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first time home design/decor

6 years ago

We just purchase our first home and very excited! I'm looking for opinions on what colors to paint the wall. I'm also looking for ideas on updating the railing on a budget. Also, current owners used this room as a dining room but we would like to use it as a living room. Any thoughts as to how to lay out furniture? thanks!

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deegw
6 years ago
Would this be your tv/family space or an additional living area?
Andrea Hugh
Original Author
6 years ago
There is another room we would have the tv. This room would likely be a living room with some seating area!
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deegw
6 years ago
Do you have any existing furniture that you are going to use or are you starting from scratch?
Andrea Hugh
Original Author
6 years ago
We are starting from scratch
deegw
6 years ago
Try posting this on design dilemma as well. There are people there who are great at giving direction about starting from scratch. Do you plan on painting or do you like the current color? Definitely update the window treatments, removing the swags and replacing them with curtain panels will make a big difference.
deegw
6 years ago
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/design-dilemma
Andrea Hugh
Original Author
6 years ago
good idea, I will post it. The paint colour is too dark for the space I think!

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