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Need help decorating my family room

8 years ago
Hi folks,
I need help decorating my family room. Attached are some pictures of my family room, which is a great room connected to the dining and kitchen area. The couches are all dark brown color. I can’t get rid of them for at least a year so I need to work with them. The rug in the dining area is blue and grey and the walls are light grey/blue. Can you please suggest what I can do to make this room look together. Colors thinking - silver, blue and white as theme . Please help!

Comments (19)

  • 8 years ago
    Additional photo - please advice on how to make this come together with my kitchen which I love
  • 8 years ago

    Lovely home. Do you have a budget? Do you plan on window treatments?

  • 8 years ago

    Since the sofas have to stay for now, would you consider purchasing two upholstered armchairs and retiring the leather one? A couple such as these patterned ones from Jessica Charles may suit you. Angled and flanking the fireplace would look nice.

    You'll want to find a nice piece of art for above the fireplace. Choose something you enjoy that has some of the blues you like.

    Additionally, you'll want to find a wider media console. The current one is dwarfed by the size of the TV. The tufted ottoman may work in front of the TV console - or you may have to find another spot for it.

    There doesn't appear to be enough room for stack for window panels, so you could consider Roman shades in a muted silvery blue. Inset just below the semi-circle.


  • 8 years ago
    Yes I’ve budget to buy additional accent chair. You are right there is not enough room by the windows sides for curtains panels. Hence I’m not sure whether to add curtain or not
  • 8 years ago
    Looking for what to do over the fireplace and what color pillows/ throws to use that will tie these together and not look so dark. Also am ok to change the coffee table and end tables.
    And need some lamp that will brighten the room in the evening/night.
  • 8 years ago
    How would like yellow painting look on the fireplace? I’m not sure if I should go with blue grey theme to glow with the dining area rug or can I still use this yellow painting and somehow blend it with throws n pillows or accents in blue to give a sense of continuity? Or is this yellow painting sticking like a sore thumb?
  • 8 years ago

    Yellow and blue are famous friends. The brown will serve as a neutral supporter. A nice example of the palette is below.


    Silverlake Kenilworth · More Info

    The size looks perfect and if you love it - go for it. I personally, like the shot of brightness it offers.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    You need a MUCH larger rug for this space. You do not have room for curtains. I would not lock myself into colors until the sofas are replaced - far easier to find pillows/paint to match than a sofa to match the pillows and paint. If you happen to come upon art you love, go ahead and buy it now.

  • 8 years ago

    I would suggest a slightly larger glass and metal rectangular coffee table to give this room more sophistication and lightness. There is some blue in the painting and I'd use that, rather than the orange for pillows on the furniture. You can also use blue and white since you have a white area rug. You have a gorgeous kitchen and dining area. Take all the pictures and clutter off the TV console and around the bottom of the fireplace. Have just a very few well-thought-out pieces on the mantel under the picture, nothing else. You do need a much larger console for the TV, but please don't use that area for family photographs. You could have a small table next to the chair by the window after you've cleaned up that area, and a have a few photos there in silver-colored frames, not wood. I see TV wires hanging down and that needs to be fixed. Unless you need the privacy and light control I'm not sure I would cover up these windows.

  • 8 years ago
    I’m getting overwhelmed trying to find a painting for over the fireplace. Not sure whether to use this bright yellow/orange one or get something new. Got lost on art.com :)
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I would add a large dark framed mirror over the FP with candle sconces. The room could use a three-tier bronze chandelier.

    I would also consider linen-like drapery panels for your windows.

    If you decide to do draperies hang them above the arch.

  • 8 years ago

    Diptiv, I recommend you use the yellow/orange painting above the fireplace only if you absolutely adore it. As Rina noted, it will set the soul of the room. It is an important feature of the room that can inform all of your other choices.

  • 8 years ago

    I wouldn't put anything on those windows unless you need light control. The view outside looks stunning.


    I'm gonna fix your TV wall and hang your art. Then I'll look for some case goods that will help lighten up the room. Back in a bit.

  • 8 years ago

    Here's a mock-up using your yellow/orange painting. The addition of two arm chairs in blue with a few scatter pillows reference the blue in the painting and in the rest of your home. A light colored tufted cocktail ottoman mitigates the dark brown leather.


  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Media cabinet this long would look good. You need tables that give some contrast with the big dark sofas, that don't add to the heaviness of the space, but that are substantial enough to hold their own.

  • 8 years ago
    That looks great! I loved both of your suggestions. Thank you so much. .for now I can continue with the yellow painting and then may be next year change it for a different look.
    One question - the curling are high and there is not enough light in the evenings. I like my family room to be bright. Is there anything I can do to add light without having to install lights in the high ceiling. What floor lamps have bright light that would look good here?
  • 8 years ago

    Arc lamp:


  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    And something like the Noguchi coffee table in a medium wood tone would lighten up the room and still hold its own.