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goflyrm

wall decor..whats missing/needed?

10 years ago
I am looking to make my space look French country.. transitional look....any way I just distressed the shutters today and placed a Monet 1880 spring ( replica) up but ... feel like something not right....what do you suggest ?

also need help with Windows coverings???

please tell me to add or subtract something if needed ...in order to make it more of this look I seek ...
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  • 10 years ago

    I believe that what was meant with the reference to putting a 'window frame' on the picture was this.

    Comments (237)

    • 10 years ago
      Ascorsonelli, Intresting choice! I fear too much beige in the living room!! walls are beige and chairs.. hmm
    • 10 years ago
      How about in the dining room? the scroll fabric?..

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    • 10 years ago

      Did Bev change the picture? Scrolled through (several times) looking for the true buffalo check she'd posted. Only see the small check now. Hmm.... Maybe I'm going crazy??

      I liked Maureen's choices for curtains too. Regardless, don't do the scroll (please!?)

      Happy 11th btw! Celebrating 10 today myself :):)

    • 10 years ago

      Scrolls in the DR could work! IMHO. You have a rather plain rug there and it might play nicely off those blue walls. Where's Grover to work her PS magic when we need her??

    • 10 years ago
      yes seems like Beverly removed her posts.?! idk why...
    • 10 years ago

      YES! I personally really like this combo.

    • 10 years ago
      look at all the coordinates? mine is at the bottom...
    • 10 years ago
      I'm not that fond of the scroll in here. It's a bit to formal and to much blue with the blue walls too! Much prefer the check.
    • 10 years ago

      Your centerpiece is very similar to the one Lynn put up...very pretty. I think if you paint the bottom white (like in Lynn's pic) you don't need a runner :)

    • 10 years ago
      the Buffalo check .. or small spa check ?
    • 10 years ago

      Buffalo buffalo BUFF-A-LOOOOO!!! (You've seen Hook, yes?)

    • 10 years ago

      Love the buffalo check :)

    • 10 years ago
      No never watched it but..you got me intrigued!! lol!!
      Buuuufalloooooo( Oprah voice)! lol
    • 10 years ago
      I like the idea of painting the bottom..I actually made this arrangement..was a little nervous.. bought it all at Joanne's today ...!! Glad it came out ok!!
    • 10 years ago
      Thank you out shopping! I was just trying to find that!
    • 10 years ago
      Ascorsonelli! Are you raising your voice!
    • 10 years ago

      You did a great job on the arrangement :)

    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      Rufio chant from hook ;)

    • 10 years ago
      I also need help on this wall art!! :(
    • 10 years ago
      Oh and Very Happy Anniversary to you ladies!
    • 10 years ago

      Yes...happy anniversary :)

    • 10 years ago
      Thanks too too to A...
    • 10 years ago
      Well, I'm a lot older than you young ladies but I think you need hipper art here! Not a big fan of this mass produced stuff but you get an idea. I would look for something done by a local artist or see about looking for something at all the wonderful art shows they have up your way in the summer!
    • 10 years ago
      But if you have a more traditional bent you might try botanicals. They have a nice graffic quality.
    • 10 years ago
      Lynartist I love that "Embrace" art! I may have to steal that for my renovated living room!
    • 10 years ago
      Lynn I need to expand my Art gallery...aka..i have none..know nothing about it... just that the fruit bowl art looks really nice?! lol
    • 10 years ago
      I like botanicals; a bit more affordable but classic. Have a set of four of these in my dining room from Chelsea house.
    • 10 years ago
      it is classic, right!!? I like it!!
    • 10 years ago

      No to buffalo- if fairly romantic and also prominent blue rug- mini checks, yes.

    • 10 years ago
      As we discussed before, this is a personal choice. Either check will work here in my opinion.
    • 10 years ago

      Yes, I like the Buffalo check, but it is a personal choice. I was going to buy those same buffalo check curtains from Ballard Designs and went to the new store near me to see them. They didn't have any of them in the store or a fabric sample. Check out the Madeline Stripe Linen panel on their site. I saw that fabric in person and loved the look plus the great quality of the fabric, so I bought them instead and love them. The stripe looks grey in the pic, but it is actually a cool taupe color. The designer there said that the Buffalo check in natural is a bit of a warmer beige. Hope this helps!

    • 10 years ago
      Thank you Elizabeth Z..good advice. I am just getting tired of returning items etc.. but I know it's a process..my husband thinks I am obsessed about designing..but I am just cautious..
    • 10 years ago

      I hear you! I decorate by experimentation and that means returns! BTW, I got my curtains at 25% off due to a recent special sale. They have sales all the time. Good luck, you are doing a great job. My husband has come to understand that I am trying to create a beautiful home. I once offered to turn the decorating over to him and he declined. :-) Once guests came over and complimented us on our lovely home and style, he never complained again!!

    • 10 years ago
      Would you consider doing custom? Is there a Calico Corners in your area so you could at least go look at the different fabrics with your floral print to see which one you prefer? Of course they would cost considerably more but it may be worth at least looking.
    • 10 years ago

      Many would say in an open space the same curtain fabric. Cause I like that sameness, are you keeping the navy rug? Is it the only navy so far?

      The other colors seem used more [in upholstered chair/ paint]?

      How would navy relate with new scroll fabric and with small checks and buffalo checks? Thanks.

    • 10 years ago

      As said earlier - this photo's buffalo is not neutral - but see how nice with different chandelier than your elegant one. [I'm trying to say the smaller check seems nice.]

      Kim Nichols · More Info

    • 10 years ago

      Smaller pattern seems to let shapes and [navy rug] shine:

      warmington north · More Info

    • 10 years ago

      Hi :)

      [https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-your-style-is-french-country-stsetivw-vs~1787964[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-your-style-is-french-country-stsetivw-vs~1787964)

    • 10 years ago
      Update....so I went with Buffalo check and this painting from bed bath..looks like Charleston SC...buffet is still empty!! lol..I purchased the woven square Place mats from Walmart...
    • 10 years ago
      this a panoramic view of both rooms together... living and dining room
    • 10 years ago
      Goflym, it looks beautiful! You got such good advice on this thread - hats off to all:)
    • 10 years ago

      I love it!! Esp the buffalo check ;) GREAT JOB

    • 10 years ago
      buuuufalloooooo!! lol
    • 10 years ago

      Looks beautiful! Great job!

    • 10 years ago

      Yassss girl! Thanks for the laugh goflyrm.

    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      love the charm of it all! bricks on wall painted a creamier tone.... I've always like large checks....soft colors and lovely art...

    • 10 years ago
      I 've followed your thread with interest and it's fun to get to see it come together. Looks beautiful, great work!
    • 10 years ago
      Aw, it all looks so lovely!!! I hope you enjoy your very pretty home:)
    • 10 years ago

      Are those chairs recliners? Looks great!

    • 10 years ago
      yes they are recliners got them from Wayfair...
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