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Design Dilemma Home Decorating living room

Just need help with final touches

Irricca Brightharp

5 years ago

I'm almost done with decorating our formal living/music room and am looking for advice specifically with what to do with one empty wall, but am open to any recommendations that will enhance the room. TIA

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IdaClaire

5 years ago

I'd get a real piano bench and move the tufted piece back towards the sofa to act as a coffee table.

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5 years ago
I'm with Ida Claire
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Another idea: what about replacing one of the nightstands for a narrower one to allow the bed to be scooted over to clear the window? Would that leave enough room to walk on that side? If your bed is the standard 76 inches for a King, that leaves you 68 inches on that wall. Right now, you have 34 inches on each side? I don't know how many inches the bed overlaps the window but if it can be centered on the wall (forgetting the window is part of the wall), then art above it would make more "sense". That said, the headboard doesn't leave much room for art above it. I do think the blue needs to be repeated in the room for balance and lamps would be a good spot for it. Love the last lamp italmover shared. Perhaps pillows could introduce a soft colour and texture to complement the blue and white? You can also play with a range of blues. Decorative pillows are very much trial and error but it can be a lot of fun to search for that special touch. I love pinks and purples with blues so would be tempted to introduce a soft purple to the mix: Ochre is a popular colour right now and some love it with blues. Blues and greens are classic. A fabric print that includes your duvet's blue would be "ideal" but it's not always easy to find an exact blue match. Etsy has loads of options though so you're bound to find something you love. The new wall colour looks lovely in the natural light pics. Serene and brighter than the previous. Agree about the yellow from current bulbs (could also be camera's doing. Might be less yellow irl?)
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Susie .
5 years ago
Agree that the ottoman doesn’t look right where it is. Art on the wall is almost always a good idea! Need some color in the room, it seems a bit lifeless. I’d get colorful throw pillows and maybe a throw, as well. Houseplants always bring life. I see you have some plants, but they are hidden. What is reflected in the mirror? Unless it’s a pretty outdoor view, I would trade it for a piece of art.
Irricca Brightharp
Original Author
5 years ago
I agree. That is only there because my daughter used it right before I snapped the picture. it's full of books and pretty heavy do it'll be there until my husband gets home lol
Irricca Brightharp
Original Author
5 years ago
The art will be hung. There is a plant on the floor that I need to buy need something to make it higher. One mirror reflects outdoors, the one above the couch will reflect the picture to be hung over the piano
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S Reed design
5 years ago
Lovely rug ! I would move the piano to the next wall on the back of the dining area. Hang the art above it just barely and purchase a used piano bench paint it a unexpected color. Center the sofa and keep the large armoire slightly askew. Move oversized chair to a bit askew where the piano is now. Keep table and mirror as is but mount mirror at window height add two drapery sets on windows at 1-2” below ceiling, get something bold with color in art above the sofa. Repurpose bench and mirror above sofa (sorry) add a glass small coffee table and a side chair at windows in the same paint color as the bench with unexpected bold upholstery,,, my 2 cents without measurements
Irricca Brightharp
Original Author
5 years ago
I like your idea, but I'm not sure that I can get my husband to move the piano again. it was supposed to go where you suggested but he put it where it was easiest for him to get it
katmiller0
5 years ago
I actually like the piano bench ottoman. I’d kind of like to see it if you moved the mirror to the empty wall and repl the mirror with a larger piece of art.
Irricca Brightharp
Original Author
5 years ago
Starting with things I can do immediately. Thoughts?
Irricca Brightharp
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5 years ago
Seems too small to me
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S Reed design
5 years ago
It’s feeling too small because the oversized chair is stopping you as you enter. You can nudge The sofa over.. the furniture is larger in scale so you have to think BIG scale on accessories. Try nudging the armoire a bit out and towards the window. Add a medium sized lamp in top of the armoire and stage the top, love the vase color. I’m sensing you like cool beach colors. Try the wire mirror on the wall at staircase when you smile nicely and get kids and hubby to move the piano lol
grapefruit1_ar
5 years ago
Everything in your room looks very nice, but the overhead light creates harshness. I would use lamps ONLY and never the overhead light. Plus lamps can add interest and color to your lovely room.
everdebz
5 years ago
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There's beauty in your room, so I'd try removing what seems crowded between the windows: mirror and plant....?

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everdebz
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Irricca Brightharp
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5 years ago
I have 8 ft ceilings. I like that pic
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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years ago
IMO there are some problems with your layout. Here are two options for you. Mirror over piano so you can see behind when playing, not no mirror over the sofa. Mount some art there. I would also turn the rug direction I've provided two locations for the tall chest, none of them caddy corner . An end table with lamp is needed for the room IMO.
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5 years ago
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Hansen
5 years ago
I like Beverly's first floor plan. Need piano bench. Get a tray for the top of ottoman. Add a colorful vase, throw, and large picture over sofa. I would add more of the yellow or green to the room.
Kris Bruesehoff
5 years ago
No need for two mirrors. Replace the one over the sofa with art.

Remove the picture frames on the sofa table as they will compete with the art.

Move ottoman to by couch, and get a great tray to put on top for drinks.

Have the chair relate to the couch rather than angled away from it.

the piano to where you intended

Move the lamp from the corner it is in to between the sofa and chair ( I'd like to see a small

table there as well)

add color with a throw or more pillows.
everdebz
5 years ago
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Also was said, and I think that the sofa might seem better centered on the wall.
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J J
5 years ago
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