I actually like the look of your home the way it is now. It is, however, a bit formal for my personal taste. I also really like silk fabric -- not just the feel of it but the way it hangs. I only mention the drapes because you indicated you were interested in making the room more welcoming and, at least relevant to a formal setting, I tend to equate that with making the room seem less formal. No offense intended, but the white sofa beside the silk panels tends to make the panels look a bit yellowed as if with age. Also, curtain panels of silk material in a pastel color seem (to me at least) as if they should be the equivalent of "underwear" for drapes -- used as sheers with drapes rather than used by themselves as a window treatment, at least if/when it is to be used in a living room where guests are welcomed. By themselves, I'd be more inclined to put them in a bedroom. Then, too, the color of the silk panels is "cool"; whereas, a bolder or thicker fabric could present a warmer and perhaps more welcoming vibe -- especially with all the light colored upholstery. Since your upholstery is white/neutral, but you have multiple warm colors in your art hanging to the left of the windows -- you might consider choosing something that also goes well with both the silk and with that picture. Since you like the silk and want to continue to use them yet want a different vibe for the room, adding additional panels seems worth at least considering. You might take one of the panels with you to see if you can find some that coordinate with the silk panels -- but keep the paperwork in case you choose to return them.

Thank you for the link! It is very informative and goes into great detail about what the fabrics etc. However, when ever I try to research Performance Fabrics - I get info on the big 3 ie Revolution, Sunbrella and Crypton. They get great reviews!! The fabric I was shown is by Barrow Industries and it is called Be Relaxed. Bassett Furniture is where I saw it. I am curious if anyone has experience with this fabric in particular - but, my question may never be answered! I went ahead and placed me order. So, I may end up answering my own question once the sectional is delivered. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I made a good upholstery choice!

im coming at this purely from the plant aide ... rather than the pool side ... just speculating here based on the answers above ... but it seems highly recommended you dehumidify the pool room so it doesnt rot isnt a pile of rubble ... and if you do that.. then why would you need basically rain forest plants in such???? in other words.. you are limiting plant selection based on a presumption that these peeps are saying shouldnt happen ... one other random thought ... basically you are putting a greenhouse around a pool.. and i ask the indoor pool peeps ... are windows ever left open as they might be in a greenhouse ... i mean in summer.. rather than winter ...of course ... its a plant culture variable ... also.. when it comes down to plants ... we always prefer to know where you are.. big city name ... again its a plant culture variable ... ken

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