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by sondramartina
4 months ago in Design Dilemma
Living room-Revision 3
Some you may remember my last week’s posting and dilemma when I tried to recreate one of the rooms found on Houzz.Me and my husband had some doubts and felt that is not what we wanted. So we just started all over . I also wanted to decorate with what I already have so we brought this beautiful oriental rug from the spare room and we love it. Chartreuse fabric chair was replaced with dark gray fabric (there is not many other colors to choose from except white leather).I am just looking for ideas to spruce up this room for an eclectic-contemporary look. There are many sharp corners so I want to soften it up a little bit and add some décor items . I can put this red painting (now is just photoshoped) but in reality is a bit smaller that this so I am not sure if the size is right.

Any other suggestions?
Thanks
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sondramartina Rug is deep pink-red colour but not as red as shown in first pic. Sofa is deep gray.
4 months ago ·
sondramartina I think my post got lost. So I need suggestions how to add some roundness.
4 months ago ·
Interiors International, Inc. Oval coffee table ASAP! 2 round small swivel club chairs would look better than the single square one.
4 months ago · ·
pitbulls Would you consider 2 small matching glass tables instead of the present coffe table?
4 months ago ·
groveraxle I thought you were on the right track before. This room is not nearly as interesting. Sorry. I loved your green chair (no matter what your mother said).
4 months ago ·
sondramartina @Groveraxle,sorry :))I've got so tired of everything especially when i saw that new rug next dayI .it had some very green undertone that did not go with green chair. I felt so drained and exosted i decided to do just minor purchase. I have 30 days to decide about gray chair but i am not going to try too hard.
4 months ago ·
sondramartina I think I had decorating breakdown
4 months ago · ·
the essentials inside Hi all!

sondramartina - Decorating breakdown - you probably have some company there. Maybe Houzz should add a recovery program to the site. ;)

Joking aside, I'm sorry to hear you had a tough time. I know it can be very stressful. The designers here on Houzz are so talented & make it look so easy. But, nope, it is definitely not.

I love your couch & I love the red painting. I agree w/Interiors International about the oval coffee table and swivel club chairs.

Any chance you could post a picture of the view from the couch?

Lyvonne
www.essentialsinside.com
4 months ago · ·
Jayme Hobbs Red pillows would help
4 months ago · ·
sparksue Totally agreed with Interiors International - Oval Coffee Table (Most Important) and Swivel Club Chairs to add some roundness and soften in your area.
4 months ago ·
sondramartina Lyvonne,here it is,probably a little bit grainy.
4 months ago ·
sondramartina One more
4 months ago ·
groveraxle Oh, sondramartina. I'm so sorry you burned out. It's so hard to tell from pictures, and I know sometimes things you thought would be perfect together just don't go. The revision is lovely and restful and I suspect that's what you need right now. Decorating breakdown: it happens.
4 months ago ·
sparksue Agreed, Sondramartina, i think you should really take a break from this. And as suggested, it will be nice to change the rectangle coffee table to a Oval Coffee Table to soften the sharpness in your area.
4 months ago ·
the essentials inside Can you slide the couch in (away from the corner and windows) toward the tv and to the right (your right if you are sitting on the couch)?

Lyvonne
www.essentialsinside.com
3 months ago ·
deemenendez Agreed on center table; needs changing. Maybe an ottoman-styled table with color and also adding pillows to the couch can help. Moving couch away from wall and closer to the tv will cozy room some. Good luck.
3 months ago ·
the essentials inside Hi all! sondramartina - hope all is well and you took a nice break. Any new changes to the room?

Lyvonne
www.essentialsinside.com
7 weeks ago ·
sondramartina Hi Yvonne,lots of changes in my rooms,thanks for asking :) if i could sell my entertainment unit i would be very happy.
7 weeks ago ·
the essentials inside Did you put it on craigslist?

Lyvonne
www.essentialsinside.com
7 weeks ago ·
sondramartina Yes i did but i think it will not be easy unless i sell it really cheap.
7 weeks ago ·
the essentials inside Maybe upload photos into a project here on Houzz - label "for sale", the price, your area & give an email address (make a special email for that only)? Couldn't hurt.

Lyvonne
www.essentialsinside.com
7 weeks ago ·
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