A faux mink in a dark chocolate color would work for the winter months. The new sofa looks great with the floor - kitchen looks fabulous!

Fabulous. Keep the pics of the progress coming.

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Everything is beautiful and I would like to know the paint color on the walls and whether the sofa is off white or gray or what. My monitor doesn't show the color very well. The space looks very comfortable.

The sectional looks great. You could do just about anything with the throw. A nice beige and white girrafe or leopard print would look nice (faux of course). Great job

Thanks everyone! Jb1176, the paint colour is BM Natural Cream which is a neutral beige with a bit of grey. I would best describe the sectional fabric as a darker version of the wall.

I found a nice faux fur throw at Pottery Barn. I would get the colour on top called Frosted Taupe.
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Really gorgeous room -- just lovely!

Love, love , love the PB Frosted Taupe throw. That's the one I'm thinking about too. It would look fabulous on your new couch! Wonderful kitchen! Keep on posting!

Willams -Sonoma Home has some gorgeous faux throws. On sale this week:

Here is a link that might be useful: Faux Throws

Foxy...I like the mink one a lot!! Unfortunately they don't have WS Home in Canada...

You have made some wonderful changes! Love the darker floor - yum!

I know you said that you wanted the fireplace to disappear, but I think you might consider keeping it more visible for some texture and interest in the space. All of your surfaces are plain and smooth, and it would be nice to add some depth. I would think about doing the fireplace in a couple of shades darker than the wall color. It would transition between the black hole of the firebox and the very dark floors, and the light walls, furniture and trim. Then see about adding a mantel that would cover the existing stone one, done in a simple wood box the color of the floor.

As for accents, I would pick drapery first. I would love to see something a bit warmer, rather than more of the dark brown or beige. Perhaps a rich rust or copper, maybe some deep eggplant or navy added in.

It looks great, Redroze! The furniture placement with the sectional is sooo much better than before.

Beautiful room and that new sectional looks incredibly comfy! I can barely see them, but the hanging lamps in your kitchen are gorgeous! Can we see a close-up?
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Redroze! I love to check in and see your postings and pics. I think the chocolate brown IS warm and needs to tie in with the other dark color such as the floor etc., and also suggest using another color with it as well. Choco brown and perhaps picking up the beautiful garnet color the bianco antico has.......or anything you like. Rust, sage green, bright yellow etc. Something with 'zing'.

I think you have to decide your window treatments first, though. Pillows and throws are the cherry on the sundae!

Our project is moving along ever so slowly. Finally picked out backsplash tile and accents. Went to order yesterday only to find out Westminister ceramics has filed bankruptsy and has closed....plan 'B' is now o.k. thanks to this forum!
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So sorry- I haven't check in here for awhile!

Les - great ideas! We picked a linen-cotton fabric for the drapes, and our finials are crystal balls with an antique silver rod.

Lynn - here is a close-up of the lamps. These are old photos and the inside of the lamps weren't dusted here. I would take new ones but our electrical is being upgraded.
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Denise - Thanks for checking in on our reno! I'm glad to hear that you were able to find a backup tile. I'm planning on changing the accents in the room - sometimes the lavendar that i have in there now, sometimes a punchy pink like this:

Finally, here are some new photos of our PB leather ottomon! We got it "as is" as it's a store display model and the legs have some nicks and the leather has some wrinkling. We just call it a "rustic look". =) 30% off!!

I don't know if your looking for more cushions, I came across this one. She has some beautiful cushions on her site.

Here is a link that might be useful: nenavon

Lacombe, yes I am looking for more pillows. I may just order from her...her pillows are droolworthy! Looks like she ships to Canada too.

They are really, really nice. And I have two 16x16 pillow inserts from PB that have covers that no longer co with our decor. She sells some covers which are PERFECT, I've been looking everywhere for nice covers. Thanks Lacombe!!!

oooh, beautiful room. And I'm loving your new ottoman. Gorgeous.

Have you considered a round rug to go under your ottoman? Maybe you'd rather just have bare floor, but I'm thinking a shaggy round carpet would look amazing in your room, maybe in a color that is pulled from the pillows you are considering.

I LOVE your kitchen, and the light fixtures in there are drop dead gorgeous. Hope you post more photos when you get our window tx's up, etc. I am LOVING your style. :o)

Totallyblessed - actually, we are doing a square rug under our ottomon. It will be a fun shag rug in a neutral colour. I know it's another neutral...but I really do believe more in adding colour through non-permanent and non-expensive accents.

Thank you for your compliments on my kitchen! We are about 95% done. Waiting for drapes to come in, still need to buy barstools (we have PB shinto style ones temporarily) and kitchen table and chairs too. And they're adding filler trim above our crown molding. Can't wait til they're done so we can vaccuum everything and start adding our stuff in the open shelves, glass cabinet and counters. It looks so bare now!

Just for you though, here are a few recent photos....

Very pretty! If you haven't already bought your Frosted Taupe PB throw, here is one on eBay as a Buy It Now for $114, at the link below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Best price I found

I love the simplicity of your Kitchen and FR. Great and well thought out choices. I am looking forward to seeing your window treatments.

