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9 years ago
I am trying to do timeless decor with a little transitional punch. The rug is a placeholder so I need to decide on a new rug or no rug, table top and accessories for the buffet. The mirror is high, so no one can see themselves eating so hoping that can stay. Would one or two lamps work? Very much appreciate your help.

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  • 9 years ago
    If anyone is checking in, I received the fabric. Looks like I need a couple closer shots.
  • 9 years ago
    Few more. I am liking the added color. Just need to decided sizes. One for the bench and two in the dining room?
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Hi Tagan....so glad I am able to see the samples....my daughters surgery is Thursday Morning;/ so just getting things in order!

    I have always loved that fabric..the colors all pull from your art...hope it works for you!

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  • 9 years ago

    I love it Tagan, the colors couldn't be more perfect... and the throw is great! :)

    marrymaid thanked zazfuzzroc
  • 9 years ago

    Big thumbs up tagan;))

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  • 9 years ago

    @Home Interiors, hoping everything is ok. Thoughts and prayers for your daughter.

    marrymaid thanked zazfuzzroc
  • 9 years ago

    The laughs on me, Tagan. Couldn't figure out why you didn't unroll more of the fabric so we could see it better. Then dawned on me (duh) that they sent you a long narrow piece for the sample. Lol.

    It definitely looks terrific with the throw and the art work. A little harder to tell with the reupholstered dining chair seats but it might be just the contrast the chairs need to finalize the look of that wall. Maybe you should just get one for the bench (that's a sure thing) and then when it comes try it out on the chairs.

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  • 9 years ago

    Gorgeous fabric!

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  • 9 years ago

    Julie, do you think it will work in the dining room? Suggestions for size for the bench? Thinking of you and your family and sending positive thoughts. Safe travels.

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks, Zaz. So thinking it is a go for both places?

  • 9 years ago

    Hi, jayapple and thanks. Good idea of one for the bench and then try it in the dining. The dining room is where the art is, so I was hoping to add the pillows. Lol about only seeing a sample. It does make things a little harder;)

  • 9 years ago

    Yeah. Thumbs up, Margo. Just a little concerned about the dining room.

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks, Ann. Love the fabric but ok with everything else?

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Hey Tagan...Honestly that is perfect for dinning room..would do 20" pillows with down fillers on both chairs...keep it special and only do this fabric in dining room...I really like just a solid navy for bench maybe an accent piping......with the beautiful throw:))

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  • 9 years ago

    Oh, I thought it looked so fantastic with the throw:((

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    You could have a two sides pillow made with navy and print with accent piping in rust orange......

  • 9 years ago
    Julie, I am confused but that isn't unusual. Lol. So this fabric on front, solid navy on the back and piping for the bench? The animal fabric on both sides for the chairs? Thank you. I know you are busy getting ready to leave and have a lot on your mind.
  • 9 years ago

    Tagan, if you're unsure of the bench... Buy the two for the dining room and when they arrive, use one to test to see how you like it on the bench.

    I think a small one in the new fabric ...like the size of the one in front of the larger dark pillow would be kinda sweet... just my opinion though.

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  • 9 years ago

    I think the fabric is fabulous with the throw!

    marrymaid thanked Ann
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Yes print on one side solid dark navy on the other and pipe in accent color for bench pillow...I would do a long lumbar style....that way you have the best of both worlds and can flip it around if you want a change!

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  • 9 years ago

    Zaz, those pillows on the bench are just ones that are the wrong size to use anywhere else. I am so confused that I don't know how you do it with all of your pillows. Lol. BTW, I love that art you are posting. The colors and style a lovely.

  • 9 years ago

    Ann, do you think the pillows would look nice to add some color to the dining room? Appreciate your help. Your home looks so nice.

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks again, Julie. I want to make sure is it big enough (width) as quite a bit of wall between bench and bottom of boxes. I do like your idea of piping and combinations of fabric.

  • 9 years ago

    I think they'll be great in the dining room.

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks, Ann. I am back on the app. and I know you are busy. I have lots to learn;))
  • 9 years ago

    Hi tagan, the colors in the sample are perfect for the dining room! My concern about using it in the dining room and on the bench is that it no longer seems special. I would do one or the other. But that's just me. I think your two outcast pillows look terrific on the bench right now!

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Depot..... yes that is eacxtly the point I made in a few posts back in the thread..:)

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks, Depo. That sure makes sense to me. I just thought the bench looked a little pitiful.
  • 9 years ago

    Maybe you can find something different for the bench(?), Home Interiors posted a few different patterns for you earlier... when you chose this fabric. Did you like any other fabrics?

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  • 9 years ago

    Scones would look better in my opinion.

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  • 9 years ago

    Zaz, I will try to refresh my mind. Not as easy as you might think. Lol. Great idea and thanks.

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks, Grace. We have moved on.

  • 9 years ago

    Tagan, when we moved in here, I had a living room chair done in the same fabric as my kitchen nook chair seats. I like the link between the two close to each other areas. It's now 12 years later and I'm still pleased with using that matching fabric to tie the two areas together. So, I kind of like the idea of the bench and the dining room having the same fabric.

  • 9 years ago

    You could have just ignored my comment if you didn't find it relative.

  • 9 years ago
    Great thoughts Ann and I thank you.
  • 9 years ago
    Grace, I was only trying to acknowledge and you are welcome to join in. Sometimes this happens with longer threads when we don't start at the beginning.
  • 9 years ago
    Ann, forgot, to say I kinda like your thinking and style.
  • 9 years ago

    That bench is looking great!

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks, Happyleg. Just trying to decide whether to add a pillow in the new fabric.
  • 9 years ago
    I am so sorry, Depo because I didn't realize I missed replying. I certainly understand what you are saying. Maybe need to look elsewhere for a new fabric, or just leave it. Thank you.
  • 9 years ago

    I would like to address those scones Grace mentioned;)))) I love scones!!!!

  • 9 years ago

    I think 2 lumbar pillows in the fun animal print for the dining room chairs would be what I would do. I would not put a pillow at all on the bench, but that is just me.

  • 9 years ago
    Me too Margo, I got kinda hungry reading that.
  • 9 years ago

    Two small lamps, each flanking the mirror, would be nice. As an alternative, you could have a wall-mounted sconce on each side of the mirror. I think the room is lovely. and the plaid/check curtains give it some "punch." I also like the rug, the wall color, and the white dining set.

  • 9 years ago
    Well, lemon or cranberry are my favorite scones. Hard to beat a couple of good scones.
  • 9 years ago
    Margo, I was wondering about lumbars as well. Need to think about size.
  • 9 years ago
    Majority rules. I will leave the bench alone for now.
  • 9 years ago
    Sheliaskb, thank you for your suggestion and kind comment. If you can check up a ways on the thread, you will see how it worked out. Now thinking of pillows and fabric.
  • 9 years ago

    Tagan, I think lumbars are a good idea. I like a pillow that doesn't need to be removed to sit down, but instead, makes the chair more comfortable when it stays in place.

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks Ann. I was thinking as you are. If we sat down at the table, I wouldn't want someone to feel they had to move the pillow.