What am I missing here?
Hi all!
Sharing latest pic of living room, I feel like something is missing. I just ordered another pouf so that’s all set, but what else can I do here? Thoughts? SOS
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoJoanne A.Y.
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoJoanne A.Y.
4 years agoThanks for the feedback everyone! I ordered new drapes today, bought a tall plant and a white throw. The tv will have to unfortunately stay where it is. However, any thoughts on what we should add to this tv stand? (i am looking for something tall to add here as well) and artwork wise for the walls? Please ignore the mess in the pic :)
PROFlo Mangan
4 years agoPlant is great. The two small gold pots do nothing for your decor. All the items need to be larger. On the media shelf a couple trays might be nice. Then large vase in black or metallics would help bridge the gap between TV and console. A larger more distinctive lamp would help distract from gap too. Or some tall candlesticks. The lamp is cool and price is bargain.
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Julianna Rangel
4 years agoHi Joanne! I have a living room with almost the same features, colors etc. I'm loving and taking advantage of the ideas you are getting hehehe :)
I am completely lost myself here but i will definitely use tall plants and colors on pillows and throws too.
I use pinterest also to give me some inspiration about color accord with seasons.
about the furniture under the tv, would be an option to have a lower one (or a floating shelf, mounted on the wall!!) where you could have some tall flower vases, art, something you like , maybe?
i add some pins i looked up now, even though i know it's maybe not the right style or proportions. But just to show what i mean.
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4 years agoHere is a concept. Lamp on left (narrow and tall enough to bridge gap). Balance other side with tall thin objects. Could be skinny candlesticks or tall thin metal sculpture of some kind. The stack of books gives you idea of unique book spines. Two stacks of two books on that shelf preferably with black and white spines, would decorate without a bunch of small items. A long thin bowl could work too.
Joanne A.Y.
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoThis is super helpful too! Do you think something like this would work for the walls next to the tv?
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4 years agoThis is terrible because I used tissue paper but...works to visualize it I think
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4 years agoThis is the final space which I’m not sure if I should leave empty as to not overcrowd the room. There used to be a fireplace but owner closed it up :(
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