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You already have two windows on either side lol. no need for another. In fact because you are trying to tie that piano to the room, you may want to spice up the curtains a little, maybe seagrass blinds would bring it together a little more?

Good point, RL. I was worried it would be a little too much with another window.

I do like the blinds idea but those white ones were expensive, custom-sized blinds we recently purchased so we're going to stick with them.

What do you think about adding candle sconces on either side? Too much?

I would leave the piano lamp there and nothing else. You could put some colorful art over the piano if you want. Want to mention this....I was told a piano should not be against an outside wall....I am not sure this is just for colder climates or an old wife's tale. Love your piano and I miss having one.

A rectangular painting where the top edge is at or below the curtain rods should tie everything together nicely. You won't need anything except the light on top of the piano, and I can't think of a better way to make the piano a decorative focal point than a beautiful painting above it. It will look uncluttered and serene, and the painting will tie in with your window treatments. Since the focus will be directed there, the shape of the wall will not be very noticeable.

Will upload pics of the rest of the room too, so people can get a feel for the style of the entire room.

This would be cute and add to the coastal look:

A mirror would also be nice. I always liked one over the piano so the person playing can see behind them.

I would agree with the declutter and add art suggestions, nix the fake window idea and suggest hat you either centre the piano on the wall or place it to enough to one side to show that it was intentional. It appears to me to be just slightly off centre, which would drive me slightly bonkers...(unless it is just an illusion in the picture)

Now I also notice the off-center placement. That should be fixed if possible. I would also remove the vase on the floor to the right of the piano; it adds nothing.

The piano is not centered because the floor transitions from wood to tile (from living room to kitchen), so it cannot be dead center.

I'm no photographer so sorry for crappy pics (kitty wanted to be in the photo shoot) - here are some pics of the living room. There's a half wall in the middle that divides the living area from the kitchen and dining area. Not sure if that matters :)

We purchased a new rug recently (picture below) because we feel like the current one draws too much attention and, as much as we love it, would like something more subtle. Previously had a leather chair in the corner but it seemed too dark so I've been looking for another one but haven't found anything - any suggestions for that as well?

Art. Always art. No vases of sticks. If you can raise your curtains, that would be good.

I agree with adding a beautiful piece of art above your piano. My mom is an artist and she has one of her paintings hung up above her piano and it looks great!

Your room has many nice features. I am VERY happy that you are not going to get brown blinds! Can you open or raise your blinds? Is the room always this dark? Grover's rendering is very nice. I like your current rug. That gray/white is owned by half of the people in the world, including my DD.

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OK, forget raising the curtains; I see that you can't. Move the piano into the living room, close to the window, then add a small chair to balance it out.

Pull the rug to the right so it is under the sofa by the window. The floating sofa should be centered on the rug.

Now move your piano to the right so it is centered between the edge of the window and the edge of the carpet. As it is, it looks like it's teetering on the brink!

Now you can add art above the piano :)

I really would love to raise curtains. Would it be absolutely terrible if they hovered a little?

I'll move the piano to the right as suggested. We previously had the armchair in front of the floor lamp. I'd like to replace it with a large, comfy accent chair. Would that look strange with the piano moved to the right?

Update: Just moved the piano and remembered why we had it placed over "on the brink." When it's further right, the bench is part on-part off the rug. Not sure how this can be avoided.

The rug can be moved considerably to the right. It should be under the legs of the sofa at the window anyway.

So, I assume the piano is never played since it is on an exterior wall (very bad for their health and for maintaining tuning.) Why are you determined to keep if then?

@decoenthusiaste It is played regularly ... we have never been told that it is bad to have it against an exterior wall (even when having it tuned).

I do have an upcoming appointment for it to be tuned soon and will ask, but also that is the only spot for it to go. We don't have an interior wall to put it against. After a quick google search it looks like it will require tuning more often but with insulated walls, double pane energy efficient windows and in a temperature-controlled home, it's really not that bad to the health of the piano.

Good! I love to play a good piano. Room is looking better.

I have to agree that I've seen the rug you're considering everywhere. There must be thousands of others that aren't so overused. Frankly, with the new rug you'll have a pretty well colorless and boring room, even though it is nicely furnished. I can't for the life of me understand why there is a sea of gray in so many houses. The latest word is that color will be in again, but of course it's always been "in" in my house, since I'd wither away otherwise. You're better off keeping your present rug than getting something "safe".

For an accent chair, I've found this one and think it would look very nice with the decor. With a bright throw pillow as well.

Also, we have canceled the order for that rug. The pop of color the current one gives is needed, plus we really love that rug.

Now I'm searching around for some art to put above the piano. I think the arrangement in this picture would look nice, just need to find the right pieces. Suggestions welcome :)

@krottmann, we purchased it from Joss & Main a while ago. Not sure if they still have it, but it was less than half of what our local furniture store was charging for it and it's held up very well.

Samantha, etsy.com has graphic art available as digital downloads. They're usually about $5 each, you print them yourself or have FedEx do it for a couple of dollars, you can make them whatever size you want. Then all you need is the frames.

Here are links to a few:

Printable Art Bible Verse Print Nursery Decor Map by ThePrintable · More Info

Printable Art and Wall Art Prints for Modern Decor by OhFinale · More Info

Gold Wall Art Black and Gold Poster Gold Prints Gold Wall · More Info

Set of 3 Printable Print Set Mountain Gallery wall · More Info

A large print or a series of three prints would be gorgeous... coastal scenes or even shells... should be white primary and either a white frame or a frame matching your flooring... add a few coastal kicknacks and clear vases with white candles

Maybe a painting with a music theme or three frames quotes by Mozart...

I always do this to help me visualize what works best.