and rug? My living has been giving me grief for some time now. If you look back at some previous posts I've made so many mistakes. Anyhow, this is what I have and I have to work with it. I took some of the advice that Red Heron had given me, however, no room in the budget to upholster or re-buy.
Originally I bought the rug for my master bedroom, again my previous posts show the room. I could not keep the rug in the room as I thought it was too expensive to hide.
As for the pictures on the wall, I have gone through about 20 different ones and returned them. The one currently on the wall I feel do no justice from my room. Should I continue the search to get the perfect picture? My husband found the perfect picture in downtown Toronto, however the cost was far too expensive.
Advice please!!
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i like the orange
I think the white for the doors and trim is too harsh
something warmer and not so stark would look nice
I remember your room (I may look like a new member but I have been on the boards for awhile as Blueberry and was unable to log-on so had to re-register). The posts when you got the advice about the paint colour where some of the first posts I read - I found it very exciting to see how much better it looked when you repainted. I like the orange in your room as I think it gives it a nice hit of colour. The art over your sofa is far too modern for your room. I think some architectural drawings in wide frames would look amazing - delicate but interesting.
Actually I think it's more in the 'style of". It comes from another artist, in giclee, for a pretty reasonable price. You can see it and others on artevo.com
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Ahhh... you gave Matrix a Van Gogh over the sofa, DBD!!!
I hope it isn't an original!!! :biglol:
Just teasing... :)
Really like the tables dark rather then beige... really adds depth to space, grounding it.
As for DBD's idea about another colour... it's a good one - but why not try a pattern of some kind with a hint of your orange and beige... draw your second colour from the pattern. Then the pattern pulls all your colours together.
Good luck, Matrix... and don't go and steal DBD's Van Gogh from an art gallery 'cause you may be able to find an affordable print out there ;)
Your room overall is beautiful.
Where did you get that wonderful carpet if you dont mind me asking?
Have you tried a few more plants in the room?
One way to save money,is to use your existing pillows and getting them recovered with something softer than the orange fabric.If you are near a Fabricland store they have great deals.
the pics above the sofa are much to modern for the room.
Sorry for being so blunt.
I like the pics, just brought two home very much the same for our new home and they werent right either.
Good luck with evverything :clapping:
Flowerpot.
Welcome back. I tried the curtains for you (and have to agree, I like them on the sides vs having the panel in the middle) and some other things to see what you think.
I'm wondering what it is you don't like in the room now or don't feel is happening? Can you be more specific? Is it the colours or feel or something else?
As for the fooling around I did on the LR picture, I think you can do a lot without spending oodles of money. I really like the idea of that hall table arrangement next to the chair and it makes sense as it gives anyone in the chair a place to put a drink or book. Maybe a nice little lamp or a floor lamp for reading would be nice and some pictures on the wall. It could take on a cozy little reading spot.
People here know I can't take beige so I may be biased but I really think you need a darker colour in there to set off what you have. I'm thinking a darkish blue or black. Right now (to me) you have light beige and deep orange and they are quite contrasty so an extra tone might really calm things down. Hence I added a picture with some blue but a throw or some cushions or accessories might be all it needs to add that extra colour. More black might also pick up the black on the lamp. I love that lamp.
Also how do you feel about the coffee and end tables? I think they are a bit lost against the rug, walls, sofa. How about adding some paint to them? maybe just the legs?
Anyway, it would be helpful (to me anyway) to know what it is you aren't liking vs taking stabs at things. BTW I really liked the chaise you used to have in there. With a nice dark blue throw on it, it might be nice to exchange with the wingback.
the pictures: curtain picks show the cushion on the chair in a couple of colours too. Lr picks are the same except for the table colour being changed.
matrix....i must say i love the calm sense that you have created in your living room...welcome aboard and thanks for sharing
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janetc
yes i do remeber your lovely room....i do agree that the art seems too modern for this room, although nice! A mirror would be a reasonable alternative....you can get very large mirrors now for around 49 to 59 dollars, i see them at homesense and winners.
i would not replace your curtains, you could try and find some covers for the pillows that you already have and perhaps less pillows on the sofa....2 on one end and just one on the other end.....some that have pattern and just a touch of orange.....
your room just needs a little tweaking....just remember less is more....the color suggested to you is fine, just too much of it
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janetc
Matrix; SorryI just noticed you are new to the forum......Welcome ....You will have fun here ,a great bunch of members who are so nice and very helpful.I hope you didn't mind my suggestion about your pictures ,that is just what I think but if you like them ignore what I said. :)
Matrix;Your room is lovely, I think your pictures are perfect for the decor,I hope you don't mind but I think they should be lowered a little, :)
Jill; I think your drapes look better without the middle panel.I don't think banding the curtains would suit your decor,banded curtains have a modern air about them,I think a valance over the window would look nice in this room,as it is a very traditional,classic decor JMHO :)
Yes, I like your vignette. I also like the idea of adding a picture above the chairs. How about moving those two small pieces behind the couch. They seem too small where they are right now.
