decor above piano- yay or nay?
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Comments (45)Luckygal, branding has been around for a very long time. For example: Vernon and Irene Castle slapped their names on everything and anything you can imagine and stuff that you can't from candy to cigars, shoes, records etc. This was back in 1912. They were the pair that put ballroom dancing on the map and made it extremely popular. Irene set many fashions trends in her day including the incredibly ugly but very popular stove top hat and was one of the first to bob her hair setting off a new look for hair in the 1920's flapper. They owned nightclubs and dance studios. The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers dancing that we all recall fondly in their old movies was based on Vernon and Irene's innovations in dance. My kids (aged 30 and 26) are not swayed by such nonsense and neither are their friends. I think there has always been (and always will be) people who feel safer purchasing something endorsed by a "name" and others who look for quality, value and style. Sky Here is a link that might be useful: wiki Vernon and Irene Castle...See MoreMirror above fireplace, yay or nay?
Comments (39)I don't see a problem with the slant at all, or with using art above a FP. Unless you are using it several hours a day I can't see how heat would be an issue. That being said, I love a round mirror above a FP. We have one and I purposely leaned/tilted it because when it was hung flat on the wall it reflected the glare from the recessed light in the ceiling. I've also used art in this space but changed to the mirror when we added the framed parka on the left. The mirror just seemed to balance things better. In your home a lot may depend on what you put on the walls to the left and right. Your FP is gorgeous! Whatever you do, it will be lovely. Enjoy your home :)...See MoreYay or Nay on these mirrored panels?
Comments (42)Thank you so much everyone! I am overwhelmed with everyone's support and great ideas. I think the room is beautiful but awkward because it is not square but rather rectangular and off center. It is hard to tell from the photos I suppose, but the sectional is centered with the TV above the fireplace which leaves a large open area where the book shelves and bench are located. I would have loved to move the shelving unit behind the couch but if I center it behind the couch then half of the living room sits empty? I don't think any amount of art by the windows could make it look right. The sectional was probably not the right choice of furniture for the room but it suits our family functionally. Do I love the mosaic mirror panels? Yes! Do i think they are generic? Yes. Would I prefer an art piece I love? Absolutely. I may hang them for the time being until I find something in the future. Right now, original art is out of my price range. I looked up the etsy link Wsimons85 posted, but the art in that size would be $1500. Honestly, though an abstract art piece would work well, it doesn't excite me. Maybe one day I will find something I love and by then my entire living room will look different! Home Interior with Ease, I can't believe you remember my original living room and what it looked like!! Yes, I have come a long way. I actually really like those feather pictures but I believe they are not tall enough for what I was looking for. They are 38 inches in height vs the 48 inches the current mirror panels. By the way, the mosaic mirrors are from Pier 1, for Sara Sitardites. Thanks again everyone!...See MoreENTRYWAY TABLE OR BENCH - YAY OR NAY???
Comments (19)Do you want or need the pony wall there? You may, and nothing wrong with that just didn’t know if that possibility might help explore additional options. I’ve seen before the space between studs be knocked out to create a niche area or shelf type space. That might provide a little drop zone area typical of entry. Have you seen what I’m talking about? If not, I will try and find a few pics....See MoreMon
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