@Taylor McAbee yes to the acrylic, exactly what I was envisioning above.

Now that I have some really good ideas for my living room, I’d like to start working on my dining area. It’s a small space but it can definitely fit a small table and some chairs or a bar table. Here are some ideas I have but let me know if you guys have any better ideas :)

I got the other sofa in but now I’m not sure the layout. I can’t decide if they look better facing each other or in an L shape

yeah, how exiting... definitely L shape. much more welcoming, but I would scootch the away from each other a bit so the arms aren't touching. you want the side table to show a bit. when you add the rug, make sure the front legs of the couches are on it.

@Taylor McAbee, oh they look great! I like the L shape too, but remind us what the entire room looks like.

Nice guide for rug sizes and various spaces.

https://www.wayfair.com/sca/ideas-and-advice/guides/how-to-choose-the-right-rug-sizes-T456

I realized i haven’t posted in a long time so I thought i would give you guys an update. This is my living room now. It’s taking a while to come together because I am on a tight budget.

To be honest, I’m still not happy with my space at all. It is boring for lack of a better term. Some of my inspiration comes from surf shack. I would like to incorporate more color like blue, or maybe some terra-cotta as well. I need advice on what to put in the corner of my space. The plant just looks sad and doesn’t do that corner justice. I also need recommendations on wall art to replace the macrame. I’m also not in love with the rug so if you guys think a certain color or style would look better then let me know please :)

This photo is one of my inspirations

Hi Taylor

i think the rug is fab! Now you need to add your pops of color...the plant needs to be up on a small table or on a stand to give it heigh and that wow factor. Go to a craft store and get ribbon in blue and terra-cotta and weave it through that macrame..it will look fabulous! Maybe even some leather. Find a interesting hook to hang it instead if a nail. I think the leather pillows are too dark you need that light leather color to mix with blue.

Wow i love your ideas!! I was looking at some really cool Mudcloth pillows. This will be a good way to i corporate some color

I love what you have accomplished and I believe you could actually say you are so close to getting to the look of the inspiration pic. I love the rug personally and your coffee table .. a few blue mud cloth pillows with additional blue accessories like what HIWE shows will get you there. I would also suggest a couple side tables and maybe a fun chair to help add some additional function and personality.

What happened to the colorful rug? I like the new wall hanging! On the plant, have you tried putting it on a riser to give it more height? I would possible suggest a floor lamp that arches over and move the plant to beside a sofa possibly.

a couple ideas on accent chairs, if you feel you are in need.

https://www.target.com/p/ceylon-woven-accent-chair-brown-opalhouse-8482/-/A-76615537

https://www.target.com/p/sauder-boulevard-caf-233-metal-lounge-chair-camel-finish/-/A-53471507

Here's a reasonably priced shibori pillow to incorporate some of the blue you want.

https://www.target.com/p/laurena-square-throw-pillow-blue-cream-safavieh/-/A-54394047?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Home%2BDecor%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Home%2BDecor&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9012215&gclid=CjwKCAiAp5nyBRABEiwApTwjXpsSQUERztuVcHZ3U5N-Upx6zztTu8BjhfjKLMrwE3GKRgvbAkUy1BoC578QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is an inexpensive vegan leather pillow.

https://www.amazon.com/Two-Queens-Lane-Leather-Pillowcase/dp/B07XC65GMG/ref=asc_df_B07XC65GMG/?

Here's a decorative wicker basket. I would get some craft paint and paint the band around the bottom white.

https://www.steinmart.com/product/large+wicker+basket+70646112.do?sortby=priceAscend&selectedOption=100413

You could buy some blue and terracotta wood beads and string them on to the fringe part of your wall hanging.

@Taylor McAbee...it's looking great! I echo most of what has been said here. Definitely raise the plant on a stand or side table.

Add the pillows with texture & color, a fun floor lamp and a couple chairs or even natural fabric, or woven ottomans. As for the wall hanging, I can go either way, but I think the idea HIWE gave you about adding texture and color. I'm not crafty that way, but I hope you are. Give it a try!

