LOL...if want to see shock and disgust I'll show you my dining room table....And I've been moved in 15+ years!!!

Thanks @always1stepbehind that makes me feel better. It's a process because I like so many styles.... I don't really fit into one particular design style.

oh, oh, i love this room! i love the ideas so far, wait, i think i might have some cool pillows!

Is what seems to be art [in the corner behind chair] going to be in that room?

@havingfun thank you for the cool pillow options.

@everdebz I have a big piece coming for that wall I will post a pic

Hello lori_slater40 and Houzz Pros.

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80356 Oushak Style Rug 06'01 x 09'03

thanks @Esmaili for the rug choices..... something to consider.

You have a lovely room, but I don't feel a blue rug does it any favors. As much as I Iove oriental rugs they don't seem to suit your space. If I may digress, decluttering the fireplace would help the look of the room quite a bit. I would remove the floor vases which are too small to have an impact and almost everything from the mantel. When you place the TV there, most decoration is a distraction. Having some colorful art on the walls might be a good place to go next, in addition to choosing some wonderful pillows. At that point it might become clear to you what floor covering would best complement the room.

Hi @Ingrid. I would agree that the blues aren't working.....too overpowering. The oriental in coral color was nice but you are right, not my go to style. I am in the process of trying to get hubs to agree to move the tv to the big wall. Artwork for over the fireplace. All the little "stuff" you see scattered about is just sitting around until I find a direction. How would I arrange the sofa if the tv moved?

Hi Lori --

Ok, you're cracking me up. Hold steady, woman!

You have a beautiful home/views. Not sure how you all keep that sofa clean (I bow to your skills) but it looks amazingly relaxing.

The thing is, you have the majority of what you need for direction -- you just need to have confidence in your statement:

"I love blues, grays, greens...calming and serene. My design style has changed a lot over the years from old southern traditional to now more streamlined and monochromatic."

So as much as I can appreciate the suggestions of coral and other bright shades upthread, I don't see those working for you.

Think muted, tonal (tone-on-tone), low-contrast for your textiles. The 2nd pillow HavingFun posted is closest to that -- but ask yourself if even that's too bright.

(re your art: sometimes what we like on the walls can be the opposite of what we like elsewhere so give yourself freedom there)

I could see medium to deep muted greens (think "soft" or "forest-y" vs "bright") working well for you here as a "color-color." Ditto for a deep slate blues. These will:

• echo your amazing view (if you go green)
• connect well with deeper tones in outdoor FP, floor, island, wood table
• add to your color scheme without standing out

I wouldn't use the green or blue in a higher-contrast way -- so not a straight COLOR/white (ivory) pattern. Instead, look for items that mix in other colors -- greys, blushes, sand/burlap, deeper browns -- to soften the overall look/feel.

[And if I may be so bold, I think the strongly patterned blue/whitish chair is out of place with your goals. Perhaps there's another room for it? Or it needs a big ole white throw over it? ;) ]

Below are a couple of pics that might inspire. Keep us posted!

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@house vixen thank you so much! I am a super visual person and the ones you shared made me relax just by looking at them. The navy patterned chairs can be used elsewhere. I have an art piece I nabbed from another thread I am following here. I'll post it.

i pulled those pillows. so lets see, go more like this?

@havingfun....I love the colors in the second rug. Would it be too busy? I say that as I am looking at this zebra print from Pier 1 go figure lol

ditched first rug. no, it does not look too bright to me. it is a very gentle color pattern.

Anything white/cream hairy, furry, shaggy.....I'm in lol! I love textured pillows of all kinds. Was wondering if a neutral sisal rug would work here?

i am thinking they would say yes, i am not a fan, so cannot comment. i can do your whole room in the fuzzies.

Your patio looks like an invitation to sit and stay awhile so you won't have any problems with your LR.

Are you asking for help with the furniture layout? General help? Your room allows many options for changing furniture layouts which can be fun!

Do you have a room layout with sizes to post? That will help others give you more ideas. Can we see a couple more pics of the room? Are you going to use the room for dining also? A table under the chandy perhaps? What size and shape do you want for the table?

Try the sofa on the long wall or on the window wall and open the walkway area. Add the rug and then place the chairs so they create another seating area.

Looks like there is a console behind the sofa, another table with shelves holding candlesticks and a third table with the birdcage candles. Are you using the 3 different tables in the room?

Enjoy the decorating process and post updates for us!

@havingfun, I just checked it out on their website. A little more $ than I wanted to spend, but I am willing on the right rug.

Hi @Beaus Rose....thanks we do spend a lot of time out on the patio! Yes in need of all/any suggestions. The only thing that has to stay in the room is the sofa. All the other smaller scale pieces are just temporary. I need a rugs, lamps, pillows etc. and a coffee table. I have two metal end tables but I don't know if they work or not. The room is 17 x 17 and only one solid wall.... rest is open and windows. I do have a dining room table coming this week. This is it.

Here is the teak console I just oiled. I was using as a console table before. The ceilings are fourteen feet so they can handle larger pieces I think?

Floor plan

I bought these pillows from a Houzzer for inspiration...

@havingfun lets keep the Tivoli Marble Ice Rug and lose the other two. Thanks!

i do not know what size, but this one came up less than others.

https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/trans-ocean-marble/charcoal/139811247-2308.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium

click the button charcoal is not the only color, though i may have to go back for that.

ok, i see one pillow, not a these. lol

you might want to check, i owned that pillow, i loved that pillow, i think it is no longer available. will look for those colors.

I thought we were going nonbright?

What about something like this? Wool?

https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/control/search-handmade-rugs#/?_=1&filter.material_cat=Wool&filter.weave_cat=Hand%20Knotted&filter.weave_cat=Hand%20Hooked&filter.weave_cat=Hand%20Tufted&filter.category=Vintage&page=2

@havingfun when I saw how tiny those pillows posted I had to lol. I love them but they are too bright for the dining/living area. I'm creating my dream master br with those it seems.

Hi again @nosoccermom! I do still love your design board. It is very close to what I'm looking for now, I love the green upholstered chairs are they available? I think the first rug might be a possibility. Thanks so much.

ok, this room? i do not see a rug? if it is that trellis rug in the second room? please let me improve upon it? your room is too nice to carry a jones rug.

@havingfun too funny "Jones' rug, that is why I follow you. Thanks for the chair links too.

i am guessing you mean the jones rug? see if i can find a replacement now.

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@havingfun I actually have the second to last gray and silver rug. It was under the sofa but is just looked so washed out kinda like you couldn't see where the rug stopped and sofa started. It is now going in my office lol hubs is about to strangle me with rug rage lol

you do know that many are returnable? i could work harder at that if you want.

Here are just a few visuals from designs we did for a client with chairs, pillows, and a rug that might interest you.

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@Courtney Thomas......gorgeous space...wow! Thanks so much for the pics, I love blue/white and the wood and leather accents too. I thought about adding some ceiling wood beams or coffered ceiling in gathering room.

I should be getting rugs, fabrics and some art soon. Will post pics shortly.

now you will have a flock of fish! let me in before the shark nibbles my bottom!

Hi @sabbath7 thanks for the beautiful artwork suggestions.

@greenfish.....thank you for pointing that out. I didn't realize you could have 2 profiles?? BTW, didn't GOT kill last night?? I was so hyped I couldn't sleep haha

ok lori, lets get back on the wagon. we have this rug? we were looking for chairs?

more unusual pairing, but color is there

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