I would also spray paint the star a rusty red so it will show more. It really doesn't stand out on the brick in it's current color which looks more copper in the picture. (the copper is pretty but you need red there) I would also consider opening the bed up in front of the stairs to add flowers as well. The house is beautiful, but the landscape is what's lacking. I would actually post a thread in the landscape forum to get some ideas of how you can build the landscape up a little. Put a plan together and just do a little bit every season..

thanks aktillery, I love your house too! Hi Chispa, I haven't checked out the LDC. I'm headed to San Diego in a couple weeks and may swing down there -- thanks for the heads up! april, still undecided on the fabric. Probably Crypton, though - it needs to be durable and hold up to kids, parties, etc. On the color front, I'm leaning back to beige for the cushions. Because this built in is large (10x9 sectional), I'm wondering if a bold color would be just too much. None of the turquoise, peacock blues or even more muted blue sample fabrics are working. They all feel too loud in the space. Maybe I just jazz it up with pillows, a more colorful rug and some throws?

suggestions please?

We need to choose wall to wall carpet for condo about 1,500 ft. We have an off white mid century couch that has shades of grey and beige, 2 black Rosewood Eames Chairs and 2 white/silver based small mid century round tables and a walnut colored midcentury round dining table with 4 matching chairs that have a royal blue cloth seat. Our bedroom has a walnut platform bed with 2 small walnut night tables. The Study has a cherry table top desk, Light grey desk chair, and black Swedish designed leather chair