I tried to rearrange my sofas to see if it suits the space better? What do you guys think? I plan on getting some rattan blinds and some curtains to tie everything in together. I also just ordered some terra-cotta mud cloth pillows and indigo pillows to bring in some color. I also just ordered some art pieces as well.

I like the L with the possibility of two chairs or ottomans... But ultimately it's your space @Taylor McAbee, do what you like and works best. Do you need more seating anyway? What did you do with the dining area?

love all your choices!! cant wait to see them. I personally like the other arrangement better, the L shape, but it may become a personal preference. which do you like?

I moved it back to the L shape because i felt like it suited the room better. I added a few chairs from my dining table to kinda get the feel of what some accent chairs will do to the space and it definitely takes it to the next level. Someone recommended some really good black woven chairs from target and think I’m going to get those!

love it!!! definitely makes it more pulled together with the side table and chairs... love the cactus!!

YES! Love that so much more, it creates such a nice conversation area! Still find something to raise up the plant in the corner though. Really loving your room @Taylor McAbee

@Taylor McAbee I think I might consider something other than black for your chairs, black is fairly stark with your soft furnishings and your lovely white loveseats. Let me see if I can find some options, hopefully others will chime in.

On sale this weekend, free delivery, comes in two colors of leather I think.

https://www.cb2.com/belgrano-tan-suede-butterfly-chair/s214238

Even better price similar chair..

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/three-posts-wilbraham-butterfly-chair-w001675509.html?piid=473533801

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/foundry-select-broadus-side-chair-w001030580.html

heres one idea. I am not necessarily against black as your rug has black in it...can you share the one you were considering...

https://www.target.com/p/ceylon-woven-accent-chair-brown-opalhouse-8482/-/A-76615537

Your space is really looking nice and I love the new pillows and artwork you ordered. I like the idea of adding in a chair in the caramel colored leather. The butterfly chair from Wayfair is really well priced and I think it would work well in your space in the mustard color.

for the boho style you need curtains on your windows :) and kind a vintage style rug

@Marika Suurlaht, her rug was just purchased so I'm sure she'll be working with the white one in the photo above.

I wouldn’t mind finding a better suited rug for the space. If anything i can put the one in my living room in my bedroom :)

@Taylor McAbee, what happened to the colorful blue one you found that you'd posted before?

I have it in storage! I do love it but i feel like it’s a little too bright for me. I feel more comfortable with muted colors

Personally, I like the look you have going here, did your art and mud cloth pillows arrive?

I’m still waiting for it! Etsy takes forever!!

I did get a jute rug for my dining area :) still waiting on my artwork to arrive though. I think i might get a nice sheepskin throw for one of the dining chairs

Super cute!

In need help making my dining room area look less empty. I have some artwork on the way so that will help. But i was wondering if it would look good If i put a console table or buffet table up against the wall

Yes, some storage might be nice. I would totally add that or a bar car to the side. Send more dining room pictures so we can get a better idea of how much space you have.

I like the idea of a bar cart!

I might see if you could get a bigger rug for your table. The rug should be big enough so you can pull out your chair.

And YES girl! Definitely get a console table! That will look great!

Good idea! I think a Persian rug with some red hues could be pretty

This rug would look so good!!

Very pretty! And it would give you some color that you were looking for.

RugsUSA has a good clearance going on now. You might be able to find something you like there at a good price. What kind of artwork did you order?

I like the organic feel of the jute rug, but yes I think it's too small Taylor. I like the one above you photoshopped.

I ordered some pieces from society 6. They look even better in person! Now i just need to buy some picture frames to go with it. I think I’m going to buy a large horizontal art piece from there to replace my macrame piece. It is not cat friendly

The round jute rug dPoe’s not work under your table..it is way too small...What is the size of your table?

The circumference of the rug is like 4 or 5 feet