Thanks for the suggestions Squirrel. Yes, putting the whole room together is how I like to do it because I'm always afraid I will get locked into something that leads the wrong way. There's no reason why I can't do it that way with the outdoor room except that DH is quickly losing patience. He's more the "go into the store, pick out the first thing you like, and be done with it" kind of person. And let's face it. It wouldn't be a problem if it were just the outdoor room. Every decision impacts every other decision, and the neighboring rooms--at least in my mind, so most of our rooms are at various states of doneness, or NOT doneness to be more accurate. But I like your idea of circling around and knowing that I can go different ways if possible. I'm tempted to order small outdoor rug samples in blue, terra cotta and brown (of the square rug that I like) so that I know what colors I'll end up dealing with. I know I'm overthinking it but part of me worries that the tan/brass colors for the cushions might clash with the sisal color of the rug, or with the tan color of our house. As it is, the tan color of our house doesn't really work perfectly with out slate tiles, which has more of a greenish cast to it. I know, I know. Overthinking at its finest. amysrq--You're absolutely right that that pattern is not what I had envisioned but I'm so drawn to the colors. I've been making choices that are traditional/transitional all along, so this might just be another one. I'm hoping the color IRL is as it appears on my monitor. Thanks once again for letting me talk this all out. DH's face just glazes over when we discuss these things. (And for you readers who are still hanging in there, you probably feel the same way!) For me, though, I feel like this has been great therapy for me, so thanks!!

arcy-when we spoke of a variety of foul creatures, i thought instantly of big bang! lol so to be safe lets add - bring broom stick pound down all furnishings before moving. lol mamap - at one time i would have believed you, but my experience proved that was not so. It was,as so often is, a warm florida afternoon when i was trying on the lovely cashmere sweater. I know that noone touched me, it was not 5 minutes , before the next sweater, that i was itching like mad. I thought it was because the clothes were making me hot, sweaty, and itchy. don't know why it stood out so in my brain but it does. oh that couch reminds me of a lovely high back bench i have. it is walnut - i had never seen that wood before, and i bought for $5 straight off the neighbor's porch. with the bird poop and horse hair included. i adore it.

Your room is attractive and I find the monochromatic look calm and sophisticated. Much better without the knickknacks. I don't think it looks impersonal at all. As it is, the wing chair is not part of the conversation area in the room, and to my eye it makes the room look a bit awkward or even unfriendly since no-one would choose to sit there. I suggest that you switch the side table to the fireplace side of the wing chair, and pull the wing chair as close to the sofa as you can without blocking the traffic path. It will be closer to the fireplace which is also good - it should look like an inviting chair to read a book at the fireside on a chilly day. Don't try to center it in the nook - I'd put a plant in the nook. For the same reason, move the love seat closer to the fireplace by a foot or so. I like the burgundy color but whatever color you choose, it needs to be repeated to look intentional. Maybe a burgundy and cream print on the pillows instead of the solid color, to avoid the spotty look. And a burgundy throw over the sofa or love seat and/or a cream throw over the back of the wing chair. Your pillows look firm and uninviting. Replace them with ones a bit larger, and with softer filling such as down or feather/down. Given the satiny texture of your sofa, velvet or velour pillow covers would look good as a contrast and to add a soft touch.

Chairs are perfect!!! So comfortable and big, we all fit here now. Room got crowded with a dog cage (we just got a dog this week) and the big plant which is temporarily here until we take the Christmas tree down.