Progress on DD's apt - part 2 (coffee table added, next up lamp & art)
Here's an update on the coffee table for DD's apt. A vast majority of those who "voted" on the choices she was considering in my last post liked the round one from IKEA. She really likes the Vittsjo from IKEA, including the price, so that's the one she went with. It is a little on the small side, but she's happy with it. Several thought the oval might look better, but it is 20" wider than the round. We put it together today and here it is.
She would like to replace the lamp on the black end table and is considering this lamp. Thoughts? It might be a little too short. It's an inch shorter than the lamp that is currently there. I'm terrible at deciding lamp size.
Something on the wall over the sofa (but what?) and then she'll be happy for now.
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8 years agoQuick reply for now as I need to be out the door very soon. What will she place on the coffee table? One item that will go on there (probably the bottom shelf) is this bowl from IKEA (don't tell her; it will be a Christmas present).
The lamp in from Wayfair.
Yes, that is a squirrel pillow - from IKEA, where else?
I'll write more later about the color of the metals in the room and tweaking the furniture arrangement. And as always, thanks for all the suggestions!!
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8 years ago
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