, I forgot to mention... thought about it when I saw RugKnots' beautiful concept; if you want to hang a chandelier/overhead light fixture and don't have the wiring - you can use a swag (plug in) style chandelier/light fixture. So many styles to choose from. Just one of them: http://www.amazon.com/Upgradelights-Bamboo-Lighting-Fixture-Hanging/dp/B00IUO1NL8/ref=sr_1_8/189-6544547-6721164?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1459922128&sr=1-8&refinements=p_n_feature_six_browse-bin%3A5584660011

Your recessed lighting is nice - and you're using a lamp; but just wanted to mention that option.

Again, all the best! :)

Here's another white rug option... Blessings. :)

sometimes it needs personal resemblance like your characters .to incorporate and enhance the style you will surely love.. you may put a wall accents and ceiling textured paint colours , that emphasize the hue from the light colour and also give the sofa a sense of classic touch by putting pillows with cases that matches d surroundings, you may put the center table a bit on the side and put some new and nice floor matt not too furry that might cause dust to stuck in.. just proper arrangement, a bit changes on walls and ceilings can enhance your room.

You need artwork on your walls! Check out my site for my latest paintings www.sarahphelps.ca

@susan2494 @freedomplace1, you guys are brimming with ideas. Cant thank you enough, coz all this is giving me some direction now. although yes this is a TMI phase :))

susan2494 I liked the kind of rugs you posted, it is very similar to your initial post and I get the idea. I liked the wooden coffee table concept too. and the pillows.

freedomplace1 I loved the wooden blinds concept too including the pillows in pier1 imports. phew! this would be beautiful If I use these ideas rationally!

a little bit of wood (the table or blind) , navy, white, little blue and a nice rug complemeting each other would be so great traditional/ modern fusion:) picture perfect :D..too much dreaming here!!

OHH and the mighty art work!@Sarah Phelps Artist thanks for dropping by! I loved your artwork. and I ve bookmarked them already!

@lisa0527 I just saw the blue printed rug you posted earlier. that is simply beautiful. It might just a bit overpowering for the couches though.

@susan2494 I agree that those leather pieces are still beautiful on their own. I dont want to hide them but in fact use them to accentuate the modern/ traditonal look along with all the colors. simple yet sleek :)

I keep forgetting to mention wall color..its more towards light pink, very light pink. Nothing of blue in it:(

I think paint will be one of the easier things to change and will have a big impact on the room. You just need to figure out where you're going in terms of the other accent colours and go from there. Pinky undertone paints can be a bit notoriously limiting in terms of the other colours you can use (although brown and blue are definitely 2 that could work). A paint with a yellow or green undertone will give you more choices, and they "play well" with each other. And would go better with your golden undertone wood floors and trim. What about a pale grey like Edgecombe grey from BM?

@lisa0527, grey is a good option. I ll check the shade you sent. It ll go well with blues or most of other colors in the room. Guess we are starting with the paint color then!!

Actually, if you are buying art, rug and pillows to all tie together, then paint is the last project you should do. You want to make sure it goes with your furnishings not the other way around. If you are doing this one piece at a time, then pick your art or rug, then decide on paint color. Paint is cheap, but an investment in art or a rug comes 1st.

makes sense my dear! When I finish this project, I ll make sure I show it to you guys! Many thanks!

I need ideas for accessorizing this room. I can't decide what color rug to get ! Wall art? Anything creative ! I have lost my creativity

Sorry I bombed your post! I meant to add a post !

Hi Rups,

Here is a new one. I just did this today. I deleted my earlier post with other 2 micro images. This is much clearer.