You'll need to show photos from all sides for people to see.

Yes... more pictures would help to understand the space. Love the color on your sectional... beautiful blue.

It has a lot of potential but...we are on a limited budget...will have to do a little at a time. Any ideas are welcome (drapery, accessories, tables, etc.)!

Tammy, I would start with an area rug, pull sectional back center towards the TV. The ottoman seems a little small compare to the scale of the sectional, consider a larger coffee table/ottoman, use a tray on the coffee table with a short plant, coffee table books and some candles.

It has a lot of potential....any advice is welcome!

The sectional is actually 'grey' with yellow accent pillows. Looks blue in photo.

Hi Tammy,

I think you've done a great job with the space; you have a very nice home. The sectional does look blue - on screen, but now I understand the colors a little bit more.

I think if you went lighter on your drapes, it would enhance the room. This picture has a room with your colors... the grey and yellow.

Another grey sofa, with white/light colored curtains.

I see you don't have rugs. I like going 'rugless', myself. There are other ways to define a space. Perhaps an electric fireplace would be a nice addition to your space.

I would put a rug under the dining room table to define the space (and save the floor. :)) Here are a couple of ideas (and I'm basing these selections on my belief that your dining area wall is brown. Hope I'm right).

This could bring in a burst of color - and be fun...

Something like this could be a nice contrast against the brown.

You have a very lovely home!

For the window, I would suggest to change the drapes. Linen or white/ivory drapes would look fantastic and bring out the lovely accent pillows you have chosen. You may also consider a woven wood shade for inside the window, when layered with the drapes the room would look stunning.

http://www.selectblinds.com/drapery.html

http://www.selectblinds.com/bamboo-blinds.html

Good luck!

Just want to add - I really like your coffee table. Love the yellow, and I think it is a great size. As I mentioned, I think the lighter drapes will really enhance the space - and bring it all together.

All the best!

Ty!:) I like the ideas of changing the dark curtain panels to lighter ones! Yes, there definitely needs to be a rug under the dining table.. my concern is, since we get a LOT of natural light...if I move the rug one day, is there going to be shading on my wood floor?

Cont'd.... there already are scratches on floor I'd like to hide though with a rug.

Hi Tammy,

Really glad some of the info is helpful. Do what you feel most comfortable with. You definitely don't 'have' to have a rug on the floor there... and I understand your concern. It's right by your outdoor space. This is a link that speaks to the shading issue, and offers some suggestions on how to minimize it: http://napervillehardwood.com/blog/sunlight-and-fading-hardwood-floors/

I really love hardwood floors without rugs, for the most part, myself. But sometimes a rug under a dining table, particularly, can help to define the space, and as we know 'save the floors'. (Although you can get 'socks' for your chair legs.)

I don't think you need any other rugs - and you don't even 'need' one there. But if you decide to go for it - I hope the link I've provided is helpful.

Your space is absolutely lovely - and you've done some amazing things with your decorator choices. Love the grey and yellow - and your placement looks good. I really think you'll see a big difference - just with the lighter drapes.

You have a beautiful home. Again, all the best. :)

Ty Susan2494! I love the area carpet! It matches perfectly... and the addition of the other items are a nice touch!

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