Sue, here are afew better pictures of the dinng space: Sue and pal, those leather stools are my favorite too. It's the Oly studio jonathan stool. I had the same concerns about too many tufted elements. Unfortunately, I dont think the stool comes without tufting. the small gray tufted accent chair does not have to stay. In fact, it's the desk chair for our guest room, I just put it out there for extra seating and I thought it went well with all the other elements. But honestly, no one ever sits there. I could always move one of the dining chair over if I needed the extra seating. How about a pair of these wisteria stools: I would reupholster them. When everyone says, they prefer the wood one, they mean the rustic one, and not the modern one right?

Google the artist and discover his works sold at auctions such as Artnet.com. No clue if this particular piece was reproduced. Mr. Goose passed away in 2001 from what I read. Alternatively, you can comment on the article and ask the designer where she sourced the piece. Might have been a gallery selling his work or might have already belonged to the homeowner. The gallery might have other works of his you might appreciate. Btw, you’re posting to a user forum made up of decorating amateurs and pros, not writing to Houzz staff directly. :) Hope you find something to your taste. That is gorgeous art in a gorgeous room!

nice job! what a difference. The art you have hanging looks really off. It's hung a bit high, but the square shape just doesn't look right. and neither does the design. it competes w/the stone movement. you could try black and white or something very muted. this shape (rectangle) and image design, doesn't compete w/the stone like the other one does I'd leave it blank, or if you have the room to walk by, perhaps do a taller potted plant.

have open conversations The first step is to have an open conversation with your landlord or letting agent about the property; this can happen before moving in or while you are living there. Take a look at the current decor, if you come across very individually painted walls such as purple, blue or anything that isn’t neutral consider asking them if they are willing to repaint to fit a more neutral scheme. If you are planning on being a tenant for a more extended period, you will often find that your landlord will be happy to “neutralise” the properties decor, as a sweetener you could offer to take on the painting work and bill the landlord for the paint. You will often find that the current decor may have come from previous long term tenants who took it upon themselves to decorate; there is no harm in asking. If your landlord seems firmly set on their decor choices, consider this a deciding factor on if you want to rent the property or not. Asking for the property to have a neutral colour scheme is a reasonable ask, be mindful of this, if you request to paint the property orange, well I think the majority of landlords would say no. Consider the existing colour scheme. When you move into a property, look at what you have to work with, If the walls are white, cream, magnolia, grey, Egyptian cotton or any neutral tone you can do a little happy dance, this will enable you to build a space that you can personalise to fit your taste. Yes, it does mean that you, unfortunately, can’t customise the walls in the way you’d like. Still, it does mean that the rest of the space, including furniture, decor and accessories can speak for themselves without being confused by the colour scheme. The same applies to carpets, grey, cream or even black rugs are easy to work with when it comes to styling; if your floors are wooden, even more of a bonus! Now the tricky part, if you are looking at the scheme you have to work with, and you have a token blue or “feature” wall that perhaps isn’t to your taste don’t worry, it isn’t the end of the world, we just need to work with it, pull back and incorporate that shade in with our style. “look at what you have to work with, If the walls are white, cream, magnolia, grey, Egyptian cotton or any neutral tone you can do a little happy dance” Consider “Hiding” techniques. Here is a scenario, you’ve found a great rental, it has everything that you want from a rental property, it has space, two bedrooms and a little bit of outdoor space but one of the living room walls are painted blue, now what? Firstly get your furniture in the room, people are often surprised that even with undesirable wall coverings how much space starts to feel like home with your belongings in there. If you’re still not ‘feeling’ it lets consider some “hiding” techniques, think big mirrors (Don’t worry if you can’t hang things on your walls, oversized mirrors work beautifully propped up on a sideboard, console or simply leant against a wall). Another excellent hiding technique is to use fabric. If you have unsightly alcoves, consider purchasing a tension rod to fill the gap. To accompany the rod purchase some drapes, a lightweight linen curtain or cloth to hang from it to hide the wall entirely, this will create a purposefully styled look that will work as a backdrop for any furniture. Reversible changes If drapes or hiding your unsightly rental features just won't cut it the time has come to consider some reversible changes, these are improvements that can be made to the property by ourselves that are easily reversible at the time of departure, here are some examples to set you off ; Peel & Stick Wallpaper, Here is an excellent example of a quirky, yet beautiful peel and stick wallpaper. The joy in peel and stick is that it is essentially a giant sticker that leaves no residue or damage on the wall underneath meaning you can customise your walls to your heart's content! Changing up the curtains, most rental properties come with old sleepy curtains, get some light, fresh drapes and replace them, just be sure to store the landlord's curtains in a safe place. Keep your new curtains floor length so that they can be reused and repurposed if you are to move again! Swap out hardware. If your rental has hardware that is dated, hanging off or is excessively elaborate simply unscrew it and pop it in a safe place. Replace with affordable or second-hand hardware from E-bay or charity shops that offer a different look; you can even paint them to achieve the desired look you after going after. Use small wall tacks that leave a pin-sized hole in the wall to hang small items such as decorative baskets, wall art & other decorative items. Decor is key Lastly, with any space decor is vital, consider the purpose of each room and what story you want it to tell. Curate items that work together and speak for your personality and individual style. Talking with my other half, we decided that we find the things that bring us the most homely comfort are plants, proper lighting (from lamps), layered textiles; cushions, throws, blankets, curtains, tablecloths and artwork; whether propped up on a surface or hung on the wall. Bringing items into your home that represents you will assist in making the space feel homely or inviting, consider things that also hold sentimental value such as a grandparents sideboard, a piece of your mum's artwork or a tea-set from an aunty!