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Follow-up, rec'd my end tables/lamps - Pics

15 years ago

Here is my before and after pictures. Also...I found some cute area rugs..would they do much if I put one under the coffee table or just save my money...I will post the link of the one I just love.

Thanks

Jennifer

http://www.touchofclass.com/product/area+rugs/contemporary+rugs/windswept+area+rug.do?sortby=

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User
15 years ago
What great new tables, Jen. Not sure what the other side of your room looks like though I think I may have seen it before. Short term memory isn't so great. I think I'd bring the two chairs in a bit to creat more of a conversation area. They don't have to face each other, just in a bit closer and angled a bit more toward the center so if theirs a TV on the opposite wall of the sofa those sitting in the chairs will still be comfortable watching it.
As for the rug, I don't think it's necessary, but I think the colors are perfect and the style would fit well with your art too.
~Becky
User
15 years ago
Wow, the new additions look wonderful! They did a lot to really wake up your room. I don't think the rug is really necessary either. Everything looks great like it is.
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Valerie Noronha
15 years ago
Very nice. I love the new tables. Where did you get them?

I don't think you need a rug, but a nice one will really help to define your seating space.

What are you thinking of?
laurience
15 years ago
Beautiful room, great job... congrats and enjoy!!

Joanne
gardenergwen
15 years ago
Great transformation! You did an excellent job picking out the paint and tables - they work perfectly with your existing pieces!
susan209
15 years ago
The paint color makes all the difference in the world, great job. I'm loving the style of the tables and the lamps are fine too....great looking room and I wouldn't even think of an area rug really.
graywings123
15 years ago
I would pass on the rug. It is pretty, but I don't like it in combination with the plaid sofa.

Pretty tables - I would scootch them closer to the sofa. Love the lamps and the wall color.

I would think about moving the picture to the left and then adding two things (pictures or something else), one over the other so that they take up the same space in height as the picture. (As in your before picture.) The goal is to fill the space above the sofa so that 3/4 to 7/8 of the space is filled up. Adding something on each side of the picture will work, but IMO is too staid for the comfy, informal look you have going.
cliff_and_joann
15 years ago
I'm a big fan of the mission/arts and crafts furniture, so I love your tables. Try some rust
throw pillows on the blue chairs as well.
Everything is very cozy :) enjoy!

Joann
squirrelheaven
15 years ago
Beautiful tables. Your room is really coming together nicely and the colors are yummy. The linked rug is very pretty but is much the same as your artwork. I'd do a different pattern with your sofa, also.
ttodd
15 years ago
What a difference! Your room definitely has a 'home' feeling now instead of just a house. The only way to go now is up! Looking good!
cooperbailey
15 years ago
Those tables are a perfect choice for your room. I agree move the chairs and end tables in just a tad. I like the single picture over the sofa its great. I looked at the rug and while the colors are spot on, I don't think the room needs it. Like Joan said bring the rust to the blue chairs with pillows. Perhaps some other similar colored accesories on the tables( I do see little kidlet toys in the room so I remember cleared tables! if possible-given the ages of your children.
It has turned into a cozy pulled together room. Great job
mpmg46
15 years ago
What a beautiful transformation! I love the tables. They are the same style I like. Where did you buy them?

The room looks so nice and cozy now! The wall color makes a huge difference as well.

And I have to add that we have the same dollhouse, only yours is nice and neat! We joke here, b/c ours always looks like the tenants were thrown out! My daughter has a tendency to dump all of the furniture and people out, so it looks like eviction day! LOL :)
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15 years ago
I love the tables and your paint choice. Your room looks a lot warmer now.

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