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Jessica Sanchez I don't like the curtains closed. Do you typically pull them back?

bnsmart Hi Jessica. Yes, during the day they are opened; this photo was taken at night (we keep them closed for privacy purposes at night). The URL listed shows them opened.

bojaby Nice job. This room looks so much more inviting. The new mantel and mirror really highlight your beautiful fireplace and makes it the focal point of this room. I hope you are helping others on this site as you certainly have taste and good ideas.

Julie Dvorak is the fireplace wall painted gray?

drizzlyo I like the color and pattern of the rug

Melanie Hon I love what you've done! The room looks very inviting! It's nice to see rooms redone by average homeowners without a huge "design budget". It must have been very satisfying to see it all come together.

Jill Coert Very pretty and inviting room!

Loren Appleman I love it! Thanks for sharing.

cypress Great Job!

cani Love it!

rachealy Love this room! It looks so FRESH! only thing I would change is put the grey couch where the yellow chair is (not on an angle) and put the yellow chair on the angle instead!

bnsmart @rachealy - You and I are on the same page! I did that a few weeks ago and have loved the difference. Thank you! @ Julie D - Yes, the fireplace wall is painted grey, the same color as the rest of the living room.

Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc. I like the scale and arrangement of the new seating area.

lauriecann Loving that footstool! Such an inviting space.

goodegal Beautiful transformation! Did you change the ceiling as well? May I ask the color and finish on ceiling and fireplace wall? I love how the light bounces off the ceiling. Thanks for sharing; awesome job!!

mithatbasoglu Curtains :( Neutral or plain colour could be better!