Just moved. Need decorating (paint, furniture, etc.) ideas.
Michelle
5 years ago
Hello! We recently moved and I’m in need of ideas. My preference would’ve been to have white trim and hardwood floors, which we don’t, so I’m trying to figure out design and color scheme with what we have going on. Currently, adding hardwood and changing trim aren’t in the budget.
We plan to paint the fireplace this weekend likely in SW gauntlet gray color and perhaps the walls at some point in agreeable gray but open to suggestions. Also to mention - we get a lot of natural light in our living room.
Mainly wondering about ways to “warm” up the appearance with a different kitchen table, entry rug and table, layout of couch, etc. We will likely make purchases bit by bit but just have no idea where to start. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
The photo taken down the stairs is just so you can see the carpet color better.
Looked online and found the design style “Transitional” fits my taste most if that helps!
We plan to paint the fireplace this weekend likely in SW gauntlet gray color and perhaps the walls at some point in agreeable gray but open to suggestions. Also to mention - we get a lot of natural light in our living room.
Mainly wondering about ways to “warm” up the appearance with a different kitchen table, entry rug and table, layout of couch, etc. We will likely make purchases bit by bit but just have no idea where to start. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
The photo taken down the stairs is just so you can see the carpet color better.
Looked online and found the design style “Transitional” fits my taste most if that helps!
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Nancy Ingram
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Comments (28)Georgia, we ended up doing Latte throughout. I love it. They are finishing up the painting today but I'll post pics tomorrow after the chair rail is done. We also did red (SW Bolero) in the art niche and beneath the chair rail in the DR. We left the kitchen color the same since it goes with the Latte and is a bit lighter. I plan to get some very colorful window treatments and window seat cushions and pillows to make the kitchen nook pop more, rather than doing the kitchen in a different color. RG at 50% was pretty light. It was very similar to the Blonde, but with a slightly different tone to it. It also looked lighter than Blonde to me. I hear you about repainting. I'm kicking myself for paying another $200 to get the LR repainted just a week later LOL. But I would rather do that than hate my LR, KWIM? Good luck!...See MoreI just moved into a new home I need living room decor ideas
Comments (5)I agree, there is not much to be said without more pictures, but looking at what we have, and not knowing the size of your starbust mirrors, I think you could hang them to the right of the TV to fill up approximately the shape I've indicated below. Second point, look for a striking rug that has a similarly natural, organic feel. It could continue your neutrals theme or introduce colour, but I'd definitely go for some kind of organic pattern -- not a geomatric design. I've just come across this one and I love it. https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hand-Knotted-Roth-Abstract-Pattern-Hemp-Rug-5-x-8/9912730/product.html?refccid=CPCHMYDRCEE2WRKCR4625KZO2Q&searchidx=337&keywords=&refinement=material%3ANatural%20Fiber...See MoreNeed help with paint color/window covering/decor/furniture ideas!
Comments (5)Okay, Rugknots is selling those things, but I think her advice is fine. See how lovely the picture above is. Too bad you already have a rug. Fun thing is the grey chair at the dining room table. To prevent it from becoming too predictable. How lovely is the view outside? I mean, is it over the top lovely so you have to see it all the time? Or could you place a not too big sectional in the current TV corner and place your TV on the opposite wall, where the brown couch is now? A chair diagonal like the brown one here, but closer to the sectional would allow for conversation. I'd keep the coffee table light and airy, like a glass one, since this space is not that big. Small end tables for some beautiful, but airy lamps. Perhaps an accent color (or two) in artwork, pillows, vases....See MoreI need help! Dont know how to decorate or pick furniture/paint for LR
Comments (136)So I am going. to read through all of these suggestions afain! MIL is coming back in town so we want to just order something for the dining table so its already done and she doesnt try to talk my husband out of it (he is a pushover, lol) I actually saw some chairs at tuesday morning as a for now fix, do you a fhink the actual table is that bad,? because I guess we are just trying to find the right thing and dont want tocwaste tons of $$. do yall know if paint is expensive? have any of you done it by yourself.? I saw an article about how to save on smaller stuff like rugs and coffee tables I am going to look into! Dining table is a biggie. But I def want to keep the room so that it could match any paint color (like a white maybe, or grey) a coffee table and area rug. so whatever we bring in will work. i am going to re-look into ikea and post some pics too. I actually found a lot on pinterest too!...See More
Michelle
5 years agoMichelle
5 years ago
Lil S
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI would start by figuring out the best spot for the couch. Have you tried it where Nancy suggested in the picture? Measure before moving :)
Consider a longer tv console. I'm not a fan of the curtain over the front door. Doesn't it get caught? Maybe stained glass window film? I would also move the bench on the wall.
Nancy Ingram
5 years agoNot sure you will have room for chairs. In the plan, I moved your dining table closer to the kitchen by putting the chairs on the ends and one side. I’m not a fan of the tv being right next to the fireplace because it will make that side of the room feel off balance and you will have two focal points competing with each other. So what I’m showing may work. You will really need to get apartment size furniture. If you want to give me the dimensions of the room I can tell you what sizes to shoot for and what will work.
I like drum shade lights. They can be dressy or casual.
Michelle
5 years ago
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