interior design help
Hi everyone,
So I'm new to this whole interior decorations Spending all these hours, days, and weeks in the house got me a bit bored and imaginative but I don't know where to begin. FYI I have the color of my hardwood floor. It seems to not match with anything. So far, I want to get a new carpet, a colorful accent chair, and a lot of plants (not sure whether artificial or living plant) also some wall art, mirrors, I really don't know what to get. Please advise. You can drop links to items, pictures, anything will help. A lot of shops are having sales so I'd like to use this opportunity. I'd really appreciate it.
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Comments (5)I like the idea and orientation of your tacky boot rack...so why not get something with a back that serves as a sort of room divider? You could put a cushion on top and have a seat for taking off shoes...Obviously you'll want the back to be finished. Also, light fixtures are very easy to replace. Get one you love and put it up. Keep the existing to put back when you move out. Both of these things won't break the bank and you simply take them with you when you move... I assume you'll be patching the walls? Ask the landlord for the paint so that you can match it. You can hang a picture...just don't have a thick frame...it will be fine as your door can only go as far as the doorknob allows. If you don't want to have a picture, these are fun and work well... I like the tree as you could add Command hooks (from 3M) to the branches here and there for your keys and scarves and hats.......See MoreDesign issue?....help!.... interior design help!....
Comments (9)I don't understand the island, dining room table and bar - are any of these built in? If the entertainment center is built in where you show it- you will need chairs to face it. You can have some conversation chairs facing the couch but day to day it will need to be where you have it....See MoreLivingroom Interior Design Help
Comments (17)I'd love to see the family room and dining room in this home. ..........yes? Often, people are conflicted with regard to a goal for a space. Surrounding a TV with a built in, hiding it behind doors, is a concept long "sailed" . We watch tv . Nearly everyone does. Mirror tv's, those that can become "art" or a family photo with a tap on the phone satisfy the big black hole problem. Tv's today don't need to "hide" If the goal here is to turn a lovely "museum" into an often enjoyed space ? It need not include a built in choking two entry points to DO that and very attractively by the way. I asked about the other spaces. . Throw me a bone. : ) I could reach into the existing space, relax it, take the existing tasteful and lovely and make you want to hang around for quite a while. Ditch the sweet valances for simple lovely curtains ON SLIM RODS/rings Trade the cherry end tables for an update, ........new lampshade on the lamp Say goodbye to the tall book case. TATA A larger rug, and one with a bit less formal feel. A couple of comfy chairs to replace the darling blue check ART........lower, LARGER. ...........yes lower and larger. BY A LOT. There's more......and all of it less $$$$$$ than a clunky built in. JMHO. Lovely and languishing spaces exist everywhere. You just need to omit the "languish."...See MoreInterior Design Help
Comments (1)The lamp puts the light in front of the recliners. If you are going to read there, that's not the right location for a reading lamp. A tall table lamp would work better....See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO4 years agoStart by flipping the position of the sofa and TV so you have room on the larger wall for an end table, lamp, and additional lounge chair
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Thank you all for the comments. Greatly appreciate it. Here are better pictures of the living room. Thanks.
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4 years agoIf you can change the ceiling fan to a light fixture/chandelier on a dimmer, or if you prefer to a more streamlined, updated fan, I think that would be one of the most significant changes you could make. I would start there, and see where that takes you, style and inspiration-wise.
For example, something like this gold Possini flush mount picks up on the warm tones you would like to bring in ( the yellow and/or red).
A few more ideas/views:
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And some drapes that are a bit fuller on both sides, and also a bit longer so you can hang them from the ceiling, could give you a nice look.
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@pds290 here's a floor plan. The measurements are not accurate. Just designed it to give you an idea. Thank you all again.
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Kofi, you mentioned a beachy look but you also mentioned yellow and red. Neither of those colors are going to get you the beachy look that you mentioned. You would want to add blues, greens, corals to get that. You should start with an area rug. And I know you didn't mention curtains, but the ones you currently have don't really work with your wall or sofa color. Your wall color seems to lean a little green while your curtains look silver. Computer monitors make it difficult to discern color accurately. Do you know what color the walls are painted? Based on what I see, I think something like this could work.
Elements Illusion Blue/Green Area Rug, 7'10"x10'10" · More InfoWhat do you think of it?
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Sea and sand?
Could chalk paint coffee table / this paint is called Provence. Their floor is like yours - and they have a yellow aqua grey rug, seems nice, not total match.
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Weave & Wander Arsene Abstract Ikat Rug, Blue/Gray, 5'3"x7'6" · More Info
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A blend with floor in organic look -- this yellow a slight clash with floor ... ? Lamp's finish is 'concrete' -W 15.5" / D 9.5" / H 32"
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Weave & Wander Vanhorn Contemporary Watercolor Rug, Gold/Birch, 5'x8' · More Info
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https://www.houzz.com/products/weave-and-wander-vanhorn-rug-gold-and-birch-5-x8-prvw-vr~118986030 - 4 years ago
Does this repeat the wall color's coolness?
Against a cool backdrop, warm items like amber wicker, etc... would be highlighted as accents.
United Weavers - Weathered Treasures 1800-40063 - 7ft 10in x 10ft 6in Aqua · More Info - 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Next to white unit - or place plant on it ?
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Repeating floor and table's warmth ....coastal knit throw on sofa?
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On second glance, I saw this as a nautical possibility. Your Presidio choice posted above had similar blocks of color.
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a few additional ideas for a side table that could go next to your couch with a table lamp for it. again, I am using your ideabook living room pics as a guide...
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@katinparadise yes these two have colors that match the sofa. I like the natural look. Is there any cheaper ones? Looking for a 8x10. I’m not sure what the actual color of the wall is but it looks like an off white. @everdebz thank you.
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Is this too bright? https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-abstract-rainfall/Blue/200RZBD51A-8010.html
Or there's this.https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-abstract-jungle/Blue/200ERTR06A-8010.html
This chair is very well priced with over 3000 reviews.
https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/donham-armchair-zpcd3363.html?piid=23353440
These blackout curtains could work with your sofa. They're very well priced but I'm not sure they're the right color. Can you get a closer picture of your sofa color?
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Kofi,
I got very excited about the mural of the bridge. I am an engineer and an environmentalist. It looks like something I would pick!
I used Google image search and tried to find less expensive versions of the rugs that you liked. I was not able to find anything like those rugs at a lower price point.
I did find several rugs that have the colors in your mural and your hardwood floor at a reasonable price point. They are from Wayfair.
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