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Lil sitting room project

6 months ago

New 65” loveseat and matching ottoman are coming soon for our sitting room. I am over the cluttery feeling of the two chairs, etc…and no one ever sits here. I think we will get more use of the room now.


The chairs are going (to DS) and I am going to see if I can switch the desk aka table with an end table from the living room. (It will not fit here.)








The sofa and ottoman are not the colors shown here. This is the color, which doesn’t really look much like this IRL. It is lighter.



I have one new pillow. Woohoo! I need a new throw blanket too bc every room needs one!


The loveseat will be centered on the window, which means it will not be centered on the wall. Questions:

What would you do with end tables? Try to use them to somehow create more symmetry? *

How about art? The small items to the right of the window are already gone. I am trying to find another spot for the painting on the left. Would you all throw up if I did a gallery wall on either side of the window? Too cluttery when I said I was getting less cluttery?


Other thoughts welcome (except for ”getting a loveseat and ottoman is a stupid idea” bc that ship has sailed).


* Sorry I don’t have dimensions on hand, but there will be enough room for end tables, but not large ones. I could also just do one of the floor lamps on the right/smaller side, but that might look dumb?

Comments (146)

  • 5 months ago

    The shorter plant has been in that corner forever, it is happy there. The other one was getting too much light elsewhere, so we’ll see what happens here. Regardless, I am in agreement that the lamp on the left is a bit too tall (as I sit beside it now, looking up into the bulb). I am also not opposed to putting the library cart back where the plants are. We are plant people; I may need one for the library cart too.


    I think so far I like my first lamp best, this one:



  • 5 months ago

    Wait, now I’m thinking I might like this with a cool lampshade (Pooky?)…



  • 5 months ago

    I too prefer 3 way lamps and I think they're harder to find lately. I wanted to mention that as for seeing lamps in person, if you have a Homegoods near you they are definitely worth looking at. It's hit or miss, but I was in one today that had a really nice and large assortment.

    Also, Target and Walmart can have better than you might expect. and returns are certainly easy.

    Sueb20 thanked salonva
  • 5 months ago

    I believe that any lamp can become 3-way with a different switch and a 3- way bulb.

    Sueb20 thanked lisaam
  • 5 months ago
    last modified: 5 months ago

    I like the latest one (glass) that you posted, Sue. The prior one seems a bit "conference room" to me.

    Sueb20 thanked Feathers11
  • 5 months ago

    Salon, I agree, Target online usually has a lot more that I expect.


    That glass lamp base is very reasonable, I might just order it.

  • 5 months ago

    I went to two stores IRL today, found nothing. I am trying to be patient, which is not my usual mode.


    I also have this lamp upstairs, which is silly but I might bring it down to see how it looks. Maybe with a different shade it would look less childish. I have a slight bunny fetish.



  • 5 months ago

    I’ve always wanted a bunny lamp but haven’t found the one. A coffeeshop nearby has a cutie that I’d like to steal. Enjoy him in your sitting room for springtime!

    Sueb20 thanked lisaam
  • 5 months ago

    I love whimsy in a room -- especially a room you will use for reading, knitting etc. You have always done whimsy in the best ways so trust your eye. If not this bunny lamp, it could give you an idea of something else that would work well.

    I also like the glass lamp.

    Sueb20 thanked Funkyart
  • 5 months ago

    Oooh I like this one.




  • 5 months ago

    And this one, which is 2x the price.



  • 5 months ago

    I like glass lamps better when the do not have the metal rod down the center. I have two in the dining room and one in the kitchen (seating area-keeping room?).




    Sueb20 thanked cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
  • 5 months ago

    I thought I loved the pottery lamp but now I think the shiny brass looks cheap.


    I did find this one for about 1/2 price!



  • 5 months ago

    I always like those glass lamps in photos but in person im never wowed

  • 5 months ago

    Different direction…



    I also have this pillow



  • 5 months ago

    Love the color - salmon?

  • 5 months ago

    Well, Frontgate calls it Cinnamon. So, still food-related.


    I think it works with the rug.




    And I have a similar color in surrounding rooms.


  • 5 months ago

    I like "cinammon" better. This was my favorite lamp from the initial choices but I was unsure if you were trying to neutralize the space a bit. But that doesn't seem very on brand for you. And it will coordinate with your new spring wardrobe!

