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What can I ADD to this room?

10 years ago
Ok, I love this room but it needs more help!! What can I ADD that is cost efficient and will make the room cute!? I think I am done with the real accents!! #LetsGo!!

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    The basket can be a darker wicker for some contrast. I've seen them at Homegoods, Target, Ctate and Barrel and pottery barn

  • 10 years ago

    So many lovely things here. But to my eye, too many horizontal lines. I wonder how the mirrors would look placed vertically behind the love seat? Opposite the window, it would be more light reflective and balanced. Also, I would definitely add long drapery panels on window for another vertical element. A large piece of colorful art would look nice where the mirrors are. I would lose some of the pillows. Two for the love seat, four for the sofa. I would take the end table out of the corner and put either a floor lamp or tall plant. Love the oval coffee table. I would put a small, low light plant on it in a colorful pot or flowers. The thermostat wall could have a gallery of family pics.

  • 10 years ago
    A big, live green plant.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    So, we need for a window treatment very light panels. The wall behind sofa needs a console and contemporary painting above. Unfortunately, you have to many pillows on your sofa, where your space is not to big, it makes to crowded.

  • 10 years ago

    Adrienne, I'd buy three pairs of curtains and a couple of different baskets. Return what doesn't work, keep what does. Otherwise you'll be spending all your time running back & forth. You're so close to finishing!

    If you have a paint sample from your room absolutely bring that. Even a couch pillow. I have been known to bring a seat cushion. Makes it a lot easier by saving time and avoiding disappointment.

    Re the no sheers advice, I think that depends on the view from the window (and obviously your taste). If you need privacy and want daylight I say definitely use sheers with panels on the side. If that isn't an issue you can go with just side panels, especially if you're trying to stay within a budget.

  • 10 years ago
    I have read ALL comments. My head is spinning. I agree that going to Homegoods with some items from your room will help you gather the other pieces you might be able use in this space. Take home more than you need( but really like) and then edit . You can always take back what you don't need as someone said. If you don't do this , you might be leaving something behind that will be scooped up by someone else. Good luck , and hope we get to see the space as it evolves into what you and your husband love!
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful room and colors. It needs some live plants

  • 10 years ago
    How are these colors for art work?
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I like it! Nice job

  • 10 years ago

    Adrienne, I think it's an excellent choice. Assume you will hang it horizontally?

    You could add those colors to your own blue painting and have the same effect.

  • 10 years ago

    I love that art work, and I'm not an "art" fan. I'm more of a family picture person, but we all know that lol ... Well done it's beautiful!!


  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I love the art you have pictured above! It will look great hung horizontally in your room!


    Great job with this project!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    What a great bunch of suggestions. If you decide to go with one of the ones suggesting art or mirrors on the walls let me suggest that you consider one of our art hanging systems. They allow you to very easily move or change your art or whatever you are hanging to give the room a new feel. CLICK HERE for our hanging systems website.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    fire plase and such picture and one mirror is enough
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    I realize that this room already has overhead lighting, but I would add a floor lamp. I really like the Threshold Pendant Floor Lamp from Target. I think it could look great in one of the corners. Link: http://www.target.com/p/th-adjustable-drop-pendant-fl-brown/-/A-17303204. Also, I would add a photo collage on the empty wall. Bed Bath & Beyond have some frame sets you can purchase that come with the collage layout included, which makes the hanging process pretty easy!
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I see crown-molding and/or paneling effects on the walls. It's a relatively small space... So, instead of trying to make it appear bigger - simply make it cozier! "Warmup-up" the walls with paneling effects, and a coordinated crown molding, will bring elegance to a small space and make the space more inviting and intimate.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I agree. A nice, wide crown molding & higher baseboards. You also need a pop of a third color. The brown & blue base is good, but is stagnant. You need to brake it up with third color, preferably a warm color - like tangerine.

  • 10 years ago

    Art work above the couch would be a nice touch. Tangerine or red accents with a throw or pillows and in the artwork would tie in nicely.

  • 10 years ago

    artwork above the couch

  • 10 years ago
    Sooo.... I had to take a break! Got a little overwhelming!!! I found a table to put under the wedding picture on the short wall... Is the table supposed to be longer than the picture or does it matter? I will soon have pictures!!
  • 10 years ago

    yes, the table should be wider than the picture.

  • 10 years ago

    That's the rule, Adrienne, but, as always, there can be exceptions.

  • 10 years ago
    Romona was that you that said the table needs to be white or was it dark?
  • 10 years ago

    I don't think I said it needs to be white, but the frame on the picture is white, so it might blend better. You do not have a lot of dark in the room, so it can go either way.

