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Comments (18)@lynartist - I like the chandelier but still prefer glass shades to lamp shapes. It does look great in your dining room. Beautiful room. @pinkmountanin - I didn't mind the dark with light table, I just didn't like those chairs with the table somehow. Now I am thinking of darkening the original chairs. Yes, easier said than done. It will have to be done overtime. Maybe even two-tone them so the design in the middle is still in maple. More so because it's more work. Something to think about down the road....See MoreI want to move away from my old decorating habits...lots of questions!
Comments (28)You may be in a different situation, but I just don’t have a lot of money to play around with, so I HAVE to plan out my major scheme. Not to say I can’t be flexible but it still has to make sense and not leave much to chance. IMO there is no such thing as a neutral. Every color has its version of gray or white, for example. So there is no such thing as a “safe” choice. Look at all the people here who went out and got a big brown leather sofa and then don’t know what to do. I don’t ever want to decorate myself into an unwanted corner. The only choice you will regret is if you don’t stay true to your tastes. And if you don’t know your taste, it’s too soon to plan, let alone shop. First you have to analyze and explore what kind of home you are truly happy living in, day in and out. Think about the elements that bring you joy in terms of color, mood, etc. and then start to refine this. Shopping comes last. I like your sofa choices a lot, but it’s not my home. Go back to what YOU like. As for not wanting to commit to a couch color, may I ask why? Believe it or not, certain colors are as much of a neutral (if a neutral exists) as gray. Blue, for example, works with all the colors... gray, orange, pink, red, white, green, yellow, purple, etc. Just has to be the right version of the color. Pattern is much more of a commitment than color....See MoreHelp me perfect our throw pillows - curved sofa
Comments (84)UPDATE I just received this Fornasetti pillow from Etsy -- it's an outdoor pillow and I intended for use on our deck. However, I kind of like it in my office. What do you think? Perhaps it can live here during the off season....See Moreideas for new living room furniture
Comments (13)Empty the room and go for more color in the seating. If you like the sectional look, you might consider a reversible chaise sofa that allows for more arrangements because you can flip the chaise portion from side to side. I would put it on the blue wall with your bird art above it. You might change the blue to work better with the new upholstery. Add a pair of chairs and some "C" tables. A fun indoor outdoor rug will be cheap and work well with pets/kiddos. Put a tall skinny bookcase on the wall where the bench and crates are to help counterbalance the visual weight of the blue wall. Add huge blow up photos of your toddler and dog on the white wall. New drapes and you're done....See Moretartanmeup
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