The sectional is fabulous! I can even feel the softness from here! The previous furniture setup was "pretty" but not so "relax and enjoy," you know what I mean? Great decision.

The kitchen is looking lovely too--I like the bits of darkness to balance all the white/lights. A question: Are there electricals in the column near the fridge? Is there another column off to the right of the photo or just the one?

My3dogs - Great price, I'll check it out! I live in Canada though so buying from Ebay isn't always the best option, as I have to pay not only shipping but also duties. Grr...darn duties. I bought my backsplash tiles from Ann Sacks and had to pay an arm and a leg for those duties.

Jerseygirl - Thank you! I'll post more photos when the kitchen is done...mid-Feb sounds like the right timing for it to be completely done.

Pammyfay - You're right, the sectional is soft!! DH wanted fabric that would feel nice against the skin and the fabric feels great. The column is there for structural purposes and does not have any wiring (we checked), it's only the one column in there. We could have removed it and put in a horizontal metal beam in the ceiling, but we didn't do it for cost purposes. We may do it sometime in the future. It doesn't look so great in the photos but it actually delineates the space quite well in person...it's quite open from our kitchen to family room and we have a big entry between the two rooms, so I almost feel like the column makes it feel more intimate.

They have throws like that at TJ Maxx. I was going to buy the chocolate colored one :)

I don't think they are over $50. I can check if you want and take pics. I wouldn't mind picking one up for you and shipping it. I'm not sure how much shipping would be... but would you have to pay duty if it is labeled "gift"? LMK :)

I wanted to comment I like the new sectional. I love your kitchen and those island lights!!!

I really love this faux fur throw on ebay. I know you said you're in Canada but... it's still pretty! Rich chocolate brown!

They did have other smaller sizes. . . it's compared to the pottery barn ones and the seller has 100% positive fb.

Here is a link that might be useful: Choc. Mink Throw

Redroze, if and when you return to this thread, I would like to know what sofa you bought (company) and if you are satisfied with the quality, would you buy again? I am in the process of a "change of life," and contemplating a sectional and read so many bad things about so many and I would like to hear from someone who has one they like what it is they like, etc.

Redroze-
Your home looks beautiful. I especially love the kitchen lights and the square ottoman. Would you mind sharing the details?
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Redroze, I'm with Patricia43 and would love to know the brand of your sofa. Love it. Also, what kind of granite do you have? Everything is beautiful!

I just wanted to say that I like your sectional and your kitchen. Very nice. I am also interested in where you purchased your sectional.

So sorry everyone, I didn't subscribe to this post so had no idea there were other responses!!

Remodelqueen - very sweet of you to offer, thanks!! We'll actually be visiting the states soon so we'll check out TJ Maxx. Thank you so much for the tip!!!

Sheesharee - Another beautiful throw. So many options. Thank you too for the tip!

Patricia - It's a custom sofa from a Canadian company called Gresham House. I think the quality is incredible, but definitely think it was pricey. What are the bad things you've heard about a sectional??? We were anti-sectional at first because I worried it would be like throwing all these people on one sofa, and I didn't like modern. But it works really well in our particular room, is comfy, allows lounging. I love it so much.

Crescent - The kitchen lights are from a Canadian company called Turn of the Century Lighting. They are antique reproduction lights. The square ottomon is from Pottery Barn, called Sullivan.

Krissd - Our granite is Bianco Antico. Thanks so much!

Your home is beautiful! Absolutely georgous : )
I'm from Canada too.....I'm sure you can tell by the name LOL. I think the sectional goes great and I really like purple (my fave color) although I would try something in a deeper color, like eggplant, red, copper, lime green etc. I was shopping this weekend and seen some great products and prices from Winners and Pier 1. I seen many faux fur (mink) throws at Winners. And I did see some wonderful red pillows at pier1 with cream floral designs that would give your room some "POP" of color you want! I searched for some pics for your wall that may accent also.......I don't know what type of art you like I just went with bold color, thinking of it in an espresso frame to match with your island. Then you could try some pillows to match, just a few to add color, and the mink throw!
Here are some pics of a few ideas...........
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Good luck with your decorating and happy shopping : )
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Redoze, still love your room. By now, I have already purchased a sectional. I got a Lee locally. I am not sure how well it will hold up as I have heard both bad and good about their quality.

Redroze - I posted to you in a thread in kitchens about you sharing your sectional detail in the fkb. Nevermind! Saw your latest post here. Thanks for the info. We just ordered another sectional (our third). Can't wait. Anyway - this is all beautiful. Kris

Saskatchewan_girl - Love the artwork!!! Especially the greenish lotus flower thingy, and the bluey abstract one. LOVE THEM A LOT!!! I'll check out the pillows at Homesense and Pier 1, and the faux fur throws at Winners...I'm sure they're on sale with spring around the colour.

Patricia - Thanks! Good that you purchased a sectional. I am not familiar with Lee. Crossing fingers for you that it holds up well.

Hello Krissd! Good stuff. Sectionals rock, I'm totally converted now.