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Finishing touches?

I need ideas on how to pull this room together. I re-tiled the fireplace with Carrera marble, bought two matching sofas, bought two matching mirrored chests and two snazzy sconces. I'm debating going with navy accents to play off the accent wall (BM Anchor grey) or sticking with a grey. I also need a rug, throw cushions and a huge piece of art work over the left hand side couch. Ps I live in NL Canada so yes I really do have my fireplace on in mid/June!

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    First of all, beautiful space -- great job! I would suggest staying away from Navy Blue for lack of contrast, but an accent color would be nice. Something in a mid tone and a more warm hue perhaps? Nice work!

  • 10 years ago
    Navy blue would go well with your room. If your thinking of a painting above couch, I would purchase first then pull color from it for accent. Pillows, throws and accessories.
    Need coffee table or end tables with lamps. Post when done.
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Nice space.

    Would center the cabinets beside the fireplace under the lights. Because you have not end tables, consider a coffee table in lieu of ottoman or at least a storage ottoman with a reversible lid that could be used as a coffee table as needed.

    Would add some color with the window coverings -- consider adding some cobalt blue or burgundy. Use a double rod so you can add sheers and keep the drapes open for maximum natural light in this room made dark by the fireplace accent wall.

    Would avoid clutter, adding only one large art piece on the wall for above the sofa on the wall across from the windows.

    You might consider pressed metal wall art:

    http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/152013502729-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

    http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=160388428

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    http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/152013502729-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

  • 10 years ago
    No more gray. You need a patterned or geometric rug with some of that blue and gray in it to connect the elements of the room. You can add a little more blue in accessories and art, some softness in fabric-covered pillows and soft throws, light fixtures at various levels, and a mirror or two to bounce some of the light and color around the room. Plus you need some white (lamp shades, accessories) for contrast.
  • 10 years ago

    Navy and grey = conservative, maybe even manly. But you're adding glam, slam!

  • 10 years ago
    Draperies and pillows can be in the same or coordinated fabric. And you need a narrow coffee table about the same height as the sofa seats, and end tables (maybe glass tops) to put lamps and accessories on. Make sure you measure the space between the sofas....you need space to access the seating, so the coffee table needs to be narrow enough to leave about 18" inches between the table and the sofa on both sides.
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Not saying you need another chair, but I could see playing up the beautiful floor with a grey/beige chair. Warmth of wood too. In a way you have plenty good going on - I'd do combinations of what you already have.... I think it's because of the dark accent wall. [If it weren't that prominent, maybe you'd need more going on.]

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  • 10 years ago

    The room is coming along nicely. Navy would be a good color to include anywhere except for any pieces on top of the mirrored chests since there would be no contrast with the fireplace wall. Some navy in the rug, pillows, and artwork would look nice.

  • 10 years ago
    Beautiful room. Repost when you're done.
  • 10 years ago
    Michelle, Not sure where you live in NL but I suggest NL canvas for some large scale art. They do gorgeous canvases of Newfoundland scenery which would great in your space. You can order through their website. Also pier one has velvet (or the look of velvet) cushions in lots of colours that would add some texture. I have silver/grey ones and a dark purply grey as well and they both have held up great. For your mirrored tables how about stacking some b&w coffee table books (flat) on top with a few framed family pictures to personalize the space. One last thought I had was if you could fit 2 chairs across from the fireplace that would be a great set up. That is the layout I have in my family room and it works really well. I am also in NL and my fireplace is also always on haha. Good luck the room is beautiful so far.
  • 10 years ago
    Your room is gorgeous! What about a big glamorous mirror over the sofa to reflect the view in the window across from it instead of artwork? (Depending on the view..). Maybe a narrow oval coffee table to add another shape to the room? Some geometric patterned throw pillows on the sofas would jazz things up a bit. Overall, your room has a solid tasteful foundation on which to build.
  • 10 years ago
    I am unable to tell from the photos if you have one already, but perhaps a dramatic lighting fixture?
  • 10 years ago

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    I disagree with adding any mirrors or additional glass to the beautiful room. With the marble, mirrored chests, grey colors, I would add some warmth to balance the room. First start with the area rug as it will be the foundation of the space. Choose one with a classic design such as a Persian or Oriental with many warm colors in it. Use that as the inspiration for the art & do go big. Add sofa pillows & other decorative accessories last to bring everything together. Idea for coffee table & it should be about 24 inches from each sofa:
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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    These colors should let the rest shine. I'm editing to say the last poster's pillow has same colors [I think].

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Though busy, a heather type rug could complement this den look - it's a feel-good friendly piece imo.

