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10 years ago
How to make my living room more casual and reading using this mirror? I like French/ country cottage style. Thank you.

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  • 10 years ago
    I think I went from French country style to eclectic style, lol.
  • 10 years ago
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    It's eclectic, but that style can still feel modern and coordinated (usually) in some strange way. I really hope this helps...but the room just feels old fashioned now with pieces that are not connected. There are many inspiration pictures on line - search Pinterest for eclectic rooms. Edit, take your time - this look is not easy to achieve and if not experienced, there can be lots of hits and misses. You can still go back to a modern French county, which will be easier if you prefer that look and it is closer to what you were trying to achieve originally? The mirror can work there if you get the right combination going in the room (see 2nd picture on how it all works together). Good luck.

  • 10 years ago

    IMHO, the mirror is a gorgeous piece, but is overwhelming where you have it. Do you have another place you can use it? An oil painting that runs horizontally--think floral or traditional portrait--would be a better choice. This is a pretty room, though. You're on the right track!

  • 10 years ago
    Thank you Maureen, those pictures are going to help me a lot.
  • 10 years ago
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    I'm glad... it's easier to have a big picture and then go slow to find the right combinations. Maybe work with what you had originally and just tweak, as that may be easier and probably closer to what you originally seemed to have in mind. All the best.

  • 10 years ago

    The mirror is beautiful, I don't think that over the sofa does it any justice. I think what I'm not liking is the dark frame of the mirror above the light colored sofa. If your sofa were equally as dramatic, say emerald green velvet, I think it would work beautifully. So in a nut shell, I would suggest, either change the mirror or change the sofa. If that isn't an option, What about a dramatic throw over the back of the sofa?

  • 10 years ago
    I switched things around, I haven't decided what art should be over the sofa , but for now I found this other mirror, it feels better in this place since I have another piece same color here. What do you think. Thank you everyone for helping me in this dilemma.
  • 10 years ago
    This is another part of the room.
  • 10 years ago
    This is across the room
  • 10 years ago
    This is across the room
  • 10 years ago
    This is across the room.
  • 10 years ago

    Gloria, what you have put over the couch looks better. Make sure everything is very secure so it can't fall if someone plops onto the couch heavily.

  • 10 years ago

    How about a pillow or two on the sofa with some dark color or dark fringe to tie the mirror to the sofa...or, could the mirror be a bit lower, closer to the sofa?

  • 10 years ago

    Eclectic is what you end up with when you collect and keep things you like. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

  • 10 years ago
    I will like to paint that mirror same thing like the coffee table!
  • 10 years ago
    Papillon2, I have these two for now!
  • 10 years ago

    Yes, I like the addition of the dark color in the pillows. Good job. Eventually, a touch of black in the pillows would be nice, as well as a touch of black other places in the room. I still wonder if the mirror would be better a few inches lower....??? I like this room. It has character.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    IMO the first image of your space looked beautiful! Now it is boring..it had such an eclectic exciting look...I would put it all back and add some more black to the space..rustic wood lamps with black lamp shades..pillows with a casual linen feel..I would not add plates on wall in a living room...I think more eclectic art with rust wood frames.

  • 10 years ago
    I will put it all back in winter time, for summer I like neutral, light colors.
  • 10 years ago

    Replace the console table (super modern) under the TV with a closed cabinet that can be more casual and at the same time hide some of the components.

    This might not be the perfect one but along these lines,

  • 10 years ago

    You would be creating a more interesting space by using art over the sofa instead of another mirror. Everything needs to be hung about 12 inches lower,


  • 10 years ago

    I agree with Home Interiors; the room was way more interesting before. But if you're going to keep the mirror and sconces and plates you have now, the whole arrangement has to come down a good 8 inches. It should be 5 -8" over the couch.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    You're doing great - but let's tweak the room & get size and scale to balance out better.

    Plates & sconces gotta go... way too busy visually. Plates better in dining room or kitchen.

    Go back to your original layout - love the hide rug - it adds drama & some black thats in your mirror frame. Now add a big-n-tall palm tree in the corner to balance the height of your mirror. There are great permanent botanicals around these days if you're afraid a real palm tree won't survive. Make sure its planted in a big gorgeous pot - black preferably.

    You need tall oversized lamps similar to Maureen's photo (thank you Maureen) but have black shades or tan shades with black trim on top & bottom. Notice on Maureen's photo that the lamp base colour closely matches the mirror frame.

    Take everything away that's under the window. Black semi-sheer linen drapery side panels would again add drama & tall blocks of height to balance the mirror. (Thanks Home Interiors with Ease for the photos! LOVE the Roman Numerals on the wall too!)

    Let's see some more photos of your room after trying some of these ideas. We can tweak accessories once the main items look pleasing, How does that sound?

  • 10 years ago
    You have taken away the rug, I too loved your first pic before it all changed, loved the mirror, if you just added a bit more of that look in a coffee table or lamps it would have balanced the look. A few pillows and a throw and some soft sheer linen curtains it would all be honkydorry
  • 10 years ago

    Some beautiful suggestions for tables and lamps in Ideahound's pictures, but please, no primary colored modern art in this sophisticated space! You'd lose the sense of elegance that you have started.

  • 10 years ago
    Full height drapes across the whole window wall would make a big differences. Keep the art large, but calm.
  • 10 years ago
    Thank you everyone for your suggestions, I loved all your ideas. Next trend design, what kind of lamps are you thinking for this space ? And also where I should put them them?
  • 10 years ago
    I have this picture. Do you think it looks better than the mirror?
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    No the first mirror should stay put over sofa..it looked beautiful:)

  • 10 years ago

    I thought the original mirror was lovely as well, for the look you were heading towards.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I think adding gold will NOT make the space more casual..as requested in post..I think adding wood and black pieces would be beautiful and add an eclectic feel.

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  • 10 years ago
    Any ideas for tv console table?
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    10 years ago

    You have a lot of small pieces so I feel like you need something large to balance out the space...I would also stick with something that is enclosed rather than open shelves.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Any changes in your space?

  • 10 years ago
    No yet, thank you for checking in me. I just ordered another zebra rug, because my kids , didn't like it when I used a real zebra rug, so this time I ordered a cowhide zebra rug. I will let you know once my space is ready. Thank you!!!!!
  • 10 years ago
    This is going to be the new rug, of course the real one was better, but my kids love animals. They don't want to see that zebra in my living room.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    That is super cute that the kids want the fake zebra rug...good for them..you are a great mom to follow their wonderful influence:)

  • 10 years ago
    What do you think about this cabinet?
  • 10 years ago
    Love it! Is it from RHardware?
    Love the cabinet hardware!
  • 10 years ago

    I really loved the calmness of your room without any zebras.

  • 10 years ago
    Hello home interior with ease, I just wanted to show you some of the changes I have been doing . Just let me know how you like it now, I'm still looking for a tall plant for a corner.
  • 10 years ago
    Another one!
  • 10 years ago
    I think you have done a wonderful job!!
    It is casual but has formal touches and full of charm....I love the feeling of a collected space!
    Love the pillows on the sofa...the black touches around the room make it feel very cohesive:))
  • 10 years ago

    You've done a wonderful job here. I'd like to see a little more simplicity on the TV wall. That's the only adjustment I'd make.


  • 10 years ago

    Very classy! Agree with grover that a few changes on the TV wall and it will be perfect!

  • 10 years ago

    Gorgeous!

  • 10 years ago

    This is charming, and I love the bronze carrythrough - sweetly done! ( glad you kept the mirror :) )