The couch goes beautifully with the wall and artwork. The couch goes beautifully with the pillows and blanket . The pillow and blanket seem like odd man out in the room. I wonder if you have any more of the aqua or orange anywhere else in the room or if you have anything with those colors for the wall it would work better.

Salonva which Pillow should I remove or replace? don’t have orange anywhere else changing color blanket is no problem. The metal art work on wall has blues and greens But faded

Here’s rest of room , really small

the other candlestick broke on fireplace I have to run out and get another one. Seems like there’s no color in here. Also have a hand woven natural rug coming in this week That’s the color of my table. I’m trying to add color but don’t know how.

Very cute doggie.

Why are you trying to add colour? And what colour are you trying to add? I ask because I see colour in your room. You have yellow walls (pretty, imo), blues and greens. That palette works. You'll be adding a neutral rug which is a nice base on which to build (but it won't add colour). Did you have inspiration pictures for this room?

No I was building off the wreath on the fireplace. It was hard to find art work for it because the fireplace curves. I think it’s the pillows that im Unsure about. Too much designs or something. I have flower art with circle and medallion pillows... I’ve tried taking pic of fireplace but it doesn’t take.

The art above the sofa isn’t adding any color. It’s almost an exact match to the sofa and the only other ’color’ in it is white and tiny touches of yellow. The rest of the wall art has very muted colors as well. It’s a pretty color palate and I think you’re doing it a disservice adding brightly colored pillows that don’t really relate to the main colors you have going on in the room, I would embrace the muted colors and add pillows in those colors.

As others have pointed out, it's the green and orange that don't "go" on your couch. The other pillows are fine. Subtle colours, interesting textures and patterns. If you like them, keep them. If you don't, keep trying out others that catch your eye in the stores. You might prefer solid coloured ones with texture (linen, velvet, satin...). A lot of this is trial and error.

What I can tell you though is there is no law saying every blank wall portion need to be filled. If this were my place, I would want less "stuff" on the walls because I'd want my eye to rest in a small space. That might be a personal preference. For example, I find there is a lot of "stuff" on the back wall calling attention to it. If there's a beautiful view out those windows, the curtains will frame it. Still, I'd rather the eye be more drawn to the living area. Does that make sense?

Yes! I totally agree Tartanmeup, I didn’t think about different texture pillows And I think your absolutly right oaktonmom I’m going to embrace the muted colors with different textures rather than with different patterns that stand out. I took away orange and green pillow. That alone helped.

I would love to buy a colorful rug but I’m clueless. They’re either too light ( have kids and a dog) or patterns are too much . any Suggestions?

I’ll be changing pillows to textured coordinates.

Would not add a ’colorful’ rug. It’ll stand out like a sore thumb like the green pillow and orange throw did.

Ugh... as much as I like color your right. I’ve tried many times and failed. I’ll keep my living room subtle and sweet and my bedroom very colorful .

Nothing wrong with subtle and sweet! :) Muted colours are quite lovely. However, if you're craving a change to vibrant colours in this space, I'd rethink the yellow walls and go with white or light grey (taking a cue from your couch) then add large vibrant artwork (and/or a bolder rug). Totally different look. It really depends on how you want your room to look and feel. It's your space. You decide the colour palette. But a different colour direction means changing a few elements and we know that means time and money. Adding vibrant colours to muted ones is tricky.

I just spotted these vases on Wayfair and thought the blue and green might be nice on your mantel (to echo the colours of your pillows and artwork). You could use the others on a table elsewhere (the other side of your couch?).

Wayfair - langley-street-5-piece vase-set

And if you want to add orange to your palette, I'd pick a soft one, almost peach. Here's a throw with texture that might work.

Wayfair - George Oliver - Broomfield

If I were you, I'd be building an ideabook by collecting pics of living rooms that really appealed to me. Sometimes we want a change in our space but it may take time to figure out and commit to a different direction. Good luck!