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  • 10 years ago
    Put in a good Oriental rug. Remedy the fact that there's no place for any sitter to set down a drink or dessert. Table laps balance both the space and the lighting (so the ceiling doesn't become gloomy.
  • 10 years ago

    Seems paint color and black, etc.

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    http://www.wayfair.com/Throw-Pillow-BNGL1543-BNGL1543.html


    I would add some warmer tones to the living room to warm it up and brighten it up some. Looks good!


  • 10 years ago
    I loved your rooms so much I had to play around with it. I put the art where the tv is because I couldn't fit it on the wall.
    http://www.houzz.com/sketches/559543
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Which direction / what part to complement: the mirrored elegance.. or let the flooring and art shine?? which I think this turquoise/grey could.

    Editing to say that later, a poster's navy chair "had to have" a teal pillow to brighten room...

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  • 10 years ago
    Not sure if the link worked
  • 10 years ago

  • 10 years ago

    Does the top part have a complement for your art? color?

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  • 10 years ago

    ok, let me try. various blues.

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  • 10 years ago


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  • 10 years ago

    i can remove or add different to any i have placed here. i am also a very cheap date. never be afraid to look up these prices, i like everyone to look good on as little as possible.

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  • 10 years ago
    I would add a neutral rug with a beige/ivory pattern and spme res accents like a vase of red roses. Steer clear of teal, yellow or turquoise accents in this elegant room
  • 10 years ago

    i am showing you artwork under protest. you get original art only and only because you love it. if this is so, it goes with everything. you do not buy an emerald to go with your green dress. first 4 saatchiart<$300, last 2 etsy<$200

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Now is anyone else curious what the other side of this space looks like... I am.

    Even the sconces - would be nice to know what metal finish they have. Seems the mirrored pieces have no metal finish?

  • 10 years ago
    You are off to a great start. Your furniture looks like the right scale, although it would be nice to see the whole room.
    I would suggest a nice large neutral rug, have all furniture sit on the rug. You can have a piece of carpet cut and bound to the correct size. Beautiful custom drapery panels and custom pillows for you sofa will make a big impact. Sorry, small ready made little pillows are not going to hold up to your beautiful sofas. There's a world of custom fabrics out there. Not sure where you live, but if you are close to a design center in the nearest city, go to a few showrooms. A good designer will have a workroom to fabricate your drapery and pillows. Then coffee table and lamps and some art you love.
    This can be done in stages, you don't need to furnish the entire room all at once.
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Wow, just need some accents with pattern or color, dramatic window coverings, round coffee table and this will be high designed room. Your choices have been great so far, just take your time. Great Job.

  • 10 years ago
    Looks like you're going for a more formal look in here, so I'd consider having some type of cabinet with sliding door(s) made to hide your television when not in use. See first photo for sliding panels that hide tv. It could even be something that has artwork on it. Also maybe a set of multiple pieces of art on wall above left sofa as in last two pics.
  • 10 years ago
    You have a beautiful, neutral color palette to work with. You can go with whatever color appeals to you. I would suggest first searching for an inspiration/focal piece to guide you. A picture(s) for the large wall would be a great start. Maybe 2 pictures side by side that ---as a whole---are about the same size as the window on the opposite wall to balance the room. Whatever art appeals to you....choose a color or two from it and run with it. Also look at colors you have in adjoining rooms or the rest of your house.....keep a similar flow going so they complement each other. Greatbigcanvas.com has a great library of art with numerous size options...and a great 'floating frame' option. Also check out galleries.com. Beautiful job! Good luck and post more pics when your done please! :)
  • 10 years ago
    Sorry....that was supposed to be Zgallerie.com.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Hello Michelle,

    I agree with some of the other comments, you have a lovely room, classy and elegant, but you just need those one or two items to make it an invitingly warm room.

    I'm only speaking from an art on wall point of view here. Naturally, whatever your personal preferences are in subject or genre, go for it, but sometimes it's about finding an art piece to compliment your existing decor and furnishings to cohesively bring the whole room together with a touch of difference, so, I've superimposed three pieces from my gallery on your wall for you to see what you think. This is just my interpretation of what I think would look nice in your room:

    She Was Blown Away

    Allure of Arabia Blue

    Puerto Banus Lighthouse Black

    I'm a bespoke artwork artist so if there is anything that you would like created specifically, feel free to contact me through my Houzz profile or the website:

    http://thejonescollection.gallery

    All the best with completing your project.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Nice room Some options


  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I thought of your room when seeing this bit of metallic - I know, doesn't have to match, but your other art seemed to have 'the shine'. The 2nd photo said 'crushed Italian stone' ! [Women art was nice.]

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

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