I would pair the turquoise chairs with the futon and layered rugs. there Is more space over on that side and the room is lighter /brighter light wise over there with the window. Then take the cream chair and angle it into the room with the sectional . Float it at an angle near the fireplace angled towards sectional. That side can use the lighter color of this piece to brighten it up. You can balance the lightness by getting lamps with cream shades behind the sofa and a large art piece for the wall to left of fireplace that has a light/cream back ground. Also light pillows and a throw on the dark sofa and some like pottery/candles on fireplace.

Do you have two of these lamps? I circled in yellow those could work behind sectional because of the rectangular shape. Are a light color to balance cream futon chair etc.

Let’s finish one side of the room and then move onto the other . For the fireplace side of the room.......as i said above thcould use some lightening up. Here is a sketch of furniture arrangement. Use suggestions i typed above. Lighten up that built in by accessorising it with whites and golds. Use hard cover books as well but turn them page side out so you get the page color and it will look uniform and brighten the shelves as well.

Do you still have two of the dark wood round end tables?

Laurel there might be a privacy issue as to why you have the curtains drawn across the window like that. It would help the room greatly if you gathered one to each side of the window. Preferably I would say replace them with floor to ceiling white or off white panels stacked back on each side of window so that they only come past the casing on the inside of each panel but I know you want to work with whats in the room so put replacement of them on a future list and for now stack/gather the curtains you have up back if you can.

Drape the layered rug on top more at a diagonal angle across 1/3 of bottom blue rug.

You are getting there! Such improvement already! There is no need to have a chair in front of the built in. Since the sectional has a chaise on that side I would eliminate an additional chair at the foot of it. I thought you said you had two glass coffee tables? That is why I suggested you use the second at the sectional instead of the ottoman. IF you have two. maybe I misunderstood?

I think you are supposed to angle the top rug from the teal chair toward the desk chair.

Put the two c-tables together with the cream armless chair. Put the dark round tables at both ends of the sectional. Fold a throw the color of the blue chairs across the sectional chaise portion.

From prior thread. The center window section is damaged and will soon be replaced.

Wow! So much better and the sitting room (room with broken window) is looking great!! Isn't it amazing when you get things that you have arranged in a different, more effective manner, things really look amazing. The white chair/futon, back doesn't work in that position. BUT, it might be ok with a throw arranged over the back. I am not crazy about the bench in that area. Would that bench fit in the entry? Seems more appropriate for that spot?

Laurel i didn’t realize the back of the white futon chair isn’t finished. Scrap that chair there. I think that chair might be best suited for the corner of a bedroom. Also scrap the bench behind it. Try placing your other white chair there and seeing if that works. I believe it’s finished on all sides. Such improvement! Follow Flos rules for the book shelves. You have workable items and if done correctly can give you a great look.

Woof... I like the casually layered rugs cause of the bohemian in me I guess - it's not perfect, and can even be changed a bit when you want. :)

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"... not straying too far from the familiar, but you have the freedom to freshen it as you see fit. Although transitional usually denotes a balance between contemporary and traditional, that’s not always the case. You can mix in a few (we repeat, a few) pieces from other styles as long as they don’t detract from the casual, tailored setting."

Flo would know! is this transitional..well idk for sure! :)

For instance, I like 2 lamps you have - nice lines to fit in about anywhere.

"transitional accents share a lack of ornamentation and have a certain purity of form. Artwork should be simply framed; lighting should have strong, clean lines. Be prepared: The less-is-more approach requires firm and judicious editing."

The both gray benches and the orangy pillows worked better back in the bedroom.

Laurel, you crack me up. Your place is looking better and better and I applaud you for your patience with the rude replies. If they can't be kind, they shouldn't try to give advice. Keep on keeping on girl!!!

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Here is the photo from Flo up above with her suggestion of lamps. You can look for smaller lampshades for your current lamps. The current shades are too wide and it makes the lamps look cramped against the wall.

following--- b/c i love this thread! love being able to see progress being made step-by-step, especially just using stuff that you already have. Layering rugs... who knew?????

Flo, you are da bomb! Laurel, eay to go, girl!