Ahh! No, not a good view! :)

Yikes, glad you checked that out. Definitely not a view I'd want to be staring at in a mirror.

I’m going to be the bad guy here - nix the mirrors and put 2 pieces of artwork and one mirror over the fireplace, if you must. What the mirrors reflect is really important. You don’t sound too happy about that aspect of this whole idea. I do like @Jilly’s idea of an interesting antique mirror - but just one over the fireplace. Two pieces of artwork that relate, but aren’t the same, will come by inspiration.

Since you’re coming off some renovations, how about starting with a rug? Then you can “splurge” on pillows (they can be adorable AND inexpensive) and then the room feels less “undone”. You have a good start with what you posted.

Rugs can pull a room together immediately. What size do you need? Maybe we can help you find something fabulous. Beth gave you some good ones.

Hi redryder!

thanks for joining in! you’re not the bad guy 😊 a few posts before you responded, I pointed out the horrific view - microwave! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I dont believe mirrors will work. i nixed the idea a few posts back LOL

I began to explore the idea of mirrors, as when I originally posted a while back, I was asking advice about floating shelves. Quite a few people were nay on the shelves and kept mentioning mirrors. I like to explore all options, so I began looking at the mirrors idea- but i dont think its a good one for my space.

i will see what a mirror above fireplace reflects. and how that may work.

otherwise, its back to the shelves / art over fireplace idea. 🤷‍♀️ i dont forsee shelves being bad, i think they could work, but I like to consider what othets point out and think about all perspectives before making a decision.

i will be adding decor as I go. Im concentrating on one thing at a time. I do have in mind though of using a very pale blue/ light gray/ ivory rug.. I believe i will be needing a 9 x12. i appreciate the offer to help that will be great!

that will be another post to come 😂

Mirror above the fireplace if you like what that reflects. If not then art. I think shelves are going to make the fireplace feel a bit hemmed in. Put a large plant on one cabinet and something else on the other - not sure what. The candles are nice but remind me a bit of a 1990s TV antenna. They are a nice accent but I wouldn't make them that much of a focal point.

Thanks kendrah for the suggesrions. i will try them out

I never thought of the candle holders reminding me of a 1990s TV antena; I didnt really get that vibe. I see them as a nice sculptural piece and elegant. i like them.

Too many chrome silver items in the room already.

Here are examples of other rooms with chests on either side of the fireplace.

Your room creates some unique proportions. I might consider art on either side and the mirror above the fireplace instead.

Just for fun, make a triangle from the outer edges of the tops of your cabinets, to an apex it the ceiling over the center of your fireplace. Fit your art inside the triangle. See how you like it. By art I mean a piece of paper you cut to fit. You can try various shapes that you are interested in. 

https://www.amazon.com/Hoffmaster-260045-Tablecover-Length-Bright/dp/B004E8R7HS/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=WR3NNHZLPOQ9&keywords=rolls+of+tablecloth+paper&qid=1686391490&sprefix=rolls+of+tablecloth+paper,aps,101&sr=8-8

See what shape you like and get a quality frame in that size. Someday you will find art or a photo you really love an can have it mounted in the frame. I wish I could just have the photos my husband and I have taken over the years. "Art" just to have something makes no sense to me.

Thank you for the pics BeverlyFlaDeziner, but cant use mirrors above the chests in mt space.

If you get a new rug first, then some decor ideas might flow from that. It looks like the light blue rug from @Beth H. :caught your attention. Maybe some artwork / lamps, etc. will be easier to choose with something to warm up the space.

Thanks redryder.

i will be getting a rug. im not really concerned with choosing the actual artwor. decor, lamps etc. I am trying to first figure out what to do with the wall ( shelves with art on the sides or art on sides with a mirror in rhe cente, tall floral on sides with art in center) the idea of mirror in the sides is out, due to the reflection.

i hate being in limbo about which direction i am going in🤦🏼‍♀️

I agree that mirrors aren't the best option. i would look for two large vases filled with sprigs or two very large companion sculptures.

i would the do a large painting over the fireplace.

