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Help accessorize this room

12 years ago
Need advice on tables, pictures, etc. Planning on drapes probably.

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  • 12 years ago
    tables..think it should be round
  • 12 years ago
    art above sofa?
    If not a big piece, maybe a gallery wall there.
    And if not that, one large mirror with either 2 sconces on each side of it, or 2 smaller pieces of artwork on either side.

    What would you think about a pretty standing screen in the corner by the window, with a tall plant in front of it?
  • 12 years ago
    mercury glass lamps on side tables? these pics are from bedrooms, but would be very pretty in your living area I think.

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  • 12 years ago
    I was thinking 2 round tables in wood. Should I lean more toward glass?
    I was thinking 2 pieces of art vs mirror and sconces over the couch...
    As for the screen, I was planning on some drapes so I think that would be too much by the window.
  • 12 years ago
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    i think these are from pottery barn but not sure?
  • 12 years ago
    I do love those lamps!
  • 12 years ago
    well show us what round wooden tables you've seen that you like....
    the only reason i went straight to glass is that your room looks very elegant, almost glam right now, and for some crazy reason I think glass! :)
    a wooden table is just another look that would also work.
  • 12 years ago
    Your room is beautiful and with some finishing touches, it's going to shine. Can't wait to see this progress!!
  • 12 years ago
    Joss and main has a fabulous coffee table in its frank Sinatra collection that would look great. Look for the Nassau coffee table.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would add a storage coffee table (pottery barn has nice ones) see pic attached. I would attach a splash of colour, yellow will look good with your palette. A large birch painting above couch, and a yellow throw and pillow:)
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    I love how pretty that chair looks by the window and just have to wonder what it would look like with the chairs flanking the window and the couch facing the window??? Not sure where the doorway leads that is opposite that window? Or what the chairs now have their backs to?? MAYBE a table between the chairs, unless you are afraid it would block a view? Could still have drape panels and nice art on the larger wall. Just not sure about the couch and the chair rail working together, but maybe it is just me and my first glance.
  • 12 years ago
    I think you need to figure out the furniture arrangement before you buy or do anything.
    Your couch and chairs are too far apart for comfortable conversation. If you posted more pictures of the room we might be able to give you better advice. What are the dimensions of your room? We see a doorway and a window. What is on the other walls? Is that window on the left the only window? Your window appears to be 60 inches with an 11 or 12" transom above, If you have two or more windows on that wall you might consider placing the sofa in front of the window (but not up against it. Then you could turn the chairs to face the window and flank the doorways with small chests or additional, smaller chairs.
  • 12 years ago
    The best book I have ever run across for practical decorating is called "Decorating with what you have". It is great and anyone trying to pull together a room would be smart to get copy.
    You might think about drapes in the same color way as your chairs. And contrasting pillows, maybe an orange you like would be stunning.
  • 12 years ago
    I love the furniture and rug. I agree with "scharonhowe" about adding some orange pillows (or perhaps yellow) to really make the room stand out.
  • 12 years ago
    You have a good start, but the room reads very "cold" right now because of all the cool colors you have. I think if you chose artwork that included some warm tones, and then accessorized with those tones, your room would appear more welcoming.
  • 12 years ago
    The art with coordinating colors.
  • 12 years ago
    Big wall wording art with family moment photos, sconces, pieces of your fav art work, same color blue in long curtains as in furniture, I favor iron decor and glass top stands. Love the colors in this room.
  • 12 years ago
    scharonhowe, the room is 12x13. Opposite the window is the entrance to dining room (pocket doors). Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    Thoughts on moving the couch across from the window, with the back to the dining entrance?
  • 12 years ago
    Abbyjean, the room is just not big enough unfortunately. Either that wall or in front of window are only options. I have had this room closed off for some time and happy to have it somewhat open. If I have people over, it makes for a small area to walk through to dining room.
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    Well, alrighty then. It is a pretty room and how nice to have it open now. Love the colors and your furniture style. I would like to think at least one chair would have a side table for a drink/glass and maybe a lamp? Floor lamp if not a table lamp. I love the first piece of art that Nancy posted. It has your blue and another accent color, which is nice. That accent color can also be the wood you choose for your coffee table.
  • 12 years ago
    I did a little experiment on your room, warming it up a little
  • 12 years ago
    That is the pic I love! Look how pretty it is right there and look at the accent pillows. Nice, Nancy!!!
  • 12 years ago
    That is actually very pretty. What do you think about a darker wood round table? And do you know where to get the art?
  • 12 years ago
    Here are the artworks with appropriate pillows:
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    The art can be found on art.com, but I forget who the artists are.
  • 12 years ago
    Do you think wood tables would look good with one of these?
  • 12 years ago
    I think a darker wood round table would look nice. It'll stand out against the gray you have. Nancy - the room looks good with the added color on the pillows and curtains.
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    I agree with Christina about a darker round wooden table, especially since you already have a round one by the couch. It will not take up a lot of room for passing through, either.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    I think it will look good with the tables.