Wow I really like those colors together! Ok I’ll work in this. But I have another question? I’m wanting to put crown molding in living room ... would it be too much for the window area. I was thinking the same molding as in kitchen.

I guess I don't see what others see. To me, the aqua pillows don't go at all and the green pillow does. So I would take down the metal things, keep the art, and add more green. The touch of orange works, imho.

Not sure. I'm no expert but the angled popcorn ceiling and the shape of your fireplace are giving me a mid-century vibe in your living room. I prefer crown moulding in a more traditional build. Perhaps a pro will chime in.

Penny might be right. I see it now. The solid blue pillows? They are vibrant. Keep playing around with the mix, rose2ferrer. :)

Don't put crown moulding up the angled wall. If you really want it, put it on the horizontal ceiling walls only. Love your curved fireplace wall. Your place is lovely and I love how your pooch keeps getting in the pictures. I feel a lot of positive energy in your home.

this is the wall without the metal decor and the green pillows before my dog(pup at the time) chewed them up. I still have the little striped pillows too. I liked it but felt like wall too big.

I agree with you, rose2ferrer, the wall is bare without those metal pieces.

I also have this wall art... like the colors but I feel like it’s too small for wall. Also still have the yellow pillows.

I like that too. Muted colours of your room. You're right though, it's too small to be alone above your sofa. Don't see another spot where it could go in that room?

ETA: Just noticed the wall colour. The picture just above - was your wall colour grey?

I can see where the aqua/ teal pillow is too much.

Unless I go with the blue / yellow painting but then I have the too much wall issue again.

Looks good like that!

Which pic are you referring to liken? And yes my wall use to be grey but since I have very little natural light it looked dingy most of the time. I needed to brighten it up. It was depressing. But my kitchen still grey.

Sorry. Kulrn which pic are you referring too?

i would love to incorporate the colors you suggested in your examples tartanmeup.

What pillows would I keep or look for to go with that . Solid , prints .... ?

This is the rug I have coming it’s 6x9 so it’ll be the whole length of couch

I don't think you have too much wall...I think the first picture is just fine.

I do see from the rest of your room that you do like to have stuff on the walls...so maybe you just need to become accustomed to fewer pieces? Look at it this way: If you have a lot to look at, then you don't really "see" any one particular thing. You lose the ability to focus on one, nice, piece. That's why they say "less is more" :)

I would say to at least live with it for a while. I think it's just different to what you're used to and change takes time.

I do like the yellow pillows, too, but then yellow and gray is one of my favorite color combinations.

I would also say no to the last picture. It's pretty small.

I like the wreath. I'm not crazy about the other small sayings and things...

Can we find a nice tray for your ottoman?

ETA, I'm confused as to your wall color...one picture shows yellow and one shows it as being gray?

Yea I keep going back and forth with the metal on top of tv. I never really felt it but few family members liked it so I kept it. I feel when place is too empty/ simple it takes away the cozy feeling. But I don’t like the cluttered look either.

Wall is yellow

This is a very cute room with way too many tchotchkes spread around the space. Simplify. Invest in one large piece of art for over the sofa. It will give you impact that you can never get from a dozen tiny generic signs and scrolls hung around on the walls.

I agree completely... thank you!

I’m going to take everyone’s advice and take it sweet and simple. I really appreciate all your advice and input. When I put i together I’ll send a pic.

I removed all the little stuff and the stuff that looked mass produced, replaced the boob light with a flush mount drum, blew up your portrait and hung it on the wall. You've got a fabulous fireplace; don't gild the lily and don't junk it up.

Please keep the lantern and the tools on the hearth...that looks lovely there. Also love your candle/flowers on the dining table.

To me, things that help with "cozy"--Plants. If you don't have room for a floor plant, maybe a hanging plant near the window. A lovely throw, pillows that have texture, flowers on a tray on the ottoman.... Without a doubt the dog is a huge plus :) and he poses so wonderfully!

These things work and you're well on the way to making a lovely room even lovelier..

Wicker tray for ottoman ? Wood?