What to do with empty wall space?
I'm stumped. What shall I do with the empty wall space that is currently occupied by the AV boxes?
1) The area doesn't receive much light to put plants requiring indirect sunlight to grow unless the blinds remain open.
2) I already have a potted ficus lyrata that occupies the other side of the TV cabinet wall and if I were to put another pot on the other side it'll look quite strange; almost like two totems protecting the TV and wouldn't take up most parts of the wall.
3) the design concept is modern contemporary with an open space from the living, dining and dry kitchen
Please help :\
1) The area doesn't receive much light to put plants requiring indirect sunlight to grow unless the blinds remain open.
2) I already have a potted ficus lyrata that occupies the other side of the TV cabinet wall and if I were to put another pot on the other side it'll look quite strange; almost like two totems protecting the TV and wouldn't take up most parts of the wall.
3) the design concept is modern contemporary with an open space from the living, dining and dry kitchen
Please help :\
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The potted plant that is sitting on the left is currently out of place and will sit at the wall in between the folding doors and the TV cabinet.
I'm looking for something that doesn't run old in 5 years time and requires simple or little maintenance.
Any comments?
Sorry, I should have said, a rug for the tv room, instead of the area dividing the two rooms would define the area better.
Designideas4me - yes I do like plants only because it breaks away all things man made of the house and the colours of the green against a white wall and dark furniture gives a contrast and wow factor.
What wall art could you recommend? As I haven't come across something that would match this.
Sharon and lydiamur - the rug was positioned there to subdivide the living room from the dining room. Because the dry kitchen all the way to the living room is one big open space. I've removed the rug and it looks quite empty there. This was the main purpose of the plant too. I didn't want to place the orange chair to subdivide the room because it would make it un-inviting into the living room. I really like the orange throw pillows in your photo. I'm thinking I'll get those made
The rug has a similar pattern to this just with different colours used
I would suggest either a large painting or large format photograph to go in that space.
Or you can put in curtain panels on either side of the large windows. Put in a large rod that is over the windows, then have big curtains on the sides. Make sure they can be pulled across to fit over the windows (not "dummy" panels). You can use a solid or graphic print. The colors can pull from your lovely rug. The space looks like it could use more texture, so even a solid linen would look really nice.
I like the orange chair there. I think some sort of 3D art above it would be good. Something organic would be a cool contrast to the very man made looking lounge and would link the more organic dining room furniture in to the lounge.
Nice space.
http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/drapery-toronto/panels/grommet-drapery.html
http://mobellink.com/
The plant is currently out of place because it needs to be nurtured to low light conditions before I place it where it needs to be.
I'm not up for curtains cause it doesn't match the panel window. I do like what groveraxle recommended but I'll have to slowly hunt for something similar to the colours used
examples of my work
What about placing a tall vase behind the chair, something similar to this Contemporary Condo but much taller?
In the first photo is the load bearing pillar. I'm thinking a tall cement vase with a plant that covers almost up to the ceiling.
In the second and third photo is my study above the yellow sofa. I'm contemplating a canvas painting with colours like in the fourth photo.
Your house is perfect as a showcase for art on the walls. Take your time and look for pieces that speak to you. Canvases, glass and ceramic pieces, wall hangings: you could amass a collection of things you love. (BTW, the one from your grandfather definitely needs to be hung, not leaned, and I would suggest a larger frame and mat. The current mat looks skimpy.)
There are so many possibilities for art, don't limit yourself to canvas and prints.
I did like the rug better where it was originally (between living and kitchen). Although I'd prefer a large rug to define the living room area.
And I do like the orange chair in the corner. It seems to me that you need a floorlamp to go behind the chair. Something like in the enclosed photos?
I'd hang the painting, don't leave it on the countertop. Don't hang it too high though. Eye level (but I'm sure you know that).
Also, perhaps your plant looks better near the window in the corner with that cabinet?
I would live with the room first and maybe add something there if you see something you really love.
For those who have been following, after living with the living room for a while I came to realise what was needed and so I heeded groveraxle's advice and got a rug that would define the space better. The throw pillows for the sofa is coming in soon and I've selected brick and brown which ties in with some of the shades of the rug.
With the rug I feel it's abit retro at the moment. Like its out of place. Maybe the colours need to fade a little. But the space is better defined and it feels alot warmer and cosy.
I also added a jar with white stones in the cabinet to add contrast to the dark cabinets and it was one of the best and cheapest add ons to date (no money spent; it was things I already had in the kitchen and from the left over scraps from renovations).
The room looks more complete and I don't think I want to add anything to the wall I initially thought was bare.
I've been going through photos in Houzz
Maybe hung on some cord from floor to ceiling The Logan Residence much like a museum
1. Move the rug back 3 inches so the front legs of the sofa sit just over the edge.
2. Move the chair pillow to the couch and group the pillows, two on the left, three on the right.
3. Hang your grandfather's painting at eye level above the cabinet instead of propping it.
This will give a bit more finished look and you might decide it's enough.
I agree with the rug. I placed it under the sofa and it's made such a difference! Everything feels so integrated. I moved the sofa further forward and it's definitely more cosy.
Yes I do plan on hanging my grandfather's painting. I just haven't because I'm considering of reframing it. Something tells me to do a black frame with lots of depth to it and a wider and bigger mat to transform it to an old painting with a modern twist but I just can't get my head around to it.
Lately I've been reading up on tablescapes; the shelves above the TV need something else and I'm looking for something sleek, simplicity and neat, something white or copper. Just can't think of something.
Rug: hmm... think that this is one of those (rare) situations where the sofa legs don't have to be on the rug. The rug centered under the Ottoman looks best (as far as I'm concerned) and to have the Ottoman at a comfortable distance from the sofa...
I think ceramics like these would fit well:
You also might consider a small collection of Malaysian puppets. Their color and intricacy would be a nice counterpoint to your sleek design. Two puppets hanging on the wall behind the orange chair, or a single puppet standing on the dining table would look good.
So please, enlighten me?
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/art-glass/degree-vase/s312924
I will look further if I can find you some inspiration for dressing the shelves above the TV.
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Night-Posters_i403315_.htm
http://www.etsy.com/listing/92895181/black-and-copper-abstract-oval-art?ref=v1_other_1
The reason why I didn't push the sofa back is because of the space between the front door and the sofa. I didn't want it to give off a cramp look when people first walk in; wanted to maintain an openness feel. To show you the space I'm working with I'll show you using a football. Between the front door and the sofa it comfortably fits 3 footballs about 3+ ft. Between the sofa and ottoman it's about 1+ ft and between the AV and the ottoman it is about 3 ft.
With the ornaments I have to work without any electricity because there isn't any power points on the top shelf and I actually prefer something nice to look at on its own without consumption of electricity. The space is rather dark even with the blinds open. The blue glass jar doesn't really show up as blue or it takes a bit of noticing to confirm it is blue
I really like that ceramic coral look-a-like that groveraxle's posted. I have some coral that I placed in my bookshelf and decided to try it out here.
But as you can see the blue is lost in the darkness. I will remove the magazines underneath; hate the idea that the magazines can't be read and used solely for decorative purposes I just had it there.
Ann, oh yes it's found a home upstairs. Just haven't thought of how to integrate the jute and kilim rug.
I know about the white grout. Not advisable for floors. I have a floor with white grout myself. And three big black labrador dogs. Every now and again I clean the grouts with the steam cleaner. We can never enjoy the clean look for long though. But I'm definitely more relaxed about it than you. You're doing a great job at keeping the floor clean. Perhaps next time you should get a poured resin floor ;-)