Cant combine the styles and colours
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Im using houzz to get ideas and examples of furniture mix but somehow i end up with such -crowded- look, need help which item to display and not to as well as how to decorate..thank you...
Im using houzz to get ideas and examples of furniture mix but somehow i end up with such -crowded- look, need help which item to display and not to as well as how to decorate..thank you...
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Plants: Better to have two large ones than 8 little ones.
Pillows: Pick ones with stronger colors pulled from the rug.
Pictures/paintings: I think the collage is a challenging look to achieve--especially if you're trying to work with different frames. Way better (and easier) to go with one large piece of art.
Throws: If they don't have to be there, I would remove the blankets/throws from the couches. They make things look sloppy and contribute to the cluttered feel.
Placement: Can you pull the couches away from the window a little?
The flowerpots look misplaced also maybe a lower rectangle sizeable by the window and get some new greens in them.
I will back with a sketch.
first removing he plants and throws,
second if i pull the couches one will be blocking the living room as shown,
the pillows: i tried to go with beige and sage but the reds came out...as much as I try i always end up with red...so is there a way to go with sage pillows again?
Carpet; vertical or horizontal?
Frames: remove all? And get one 40" or 60"?
the red rug is dominant so work with it. look for patterned pillows with all 3 colors to mix with the solids you already have. remove the scarf from the table by the tv.
They should suggest harmony, your eyes should be resting on them not getting confused.
2. Color, please. Consider dumping a sofa and getting a couple colorful easy chairs. If you want to keep both sofas, pick a color or 2 out of the nice oriental rug and get some solid pillows in those colors (or covers for the ones you have. All of them!) That chinese red in the rug and the side table is a good option.
3. Paint the end wall (with the pictures) a vivid color. This time don't match the rug. Just pick out a color that makes you feel good that's at least a medium saturation. Not browns or beiges.
4. Pull the sofas out from the window wall, enough so you can walk thru. If there's room, put a low bookcase or bench under the window.
5. line up the bottoms of the paintings. re-frame the ones that look awkward (like the big one with the arch). put an equal distance between them (no more than 1") and make sure the lowest part isn't in the center.
6. Does the TV need to be in the LR? They look like a big black hole in the room. If you can't hide it, put it in the bedroom.
You can also read tips on pulling different pictures together on my recent Houzz ideabook 'Affordable art'
I think the pillows (on the couch) are too muted, based on the red in the rug and the side table. Perhaps something to play into the red a bit - a subtle pattern, nothing to dramatic to compete with rug pattern. Or you could place a solid red pillow behind your others to help draw the eye up.
Judit: Thank you \ i will reframe as your suggestion
Dina Gobel; The exact colour is just by the next wall...i will read the article :))
Funnynacho: Yes, the frames are on their way...the red pillow , i will get one per couch
Thank you every one, your touches brought this home a collective happiness...
I would definitely swing the colour around to the left behind the pictures and sofas .. you may then find you keep swinging left and include the window wall. You have a lot of natural light, large windows and pale sofa and carpet so richer color should be fine.