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do these chairs work with this couch? suggestions to pull it together?

5 years ago

Busy living room/tv watching space for couple with two boys. Just got two new blue chairs, now doubting they work with the red couch. Assuming we will need to get rid of the rug so including pictures with and without it. 1. is it OK to pair these blue chairs with the red cards? 2. Would like to get a new area rug and would love suggestions. 3. I tend to like mid century, bohemian and traditional styles. 4. One of our closest friends custom builds beautiful wood furniture so I could make about anything to fit the space as far as end tables or some sort of corner unit/storage/shelves as that back corner tends to just gather cables, dust, and Legos—if that stirs anyone creative juices.

Please help. We just don’t have the knack for finishing a room.

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Beth H. :

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

they do compliment each other, but the warm light and yellowish walls detract from it. Can you do a cooler white tone? (no warm/yellow whites)

I think if you used some cool mcm walnut side tables and retro style lamps, it would give you more of that look you like.

something like these.

(your artwork is too small and hung way too high)

get a large canvas to use behind the sofa that brings in the teal/peacock tones.

if you want a collage, this is proper height and spacing.

i don't mind the color of the rug, but it looks a big sad. I think you could find something better.

I like this rug for your colors. and white walls like below w/the rusty red ceramic lamps

I like the floor lamps. I'd move it to the other side and find an end table to go in the corner. (notice the height of this artwork behind the sofa. this is where you want it.

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JD
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
By the way the walls are “champagne” and not usually as yellow during the day. So I wonder if I can change lighting alone and get whiten it up some. Pic is of the room when we first moved in.

Thanks for advice on pictures. One if the reasons the picture is high is frankly to keep the kids off it but they’re old enough to knock it off. So good, I idea I can lower and change it out for better color and probably larger. And yes I'm often torn between big art vs a collage well. I'm leaning towards collage wall.

I like the furniture suggestions, the walnut side tables yes. Lamps, I don't know where to begin.

I like the rug ideas too. Will have to convince my husband though. I'd like it comfortable for the kids and bonus if it hides kids crumbs.
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tangerinedoor
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I really like your living room! It looks very friendly. I love the shapes and the colors you’ve picked out. And, yes, I LOVE the rug for its pattern and coloring. It does look a bit puckered. Any way you can fix that? I guess I wouldn’t put getting a new rug high on the priority list for now.

The table lamp seems too low, and maybe too small in scale. It looks a little lost. If you could get a taller sofa-side table table that might help, but maybe consider putting that lamp in a bedroom and get one with a more interesting shade...maybe a different shape than the floor lamp.
Susie .
5 years ago
If a new rug isn’t in the budget, a heavy pad under it should get rid of the puckers. A flooring store or rug store should carry them and they will cut it to fit. Makes a big difference. I think you just need some accessories - end tables as Beth suggested will make it more welcoming, maybe an ottoman for the couch (I don’t like coffee tables with little kids), couple of pillows for the couch or a throw that pulls your colors together. I think the colors look fine together, you just need a bit more of each color to pull things together. And the art is too high, but that’s been said.
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Original Author
5 years ago
Would love to hear more opinions. Other examples of lamps that would work? Rug ideas? Coffee table vs a metal and wood trunk we already have?
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Beth H. :
5 years ago
you could use the steamer trunk as a coffee table or a side table. put a piece of glass on it and a lamp. or put the trunk against the wall w/a potted plant on it. lots of ideas for that.

as for your lamp, you have the floor lamp. just get a table lamp in a mid century style if you like.

you could use it as an extra seating type of bench, or even an ottoman.
Anne Duke
5 years ago
Will only comment on the rug. I’m a huge fan of flat weaves, but creeping is a problem with some. Pottery Barn has a felted one in two grades, I use the regular grade on my tiled floors, and it is really good and worth a try. The look you’re going for does lend itself to rugs with oriental designs.
janiceme
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katinparadise
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
If you change out the bulb in the floor lamp to a whiter color, it may help a bit with the lighting in the room. An LED in the 3500-4000K range should do the trick.

I think the table lamp is a good size but needs to be on a table that's about 6" higher in order to feel proportionate.

A rug pad will certainly help the rug stay in place. If it's a standard size rug, check rugsusa.com. Their prices are good and shipping is free.

A pillow or two that ties in all the colors as suggested would help as well. Maybe something like this.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/211278615/pillow-cover-crimson-red-gold-navy-blue?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery-1-40
J J
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Mrs Pete
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I like the sofa and chairs, and I like their colors.

I think you're off to a good start.
partim
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Have you looked at Flor floor carpet tiles? Not the cheapest, but very practical for families. Lots of MCM type styles.

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