Need Help For Living Room /Entry

13 years ago

last modified: 13 years ago

Help! My living room/entry is beige and boring. I want to make it feel warm and inviting. We are thinking of adding textured wallpaper behind the artwork. Your ideas will be appreciated! Thanks!

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Maguire

13 years ago

I agree with chemayne that a brighter rug would really make a difference. Are you covering the ottoman because of stains or tears? Maybe it's time for a new ottoman?
I love the lamp by your entry door but the other lamp looks sad next to it.
I have the same pillows with the button on them and had to replace the stuffing. PB charges an arm and a leg for their pillow forms and they flatten in no time. I've heard Ikea's $2 pillow forms are the best. If you toss the form in the dryer for 15 minutes it gives them new life.
You have so many beautiful things in this room. Really a beautiful job. I love your floors, your art, your drapery. Can you get another picture with your back to the art of the wall in front of the sofa?

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Maguire
13 years ago
Nice room! Great art, lovely walls, I'd move the rug up from under the sofa and towards the TV about 2 - 2 1/2 feet and add a couple of yellow or blue (from the art) throw pillows.
abbyjean
13 years ago
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I would take the white off the ottoman. Just wondering.....is the table centered under the art piece? It should be. I like the feeling this room gives!!!
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Melissa E
13 years ago
New pillows and lamps with your accent colors in them should do the trick! Agree with removing the white towel from the ottoman. I think it is a nice space otherwise. :)
Chem K
13 years ago
Some alternative pillow suggestions:
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I like the flooring but your current rug is not helping. Suggestions:
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ErthCOVERINGS
13 years ago
You should consider adding texture to your walls with stone panels! adds a lot of warmth and interest to feature walls, from modern to traditional, www.erthcoverings.com
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ErthCOVERINGS
13 years ago
love the yellow door!
Christina
13 years ago
The space reminds me of Jessie's from Cape27. She put up grasscloth on the entry wall and it looks fantastic. http://www.cape27blog.com/2013/06/put-some-grass-on-those-walls/

You can probably get some great ideas just by checking out her living room since it's so similar to yours.
2taniya
13 years ago
Can you add some accessories in the blue/turquoise color in your art piece? Flowers, lamp, rug? Pillows?
sandi8581
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement! Great suggestions!! The color on the door is Lowe's Valspar Toasted Pumpkin. Today I found a glass turquoise lamp at Homegoods on clearance; it's very similar to Maguire's photo above. This weekend I'll search for a slipcover for the ottoman. I want to replace the shag rug with something that makes our blond heart pine floors pop. Do you think a pumpkin colored jute rug would do the trick, or is it bad to match the rug with the door? I will post pics after I make the updates!!
sandi8581
Original Author
13 years ago
Oh yeah- and Christina, thanks for sending me the link to Cape27 blog! Her 1950s ranch is pretty much identical to ours. What an inspiration!
Nancy Travisinteriors
13 years ago
Wallpaper would be to busy with that painting. Try painting just that wall color of gold in painting. Paint under chair rail charcoal let see rest of rm.
Nancy Travisinteriors
13 years ago
You don't need a table there. Looks crowded
Nancy Travisinteriors
13 years ago
If you need a cover over ottoman get a zebra throw for it. Also think it should be bigger square 36" like the color block panels. Add turquoise pillows to sofa. Mix with gold and black.
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Ann
13 years ago
Nice, comfortable room.
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wifemothergoddess
13 years ago
I really like your room. Do you like board and batten? That could add some interest to walls without making it busy. I agree with others about a different rug. Love the front door. Overall it feels like a comfortable room.
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
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I find the curtains need more personality. I went with some grey tones but not sure if the corner chair is grey or green?
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sandi8581
Original Author
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
Making some progress!! I am going to have the ottoman reupholstered soon with a bold print TBD!! Thinking of an Ikat or chevron pattern in a pumpkin color or turquoise. Can't wait to go to the fabric store to pick it out! Thanks for all your ideas and input.
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Maguire
13 years ago
Wow! I'm happy you didn't change your drapes - I really like those, they're beautiful. Your new lamp makes a big difference (why are you getting a new one?), and I had to go back to your original post to see if you had a tray on your ottoman, all I recalled seeing was the blanket. The tray stands out now, it's styled so well. You have a great style, a good eye for balance too. Thanks for sharing the great changes with us!
What about getting a small coffee table and using the ottoman in front of the chair?
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
Which corner? Do you mean a floor lamp?
sandi8581
Original Author
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
We now have an autumn wreath, a yellow ikat table runner, new throw pillows, a table lamp, and a dracaena plant. We're having the ottoman reupholstered next week. Also, we're still making plans to do a textured wallpaper (grasscloth, maybe?) behind the painting! Eventually, we'll replace the side console with a longer, more substantial piece of furniture. I'm checking Craigslist every day for mid-century and Scandinavian end tables and sideboards.
sandi8581
Original Author
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
Need a different floor lamp in the corner next to TV stand. Something modern and funky.
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
Something along these lines.....
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
The sideboard behind the couch is too small......the painting is overpowering it. A longer piece like one of these vintage Scandinavian sideboards would compliment the painting. The blue one is just fun!
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
If you have left over paint from your door and want a pop of that colour in your living room, you could paint the (rattan?) foot stool and reupholster it in a fun fabric!
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
Here's another suggestion.....the sidetable next to the couch is very "heavy". Something more airy would open that space up to the outdoors and would compliment the funky lamp.
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
And these are so original and fun! The letters are a wink at Scrabble and you could put one next to the chair.
abbyjean
13 years ago
I have to agree about needing a longer table under that amazing piece of art in this room. LOVE this room and the way the colors work together.
abbyjean
13 years ago
It looks like the side table by the couch is a game storage table......so a table with storage in this room is a must.
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Lydia (Kazza Design)
13 years ago
I thought about the games but I figured they could be put somewhere else for the sake of design! :)