Rust pillow. Looks oranger and busier now than it did in daylight

Any more ideas?

Move the chest back under the pictures and raise them 4-5" above it. I think the French Provincial TV console is the odd man out in your space. Consider tv in that corner left of the windows which has more room for TV, but you need the right console for it. Then you'd have to flip everything, but hey, we're having fun, right?

What would you recommend for tv stand? Thanks!

Lol! Guess where we first had that tv stand when we moved in 5 years ago? And guess who insisted on moving it? My husband is going to kill me :)

hi elmckie, I like the idea of your "window" art in the hallway, but try your new white bench under it--the proportions might be better; and maybe lose the smaller white bench in another room.

I also like the idea of your tv back in the other corner also--just tell your husband to blame me!
And I don't mind the Fr Prov chest under it.

Could you try the 2 white chests flanking the living room (?) entrance; 2 slipper chairs on the window wall--with either the small round table; or the small dark chest between them?

It almost looks like a smokey blue in your rug....Maybe that colour in pillows?

Yes, you could certainly change the current lamps to lamps with "chunkier" bases and leave the candles, but I do think your art looks big enough to carry the space without the candles. If you leave the candles, maybe ivory would be a slightly better color than white. I agree that particular pillow is too bright and orange. I think a textured pillow with muted colors more like the jjdesignkloos pillow picture. I also don't mind the Fr Prov chest under the TV.

It looks like the jjdesignkloos pillow has been changed. I kind of liked the original one (with rust in it) better.

You know, the second pillow you tried is actually not too bad.

Thanks for the reponse Anne and JJ Design. I can still return the candle sconces above the couch. I will look for bigger base lamps and see if that works better. Maybe there is just too much going on over there. Thanks!
I'm going to work with the pillow in the second picture now that the patterned chair is gone.
Like the idea of 2 slipper chairs but I really don't think there is enough space to then pass between the loveseat and Chair. We had to pull the other chair in the room closer to the tv to avoid the problem. These room dimensions are such a challenge! Going to measure out some chairs for the space and see if I can make that idea work.

lol....you have been busy! It's looking good

Yes I have! :). Thoughts on "window" piece and bench in corner? Haven't hung it up yet.

Yes! Now you can see how gorgeous that piece is. Still need more pillows though...lol The mirror in the hall is still bothering me- it just seems too heavy for the cabinet. In the picture your eye is drawn there immediately. Would it fit where the two prints are between the windows?

Pictures of mirror in hall then between windows

It's your decision ultimately, but I like it in the living room and with that cabinet. They look made for each other.

I like it between windows too. Thank you so much- I never would've thought to do that! I'd like to put a mirror in the hall- any suggestions? What pillows for bench? Thanks again!

Target pillow. I'm assuming the mirror is for that final check out the door? I think it should be round so you do not have all these rectangles above pieces of furniture. Or maybe a collection of smaller mirrors? I like the finish on this mirror, which you could easily replicate with some white paint and a dry brush technique. Go to the frame section of a craft store- find some brown or gray frames and then with white paint dry brush them. Get a glass store to cut the mirrors for you and you have a lovely collection. Just make sure the large frame is at least 11" x 14" so you can use it for quick checks before leaving the house.

I love the window frame over that bench - the proportions are great! The pillow color is nice but would like to see pillow/pillows that are just a bit wider than the decorative window frame. I'm torn about the hall mirror vs the two pictures above the black piece. I like the mirror but is it nicer to have two smaller things there instead of one larger since you look to the right and there is one large (TV) and you look to the left and there is one large (decorative window frame)? Also, a mirror in the hall is nice. I didn't mind it in the hall but I can see kklinton's point that it might seem a bit heavy over that white piece. You're doing a great job - your work is making me look all around my house :)

Looking through the pics again, I sort of like the eclectic combo of looking toward the hall and seeing the decorative window frame and the brown mirror in your vision. I think I might lean toward leaving the mirror in the hall and maybe placing good sized brown or colored ginger jars or something on each side of the white piece to add heaviness to the base of the hall arrangement.

it's looking good! how do you like it? your window and bench are beautiful there.
I like the idea of the mirror in the hallway--could you try the dark brown chest there, to give it more weight?
you have such beautiful pieces to work with!
here's the other pillow i was looking at last night:

That's a great idea Ann! I'm out looking around now and going to get some heavier pieces. You are right- too much heaviness with tv right there. Although the two pieces do look awesome together. I didn't like how dark they made the hall when paired there together

Jj- they have those at home goods! I will see if they are still there. Thanks!

Hello! I'm going back to your original question and pictures for offering help.

Starting with the hall, does the white window piece match or compliment the hall table? If so I'd put it there as the hall could use the softness from the round top. For me, the dark mirror is just too heavy over the white, but moved into the living room over the dark table, it looks fantastic, except back where it was in the first pictures and still use the same table top items for finishing.

As to the bench, under the 2 pictures in the middle of the windows was great placement because it can easily be used for storage(throws etc) and extra seating for entertaining. It needs 3 pillows on top, 2 matching dark and 1 colorful in the center to tie it to the pictures, cancel the starkness of the creme on the light colored wall and add some color to that window area.

About for the long couch, whoever suggested chunkier lamps is right on. They can match to continue the symmetry you have going, or break it up with 2 larger complimentary lamps; it's really the size that needs to change as the skinny lamps mimic the sconces too closely. Leave the sconces they look great and forget the "rules" as most times your decorating eye will tell you what looks best.
The original pillows you had on the couch are good. No to the light blue chair, looks too bedroomy and adds another style you don't need in the room.

