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Great Room

6 years ago

Please help! Trying to finish putting this room together and I feel something needs to go in the corner behind the couch....maybe corner shelving? Just not sure. Any suggestions would be helpful

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Hunt Studio Design

6 years ago

Move your art over so its centered to the sofa and add drapery panels, 2 panels per side. Thats really all you need except.... rustic beams would elevate the room to a whole new level!

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auntthelma
6 years ago
Drapes would go a long way to finishing this room.
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Chad Davie
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks for the comments, for drapes should I go stripes, plain or a floral design with the chevron rug? Also I don't have to stick with the large wall hanging, it was just something I had and I used it to help fill up the wall space.

I love the idea of beams on the ceiling, that may be in the near future once I've saved a little. A large reclaimed wood mantel is next on my list.
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grapefruit1_ar
6 years ago
I would put a nice large floor lamp in that corner behind the sofa. Drapes and lamps will add a lot to your lovely room.
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6 years ago
I would put a floor lamp in the corner behind the couch. Center the wall art and get something smaller for the other wall behind the couch for balance.
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grapefruit1_ar
6 years ago
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Hunt Studio Design
6 years ago
Chad, I would go with a solid colour on the drapes as you have pattern in pillows and the rug. I like the way this room is shaping up, adding additional pattern will take it in a different direction. If you do decide on a pattern choose something with a smaller print so the rug and drapes don't get into a big fight.
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User
6 years ago
Where the sofa ends -- in front of the window -- great spot for a big floor plant to bring nature inside and warm up the room.
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Kelsey
6 years ago
I think just adding something on the wall like another picture between the window and the corner would go a long way. I don't think you necessarily have to put something in the corner. CUTE DOG by the way!! <3
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