IMO the window looks better with the centre panel removed - it chopped up the space. The wall that we see blends in quite well with the sheers but as Joanna mentioned you might see if they can cover this space. Do you normally open the sheers in the daytime? To add the extra panel to the ends you will need to buy a rod expander - the panels will cover the whole end walls then. And I hate to suggest this as it is more money but you could even buy one more panel rather than cutting the last one in half.
The 3 orange cushions - two on the couch and one on the wing chair.
Hmm, I like it with the middle panel removed. Would it be possible to unhook the sheers on the sides and pull them closer in the middle? Adding the fabric from that middle panel to the side panels will really do the trick. You might not even have to do any banding, because without the middle panel it is not so overwhelmingly orange.
The bergere vinette looks very nice!! And I like the addition of the pillow to the wing back chair.
Can you add some coffee table/art books to create a little interest....and colour??
Your original carpet is very pretty , but IMO a bit too small for that spot. What you have now is perfectly fine as long as you can add a bit more colour around the room.
was moved from my master bedroom . I have attached a picture of the rug that I previously had. Also put the standing table next to the berger chair.
I removed the middle panel but the sheers do not meet in the center, so don't think that will work.
This is what we mean by "banded".........You can either cut the curtains and add contrasting/coordinating fabric OR add trim to the sides of the panels....
I also like the suggestion of removing the middle panel and having it split and added to the side panels to make them fuller. Perhaps BB Bargoons will do that for free as you are disatisfied with what they have done ;) Tell them you have the "ear" of hundreds of H&H bloggers and their reputation will be mud if they do not complete the job to your satisfaction :D
Something else has been bothering me as well, if you don't mind, I'm going to mention it, it's the rug.......I think it blends in too much with the furniture, thus making everything look beige. Perhaps another rug with some nice deep rich colours would be more appropriate.
I wouldn't keep those pictures there, too modern, perhaps in another room they will be more suitable. You need to put some framed pictures to compliment the traditional look you have in that room. JMHO
By banding I mean, you have to cut off some length from the drapes and replace it with another colour. If you look at Muranogirl house pictures you'll see what I mean.
do you mean some sort of a rope that ties the curtains together?
I'm not discouraged (yet), I'm just tired of spending money to find out later that I have to redo/rebuy. This is the second time I have bought custom made curtains; hence that's why I paid a consultant for advice.
I like toss cushion on the bergere chair, I'll also move it closer to the coffee table. I also like where the plant is in the hallway next to the stairs.
Guys you have been great......now when I discuss everything with my husband, he'll just blast me from the house!!!!! (just kidding)
You have lots of great furniture. Now it's just fine tuning everything.
The first thing that struck me was that the art was too modern for the room. Maybe this is why you haven't found the right art yet. What is it about the perfect picture that you know would make it right for your room. Look for those qualities again. A good gallery will probably let you bring it home to try - just make sure you can return it. Perhaps it might be worth the investment just like your rug is. Of course being that it from downtown you might be talking the price of several rugs. :rolleyes:
Next the idea of removing the middle panel of curtains is good. Do your sheers go all the way across? Could you take it down and post a picture with it removed. If it works, I would then divide the leftover panel and add it to each end of the windows to make your other panels fuller.
Can you bring that little table that you replaced with the big plant in beside the Bergere chair. Maybe bring the chair forward a bit more to fit the table in.
Luvotodecorate & joanna,I guess our minds where all thinking the same at the same time :laugh:
luvtodecorate....You took the words right out of my mouth. Great suggestion!!
Jill, would you consider banding the drapes with a deep brown colour to offset the brightness? Just a thought.
Jill; Your house and furniture are beautiful.I agree with the others about too much orange ,I think a soft brown and gold tones would look good as accent colours.I like the pictures but find they are too modern for your room something a bite more tradtional would look better,I think the plant would look better near the stairs.
Dustbunny is very good at doing mock-ups perhaps she can do some for you when she comes on. :)
I like the pillow on the bergere....do you? If you hang a picture or two on the wall beside the chair, or place a small side table beside it, it might not look as lonely. Did you try putting the pedestal table and plant beside the bergere, or is it too high? Also try moving the bergere closer to the coffee table to see how that looks....
Don't get too discouraged, the room just needs a little tweaking. Did you try the plant in front of the window (curtain)
the BB Bargoons Consultant who recommended this splash of color? There is no way that I'm changing the curtains. I paid way too much for them. I'm open to maybe tossing the cushions for patterned ones, getting rid of the pictures and maybe investing in the one my husband saw that was too pricey. But what the heck, if this means finalizing this room that's causing me grief so be it. I'll just have to take out insurance on them.
Jill, your living room looks classy but as others have suggested the orange is a bit too much. Have you considered another colour for the drapes, perhaps a more subtle colour.
The bergere chair could be pulled out a bit more from the wall and closer to the table.
Here it is by the stairs.....As for the bergere chair, it looks lonely...
Could you put the tall pant by the stairs instead of the little table and pot?
If someone where sitting in that chair, they would look as if they were sprouting green foliage, lol.
Do you have a side table to put next to the chair?
How about in front of the window...It might soften the orange if you know what I mean??
plant that was in front of the french doors and put it behind the berger chair.....I think the plant looks lost here.....any other suggestions?