Design ideas needed!!! One wall left to complete!
Ellen Barbarino
6 years ago
My LR is almost complete. Thinking maybe a mirror o er coach on back wall? Or wall collage of family pics? Suggestions and pics of mirrors that you think would look nice. Thanks
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lhutch13
6 years ago
Rawketgrl
6 years agoLovely room. A Gallery wall wrapping around the corner would be beautiful and dynamic. Navy is such a great color for a gallery wall.
No mirror.
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decoenthusiaste
6 years agoEllen Barbarino
6 years agoThe sectional is what works for my family w/ 4 kids. Had to make it everyday use! I can’t put the couch on other wall will block entrance to kitchen. And we really don’t use those sliders. I have another set in my kitchen. I know the Chandy is big but I love it! It was different. So tried to make it work. Below is my kitchen so you could get idea the room it’s off Thanks for your in put. And love the pic gallery idea’
leelee
6 years agoNo mirrors and no collage of family pictures. Find a tall fiddle leaf fig to go in the corner behind the sofa.
groveraxle
6 years agoeverdebz
6 years agoThis 40" too large likely... and might look too much like the rug....
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6 years ago35 x 47"
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6 years agoSimilar lines of chandelier and current art.. ?
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PROGalilee Lighting
6 years agoI actually love the wall art on the dark wall and it looks beautiful over the buffet. I agree that a wall art would look great and its a chance to add a touch of bold colors, like red, amber and torquoise, to the space.
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6 years agoLove your room and I love sectionals so I think yours is great. The deep blue throughout is beautiful! I would vote against any mirrors. They wouldn't be reflecting a view or serving any function. Love the art suggestions you have received so far. I like the idea of continuing to pull in the brass/gold colors.
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