Our living room feels too bland
Gerard Suarez
5 years ago
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Comments (1)I wish I could help you...I'm curious what others will have to say since I'm in a similar situation. I keep hearing people talking about caramel colors and wondering if that would look nice against the sage green walls. I know it will help others if you're able to post photos of your room. Astrid...See Morehello make a bland concrete house on a tropical island feel like home!
Comments (7)Thanks everyone, some helpful suggestions, soft furnishings and rugs seem to be the way to go. I'm moving with my husband and two young son's (a 2 year old and a 2 month old - so only one qualifies for a baggage allowance! ;)). We looked into shipping furniture and personal goods but the cost was prohibitive (double the value of the goods!) so we will be taking the bare minimum with us, clothes, books and some toys for the kids. Thanks for the link @beckysharp, that website is invaluable! also good thinking re: bedding, it sounds like the beds there tend to be standard size (tight squeeze) so my US sheets are likely to be too large, good thing I didn't waste valuable shipping space sending them!...See MoreFeeling "Blah" About My Living Room-New Artwork?
Comments (19)There are a couple reasons your living room might not be working: --You don't have a conversational grouping. To get a cozier feel, move the print arm chair to the end of the coffee table so it faces your other chair. --Everything is too brown/tan and the same tone and very little contrast or pattern. Painting your sofa is nuts! You'll get the same boring tone and not solve your problem. Paint your walls, not your furniture, the cream color of your carpeting. Even if you don't paint it, the suggestions below will bring interest, pattern, and color into the room. --Consider layering an interesting rug 4' x 6' under your coffee table--something about the width of the sofa and a flat weave. Here's an article on how to do it: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-layer-a-rug-over-carpet-pro-design-advice-232179 --The second one is from oversizedart.com where you can choose subject, style, and size you want. I like the unframed look....See MoreHow should we arrange our new couch in our “bowling alley” living room
Comments (11)This is a close up of a tweedy type rug that might work for you - I just think a darker rug will cozy up the area and complement the ottoman so much better.... This rug has been discontinued and the remaining sizes are probably too big for your space, but it might be a direction to be looking, if it appeals to you: Something like this might work, too. I can't tell for sure about the colors but Pottery Barn has samples available in store if there is one near you, refundable deposit when returned:...See MoreGerard Suarez
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