I need to add warmth and color to family room
Cross posted on buying and selling.
I'm going shopping today so thought I'd pick up a few things to help stage this room and make it look warm and inviting. The problem is, I don't know what it needs. I haven't put up many pictures, mainly because I never know where to put them if I can't center them over something. But in this room, I can't do that except over the fireplace. I thought I'd put one over the small trunk.
These are quick photos taken with my phone but with the windows open. That was the only comment I've gotten so far. I had to use a flash to combat the blinding east sun and it still makes the room look darker than it is and I also patched two pictures together so you can see the whole room.
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IdaClaire
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Bunny
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missouribound
7 years agoI did buy these today, but I'm undecided on the pillows. They are sooo red.
I know the picture is dark. I never can seem to home during good daylight.
lilsophie