Desperate need of help "pulling it together"
We have been in the space for about a year and just have not found the right wall art or decoration for the space.
We bought a big comfy couch that the family loves and we lay on it often to watch movies.
We want this space to look "elegant" to some degree but it is a room that is used every day so it needs to be functional and inviting.
The room has no decoration in it as of yet... all we have is the couch and a matching chair as well as the rug.
None of these items will be removed from the space.
Looking for some help, tips and or ideas of what sort of decorations I should but on the wall and in the space
. It is a large space and I would like to emphasize that.
Also, what about coffee tables? We have a large opening on our section couch (8 feet) so the "standard" coffee table I feel will look lost.
We tend to be drawn towards the transitional styles..
Any help is greatly appreciated!! Its been a year- the room needs to be completed!
Thank you!!
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Carole Morey
7 years agoWhat do you already own from an art perspective that reflects your family's history and personal experience - photographs, ceramics included. The picture below shows how we incorporated a painting purchased on a trip to New Orleans, with a tiled mirror and a platter, purchased on trips to Spain. Try arranging what you have on the floor to see what works.
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Comments (8)The floor and the rock for the fireplace wall are both lovely and they harmonize really well. I can see why you anchored on those first! I don't have a strong opinion about farmhouse vs. SS sink, although my sense from the layout is that the sink is not really in a spot where people will be gazing at it as a focal point, so you might not get much punch from the farmhouse sink. I think the challenge with the counter and backsplash is that the way your sample photos are set up, you're not looking at pairs of one countertop sample and one backsplash sample, which makes it harder to visualize the combinations. This is where a little photoshopping might help... perhaps someone else here can help with that (I don't have the program). My personal favorite is the very last quartz sample (dark, with brown flecks) paired with the smoky glass brick tiles. I think that those dark colors would provide a nice contrast to the white cabinets. The only quartz sample that I think works with the marble is the creamy one on the left in the first photo of quartz. If you haven't already considered it, there's a new Ceasarstone called Milky Carrera that could harmonize well with a marble backsplash (it has grey notes in it, so it is not as warm as the others you are looking at). About layout -- are you going to have different counter heights both on the island and on the wall to the left of the ovens? That seems a little busy to me, but perhaps I'm missing the particular functions of those different areas. If you have all those contrasts going on, I would keep the island the same color as the other cabinets. If it is difficult to find samples in your small town, it may be worth taking the extra time to order some by mail. Just my two cents... Here is a link that might be useful: Ceasarstone misty carrera...See MoreHelp! Tween daughter needs lamps, decor to pull room together
Comments (27)Just wondering if bed would go on wall where dressers are and either tall boy or dresser with mirror placed between windows. Is there another wall for the second piece? Would she like a wall hanging and there are tutorials on line as well as lots of combinations. Gives her something interesting to work on, inexpensive and she will have made a contribution to her room. Somewhat whimsical and given the lights around ceiling, thought she might like the idea In regards to lamps, think about complimentary vs the same andTarget has these cute ones at good prices....See MoreHelp! In desperate need of help deciding on exterior paint
Comments (18)likewhatyoudo - Thank you so much for those gorgeous recommendations. I do feel like I need something a bit more dramatic as everyone in our neighborhood is pretty much light gray. Just curious what is the equal of BM Embers to Sherwin Williams? And regarding your suggestions of beefing up columns, we actually replaced our columns last week which I've attached today's picture here so you can see it a bit more. I would LOVE to replace our door in addition but I don't have the $$ to do that t this time. Not sure if you saw another post I actually added this morning (titled: Help! Need to decide exterior paint asap! Looking for mok ups to help) explaining I just lost my job due to COVID so I'm scraping by gettting the little work done that is currently taking place (replacing awful wood rot and the load bearing columns) , and now getting to paint. So no wiggle room for anything extra though we are trying to get our front lawn to look good this summer (fingers crossed). I really do appreciate all suggestions though.....time is ticking and my fiance is going to ring my neck!...See Moretrying to modernize my home. Need help pulling it together.
Comments (11)i've shown you many, many pictures. of course white would work. you haven't said which of those styles in the pictures you like. or what else you'd like to do in the room. do you view all of the pictures in both of my comments? any of those you like best? I like these if you want to keep the white brick. the shelving on the sides are paramount to the overall look I would do a diff mantle, something slighting darker than what you currently have. Can you do something like this built ins? I gave you a bunch of examples and a tutorial you can try. get a black firebox insert (or paint yours) This is a white mantle, but the reclaimed wood one would also work. (look at how this picture is style w/color and textures. this is how you get away w/doing a plain white wall,,,,,color through other items in the room) if you can't do built ins, then get some simple white shelves (or paint some raw wood ones) and install them like this: You could do the black hearth if you want to go w/black contrast (see further down) (get a solid piece cut to fit, or, take a look at large Basalt tiles and cut those to place on the hearth. you should only need 2 or 3 of them (18" or 24" size tile) I also like this black. what do you think about all white walls, your rug, a darker brick color, and these other elements? what if you did the white, darker wood mantle, and a black accent wall (and do the others in white) (diff stone, ) But what do you think of this look? I think you have a similar bench. just get two sofas that face each other, some art for the mantle, two match chests or cabinets for the black wall (you could even do the angled black shiplap if you like) some lights, accessories. or, try painting the brick black (or charcoal, navy, gray,) , white walls (do a better wood mantle that goes all the way across) do black brick on the bottom part, and a white MDF top portion that covers the brick (like the other pics I posted earlier) Then you could decorate like either of these Or, if you rather would have the white brick, here's plenty of design options. just pick one of these photos you like and copy everything! very white, boho type of look. Exact same fireplace. get this type of wood mantle (doesn't have to be quite this thick, but just make it look like this) Style like any of these pictures that I've posted. White brick? try these items in the room Furniture options. How about a nice deep navy or forest green accent wall w/the white brick? Here's a nice blue like BM Gentlemans Gray or Newburge Green Pair it w/a leather sofa. (Try Article Sven Sofa) looks great w/the white brick and thicker mantle! another blue wall shot Here's your room size w/the forest green (imagine your white brick all the way up) This is modernized. Love this...See More
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kr9772
7 years agoI think I am going to go with the many suggestions of just using 2 prints and placing tables behind the couch with lamps to fill the space.
