Help brighten up my living room
bncaew
6 years ago
I am trying to brighten up my living room. I have pretty traditional taste.. I'm considering replacing the mirror with a round gold mirror (can post a picture) and replacing the curtains. I know a rug would help, but it is the first room you come into and I am scared it will be filthy (especially with my little kids). All the rooms off this room carrying on the cream/ brown theme ( the dining room has blue too), but the hallway off it is gray and silver (not sure if that affects anything??) Any other not too pricey ideas? Thanks!
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Comments (21)It's such a pretty room already, you just need to add the icing. I agree with those who suggest moving the couch to face the fireplace and put 2 chairs facing each other between the couch and fireplace with the coffee table in the center. I'd also chose the slipper chairs because of their scale, but they may not be the preferred TV watching chairs for your family. How much room is there from the end of the couch where it is now and the wall facing/opposite the fireplace, behind the camera? If there is enough room, you could add a sofa table with a lamp or lamps on it behind the sofa (in the new suggested arrangement. That would bring some light to the middle of the room. ETA: I reread that you are replacing the armchairs. That opens up the options so much. I'd find a style you like and then search for that style made in a fabric you love, or have them custom made with your fabric, if that's in the budget. I don't think you can go wrong if you pick something you love, but if you are unsure, post choices here for opinions. These may not be your taste, but may help you start thinking about what you would like: Maybe not blue, but an all over print:...See MoreLiving room help! How can I brighten up this space??
Comments (2)It's a nice room and you've done a pretty good job. A few tweaks though,,,,exchange the short plant for a taller plant, in that corner. If you can't do a taller one, then hang the one you have from the ceiling or put it on a taller, mini table. put the plant on something like this. Target..Project 62 That sectional, (which really is too big for this room) in front of that door, really closes off the room (visually and literally). if you could, at some point, you could use separate pieces, that would be great. going w/a round, open style coffee table will soften some of those square edgesTarget. a single sofa against the long wall, some colored pillows, artwork, the coffee table/bench (using one like this that's 'open' looking, gives the illusion of more space) the blue velvet chair for some accent colors,,,,this is what you need in your space. for instance, imagine if you removed that smaller end of the sofa and had something like this against that wall or this one. BTW, these colors, below, would look great in your room. Do you have any artwork? Framed pictures, tapestry, shelving,,,anything? here is a simple example that you could do. Target has cute accessories like little tables, pillows, wall decor, etc, that you could use. bring in some color w/the arrangement like they done here, for behind your sofa. the pics behind this sofa are hung a bit high, but should give you an idea of how to accessorize your room. this would also be a better table for you. It's mainly that sectional that is really making this room heavy. if you need window coverings, I keep it sleek w/some inset blinds of some sort....See MoreNeed help brighten up my living room!
Comments (30)Like all that natural light from the windows. Like the chairs flanking the fireplace. Instead of making a lot of drastic changes all at once, begin with adding white miniblinds inside the frame of each window, leaving your curtains/drapes off for a while. Even if you rehang your sheers, put the red drape away for a time. I like plants, too. You might consider keeping the smaller of the two larger plants, setting it in your corner, and either selling the larger one or giving it away -- perhaps to a family member or friend or even donating one to a local nursing home for their community room. If either ivy like plant is real, it may need to be repotted as both containers seem full. If it isn't real, wrap in a plastic bag and store them away, at least for a while. Keep your options open. If you get rid of both of the palms, consider snake plants as a replacement. My tallest one is 4' tall over the dirt in the pot but it doesn't spread as wide as the plants you have. It does usually have new plants come up in the pot beside the original. Next change, remove the dark platter and candle holders from the armoire. Alternately, remove the platter and change the candles in the candle holders to white -- then you could always change them as the season changes leaving white most of the time but using other colors, too: orange for October; red for December and February; green for March, etc.. Then change the lamp shades to white ones. Choose those that are smooth and plain and that have straighter sides (about the size as the bottom width of the ones you now have). If you're going to paint, consider choosing a creamy off white or a neutral tan that is a light brown w/o any pink or yellow hue. Would not want carpet or a rug with a fireplace if it burns wood. You could lighten/brighten the fireplace by changing the fireplace screen. Live with each change you decide to make, at least briefly, to see if YOU and your family like it better....See Morebrighten up living room
Comments (2)No paint color will lighten the room, but it can brighten a room. But, before you start, you need better artificial light, especially the ceiling fixture. Laving the walls as is and after you get better ceiling lighting, why not paint the tray ceiling blue? Sofa is dark….so more white, bright throw pillows. Lastly, paint the fireplace the white trim color in a semi-gloss finish. Keep those blinds up!...See More
amykath
6 years agobncaew
6 years agobncaew
6 years ago
Was thinking of this mirror over the couch and these shades. But those are still beige and golds... I think I'm scared of color
deegw
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoThere's is no reason to be afraid :) If you don't like it, you can always return it. If you can find a rug with gold and gray in it, it would tie everything together.
Patterned rugs hide a multitude of sins and the poly ones that atkillery mentioned can be cleaned outside with a hose!
This is from eSale rugs. Many people here use them. A tip - first order the smallest size to see if you like the colors, it is much easier to return if it doesn't work.
junco East Georgia zone 8a
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agobncaew
6 years agobncaew
6 years agoLove something like this but it's a totally different style then the other furniture in the room... and it's out of stock..
D C
6 years ago
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