One or two window boxes? And size? Please help.
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Comments (12)I'm not sure I have any viable suggestions on window treatments. I usually like to see the architectural structure of the bare windows, even when they don't match (I know I'm in the minority on this) So we use simple off-white honeycomb blinds on our 1920's mullioned windows, and rarely pull them down. But I do have a few suggestions about the rest of your beautiful room for future reference. First, I think your ceiling is fabulous, and I wish those beautiful beams could be accentuated more. I'd be tempted either to paint the ceiling the same color as the walls with the beams in white like the room trim, or to reverse it and keep the white ceiling but paint the beams the wall color (in a glossier trim paint). I just feel like the structure of those gorgeous historic beams should be seen, even though they aren't in the original natural wood. Second, I like corner cabinets and have two glass fronted ones from the 1920's in my dining room, so I'm not going to suggest you get rid of yours. I think all original historical details should be preserved if possible. But I think people may be reacting negatively to how much the curved "country" lines of the cabinets become accentuated by the high contrast in the two tones of paint. Again, I usually like bookshelves and cabinets that have the insides painted the same color as the walls, but I think in this case I'd be tempted to paint your corner cabinets a uniform white to de-accentuate the edging lines, only because all of the other wood trim lines in the room have straight edges. Alternately, I'd paint the insides a lower contrast, more neutral color as outlined in my next suggestion. Finally, while I think the gray-green walls are actually a lovely shade, I might be tempted in the future to use a lighter, lower contrast ecru, pale mushroom, pale gray, or beige on the walls to soften the contrast with the white trim. This would de-emphasize the soffits above the kitchen cabinets, make the corner cabinets stand out less, and bring out the subtleties of the ceiling if you paint the beams. You have a beautiful old house, and I hope you have a lot of fun decorating it!...See MoreHelp! One big room to divide into two
Comments (9)20 x 20 isn't really that huge. Definitely should consider making in the big TV hole cohesive with the FP, if that's where you want to consider keeping the TV. Surround w/ built-in cabinets or bookcases to keep it from looking so lost. The current TV hole is dragging the whole space down & needs to be addressed (if you need cheap solution, put nice-looking doors or mirrored doors on it & turn it into a closet or dry-bar). Like prior posters' idea to move TV to the left side across from the windows I/m assuming from giant teddy & what appears to be a bouncy chair (or some such accoutrement) that you have small ones. A screen would work well to segment off a corner of the area (perhaps TV space?) for toddler activities (would need to relo TV) . Also, a trunk or other quick "stash spot" for toys would be key. You need to decide what your primary focal point should be - TV or FP & work couch position around that. It's pretty easy to divide a large space w/ a couch (& preferably a library or sofa table or desk, behind it) to chop a big space in half. Rugs on top of carpet can help too. Since your pic only shows 2 of 4 walls, it's hard to get a grasp on the whole space, but by the look of things you have limited furniture, so I'd definitely follow prior advice to float sofa in the middle of the room - facing FP or TV or anything else of your choosing. Personally, I like 2 chairs w/ a draped table b/t for corners. you can hide toy stash box under the drape. By looks of your photos, you need to have your carpets re-stretched which will make them look new at a fraction of the cost of new....See MoreOne corner, two different sized windows
Comments (8)Adding a contrasting opinion, I would actually recommend full length curtain panels. if you hang them to the ceiling and just outside the windows (so when they hang the inside edge just covers the window trim). The panels will help to frame not only the windows but the space itself and give it more presence. If you aren't going for formal, I'd go with a fun pattern like these from west elm. I would avoid doing something just on top of the windows like a valance since that will only highlight the different sizes as opposed to making the space and light the feature....See MoreTwo Single Windows vs One Large Window behind sofa in Great Room
Comments (5)If you do not need the window for the light, then you might consider not placing a window there at all. The walls needs some space for art and stuff. If however you definitely want a window there, I would go for just one, which starts so high, that it doesn't bother anyone who sits on the couch underneath it. Such a window would be wider than it is high. You could put in some fun stained glass in a contemporary look to up-class it (is that even a word?) Or you could go for some other designs, as long as it fits with the rest. Since this is going to be an off-sized window, you might even go wilder: make it not a rectangular shape, but oval? Or go for several small ones in a nice display as if it were framed art. The more creative within the borders of the style you chose, the more expensive to make, but also the more interesting the house will become. That's nice for you while you live in it and for you if you one day might want to sell it. Live it!...See Morejannnnn
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