A bit too much pattern all at the same scale, I think. Not enough solids to ground it.

I guess I enjoy exploded crayon box..I would do a darker teal sofa with what you have and carry that color throughout the room.

Whatever you decide to do, it's a refreshing change from gray gray shiplap and gray...so kudos to you and thanks!

ETA fwiw I'm not sure the pillows you have are working for you. And can the portraits sit side by side on the wall or is there not enough room (they look to be the same size and frame from this angle)

Grovers blue drapes look good to me or I might go for some sort of pale blue on the walls. I LOVE the serious art and fun fabrics and rug--terrific juxtaposition! The brown sofa does want more connection to the space--he's kindof out there on his own. I don't think I'd care for your art with fuschia walls, it does look pretty with the lots-of-white-space artwork tho.

DARK TEAL!! Now is not the time to be safe...

(my vote)

Teal and chartreuse are smashing together!

I love the artwork. Lighting the artwork would show it off and help the overall sense of the room seeming too dark. Google "plug-in picture light" for ideas.

I like the teal pennydesign just put up!

My first thought was also to angle the chairs in just slightly to break up the seemingly perfect square. That's just a small adjustment and many folks have given great suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of.

Just be careful with teal. I have some teal drapes in my master bedroom that were custom made and I had to sample lots of fabrics to find the right teal color. Some were too blue and some turned very green in the space.

What a beautiful and fun room.

I'd pull the chairs all the way onto the rug and angle them slightly toward each other. Not at precisely the same angle! Loosen it up as someone else suggested ;-)

The pillows that match the chair backs would migrate over to the sofa along with a couple of solids, and on the chairs I would use a solid or a funky print of an animal. Not faux animal hide; check out greenfish1234's tiger pillows. I'll come back with a link in a minute.

Some real life inspiration a la greenish https://www.houzz.com/discussions/antique-buffs-which-chair-in-there-dsvw-vd~4524823

I like the teal, but it should go a little more blue, which would pick up the color in the banding and the chairs. I also like the pale gray and taupe as the backdrop for it all. Instead of the smaller plants, maybe a large potted palm or fig for some emerald?

Love your room! I find your use of color and pattern refreshing. It might be crazy but my first thought to add more color was orange. I love the play of orange and pink in the rug and it makes me want to see some more bold orange in the room. I also think adding a lamp would add some interest / light to the space.

I love your room and your use of vintage paintings and modern furnishings. I think drapes are too predictable and will take away from the edginess that you have created. I would lighten up the wall color with a bright white and let your fabric sing. Can you add a modern hanging chandelier over the dining room table? Your idea of light and airy dining table is great. I would remove the second console table behind chair, one is plenty for that wall. Bring in some fresh flowers for life and color on your coffee table. Consider a grouping of your vintage art collection with a splash of modern art.

That's definitely exploded crayon box.

I do think you need to stick to one color on the wall, though...

Your room is amazing but I agree that you need a solid or two in a cool color to contrast with the warm pinks. The polka dot pillows on the sofa are too much of a pattern repeat. Grover's mock up is a good one.

I think painted trim can work well in a country kitchen vibe but I am not feeling it for your room.

I saw the image posted above. Give it a try ... it just doesn’t do it for me . It’s kinda kitschy!

I like the idea of painting the trim...but keep in mind that you don't have crown molding to distribute that idea all around.

Are the walls staying gray? Was that done before you decided on this style?

As an aside, I just don't get the drape choice in the inspiration picture...unless it matches the rug?

I would go with a bright white paint think art gallery white. Colorful modern art mixed in with original art I think would look fab for your space.Painted furniture is another way to bring in color , dining table , side board could work. High gloss finish I think would be best for the look you are creating.

What about a colorful sofa? Bright blue, orange..

I think you could test with a bright color on the trim...you've got nothing to lose, really. I'm looking forward to what you do with this place. As I said, it's a refreshing change.

I feel like I am late to the party!

Love the burst of color!

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Right! will paint walls white add colourful modern art, get some solid pillows, paint out the sideboard glossy bright colour. Would like a bright sofa, but will have to wait. The. I will see if painting the trim is necessary. I probably will go with a bluer teal or turquoise if i do. Great ideas and advice! Next i will come for accessory advice to give more depth to the room! Any other advice is welcome!

Ami Ing, Your portraits could be re-framed and even temporarily "altered" to look more modern. How? Change to a slim,bright lacquered frame. Altering the image would entail framing behind UV glass (leaving a space pocket) and painting on the glass....recently I've also seen washi tape and ribbon used on the glass to "alter" the work beneath.

???????????????????re-framing is scary????????????????????? As for the faux altering, it does sound beyond your comfort level but really, no art is harmed in the various processes.

I'm not sure I would add gold pillows. Your pinks and brown sofa are very warm. I would add a chartreuse pillow instead to bring in some of the cool chartreuse from the window treatments.

I think you can improve your fun and already well decorated room fairly easily. The art is fine, I would not alter it in any way. Adding some more modern art wouldnt hurt though. Your sofa seems perfect.

I echo many already expressed opinions. Yes to fresher wall color and new pillows. The pillows need not be a solid color necessarily, just bolder in color and pattern. Drapes would be a great addition in my opinion. The new color you add (teal seems great) should be a bright, impactful shade.

Wow, first time in a long time, that scrolling through here, I see a room, I could actually live in, and feel comfortable in. Most are so absolutely dull and perfect, that having a cup of coffee in one of them, would make me very uncomfortable. I love your room. I do like the idea of the darker teal curtain panels, and I would look for a much lighter shade of that teal for the walls.

I would put the drapery to the right and left of window but placed on a rod on the wall, not the depth of the window. I would allow the edge to abut right up to the glass but no further on each side.

I could see adding a pair of flat-ish plug-in sconces on either side of lowered painting over the sofa.

I like the painting...is there a match there in the dining area? Would they fit next to each other.

I like the painting very much and it goes great in the room. Good design is not normal or expected.

Have you thought about a chandelier for over your dining table?