I think it looks nice and balanced. I think the shutters are fine in this case. Yes they are not wide enough to look like they could close, but I think you took artistic license and in this case and on this house, it defines the direction that you wanted to achieve. I think the large bush they are referring to is actually the tree out front. If it were me, I think I would get a fan of color that has the closet match to the brick, and then select the color that is the darkest or next to the darkest color of the shade you put on the shutters. As the shutters and brick seem to exhibiting a more muted form of the color than that which you are using on the door. Nice Job! :o) It looks like you are having fun with it!

...a happy person just before me, I see. I think a red fridge would fit here better than almost anywhere else I've seen a red fridge proposed. Heartland Appliance makes a retro line that includes red. But it is fairly expensive, and has chrome accents that might be a bit glitzy for your setting. I agree with Scott design above re: getting one painted. I think getting a simple model that fits your space (leave a little door-swing room) and taking it to an agreeable auto body shop before you even bring it home would be best idea. (I like bright red.) Have fun! Mark

Thanks smartin1, I think I'll try that and see if its going to take a way the redness. @HERE Design and Architecture, the the surround is wood and I painted it light brown. I am planning to make it look a bit more antique. I was going to achieve that by mixing a bit of gray and white paint with water and just brush the surface and then scan some of the corners. What do you think? Do you think if I paint the wall behind the fireplace light blue/green color it would help? This space is both my living room and family room, so I want it to look chic but at the same time inviting and warm. :S

Let's get it all together w the chest,then! Consider switching the table w the loveseat, and removing the wall art so that the smaller B/W pieces can all go on the wall, each w its own display shelf. Don't be afraid to go right to the ceiling. Use larger pieces for the top of the chest than those you have now, and vary their heights. You might even play w one of your floor pieces there. That will free up space on the table itself for a mixture of favourites -some on levels, and a runner underneath to show them off better. If there are still more, underline the collection w an even row of same height pots under the table. On the mirror wall, you might play w two vertical rows of B/W flanking the mirror, or interspersing pieces with the smaller artwork that is there now. Rather than more pillows for the sofa, look for a throw to break up its mass in some shade of orange - it will provide counterpoint to your blues. Gather very small bits together for a tray display, and when the vignettes get too busy, use some of your solid objects to stand between pieces, so they don't blur together. Leave adequate spaces, so the eye can take in the displays, and when you start trying to fit in one more thing - stop yourself. These are to be seen and enjoyed, not crammed warehouse style. What doesn't fit now can rotate in later, or find another room. I don't think the beads or faux flowers work; they upstage the collection, don't you think? You may enjoy looking at some of the ideabooks on collections, as well.