Should I remove the mirror from the mantle and put the TV in its place
Rita Reed
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What should I put in the place of these yaupons?
Comments (19)You definitely do have an overabundance of yaupons - regular size and dwarf. I think the exception is the short row of what looks like burford hollies on the right front of the house. All those yaupons means repetition of the same texture over and over all over the place. I think you should consider removing a few of the dwarf yaupons also and replacing them with different textured plants. Maybe a grouping of dwarf abelias or India hawthornes if you want to keep the evergreen shrubs, but these will also provide flowers. I know those are simple suggestions, but they would provide a varied texture to all those small leafed yaupon hollies. Lorepetalum would also be pretty if placed in a spot that didn't block a door or window and was left to grow to its natural size and shape. It would make a nice backdrop to some of those dwarf yaupons over on the side of the house - a different color and texture of leaf and pink flowers in the early spring. Something else that would be nice if you are removing the large yaupons is a vitex. It would look nice at one of the corners of the house, especially if you plant it out a bit diagonally from the corner which would visually extend the house on either side. Prune them up from the bottom like you would do to a crape myrtle - make it grow as a small ornamental tree. Their lavender flowers in the summer are very pretty. It might even be nice to put it in the place of that large yaupon that is at the left of the front door since if you grew it like a small tree, it will have that open branching structure on the bottom two-thirds and open that area up as you look towards the front door - it won't block the view of the door as much as that yaupon is doing right now. Your front door should be the focal point of the house, so you don't want to block it with a bunch of green. Are those Knockout roses you have ready to go in the ground? If so, excellent choice. Whatever they are, that color will look really good against the light brick of your home....See MoreNo place to put TV in great room!! Need help!!!
Comments (14)This is a suggestion that has worked marvelously for us - although it's not cheap. We have a projector tv. The screen is mounted on the ceiling in a bay area. My husband made a soffit to go in front of it so unless you're standing behind it in the bay area, you don't see the screen when it's in retracted. We don't have windows in this area because it's actually under the dining room bay window. The projector is attached to the ceiling, but I've seen them on the top shelf of bookcases. We love this solution because then the room isn't arranged around a large object that when 'off' is otherwise useless (and unattractive). I personally don't like entertainment centers because it just makes it take up more space - and most people leave the tv exposed anyway. The only issue with a projector tv is that you need the room fairly dark when watching so you would need some window coverings or shades that are room darkening. Man, is it ever great for popcorn and a movie, though! We haven't been to a theatre for a single movie since we did this....See MoreWhat furniture should I put / where do I put it in this room?
Comments (10)The first thing that strikes me is that your curtain rod is too short which is why you have to push the curtains to the side which kills the vibe in this room. Get longer rods and linen-type curtains that are fairly similar to the wall color which will give the room warmth without looking busy. Please make sure that your area rug is as large as possible because that will make this room look fabulous. Little bitty rugs do not. I would choose an Oriental rug in warm colors because it will hide little accidents, at least until you can address them. I would definitely get a sofa, so great for cuddling with your husband and kids. I would place it in front of the window for good lighting for reading but also because it gives you the best sight lines into other areas of your home. Instead of a coffee table consider a large ottoman with a lid so that you have plenty of storage space. Please don't buy a brown or black leather couch. They look dated and are so difficult to decorate around. Try beige or caramel, with two chairs in contrasting colors, perhaps a nice blue or green, colors that will be in the carpet hopefully. You can also use the carpet colors to choose pillows for your soft furniture. Find some nice pictures to put on the walls, a large green plant, a bookcase or two (books are a must in a room) and side tables for lamps. By now your room will look gorgeous and be pretty well furnished and, most important of all, will be comfortable and fun to be in....See Moreshould I cut down trees? if so what to put in their place?
Comments (20)Answering the question of what to put in place of the trees, I'd recommend sod in order to heal the scarred lawn. The area is too close to the drive and street for shrub obstructions and there are already street trees nearby. If you are trying to hide some of the property across the street, then place a dome shaped shrub about 15'-20' from the street and 10'-12' from the drive. (Placing it too close to street or drive will be a disadvantage in one way or another.) The acceptable shapes to prune it to are dome or tapered cylinder. (If you prune to a ball, you'll ultimately be creating a mushroom shape tree form where the stem would be short stilts.) It could have a square footprint if you prefer. I'm not saying that placing a shrub there is ideal regardless of other circumstances. It's ideal if it solves your problem. If you don't need it, stick with sod only. I would be limbing up the street trees a little for cleaner appearance and so it's not a bigger job later. Examples of dome shaped shrubs, circled in red, especially at the background. It could be evergreen but doesn't seem that it must be, which would open up the the options in shrub selection....See More
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