IMO perfect spots for some art to add life to this space and IMO no mirrors at all with all th rest of the shiny finishes I like some warmth in a space even when going very contmporary and the coffee table has to be able to be used by the people seated on the sofa You also need a rug. and a lot more lighting

Thank you eld6161. those ideas are in consideration. yes, 2 side mirrors are a no go . Not the right set up for it with the rooms proportions/ angles. Its an odd shaped room.

Im not following the comment of ” coffee table needs to be used by people seated on the sofa ”

why cant this coffee table be iused? Not making much sense to me

I think what Pat means, the current location of coffee table is too far away from sofa! Usually 18” from edge of coffee table is best distance. You have a great start to a beautiful room.

Thank you Nora. maybe that is what she meant 🤷‍♀️

We are coming our of renovarions, new furnishings being delivered, rearranging etc. the coffee table is the appropriate size for the sofa, we just needed to place it in the general location of where it will be. I havent measured and moved things into the exact spot that it will land, as I have to keep moving and shifting things as I go; for example-

I have multiple area rug samples coming and I will have to keep moving the coffee table to test out the rugs. I will often just post a pic of an item or room to give an idea of what things look like/ decor style etc.

thank you for your kind words; I appreciate the compliment and hope it all comes together nicely. we shall see - LOL

What about something like this ??

using large ginger jar on each cabinet with branches/ speings ? the gold one is my inspiration of the idea, … NOT colors.

i could use a jar, with a round tray underneath. or no trsy if i dont find one suitable

the colors would be something along the lines of the other two - light gray, soft blue, white, silver etc.

Yes, vases with large branches/leaves whatever will fill the space and warm it up. The two sides can tolerate a single color or an interesting multi-colored glaze on large vases.

Trying rugs is a pain, but getting the right one often gives the room a huge lift. Let’s hope one of the already-on-their-way rugs works. I hope you got smaller than required sizes just to test the colors and feel. They’re easier to return. If a Round Two is required, you can do it then.

Thanks redryder

I will see about the large jars and what I can find.

yes, i always buy small rugs for the reason you said.

got my DR chosen ( did a round with a square table- i loved how the mix of the two shapes looked together )

so after I figure out this wall / cabinets , , i will move on to LR rug.

Show photos of your successes!

Etsy.com is a great place for something like decorative vases. Many of the sellers will do custom changes in their products. This one may not be exactly right, but it’s the “feel” I was thinking of. Interesting ceramic, pretty flowers or leaves.

I went to home goods ro look at options. They didnt have the ginger jars I loved, they were all gone 🤦🏼‍♀️ hoing ro look online for them

but they did have these two that I thought may work. the spring is NOT what I am using- it was one that i had lying around and just stuck in there to see the approximate height it will cover.

one set if vases is a pretty blue, the other is a white/ beige beige/ greige mix .

i rhink thet both look nice in my space. Still wanting to see the ginger jar when I find it

Like the size of the white but the color of the blue….

i understand. i wish the blue were wider as well, but it could work.

i do like the white one as well.

there was this ginger jar that i loved, trying to locate online, as home hoods was sold out.

Not exactly like the one you posted, but close!

Thanks nora! yes! i did see a few like that as well. I am considering that style

as well as an alternatve. nice suggestion

No luck finding any large vases yet other then wha I previously posted

i got 2 sample rigs today.

i want a rug with a blend of very oale / ice blue, light gray and iviory. this is the same rug pattern but different color ways.

i like the blue backround, but not sure I love the navy in it..

the gray backround had a very sparse touch of blue, but i think it may be too monotone with the room. Pics of both are nit great showing true colors.

i am in neeed of a 9x12 and need to stay under $350

Some ideas for 9x12, all under budget. These are on Overstock.

Two others. Most of these have other color combinations.

Thanks red ryder

i appreciate the suggestions. they are pretty, and colorful, very dun looking! but too many additional colors in them for my home. i like a softer, more calming pallette. rugs are the biggest pain to find the buying, returning its maddening !

Rugs.com is having a sale and you can visualize their rugs in your room.