Skip the patterned slipper chair completely; you don't need the seating and it takes too much away from your beautiful rug!

Did I read that you have a bookcase somewhere that you could bring into this space? If so, would it fit on the wall next to the right side end table? You can add your family's personality with the books and favorites you fill it with. Oh and after you've finished sending pictures, put your kids back on some wall!

The last thing is draperies. I see your point about the tv stand but you really could use something to soften the windows and finish the room. I'm thinking that you love the french provincial piece ( I do!) but if you come across a little smaller, more contemporary stand, it would shrink the tv area and leave room for draperies.

Last, your room is very very nice; your furniture looks comfortable and the accent pieces you've used are good too. It just needs a little bit of tweaking and some warming up.

Kam- thank you for your ideas! The white window piece can't go behind the hall chest- there is a chair rail in the room that would leave it sticking out. And it's too tall to go above chest.
Should I darken cabinet with some paint to help it coordinate with mirror? Ot is it just the rectangles that are too much. Yes. We have a bookcase in basement but I looked t it and it is a piece of junk after being used for storage. Any other ideas for space to right of couch that used to have white window piece?

Anyone else?

my first thought, elmckie, is just leave it open...it's ok to have some open spaces; it gives the eye a place to rest.

A tall plant would work to the right of the couch. Also, I have a hall area in my home where I wanted some height and used bamboo. That would work too and the bamboo could be painted brown.

Here is a picture of it empty. Please ignore the 2 lamps on table. I had no luck out shopping today

jj has a good point - you could also just leave that space empty

Love the bamboo idea!!

Seeing that picture, it does look like the corner could use something and height would be good.

Thanks Anne for all you help!

My pleasure. I've enjoyed this discussion - you have very nice pieces to work with and good taste. As I mentioned, I think I've revisited my whole house rearranging things and moving stuff to new locations since I've been inspired by you. Please keep posting pictures as you finish up!

Wow! What a great compliment! Thank you! I will post more pictures soon.

Hello again! The white piece won't work even if it's resting on top of the white table? They look like a perfect match or is my computer off (as usual)? It looks like the chest is even or slightly above the chair rail so the round top piece won't be bothered by the chair rail, as it would be hung to the top of it. Hanging those pieces together that tightly (if they match) makes them look like one.
AND, I too came home and walked through to see where I could make changes from being inspired by you! Will love to see the final design! Thanks!

By the way, I'd leave that spot to the right of the end table open, until you find something that you know is perfect. For lamps try the usual, TJMaxx, etc and Pier! has lots as does Penneys, both can be viewed online.

Kam- That white piece is too tall behind the white chest even when resting on chair rail. If I put over chair rail it sticks out quite a bit from the wall. The colors of the two pieces are off but I am never opposed to painting anything. I'm thinking I will go over the cabinet below the mirror in the hall with a bronze rub to tie in more with the mirror. I LOVE TJMaxx, Pier 1 and HOme Goods! I have been in there a ridiculous amount of times per week lately. Going to check Penneys too. Thank you for the nice compliment!! I will hold out for the perfect piece from that corner. Thanks!

KKLINTON- could you please tell me where you found the lamps you posted above? Thanks!

Which one? I think one is Target and the other is Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrel

Found them both. Thanks!

elmckie - while I was changing/moving/decluttering in my house due to being inspired by you, I ended up with 3 lamps that were too small for anywhere and will go to Goodwill. Lamps are important and a nice one will always find a home within your house. I love the Crate and Barrel lamps and think many of them would work very well at the ends of your sofa. Two lamps are kind of a big expense but if you can swing it, get nice big ones. That way, you won't end up with small, ineffective lamps going to Goodwill :)

I'm loving your rug, where did you get it? I'm looking for something with that grey in it and difficult to find.

Susana- I am beyond impressed! And so very thankful you took the time to do this for me!! I really love your choices and am going to use some of your suggestions. The pottery idea is perfect. Love the blues tones you found. My whole goal in this room was to move away from red and go with more blues. The black piece has red on it so I was having a hard time. Thank you SO much!
Memphis- the rug is from Pottery Barn. Thanks!
Ann- I agree. I have a ton of "crap" pieces in our storage area. I have already donated a bunch to goodwill and really just need to say good bye to the rest of it.

Opinions- Do the artwork and sconces work above couch? I'm going to be getting more substantial lamps.

I have switched candles to ivory since the picture was taken.

Try moving the small chest in background under the two stacked pictures and move the ivory leather bench in toward the coffee table. That's a cute chest but it looks lost or misplaced back on that wall. You've made some good choices--the rug is great with your furniture.

I moved the furniture around since then. Thanks though!

Update: I returned the artwork that was above the couch and the sconces. Any ideas for what should go there? I am stumped. The couch is 87" wide. Also lamps and pillows in pictures are not staying

Sometimes I just go to art.com and browse. You can usually choose any print in one of many sizes and then have it framed or made into a canvas (which is nice to minimize glare). Of course you could work with two side by side prints or a single. Occasionally, I buy a reasonable print from art.com and then buy art at goodwill just for the frame and glass (and sometimes the mat if the color works with my print). I carefully take it apart and sometimes spray paint the frame black. Then I trim my new print to the size of the mat if trimming makes sense with the print and put it all back together. I've saved a fortune that way and got some nice art for the wall. Here is one example of art I put together for a really reasonable price. The white right next to the picture is just the border of the print I ordered since I wanted the print but they didn't offer just the right size for the mat.

that's a great idea. thank you!