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New Condo - Just Finished Decorating

10 years ago

Hi guys, I bought this condo a year or so ago and finally finished decorating it. I've attached some representative pics. Please lmk if you see anything I can improve!

Comments (25)

  • 10 years ago

    You decorated it yourself or hired someone? Looks great except I don't understand the art above the flat screen and tub and the art above the bed is too high.

  • 10 years ago

    Did it myself. The art above the flat screen is just to help distract from the fact that there's a TV there - and also because the ceilings are 11 feet. Same with the art above the master bed - there's another at least 2 feet of space above the art (the distance from art to ceiling is more than twice the distance between art and bed). So I'm a bit nervous to move them down much. Have considered moving art above TV in living room to above bed (the ones above the bed are super cheap) - just can't decide if living room TV wall is too crowded or not.

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Pretty incredible then. Would love to see before pictures. Did you renovate or just decorate the space?

    Personal opinion, the art above the tv draws your attention to the tv, not the other way around. Seems like an after thought or just filling the space, but the whole room is pretty, so if you love, then keep it!

    It doesn't mater how much space you have to the ceiling, the art should be close enough 4-8" to relate to the object it is over. Too far away, it's disconnected. You aren't trying to fill the space.

    In contrast, the art above tv seems to be at a okay distance, if you want to keep it there. It does seem a bit too much on that wall and not need to draw your eye away from the tv. But that might be just me.

    You also have a mirror next to an abstract. Is it above a console?

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks! I guess I'll definitely try moving the pieces above the bed down.

  • 10 years ago
    Well done, I really like it. I think you have a great eye for design & style. Although my decorating style is more 'Country Living'; I completely admire all the elements & placements in the room. I wouldn't change a thing. Good job!
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Yes very well done. I thought a professional was hired to design these spaces. Did you buy all new furniture, make a story bored and planned everything, paint the walls too, add fixtures??!

  • 10 years ago

    It was essentially an empty white box when I bought it - no window treatments, light fixtures or anything. So all the furniture is either from my old house or new :)

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Pretty terrific then. Was this your first go at designing? I do like the bit of blue in the art above tv. It balances the orange and warmness in the room. It's starting to grow on me ;) what's important is how you feel about it.

  • 10 years ago

    Basically - I did my last house too but didn't have much of a budget.

  • 10 years ago
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    $$$ helps a bit, but without good taste and a discriminating eye, it could still turn out god awful.

  • 10 years ago
    So I just measured - the pics are twelve inches above bed. You think moving down four is enough? Here's a better pic to give you idea of ceiling height.
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Yes I do. It's just a tad too high. I like art to hover around 8" above, but can go up to 10". Ceiling height is negligible. You view things at eye level. When you see the art correctly placed in relation to the object it is over, you will not be able to tell or care about the extra space above it. If you are worried about extra holes you will be making, use command strips to test the placement until you get it right. I'm sure you are a wiz at covering up little holes, if that's required.

    If you don't believe me, google height of art above bed or object. Google tells no lies...

    "How High / How Low?
    As a general rule, the bottom of your frame should hang 8” to 10” above the headboard. If you hang your artwork any higher it will look like it’s floating away from the headboard instead of being connected to it.

    Tip: To make centering your artwork easier, mark both the center of your headboard and the middle of the bottom of the frame with a small piece of painter’s tape. Using Hang & Level, lift your frame approximately 8 – 10 inches from the headboard lining up the 2 pieces of tape. Works like a charm!"

    http://www.utrdecorating.com/blog/hanging-pictures-above-a-bed/

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Incredible job! Everything looks great!

  • 10 years ago
    Can the curtains in your living room move?
  • 10 years ago

    They can open and close (and fully cover the windows) but when they are open, they can't move from the corners of the room. Why?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Well done, congrats. Nice mix and match of pillows in living room.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Very nice!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I personally like the unique lighting fixtures you have throughout the house. You did a wonderful job!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Very impressive!

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Nice, clean, contemporary, modern, uncluttered update.

    I'm very impressed that you did it yourself. (I am struggling with a minor redecorating of my home.)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Impressive! You certainly do have an eye for design!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Great look! Modern and clean

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    beautiful job.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Extremely impressive.