I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.
New home and I need help!!! Let’s start with Living room. I’ll attach inspiration pics in comments but not sure if I can pull it off. Light gray sofa is arriving in a few weeks. I’m totally open to all suggestions as I follow along with Flo, Julie and friends❤️ and always love the outcomes!!!
The chest under the tv isn’t necessarily staying-it was use that or a box 😜
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15 days agoI was just playing some more using more of the true colors from the pillow.. i see the lime green you were trying to bring out, but it wasnt quite right with the sofa, IMO.. this option brings out more of the blue and teal and yellow... I think yellow looks nice with your chairs.
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14 days agothis is extremely rough but gives idea of two styles... I personally like the full rod across the window as well, the stationary rod seems more formal to me
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14 days agoyou might try amazon for affordable options... saw these pinch pleated ones for around $80 for 52in wide x 84in long..a bit more for 96in length. not sure if youbwill need 2 or 4, depending on width of window. if you need 4, it would be around $320. for pinch pleated to me very affordable. other non pinch pleated options available for cheaper...
Theresa Janssen
13 days agosaw this on my Instagram feed and thought you might like. @Kate_decorates loves color, you may like to follow her. have you considered by chance using some wallpaper in your room, perhaps on the tv wall? could be fun.
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13 days agoTheresa Janssen
13 days agoyes, so colorful and fun. just thinking of ways to get to that fun look you have in your inspo pics and I think a wall with a fun wallpaper would bring in that fun. enjoy your time with your in laws.
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2 days agoRug is down!!! Picked up this travertine top table. Curtains were originally meant for guest room but my DH suggested I try them. It’s hard to get a good pic of true color of chairs to show how similar the colors are...chair fabric seems to be very reflective.
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2 days agoYou have been busy.. I really really like the bold curtains with the new rug and coffee table. Like the cute round side table too. It feels like it's moving in that fun bright direction that you like. I would definitely add some fun yellow with pillows and other accessories. Have you considered by chance a fun wallpaper for the wall behind the tv? I saw this zig zag wall paper today and thought of your new pillows you bought.
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2 days agoYes to one large lamp and then even multiple vases of different heights on the right...yellow tall forsythia in one of the vases. Enjoy shopping.
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2 days agoSomething like this. I like a rectangle shape on your buffet/entry console. This is good concept. The marble base speaks to your coffee table and the open base lightens look of console. The lamp can be about 2/3 height above buffet and slightly overlapping art. 🥰 Happy shopping.
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