    We all liked the picture above by lucidos, but you could go grey or even teal. Find something reasonable at Home Goods or Overstock. Read the reviews before buying.

  • 10 years ago

    this is the kind of thing you can find second hand and paint any color you want.


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  • 10 years ago
    I'm thinking about painting the picture frame a darker color as the white does blend with the picture (light sand)
  • 10 years ago
    Pretty
  • 10 years ago
    So this is the table. I know it's supposed to be larger but.... This is all I am getting because I'm almost tapped out of cash for this room. What color should I paint the frame and what color for the table?
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    White diamond pearl of course :) You can achieve that by painting a pearlescent glaze over white. It will play beautifully with the tones in the picture.

  • 10 years ago
    Lucidos, do that for both the picture and the table? I'm assuming this is spray paint you are talking about right?
  • 10 years ago

    Actually I have horrible luck spray painting. There is always a drip. I prefer to use a small foam roller. What you would do is paint the pieces white then add the pearlescent glaze over it.

  • 10 years ago

    I'm not so sure of the white. Might look like a big ice cube. And the basket of pillows might become too much of a focal point. Why not go with a color close to the legs of your glass coffee table? Would help to give the new table a little weight (also easier to paint dark over dark than white over dark). If you want the frame to tie in more with the table you could paint the inside of the frame a lighter shade of the table. Assuming it's a brown wood tone go with a tan. Just do so very carefully. Use tape and a small brush.

    The pillows look very nice in the basket. Did you decide on curtains?

  • 10 years ago
    Thanks!! I like that idea!! I'm actually out looking for curtains now!!! I'll have pics up soon!
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I would love to see another colour added to the scheme. A picture above the couch would look nice and tie the place together along with some curtains. Lovely room.

    Edi: after reading some comments i would love to see the small table in gold. :)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I agree with an earlier comment about adding lighting, possibly in a corner. A floor lamp that brings the eye up would be a good choice. Reed Lamp created by Timothy J Ferrie. www.tjferrie.com

    Reed Lamp. 65" high x 12" diameter

  • 10 years ago
    Which
  • 10 years ago

    Can't tell for sure, but the far left looks totally plain, am I right? The damask design looks a bit like a tablecloth to me. The ruched one is the most interesting on its own, but you would have to try it out. Pick the two you like the best and return one. You posted one earlier called Miranda that I thought was the nicest, but the choice is obviously yours.

    You are going wall to wall with the curtains rather than just a panel on each side, right? I think it will look too skimpy otherwise. Curtains should look lush or none at all IMO. Is the rod expandable? Are you leaving the love seat in front of the window or is the couch back?

  • 10 years ago
    I like the Miranda, they are cream not white though. I don't understand the wall to wall curtains. Please explain.
  • 10 years ago

    Fill the space between the window to the end of the wall with curtain panels. Don't just hang one panel on each side. This might require a longer rod unless the one you have expands. Don't do this (assuming the copy/paste feature works):

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Hi Adrienne, I read many comments, some which didn't show up in the room, but seemed good: grover's wedding art over sofa / keeping 'trim' mirrored effect / very neutral curtains / gallery wall and no desk needed ...good place to stop and look.

    With soft neutral items and paint, what did you think of subtle accent paint behind the mirrors [JudyG's idea to alter the mirrors seemed worth a try], etc..

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    One of these for mirrors? Maybe a pint would do it at $14.

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Rated 5 stars so might not look cheap - on the mirrors.

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  • 10 years ago

    If you and hubby would like to soften the effect of the mirrors [I don't like eating in front of mirrors, but I can handle walking in I guess !] Especially if mirrors' frames are softened in color: maybe this surrounding them with artistic stencil look?

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  • 10 years ago

    Hi Adrienne, I was thinking of you yesterday. Did you ever finish the room? Any pictures? I need to start closing "discussions" as they are overwhelming my inbox but wanted to know how you made out.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Artwork and curtains

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    First, and most important this room needs an illusion, that it is much bigger!!!! So, the window treatment installations must be, as high as it is-possible. Next, the panels should go 15" inches out from the frame of the windows on both sides Than, you have to many pillows on the sofa, therefore you need consistency, that will create the organized interest. Moreover, you need a bigger mirror and an art work, as well. Finally, the area rug should be much bigger to give you look of the bigger space.

  • 10 years ago

    El Interior, all of those suggestions have been given already. The original post is 3 months old.

  • 10 years ago

    One of the first things I liked about this room, and I did like it, as originally posted, was its small, cosy space. I could see it as a wonderful place for friends to get together and talk. Not every space has to look big. But oh I'd love to see what it looks like now.

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