    I like the direction of the room. It's very classy...elegant.

    I know warming the room up would add contract, but I love how cool this is.
    I would lean into it. Add shades of blue and green, silver accessories. A deeper shade of blue or green as a throw?
    http://www.pier1.com/Chenille-Throw---Shaded-Spruce/2516341,default,pd.html?cgid=throw-blankets

    Different textures will compliment what you have going nicely.

    http://angelina-vick.artistwebsites.com/featured/ocean-1-angelina-vick.html
    http://angelina-vick.artistwebsites.com/featured/down-by-the-sea-1-angelina-vick.html
    http://angelina-vick.artistwebsites.com/featured/down-by-the-sea-2-angelina-vick.html

    Maybe a brown frame around the art to tie it back to your new brown table?
  • 12 years ago
    I'd pull the sofa onto the rug facing the window. Cozy the two chairs with it, facing each other over a coffee table. Then add tall casegoods opposite the French doors - bookcase, lighted display, etc. Curtains a must. Art left and right of the pocket door opening, four stacked pieces left and right of the window or the French door.
  • 12 years ago
    You have a very nice room and furniture to work off. Paint color, rug, sofas and chairs and pillows all look great. I like Christieb's recommendations. Here's another option for the main coffee table recommended by Carolyn Albert-Kincl on another thread.

    Ethan Allen Rectangular Heron Coffee Table.

    To balance off the gold/ brass metallic elements in the room, you may wish to add a wooden item between the 2 blue chairs.

    I prefer the idea of a symmetrical classic wall gallery of prints/ frames of your choice in soft muted colors, over one large canvas in this room. Classic vintage botany prints is one option.

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  • 12 years ago
    I do like that table but was not planning to keep the small one in there now (it is too small I think).
  • 12 years ago
    Update based on everyone's suggestions (thank you!) - what do you think? Does it need anything else?
  • 12 years ago
    Maybe a cowhide rug would look lovely there, check this online store www.cowhiderugcentre.com
  • 12 years ago
    It looks absolutely lovely. I love how you warmed up the space pulling down the wheat color from your art into your pillows.
  • 12 years ago
    Great job well done.
  • 12 years ago
    i love it, its gorgeous!
  • 12 years ago
    Very nicely done. Do YOU like it?
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    OH! Such a beautiful part of your home! Very soothing choice of style! Love every detail!!! I would maybe pull the side tables in a bit closer and call it good!
  • 12 years ago
    beautiful job. very cozy.
  • 12 years ago
    So warm and inviting! Great job!
  • 12 years ago
    Nancy Walton, I love it! Thanks for your advice!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Nice job!
  • 12 years ago
    Beautiful color choices - very soothing. I'd lower the art as the bottom frames are higher than the bottoms of the lampshades, which is jarring. Anchor them 5" above the sofa back. While the tables are a bit too high for your sofa arms, they are a nice choice style and color wise. If you're ever inclined to use them elsewhere, you might use this chart to help select replacements. I think a subtle grasscloth below the chair rail might add some additional texture, other than the rug. Fiber shades (roman or other) under the drapes could do the same.
  • 12 years ago
    I love the update - it looks great!
  • 12 years ago
    I really love it! @nancy, I loved your art and color suggestions.
  • 12 years ago
    Looks gorgeous! You did a beautiful job!!!!