  • 5 months ago

    It was on sale but I got an even lower price by signing up for emails. (Which I’ll cancel now.) Ordered!


    I showed it with a fun Pooky shade because reviews mentioned a dislike for the included shade. I’ll wait and see what I think when it arrives.

  • 5 months ago

    Your room is coming together beautifully and now I want a library cart.

    Sueb20 thanked Kitchenwitch111
  • 5 months ago

    Real life



  • 5 months ago

    Can I just hit pause so you stop here with this wonderfully designed room? It needs no more. You've hit a perfect balance.

    Sueb20 thanked Kendrah
  • 5 months ago

    Omg, Sue, I adore this latest photo! And that lamp is great.

    Sueb20 thanked Feathers11
  • 5 months ago

    Love the changes and the new furniture!

    Sueb20 thanked texanjana
  • 5 months ago

    He loves it.



  • 5 months ago

    He matches the sofa nicely 🐶

  • 5 months ago

    What a sweetie 🥰

  • 5 months ago

    practical question - how will you keep it clean?

  • 5 months ago

    Have it treated with Microseal, that stuff is like armor.

  • 5 months ago

    I notice it has a texture, maybe it is a special fabric?

  • 5 months ago

    It is Crypton fabric, for one. And, I have a blanket covering the seat cushions.


    Bugs is offended that you think he’s dirty.



  • 5 months ago

    While I would never malign Bugs, my dog produces oil in her coat (keeps her breed warm and dry) and is not allowed on furniture in part because of this. But I do notice that the front skirt of one of my sofas is looking a bit dirty from her leaning against it while laying on the floor. Smart move with blankets. Bugs is adorable and I love that he loves the sofa!

  • 5 months ago
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    aha! Crypton! Have you used that before? I am curious, since I am drawn to light colors.

    Please apologize to Bugs for me.

    the front skirt of one of my sofas is looking a bit dirty from her leaning against it while laying on the floor.

    Yup - same here. That is partly why I am the white duck cotton Slipcover Queen.

  • 5 months ago

    Sue that dog is saying "Yeah, what are you gonna do about it?"

  • 5 months ago

    ^^ And follows up with, ”Put your phone down and go get me a snack”.

  • 5 months ago

    He gets away with a lot because he’s so pretty.

  • 5 months ago

    I love the lamp!


    On:


    Off:


    It matches a rusty color in the rug perfectly. And there are similar hues in the painting above it. I really like seeing it from the living room, too, as the same color is repeated in our LR rug and dining room rug (LR and DR are open to each other, and LR and sitting room are open to each other).

  • 5 months ago

    Looks perfect 😍

    Sueb20 thanked rubyclaire
  • 5 months ago

    I love it, too! Looks perfect!

    Sueb20 thanked Jilly
  • 5 months ago

    The lamp really works!

    Sueb20 thanked njmomma
  • 5 months ago

    That looks great-and... your collection of little tables really paid off!

    Sueb20 thanked salonva
  • 5 months ago

    This is great! The shorter lamp really makes a difference and I love the way the gold on the base ties to the side table and frame on the right. Beautiful!

    Sueb20 thanked pricklypearcactus
  • 5 months ago

    Excellent job! I really like the lamp and how you concentrated the plants in one area. Plus your art is always nice to view.

    Sueb20 thanked OutsidePlaying
  • 5 months ago

    So glad you chose that lamp! Brava

    Sueb20 thanked mtnrdredux_gw
  • 5 months ago

    That looks so much more inviting with the plants and the colorful lamp. The size and shape are perfect!

    I just realized that the end table is an old school desk. Sweet!

    Sueb20 thanked Eileen
  • 5 months ago

    Nice! As long as it is dog approved!

    Sueb20 thanked Sherry8aNorthAL
  • 5 months ago

    Wow, with the lamp on the painting is luminous. You are going to so enjoy relaxing in there now! Well done.

    Sueb20 thanked cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
  • 5 months ago

    I think it was Mtn who suggested moving this painting to the beach house. I thought it was too dark. I was wrong…



    Excuse the sofa cushions; I should have plumped them for their photo shoot.

  • 5 months ago

    OMG, I *lovety love* it there. The size and colors are perfect.