Thank you all so much!! Susan, I do still like the fabric. Here is what I am learning (finally) is to use neutrals on the pieces you can't change yourself and the printed fabrics on items easily changed. So for DR chairs - if you can change them yourself...no problem! The fabric really does have a wonderful array of colors. What color for the Billy's? Black/brown or white? If I do white...have my painter make them match the kitchen cabinets? Cream/glaze? Les, I love the idea of a longer light fixture. There is one by Vaughan that I have drooled over for a year or so but KNOW it is sooooo out of the budget. I do like the one you linked very much. You don't think that would be "off" with the current pendants? Drapes.....I have wanted some but if you can see...the FP pratically hits the doors & there is no room for the stack back. Carol, I love the PB Peytons!! I see what you are saying, Susan, about shutters & I do love my view & birds. I have cellulars under the big window & they are so easy to pull up and down when the sun comes in (cheap/cordless) so I could do those on the doors & add some moulding to cover the stack. I want to go party at Vampiressrn!! It sounds like you have the set up & an occassional band - woo hoo!! Eager...itis an old duron color - ardmore green. Sherwin wms can mix it for you. As well as lowes/hd. Thanks! Homebodymom :& Perky 2....u hit it w the fabrics - really, the ottoman is the odd man out. I would like something to tie everything together. Not really sure the chairs (slipcovers) go in that room or not. And yes, I'll try to save some wine for our GW party!! DH stocks up when he goes to Atlanta b/c it's so much cheaper down there and we drink cheap!! LOL Ingrid - I promise there aren 't usually that many bottles on my counters!! LOL Papers, yes!! I see what your saying about the plate rack being heavy on that wall. Perhaps, just hang the assorted plates on the wall? What about rugs? Big one for under the table? Round one for the club chairs? Oh, I had never heard of Billy's before GW or Ikea for that matter. So thank you, Teacats!! And here is a really cool thing....they are notched out on the bottom for the baseboard. Those Sweedes think of everything!! Colors for Billy.... White & have painter match cabinets... Or black Smiles:)

We are just finishing up a new build that I wanted to look classic...white inset cabinets with soapstone, as well. I ended up with Restoration Hardware's Clemson pendant. Restoration Hardware's school house pendants and flush mounts would also work well with a classic kitchen. Rejuvination definately has some good classic options. I would also check out Schoolhouse Electric as they have some cool pieces. I also really like Visual Comfort lighting. Good luck!

The word here is INTENT Jinx, Beth has no intent but to help the op.. . When you post multiple threads on the very same topic, it is no different than a "dupe" . Your answers become confusing, you have to check all your posts ! Another reader, whether gen pop or Pro, has no clue there are two OTHER posts! If you started another because your thread was getting no more replies? All you have to do to revive it is post another COMMENT. On that same thread! I like, I don;t like, etc. Is there a law that prevents starting a new thread? Of course not, but it defeats your intent..........which is to get help. . Intent: Design involves intent. A point of view, and purpose. When an OP says: : "I cannot decide how I want to do my living room." they are simply saying'" I'm LOST" They are saying they haven't got a clear intent in style, color , feel.....anything. In this case, the op has a sofa and cocktail table. End story. Why blue curtains, and that rug? I don't know why. The op probably doesn't know either. Rather than police comments? Break down the process for the OP. Suggest a pecking order for the lost. Take DOWN the blue curtains. Please. The room is not yet ready for them. In any color. Find an 8 x 10 rug that acknowledges the sofa/sectional in some way. A bit of that tone in the rug. .......it has to be something you really like. Come back to THIS thread, and post what you found. YOU have to decide......and you must begin somewhere, You don't begin with paint. You don't begin with curtains. You give yourself a road map to follow. The rug you have relates to nothing in tone, it is too small. Start with a rug. Come back.

Hello everyone! I need some suggestions for my parent’s home. This is their living room and the space they’re in every day. It needs some updating but they’re not sure where to start. They’re keeping the sofa, chairs, and rug. What other paint color, curtains, wall hangings and pillows would go nicely? TIA