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by aclark900
3 months ago in Design Dilemma
Advice on living area! Need a pro! : )
Any suggestions for our living room? We just moved in! We have a large shaggy cream colored rug on order. We still need end tables, lamps, accessories, window treatments. I love the open windows so I don't want to obscure the windows with shutters. And, what about the art on he walls yay or nay? I love the blue/turquoise colors! Thank you!!
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More Than Murals Everything looks beautiful except the plain walls. A richer color to compliment both the browns & turquoise. Add a soft decorative finish either all over or just to accent the fireplace wall, then your house will feel more like home.
3 months ago ·
Randys Construction You might consider wood blinds from lowes.You can chose color ,style.
3 months ago · ·
Debi McCann Do drapes first (cream with little choc. Brown and little turquoise). Then add wall art. Maybe mirror over fireplace keep light flowing. I use lined scarves and sconces for better view and light.
3 months ago · ·
tennisanyone Such a nice space. I would move the couch under the window and face the loveseat towards the fireplace I don't love the loveseat on such a big window. .Leave the chair where it is for now and put the ottoman with it. Get the arrangement right and then worry about the pictures. Love your artwork too.
3 months ago · ·
Aja Mazin I agree with tennisanyone .The loveseat looks lost on the window.

I would definitely improve the lighting.
3 months ago · ·
Cathy Emery Place a nice fluffy white furry rug on the rug for contrast of texture . Paint the walls ivory for warmth, hang some ivory sheers and teal panels. Place some art in the alcoves.
3 months ago ·
zenhome When your large light coloured shaggy rug arrives, I think it will anchor everything in the room. Some artwork on the walls should tie it all together too. Very nice space! If you don't want to obstruct your view, you may want to go with a designer roller shade on the windows (see below).
3 months ago · ·
Nakia Shaw Such a beautiful space!!! I love the deep chocolate furniture and pop of color(pillows)... I would add some curtains(hang very high) and a nice color to the walls... maybe a gray? But I love what you have so far!
3 months ago · ·
Aja Mazin The roof of the outside porch is providing shade to the room during the day.

It seems that you need only a minimal window treatment to provide privacy at night.

If privacy at night is not a concern, disregard,

One thought would be sheers [to oscsure the view from outside] and that could be that could be stacked in the day time.

Another would be a stock flat roman shade in a light weight material

Either would add some interest to your room.
3 months ago · ·
blindsdirectcanada I would recommend going with either Silhouettes or Cellulars (depends on your budget) .I would also put up a really nice decorative rod with decorative drapery panels 24'' wide each.

http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/blinds-toronto/hunter-douglas/silhouette-toronto.html

http://www.blindsdirectcanada.com/blinds-toronto/shades-toronto/cellular-shades.html
3 months ago · ·
Aja Mazin Am I seeing 2 dining sets in your dining room?
3 months ago ·
bumbles12 Love your windows, I would say a roller blind.
3 months ago ·
aclark900 No, not 2 dining set. A bar with bar stools.
3 months ago ·
rendah First of, beautiful home.
I agree with the drapes (drapes should have some color ) However, hang them as high as possible to make the room look taller. Do you need the single chair? If not, think about placing it in another room. Definitely art on the walls!
Maybe a nice plant.
3 months ago ·
dbellisario is there someplace else you can move the TV? it way out of proportion for the space its currently in.
3 months ago · ·
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