Hi- To answer a few questions... Declansmom-I will try removing that vase on the right and place the larger coral...thanks for that suggestion! I think I will try to order the coral pillow...I actually have 2 of the darker cushions & I think colours are similiar. I also agree that mirrored doors will be too much...and I don't really want to see our reflections when watching TV:) kaisermust-The lamp on the side table was from Pottery Barn. Not sure if they still have these, but maybe you'd have some luck checking on ebay if not available in-store. (great concept-the 'top'portion of the lamp can be removing, just leaving a vase underneath) The other little ceramic lamp/light was purchased from a local home decor store. (I live just outside of TOronto) I think it was made by Abbott. You can't see the detail in the pics, but it has cut-out design that gives a very soft glow. abbottcollection.com (giftware wholesaler based in Toronto The table in that hall is now replaced w/ the 3 shelves. The light on the table was another purchase from a few years ago...another little store here in TO. kiko-Thanks for posting that picture! I love, love those chairs with the orange throws! Roseabbey/kiko-I think I'm going to try to find another home for the topiaries/urns. Although I do like the splash of green, I think I've decided that I'm not big on them in front of the cabinets. Once I add in some artwork, it may just provide that extra hit of colour that is needed. (will be a couple of weeks before I receive my framed prints back...I can post another picture at that time) Next project...think I might take on painting the spindles a creamy white.(lead up to 3rd floor and down to main floor..ugh! Lots to do) Thanks again everyone for the nice comments! Lisa

I wouldnt paint your cabinets nor your fireplace. You have a nice neutral brick already. I am sure the cabinets would paint up nice though. Thinking your painter didnt really want to do them. The fireplace, does appear to need the brick cleaned a bit though.

I think your first task is to find a rug to set the tone for the room. You could have carpet bound in the size you need if you want to stay mono-chromatic. A tone on tone rug in cream, tan and chocolate might add a neutral but interesting touch. It only needs to be a couple of feet wider than the sofa unless you add new end tables that you want to sit on it too. I would keep it 12" away from the hearth though. Once the rug is found, if it has a variety of tones in it, use the darkest shade for your chairs. Be sure and take your tape measure with you so you can determine the right height on them. I don't think they should be taller than the sofa. I don't think the two chairs have to match, and it would be nice if one of them had a pattern to the fabric. Here is a mono-chromatic room, but with a touch of pattern and texture.

Here's a layout for your room using your existing furniture. That seafoam green on your walls is not deep enough. Look to the pattern on your lounge chair for a better deeper olive color. Center your sideboard and mirror directly under your coffered ceiling for better placement.