I thought I saw some violet in the art prints on the wall, so I looked for rugs that had beige with maybe a touch of violet. All of these from RugsUSA.com

So I took in all the great suggestions and made a few purchases and changes! I am planning on a different coffee table, side table and chair. I still need to hang TV on wall and I am thinking of changing the picture frames to a darker color (black or brown?) Maybe some sage or earthy colored pillows to balance the dark left side. What do you all think about swapping the ceiling light for a replica Serge Mouille 3 arm lamp?

I don't think the tv needs to be hung on wall. It seems to be just fine on the lovely new credenza.

Maybe a little bench at the door under the hooks.

Yes, frames now need to be darker for balance.

absolutely love the new rug and your vintage credenza!!! what do you think of the white side tables you have? I am not sure about them now? they seem a little out of place to me. I think something in a painted color, maybe blush to pull out a color in your rug, would maybe work better. your place looks great!!

Don't hang the TV. The current height looks just about right, and if you want to move it to change up the decor, you can.

Can you give us a picture taken in daylight so we can actually see the art?

When you replace the side table, get one that is just below the sofa arm.

Pull a bit of the rug color into your sofa pillows.

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I will upload photos tomorrow in the daylight. I agree the white table doesn’t go. I just used it because it was already available at home. What if I painted it until I found a new one? I feel like the space needs a little bit of black to ground it.

I like your idea of pulling the blush for pillows. I just don’t want to make the place feel too feminine.

Any recommendation for type of ottoman to look for to replace coffee table? Round to break up the sharp angles? Color? Leather on metal base? I am having a hard time picking pieces that speak to each other.

Thanks everyone!!

I would keep the wood shade you already have on the credenza and chair and try to get an end table to match that. I also think some metallic gold/ bronze accents would work very nicely here. Maybe you can consider a antique gold finish for your art.

For the ottoman, a leather in a taupe/grey or even a blush tone would work.

If you are not comfortable with using too much blush, mix up the blush pillows with a light grey or blue that you have in your rug.

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Love your rug.

I forgot to mention that I like your idea for the ceiling fixture. that, along with your TV and if you change the frames of your art to black will help ground the room with some black, IMO. If you want to change up your coffee table, I think you could also get something light and airy feeling with some black metal legs for a little more black. I think an oval shape could work too. I have some ideas below for coffee tables, end tables and also a small drink table to go next to your chair. different textures like metal, acrylic, marble and wood can all look great. also, perhaps a pouff or two that can be moved around the room as needed might be cute.

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I have tried to upload photos in the daylight twice but it won’t work all at once. I will post them in smaller groups.

These are hard to photograph. The idea is to switch to black frames for now, but they will probably eventually be moved to the bedroom. I would like one large piece of art above the sofa.

I love the new console. And I really do like your existing rug. Perhaps changing out the coffee table to something less heavy will let the rug stand out a bit better. If you're ready to purchase a new side table, how about painting your current table in the darkest gray shade in your rug? I think it would add the darker color you're looking for but won't be as heavy as black would.

Love your space! Love the artwork! If you ever feel like splurging, nonrefllective glass makes a big difference.

I see some gold and glass in here.

how about an acrylic table to let the rug be seen thru?

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What type of pendant light would you recommend for above kitchen island? I purchased the 3 arm Serge Mouille replica in black (the photo I posted in the thread) to replace ceiling fan/light.

I think that will be the focal piece of lighting in the open living room-kitchen space and don’t want the lighting fixtures to compete.

We lightened ours up. Why not replace the solid coffee table?

Is it an optical illusion or is the picture on the right above the couch at a different height than the other two? It looks lower to me. Minor, but curious. Love what you’ve done so far.

Natesg, it’s not an optical illusion! The three pictures need to be aligned. I just haven’t gotten around to it yet ;)

I like those groveraxl! Just wondering if they would provide enough functional light.

This is a new black & white rug I am trying in the space. I feel like this one adds a little more contrast with white walls and linen sofa. What are your thoughts versus more traditional vintage turkish rug?

I prefer your vintage Turkish rug. It looks way more upscale than the black and white one. You've done a nice job.

Like Turkish rug best. It will also stand the test of time. Pull the chair back a little.

I love that accent chair. Perfect in your space.

The Turkish rug provides warmth and more interest. The other is too dull.

i prefer the Turkish rug too. it's gorgeous and the other is just fine.

Thanks for all the comments! I agree the vintage Turkish rug is more unique and beautiful, but I guess I am struggling in figuring out how to use the pastel colors in the rug in the decor without making everything too light & feminine. I don’t want the pillows to be baby blue and/or pink...

Use pillows with texture and sone black. NP.

These are great examples. From Anthropologie.com

I absolutely love those pillows that Flo suggests. It will make your room so so unique and hip. With the ceiling fixture you are thinking about combined with the vintage credenza you have....just love it!!!!

The pastel rug goes better with the art over the sofa. Flo's textured pillows would look great here.

I do think you need a new, airier coffee table with it though.

Re pictures. You can paint the current frames black. Tape out the glass and carefully spray or brush. Pick up some adjustable picture hangers.....lifesavers for hanging multiple pictures at the same height.

Adjustable picture hooks.

It feels like there are two aesthetics fighting for attention in this room....the condo is contemporary and your taste is eclectic...For that reason, the art is too understated and should be more colorful/powerful...the rug is also a little too understated which is why you probably started with the desire to replace it...the art and the gorgeous rug may work in your bedroom as that is a space where these serene pieces will be more appropriate...to keep your look balanced i would remove all the stuff on the kitchen counter on the left... as it detracts from your other more interesting clutter displayed on the right...to choose a rug i would look at more ethnic..textural options..perhaps on the small side to just ground the chunky coffee table...(which is a good choice as it will serve well to put your feet up on )

One last suggestion....the kitchen stools are a kind of non statement as is and would be more interesting if the legs were painted a color or a combination of colors to further connect the kitchen to the living area look

Until you find a side table you like, that one could easily have the legs cut down and be painted. A new lamp will balance the height, and table lamps can be found at all price points so it doesn’t have to be permanent either.

I hate to see dark frames around your art. Maybe paint the wall a contrasting color so they stand out?

If you decide to go a little bolder...

So many options - now the dilemma is which way to go!

I think I am going with a darker rug and moving the light one to the bedroom. Art will eventually be moved too. I like more contrast in the living room. However, the darker rug is about a foot longer... (8x11)

this is another gorgeous rug!!! love it and the size is fine. can you take a broader pic of the room so I can see how wide the rug is and where it reaches.

cute xmas tree. are you thinking that you will be putting anything like a small table and a couple chairs in the area of the xmas tree. if so, I might consider adding a smaller rug like maybe a cow hide and put part of it under the 8x11 so it overlaps. otherwise I might just move the couch over some once the tree gets taken down

Thanks! That’s a good idea to move the couch over some. I just didn’t know if to center the couch with the credenza or to move it over some to where it is more centered on the rug. It’s a bit of an awkward layout.