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Updated to Morning Room ideas

last year

Hello all,


I recently posted about a need to update my morning room and received a few great suggestions!

I am now debating on my next move and would like some advice.


I took the dated curtains down and plan to paint the blue wall "Agreeable Gray," the color of the other 2 walls, and the rest of the coinciding rooms. For Windows, I either want to do a light filtering white roman shade/valance (With or Without white curtains??)..with a Rattan Fandalier- OR Woven blinds, White Curtains, and a white drum fandalier. I plan to add a tree to the back corner and also could use some suggestions for my table setting. I think/hope this will be enough to start the transition before I can invest in a buffet to replace the cabnent and possibly updated chairs.



Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice!







Comments (21)

  • PRO
    last year

    The Fandeliers you are posting are not large enough to be used over your dining room table. It should be no smaller than 30" in diameter.


    I'd place something over your existing china cabinet to make it appear taller.

    I'd still select patterned drapery panels that GO TO THE CEILING, but in a smaller pattern to add some texture to this plain room.





    Kelley Best thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
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    @BeverlyFLADeziner, I really liked the first photo that you sent me with the white panels and woven blinds. It feels breezy and light to me, which is the vibe I am going for- the patterned curtains feel "heavy," and I wanted a change from that.


    I LOVE the idea of the art above the china cabinet, it adds interest and definitely makes the room look larger. Do you have a link for what you pictured here? And/or a link for the light fixture?


    Lastly, some people recommended a patterned rug under the table- that may add more interest to the room...thoughts? Thank you!

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    Thank you @BeverlyFLADeziner- Are you going with the darker shades to match my tables and cabinent? I really like the look of the lighter shades shown in the first picture I posted. Do you think that will work?


    Also, ALL of my curtains throughout my house are hung at the same height, I feel if I change this in the morning room- I will have to change it up throughout the house, which will mean needing longer curtains everywhere. Unfortunately, that isn't in the budget right now. The room is a bit "kicked back" so possibly can get away with just doing this room, but not sure if that works not being consistent.

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    @BeverlyFLADeziner- I ordered the fandaleir if it helps you at all. It was 20% off today, thank you!

  • PRO
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    I also like the lighter natural fibre roman shades with the white curtains. And as suggested by @BeverlyFLADeziner, wall art above the china cabinet give height to the room. I suggest a large white vase with a plant with flowers for your dining table decor directly on the wood, no runner. Also showing the fandelier you just ordered.


    Kelley Best thanked lisedv
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    I don’t know what is visible when you’re at the table, but here are some ideas for rugs. Some are from Wayfair, some from Rugs.com. Using painter’s tape, figure out where the chairs are when people are about to sit down. Your rug needs to be even larger than that rectangle.

    First ones are very non-traditional.

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    More traditional always works, too.

    Kelley Best thanked RedRyder
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    Hi all, my Fandaleir came in and I scheduled an appointment with Blinds.com to come measure! Quick follow-up question- If you see the original picture I posted, there is an adjacent sliding glass door- should I plan for woven vertical blinds and white curtains that match the 3 windows? I am assuming yes, but wasn't sure about the vertical blinds...

  • PRO
    last year

    I can't see the detail of your sliding glass door but I would try to treat it in the same style ar the other windows in the room, not necessarily the blinds below but no vertical blinds.



    Kelley Best thanked lisedv
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    @lisedv, I didn't realize vertical blinds are out- but I really like the look of what you have shown! I just am not sure if that would be "too much" with big woven blinds to match the windows.

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    @lisedv and @BeverlyFLADeziner if you take a look at the photo from the original post, you will see the sliding glass door. Please let me know what you think would work here that coordinates with the window treatment I am planning for the 3 windows on the wall.


    Do you think I need curtains and shades here for cohesiveness? If so, can I do different shades, like sliding solar or Panel track blinds in white? I don't think I would ilke big woven shades for this door

  • PRO
    last year

    Natural fibre vertical panels that can slide off the window and under the drapery panel can be one solution.



    Kelley Best thanked lisedv
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    @lisedv Yes! Also, how would you feel about a sheer light filtering vertical panel that is not fibre but similar in color to the shades?


  • PRO
    last year

    Sheer panels? I has understood you were going for natural fibre roman shades on the windows with drapery panels on each side.

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    Yes, if I did vertical, could i do a coordinating color to the roman shades, or should they also be natural fibre? I found these sheer shades that have colors that would coordinate:

    Sheer Panels


  • PRO
    last year

    I'm unable to comment, I'd have to see the actual samples all together.

  • PRO
    last year

    Why the roman shdes at all ? I rarely like woven wood shades so I probably am in th minority . I like to see out my windows so if heat and UV is the big issue do solar shades they control those and let you keep the view then if nightime privacy is an issue do drapes and those can be like you show. I never like fand above a dining table or in kitchens they cool food off to quickly . I like the white shade but not as a fan . It would be nice to see the rooms next to this space since they need to work together , Just FYI if tyou ever want help with another space keep only one post to deal with it . So now we need to go to the other post and back and forth which trully is a PITA

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    ooh y"all just added another thing to my wishlist- fandeliers!

    Funny we have joke about the vintage 1970's drum shade we trashed being worth money today. The ceiling fan is getting old .