Need Above Ledge Decor help!!
aeglisson
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
What I have above the ledge looks tired and dated...it needs refreshing, fluffing or whatever. I probably have too many things, and they're not grouped well. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Also, I REALLY need something different over my sofa. Most people go with a picture, but I can't put just any picture up and be happy with it...it has to mean something to me, and I haven't found anything. Help there is also appreciated! Thank you all!
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chloebud
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Comments (4)I say put something safe on the wall next to the tub. I have, an almost, falling story: I was staying with my son and his family for a week. They have a charming bathroom with an old claw foot tub with a shower setup. I was trying to maneuver my way out of the rather tall tub and lost my balance. I grabbed what ever was around. In these moments one doesn't think, just reacts. I grabbed the display shelving that was near the tub and pulled it off the wall. It brought down a lovely small pharmacy bottle collection DDIL had displayed. They broke. I was unharmed as my other arm must have grabbed the side of the tub or something. So my lesson is that what ever is near a tub needs to be safe and secure, in case it becomes an emergency grab bar....See MoreI need HELP with decorating ledge/shelves: Advice Please! pics
Comments (27)After hearing so many of your suggestions, I now know that my concerns about the dreaded wall in my living room were legitimate. I really appreciate all the comments, ideas and helpful suggestions. This site is like having your own private staff of decorators at your disposal. Parma is right, the space was supposed to be for a fireplace, but we decided that we wanted the fireplace in the family room in the basement. Couldn't afford both. Probably was a mistake. I read your suggestions and looked again at my pictures and could see exactly what each of you meant. Things I had never noticed before. 1. The backs of the shelves do need color to make the display pop. Right now everything just fades into the background. 2. There's no cohesiveness to what's on the shelves and there is way too many things. 3. I have already taken down the two small prints on the sides of the mirror. What was I thinking? 4. The jobots are too long. I had never noticed that. Do they need to go to bottom of the window trim? 5. The mirror does not do justice to the space. It may be too small, wrong shape, something's not right. First of all, I really want the upper ledge gone. The problem is talking my DH into letting me find someone to close it in. I love the idea of finishing out the shelves as a bookcase. I think that would look wonderful. Do you think old books would look better in the space rather than newer books? I am a book collector and have many shelves full of novels in various areas of the house. Les917: I really like your idea of the Sunburst Pediment and would like to find a way to incorporate it into the redesign of the space. Any other suggestions or pics would still be appreciated because this project will take place slowly in the spring. Thanks so much in advance....See MoreNeed help decorating above the fireplace!
Comments (10)I actually really like the look of the mirror. It's all too predictable to see a painting about the mantle. If this were my living room, I would surround it with other things. You could place a small clock in front of it or some art next to the fireplace, like you can see here. I can also see what other posts are saying about covering it, but I feel that would make the room feel much smaller. Mirrors help make rooms feel a little more open,...See MoreDecor Help for High Window Ledge
Comments (0)Hey there! I need ideas for what to put on my high window ledge in my new home. I currently don't have any specific style in the living room so all ideas are welcome. Thanks!...See More
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4 years agoSomething like this isn't too bad for above the cabs if you need items there. Still pretty simple and the baskets tie in with the wood in the room. I might be tempted to remove the two vases flanking the center basket.
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