Should I go with simple lamps, such as the ones GA showed (which I like, where did you find those?)
Or should I go with something with a bit more color.
I thinkI have decided on the beige/gray/black flowers- I plan on accessorizing with teal throw pillows on the couch and maybe teal lamps...
I do not know how to photoshop the items in but this is where I was headed-
Any other suggestions are welcome and I thank you all in advance for your help!
Sandy R
7 years ago
groveraxle
7 years agoIf you do the neutral floral art, do the teal lamps. The lamps I showed in the rendering above are here:
Soiree Table Lamp by Lights Up | RS-281AB-PEB · More Info
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7 years ago
kjoy1
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI LOVE your room! Maybe you don't need a pop of color...more of a monochromatic look with pattern and texture.
Your turquoise selections are beautiful as well. Just depends on the look you are going for:)
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7 years agokr9772...no specific information about the products that I photoshopped into your room. I just googled elegant monochromatic living rooms, found a picture that I loved, and put that stuff in your room:) The art pieces you found are perfect though and can give you the same look. I like groveraxle idea of 2 art pieces and then 2 lamps flanking them on a sofa table. Did I mention I love your room;)
kr9772
7 years agoHello again!
I finally made the purchase (a year in the making... thank you to you all for your suggestions and support)
I purchased the 2 flowers and had them framed as suggested- I think they look great!
Now I need to work on the placement.The space between the windows is 11'5" (137 inches) and the measurement from top of chair rail to top of window is 48 inches.
Each picture I have is 37 in square.
There were several suggestions of placing a table behind the sofa and placing lamps on each side.What about placing a lamp or a tall vase between the pictures (instead of lamps on each side)
My only reason for this suggestion is I already have 6 recessed lights in the room as well as 2 hanging chandeliers...
Would that not look ascetically pleasing to the eye?
Thank you in advance!
I couldn't do this without you all!
groveraxle
7 years agoCenter them over the sofa, about this far apart and this close to the chair rail.
kr9772
7 years agoeverdebz
7 years agokr9772
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoEverdebz- I certainly have and I could not be more grateful for it all! I have been living in an "empty room" for just over a year... But with the help and support of this fantastic Houzz family I am finally getting the room I have dreamed of!
There are primarily earth tones.. I was just leaning towards the teal b/c I like the color.
However kjoy1 put together a monochromatic room (shown above) which I loved... Now I am thinking about going in that direction.
I am open to all suggestions.
I have attached a picture of the artwork so that maybe you can get a better feel of the colors (mostly a light gray with some charcoal and a little sand/tan)-
kr9772
7 years agoDH
7 years agokjoy1
7 years agokr9772...have you thought anymore about a round nesting table for your space or did you decide it is too rustic
Looks like All Modern has a nice one with good reviews
groveraxle
7 years agoThese tables are all from allmodern.com and are all over 55" long:
This last one is kind of interesting; it looks like an airplane wing.
Corto Coffee Table & Reviews | AllModern · More Info
kr9772
7 years ago
wickedwhite
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7 years agohere is another I thought may work but it just may be a bit to rustic for the space
or this one:
kjoy1
7 years agokr9772...so funny! I like it because it is elegant and rustic at the same time. Of course it is hard for me to tell exactly what color your couch is because of the computer monitor but I thought the darker gray one provided enough contrast to look nice with your couch.
kr9772
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Kjoy1,, I too really like that table but I am relectant to purchase.Biggest hold being that it would be an on line purchase. If it arrives and we do not like I now need to ship it back (and it would probably be close to the actual cost of the table to return it).
I am not shying away from the online stores but want to be a bit more confident in the selection,
I ran out quickly this morning to grab a few pillows (to show the contrast of colors)
The pillows to the right are a light beige the middle a light gray and obviously the end are dark grey/charcoal.
I don't think the dark works? Thoughts?
everdebz
7 years agoEm Cue
7 years agoLOVE your pillow selections! I think Patricia had it right with some sort of large tufted ottoman, round or square would look smashing, in a contrasting color to the couch. Maybe pull some of the lighter tones from your new artwork! I think something functional, but big enough to not look swallowed by your sectional like a small coffee table would. Love her Idea of cozy ivory throws too. Cable Knit also cozys up a space, but can look elegant too! Tommy Hilfiger makes these amazing cable knit pillows, think they've been discontinued, but the idea is there! Gorgeous home! Love your fireplace!! (Pics: Ivory and creams can really compliment the gray cool tones :)
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7 years agoLove your family room colors and the cream shag pillows. Instead of the dark shag pillows, the lines on the embroidered pillow and the rich color of velvet pillows would compliment and add contrast.
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7 years agokr9772...have you ever thought of reconfiguring your sectional? Chaise and two cushions facing the tv and then two cushions facing the fireplace...making it a little cozier and then you wouldn't need such an extensive coffee table.
Remember these nice things Patricia Hall posted at the beginning of your thread...I love the colors in that pillow...taupe, beige, gray, cream and think they coordinate well with both your art and couch.
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