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looking for guidance with decor

3 years ago

We just purchased a new sofa, two chairs and a rug from Arhaus
They are light cream in color.
We are struggling with end tables, lamps, and color choices.
So far we have ordered grayish blue poufs.

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  • 3 years ago

    Wow, we really appreciate your input! Funny that you mention coral as we were thinking the same! The current end tables are just our old junk ones. The fireplace is gray and not brown.
    Love the curtain idea! Floral is my favorite pattern- do you suggest neutral textured curtains?
    I added another few picks for your consideration- one is of the ladder wall and another is of the kitchen side of the open room.
    Instead of the dark wood end tables I’m leaning towards glass and gold to match the pendants in the kitchen. Do you think this would work? I’m trying to find long rectangle end tables but cannot seem to find them.
    Also considering a ceiling light .
    Appreciate the help!

  • 3 years ago

    We also are considering another coffee table but I’m not sure what to do because it’s nice to see the rug under it.
    The current coffee table I purchased to kind of go with the pendant lights in kitchen.
    What do you suggest?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Amy, I love your current coffee table but think rectangular may work better (though keep it for now and make some other changes). Floral is my favorite, too! I'm picturing something specific in my head for accent chairs but have yet to find something to match it! You could try floral curtains, but I'm afraid they could look busy with the texture of the fireplace, which is why I suggested neutral. I ordered these curtains last year from Amazon, and they look like they may have some of the colors we're discussing (wall color, orange). You could also add floral with pillows. If you don't like the accent chair idea, I could also see upholstered benches (think piano bench) sitting below the windows which would be another way to introduce floral. Yes, the glass & gold will work, but finding the right scale may be a challenge (I used a cabinet in the collage, as that is what I found to be a better size -- based on your sofa depth & arm height, you are looking for something 36" deep x 24" high). Instead, I looked for something 36"wide -- think cabinet, book shelf, etc., rather than end table. I don't know that you need a ceiling light as you have enough interest and lighting in the room from what I see.


  • 3 years ago

    Those curtains are perfect!!!
    I would love to try them. Do you know what they are called?
    Interesting idea on the low benches with fabric! That could be cute! I just don’t have room for accent chairs. It’s tighter than it looks. If I was to take off the 3 frames art pieces what else would work that is big?
    I’m not clear on the use of the cabinet you suggest. Where would that go? The couch is 22” tall so quite low.

  • 3 years ago

    The yellow/gold in the curtains would totally match my house as the front room are that color!

  • 3 years ago

    Could you also do a long skinny console table on the wall where the art and left bookcase are?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Amy, they are Lush Decor Sydney Curtains. I would add art to the grouping to make a bigger impact (second drawing below).As for the cabinet, I was using that as an end table (the back would go against the arm of your sofa). Would it be possible to move the second chair to the wall to open space to your dining/kitchen? I'm still thinking the ladder shelves may be too small of scale for that wall and better used elsewhere (maybe on either side of the entrance to the kitchen)?



  • 3 years ago

    Those are great ideas- the couch is so long that I cannot for the two chairs side by side.

  • 3 years ago

    I will try to measure it out and see if I could move the couch back and make room. I do like the idea

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Cancel the order for the poufs.

    No, to the coffee table; it doesn't service the sofa and two chairs comfortably, nor does the shape work with stripe of the rug and the modern arms of furniture. Suggest a longer, rectangular one, not glass.

    But, have you considered turning the rug and lay it horizontally to the fireplace; place sofa and chairs opposite? Then, entering the area, one doesn't see the back of the sofa.



  • 3 years ago

    I just ordered the curtains. Would you suggest two sets or one?

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    OMG, you are not wasting any time! 2 sets, one for each set of windows (as long as you have room to push a panel to each side).

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Single panel only...there is no (safe) space for two.



  • 3 years ago

    Furniture place is limited due to
    Location of the TV and the size of our furniture. The couch is 106”
    And chairs are huge too

  • 3 years ago

    Furniture options and curtains?
    Which do you like best?