Need help in decorating this living/dining room
This room is 7m by 5m approximately it has an entry door on one wall which we don't use, and it's furnished with a white corner sofa that's taking a lot of space and can't put in any other place than the actual one, a quite large square white dinning table with 8 chairs that is taking a lot of space too, I wish to add one or even two armchairs if space allows it but don't know what kind of armchairs i should use, also a TV would be really nice but again the only place where it can be fit is the wall on which there's the entry door, i dont know if it's really the best place for it, and last but not least I want to add some character to this white sterile room, make it more inviting n cozy. I do not whish to paint the walls though. Please help me as I'm really out of ideas. PS: i live in Oman and we don't have much of budget good quality furniture stores like IKEA for example, i hope you take this into consideration when making your suggestions. Many thanks,
Amina
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You might consider some flax colored curtain panels, similar to the tan(?) in your carpet. I think it would help temper the sterile feel you're getting. I'd like to see them mounted clear to the ceiling and just graze the floor.
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Another option is to carve space in your wall to the left of the front door and install a recessed TV on an angle bracket. It can be covered when not in use by a piece of art, such as below.
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With either of the above options, I don't know that an arm chair will work. Do you have a photo of the wall opposite the front door? You could look into floor cushions. I notice you have a little one - they often enjoy them. Or perhaps an upholstered bench or ottoman.
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Lastly, you could consider downsizing your current living room furniture to a sofa and two arm chairs. That would free up the wall space opposite the front door for a media center and you'd have your armchairs.
You'll have to decide what's most important to you and make your decisions based on that. You have a lovely space. Perhaps others will be along with more ideas.
Now for the ottomans any suggestions on the fabric, color, pattern? I'd like some cushions as well n some decorating pieces, I'd love to incorporate wood in the decor but don't really know what and how. Any suggestions??
This image is a bit extreme but it demonstrates taking the past and tradition and placing it smack in today.
http://www.foundshit.com/pictures/design/persian-rug-room-01.jpg
Buy two or three similar rugs and hang them on the wall. 1 by the dining room, the other above your sectional. Now find a third old rug, and have this cut up into large cushions for your sectional. Finally, contrast the white on your dining room table with a chocolate wooden square tray with a low white vase and bowl.below are examples of similar set ups and how they have been addressed.
From the lovely carpet you posted, you could do a cream on navy (inverse of yours) and then another which is a mid point navy and cream. I don't know if in the souk you could find an old carpet seller - I would imagine Oman is not big on second hand or old stuff, but it really is the place to find clever ideas. You could then find the carpet to cut up and turn into cushions.
Also, thinking about it you could have two poufs or ottomans made in a square in the navy carpet to contrast with your cream.
This would create an ultramodern take on traditional handicrafts
ASV has got some nice ideas. I particularly like the example photos that she posted. Really nice examples of taking white and making it warm.
Since, you're interested in incorporating wood into your space, I was thinking that you could go about and see if you could find a large scale wooden carving for your dining room. Some have used old doors and gates to good effect. Wood is a wonderful way to add warmth to a room. You may be able to find something in Oman. Below is an example of the idea.
Your carpet is really beautiful. And it has such color variation. You could think about taking some of the brighter colors from the rug, perhaps the magenta and green and use it for your ottomans and throw pillows. If you are interested in art, please take a look at Etsy. There is some really wonderful stuff there at every price point. Below is a link to some of the acrylics. You might consider a large scale piece above your sectional.
http://www.etsy.com/browse/art/painting/acrylic?h=e3dc4c0b&lid=66136186&ref=cat_subcat_title_11
Below are a few options using the pink and green from your rug. I do believe that the flax color from your carpet would make a nice drapery color. I've also included a floor lamp to place next to the left of your sectional. Many spaces can benefit from a little black. Take a look, maybe it'll give you some ideas.