Great i will check it out

i liked this rug, but it doesnt come in 9x12.

i really doubt i can get away with an 8x10

I just ordered this one to try as well

BethH… hoping for a response about the name/ source of the light blue/ gray rug???

thanks!!

Just a thought - buy a smaller size of the ones you’re considering. It’s a pain to return the large size you’re needing. You may need to try out a couple in person. The visualization tools take you only so far. You have to see it “for real”.

Yeah, rug buying is a pain but when you find the right one….. it’s rather exhilarating. They really add a lot to a room.

Yes, i order smaller sizes. Sometimes though only large sizes are available . just had to return a 9x12 🤦🏼‍♀️ that was the only size available.

i am giving up on looking for a blue rug . I want a very pale almost ice blue , with light gray and ivory. Cannot find one with the right tone, or too many other colors added in, and if I do find ine thats perfect color/ pattern , it doesn't come in 9x12, or if I find it, it is out of budget . I am looking and grays now, as easier to find and not as difficult in regards to finding the right blue.

i found beautiful blue pillow covers, si I will bring in the blue with the accent pillows. 🤷‍♀️

also… in regards to what this post was originally about (LOL) am going with large vases with stems for the cabinets. i like the ivory ones i posted , but still looking for ones i love. if i cant find any , i will stick with those. i think vases will look really pretty and fill the space nicely. Appreciate the suggestion to use those!

ill use these if i dint fund anything else

Okay, so you’re looking for a whisper of blue (or gray) in a 9x12. Here are more I found with that more specific request. If they’re not right, not a problem, but I hear what you’re aiming for.

Two more:

1 Forsythia

2. cherry blososm

3. Plum Blossom

Thoughts on these stems in the vase? does one look nicer than the other? do none of them work well?

i will bend and arrange them better once I know which I may keep. Will return the other.s.

I think I am leaning toward 3 - Plum Blossoms. I got more stems of them and filled both vases.. Do you rhink thet are filled enough or should I asd another stem? I have 4 stems in each vase

Lovely!

I like the cherry blossom because of the tiny bit of green to add just a drop more color.

@gtdj519 what did you think of the rugs @RedRyder found for you? She found four possibilities. Did any interest you? I really liked the last one.

And have you selected a mirror yet?

I like the height on the Plum Blossom. Can you raise the Cherry Blossom by putting something in the bottom of the vase and take another pic from farther back like you did with the plum, for comparison?

i am not using mirrors. The mirrors give awful reflections and look chaotic with all the added visuals being refleced back I see my kitchen microwave! ugh no thanks

rugs were out if budget I have tried a few more and still have some coming. no decision on a rug yet.

@gtdj519 

OK, so mirrors on the fireplace wall are out. Got it.

Glad you are at least finding rugs to try. No rush.

What goes on the wall opposite the window? 

What kind of window treatments are you using/envisioning? 

Are there chairs in the scene? Do you have them, or need to buy them?

Are you going for a contemporary glam look with the pastels and chrome? I love the look!

kL here are answers

What goes on the wall opposite the window?

the wall opposite the window, i have a wood and marble too sideboard. I will hand a mirror over that, and have large glass hurricanes with candles and phots/ decor decor.

What kind of window treatments are you using/envisioning?

i am keeping the hunter doiglas shades I have there and adding ivory sheer panels on a rod above it. I jse tonhave a fabric valance across rhe top, but i got rid of it. I am over the heavy drapery. I want to keep it light, simple and airy

Are there chairs in the scene? Do you have them, or need to buy them?

I have a sofa and loveseat. I have 2 ottomans that are under sofa table that can be pulled out for addirional seating. I

am thinking of maybe getting a bench for in front of fireplace.

Are you going for a contemporary glam look with the pastels and chrome? I love the look!

i guess my home style is transironal/ with a touch of glam (?) i dont really box myslef into one decor style name. I believe all styles can work in harmony with one another.

I just put together what I like and kooks nice and it can be called whatever one likes to call it 😂

Sidebaird on opposit wall from window

Ortomans i was referring to

Anither angle of LR space to give

you an idea of layout

The vases look good with all of them but I also like the cherry blossoms because of kcooz07 said - the tiny bit of green adds something. The whole look is very pretty!