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console table decision and more in family room

7 years ago
It’s my family room (again) and now I’m bored with the faux wicker glass top table. With farmhouse style in mind, would you go with a white, raw wood rustic, or black console? Also need help with what should go on it. Lamp and ? I need to clean up my bookshelves. Declutter. I know I know. Tv needs to stay above fireplace and I know that is not a designers recommendation. Trying not to get too kitschy. Does the metal tree “picture” look okay. I know it’s too high. It is on the previous nail. Also I think I need to remove some color. Most farmhouse is neutral but I love color. Maybe tone down pillows? Should I remove accent wall .

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  • 7 years ago

    You can have color with farmhouse style. Use the blue in your tree art plaque for the accent wall (much nicer for summer.) Does the sectional come apart? Consider switching to a sisal rug for summer too. Your end tables are OK, but I don't care for any of the other shelving or the wicker piece, which looks like it belongs on a porch or in a sunroom. Less is more, so consider a barer look for warm weather.


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  • 7 years ago
    Thank you deco. I like the idea of the blue in the accent wall. If I kept the tree art would you leave the table completely out or have something else under it ? We use the lamp for lighting when we want some light in the room but not use the lamps on the end tables. And whatever change I make it would last more than summer / 1/2 and year. I tried sisal once from a reputable store and it seemed to have an odor to it. Not musty but that “jute”y smell. Not sure if I was crazy or what but maybe something similar to sisal ??
  • 7 years ago
    Yes sectional comes apart
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    You can find wool sisal; a good bet for year round use. You might like something from ruggable.com - washable too. Would you like to spray paint the table or let it go? How about putting the white ladder shelf there and let's restyle it. I see you have fish and birds, as well as the trees. I think I'd stick to just the trees for now. You could change to white lampshades for warm seasons and tan for cool.

  • 7 years ago
    Never thought of moving the ladder shelf - interesting. Yes I agree on the fish bird tree comment. I would try to sell the wicker table.
  • 7 years ago
    Would you then add a small lamp to the ladder shelf? Okay how about this - I.m not sold on the tree art. Was also considering a white scroll wooden wall art. Obviously I don’t know what they call it. See pic. Ignore vase and shell


    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Square-Wood-Carved-Scroll-Wall-Art-Panel-Home-Decor-Weathered-White-Farmhouse-/382851042852
  • 7 years ago
    How forgiving are sisals? I have a dog and family with 2 dogs that come to visit. Afraid of stains.
  • 7 years ago

    Ruggable it is then!!! Scroll art seems off the shelf at the big box decor store. You may like it, but I don't. Are there any second hand stores in your area? More likely to find something authentically farmhouse there. The scroll piece is not.

  • 7 years ago
    Grover I like the framed art idea. And deco I agree on the scroll art - go original. We have a resalvage house in town where I could go hunting. So here’s a question. If the ladder shelf and wicker table were gone what would you put in those 2 places ? (Assuming tv was staying above fireplace ).
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    Why not hit the salvage place this weekend and see what strikes your fancy... Take pics to share with us and let's see.

  • 7 years ago
    Going today deco !!! Patience is a virtue I hear :)
  • 7 years ago

    What is that thing to the left of the fireplace? I'd like to see a straight shot of the fireplace wall. It seems like the whole room could be better arranged with the TV at a better height to the right of the fireplace, art over the mantel, and perhaps a big plant in the corner to the left.

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  • 7 years ago

    That's a media shelf, grover, and she specified the TV is staying where it is, so I've been working around that.

  • 7 years ago
    Following. Grover, you always find great art!
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    I wouldn't call your current style farmhouse but more transitional and classic (and very tasteful). Are you wanting to transition your living room into framhouse style?? If so, I wouldn't do a black console since that is too heavy visually for that style.

    With your current living room I would look at something similar to these:


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    For farmhouse style I would look at something similar to these:


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  • 7 years ago

    OK, I understand husbands want TVs front and center, so I put it back over the fireplace. Put the media stuff in a cabinet to the right of the fireplace, art above. This isn't the right artwork for this room, but you can get the idea.


  • 7 years ago
    Thanks glow and Grover. If I choose the cabinet Grover suggested or table glo suggested in Grover’s place could I put the ladder shelf where the wicker table is now ?
  • 7 years ago
    Technology and decorating don’t mix all that well since if I put the media stuff in the cabinet the remote won’t work. Need it to be visible grrrr darn technology.
  • 7 years ago
    But I like your idea Grover
  • 7 years ago
    And yes glo - trying to infuse farmhouse style.
  • 7 years ago

    Sue, I'm sure we can find you a cabinet or console with farmhouse style that your remote will work with. Give me a minute or two.

  • 7 years ago

    I find this gallery a little kitschy--we can probably do better--but a media cabinet with glass doors or some open shelving is what you need.


  • 7 years ago
    I didn’t find too much at the salvage place. Pic 1 and 2 - true metal but the whole place smelled musty and I’m afraid the pieces of wood on the back might smell. Pic 3 - from an antique mall but I don’t think it’s authentic. Tag says “metal art” for $25 each so I am guessing it’s a repro. and pic 4 is actually ordinal ?local? Artist. I loved the feeling but not the frame.
  • 7 years ago
    Oops I don’t think pics are in correct order.
  • 7 years ago
    Grover- would you do a white media cabinet to the right of a white fireplace or was the picture for style ?
  • 7 years ago

    The media cabinet picture was for style. I actually like the darker wood cabinet better against that red wall. I would, however, do one about that long to balance the window on the other side, and to give you plenty of space above for some kind of gallery.

  • 7 years ago
    Grover - that’s what I was thinking too - darker wood. What did you think of the metal art I found yesterday day ? And abstract art ?
  • 7 years ago

    I'm not a fan of any metal "art" really. I much prefer actual pictures or one-of-a-kind objects, antiques, something with a little more interest. You could do an inexpensive gallery wall with Ikea frames and art of your own choosing.

    KNOPPÄNG Frame with poster, set of 8 - IKEA · More Info

    This set of frames and posters from Ikea is $40. You could replace the posters with inexpensive digital downloads from etsy for about $5 - $8 each. Here are a couple of digital downloads you print yourself (or send to FedEx to print):

    View Geometric & Abstract Art by ILovePrintable on Etsy · More Info


    Printable Art and Wall Art Prints for Modern Decor by OhFinale · More Info



  • 7 years ago
    Thanks for the feedback. I like look into the IKEA frames.