Oh to reframe you mean? Approx 19x23.5

No outer edge of frame. I will use the 30” w x 33” size.

My only concern Is the flower detail seems to be leaning left? Might just be the angle of photo. The height 24” of sconce would mean about 4-1/2” above and below painting. You could put battery operated candles that have timer so easy to have on and off without handling the sconce. Worth a try! I did mock up over previous mock up. I just got your clean photo. I will retry. Bbl

Houzz posts are wacky. I just got your mock up. That looks just about right.

Go for it.

OMG - so excited....can't wait to see it. That's a big thing! @Flo Mangan thank you so much for helping me!!!!

I'm going to buy the mirror over the console.....what color frame?

1. dark? grayish dark metal on the chandelier but it's not quite bronze.....the lamps are dark metal......

2. champagne? my curtain rod is champagne gold....the sconces will have gold....

Champagne - click here

3. creamy - distressed white-ish wood in the painting frame, chairs, rug, parts of the chandelier,

Creamy rustic click here

4. This antiqued silver is kind of a mutt - and what a buy!

antique silver

@Flo Mangan

I like the champagne but no longer available. I would want a darker look kind of the tone of your console. For that mirror. Why not use the one you put leaning up there. Or was that a mock up?

We can darken framing if it isn’t plastic.

@Flo Mangan to clarify, the champagne is still available....you think that one? The other mirror is my bedroom mirror

Can you swap? I like the contrast. But kind of toss up. I think any could work. I do prefer beveled edge mirror so I would get one that has beveled mirror for sure. Did you snag those sconces. Do I need to keep hunting for you?

Got the sconces! Confused if you like the champagne one or if you prefer a dark one? The dark seems so dark but I guess there is dark on the lamps. ?

You have more dark than you realize. Chandy Metal, flooring, fireplace box, inside of bookcase. All elements work together and by repeating contrast you create more visual depth and texture. Also, the dark frame “frames” the chandy beautifully!!

@Flo Mangan OK!! Bronze, beveled mirror ordered. Really good input, there. I didn't realize how much dark there was...you're right.

@Flo Mangan a few things have arrived...e.g., sconces...corner plant, chairs...

Mantel need something?

Oh my goodness so beautiful!! I love everything! It looks so inviting. I love the mantel just like it is. To my eye anything more would not be better. Good job!! Are you thrilled? I hope so!

Yayyyyy!!!! So glad to hear you love it. Thank you, thank you. I tried styling out the mantel a little more and I just kept reverting to the simplicity of what’s in the pictures. The sconces were a terrific suggestion and prettier in real life. There are little beads in the center of the petals that twinkle in the candlelight (I do love my bit of bling).

Waiting on the mirror which will make a big impact. Bought a silk orchid in a white planter for the console or the coffee table and will play around when everything comes in and send you a pic.

Your input has been so patient, responsive and spot on! I really can’t thank you enough. It’d have looked very different without your input and no where near as lovely. I really feel a sense of calm and the results are so satisfying. I do love it.

My friend @BeverlyFLADeziner has given me input also for what to flank the mirror with. I settled on a couple of wall baskets with branches and silk greens. Simple. I will send a picture when it’s done.

Oh that’s wonderful. You have come a long way. I love the sconces!

@Flo Mangan I love them, too. :-)

Mirror still hasn’t arrived, but the wall baskets, stems, branches, and orchid pieces did. I assembled two of these (one for either side of the mirror when it gets here).

Also, the bamboo corner plant potted in a repurposed outdoor pot I had (my hubby actually suggested it!) and moss. Have some black river rock to top it, but I kind of like it simple like this. Thoughts? Also, placed uplights under the moss and the effect is pretty cool at night especially as the bamboo illuminates and casts a tall shadow up that wall. I feel satisfied the built in on the left is adequately balanced. :-)

Very nice. Agree bamboo simple is more realistic. Love the bamboo and uplighting it is great touch! Wow! Can’t wait for the darn mirror!

That is stunning!

Hi @happyleg Do you mean the bamboo is stunning?

Ur fp & lights. Plant.

Thank you!!

Two Questions

I bought a temporary 32x66 mirror shown in this picture (the one on order is 38x68) which I’ll use elsewhere depending on your answers...

1) Do you agree the wider one that’s still on order will be better for size?

2) The baskets in front of the table are for either side of the mirror on the big the wall.

Relative to the vignette of the table and mirror but respective to the big wall, where should the baskets be hung?

Thank you!

@Flo Mangan

@BeverlyFLADeziner

Beautiful but the baskets are not in keeping with chic style. Too country. Pull white flowers out and put into low blue and white container. But that vignette is awesome!

You need lighter brighter in between lamps so the books just create block of darkness. Try stacking a couple angled on each side near the lamp bases and place a Lladro on each stack. Then in middle make low arrangement of your white flowers in some type container. The flowers can reach up into mirror but just slightly.

@Flo Mangan

The book stacks should be inside of the lamps and overlapping frame of mirror a bit. You will need larger arrangement but you are on the right track. It will be gorgeous.

Are you planning on some lumbar pillows for your chairs? This is where you could bring in some soft blues if you wish. Or any color really.

I have bought and returned them a couple times. Can’t seem to find the right touch.

I noticed the placement error of the bookstack when I looked back at the picture. Better? @Flo Mangan

Yes see how the heights step down. Arrangement should be about twice as wide. But you got it now! And your Lladro figurines show up more too. With the new wider mirror we will have to adjust depending on frame etc. but this is basics.

I think you gonna need some art on the sides

I like seeing the chandy in the mirror but it won't be leaning against that table and then it has to be moved up at might be too long height wise

@Flo Mangan Are we sure about the brown mirror? Would a gold mirror be better?

No. You need the contrast and visual framing of chandelier.

Patience because actually the mirror you have there is really great!

I meant, the dark frame is the way to go. Sometimes, I get rolling and I forget to be really clear. lol

Totally understood what you meant. Thank you for your definitive opinion, @Flo Mangan

Haha! I am definitive for sure. Sorry if I am too definitive!!

Oh no, not at all, @Flo Mangan I felt really good about the direction but I posted a picture on another design site about where to hang the baskets and I got all kinds of responses I didn’t ask about such as ...too much brown, different mirror color, hang the mirror horizontally, get rid of the console table .....I wasn’t sure about the brown so that’s why I asked again and I’m glad you’re definitive. I am happy with the look of everything and in real life it’s not dark - just bad camera.

P.S. Speaking of dark, here’s the bamboo in the dark....love the shadows!

I like the fact that another group of opinions didn’t deter you. You are totally on the right course. You don’t need to fill every bit of wall with stuff. Stores push this on shoppers to sell “stuff”. You don’t need it. Stay the course. The shadows are probably better irl but that photo is a little scary. Lol. But in context, I am sure it will be better. With console lamps on and sconce candles it will all be cohesive.

LOL @Flo Mangan yes for sure it’s scary in that picture!! IRL I’d not just leave it on in the dark by itself like that - just to show how tall the effect is (more gravitas to balance that built in)..... when the console lamps are on, the effect is quieter and didn’t photograph.

Agree, about not filling every space. It starts to feel busy. I like it calm but don’t want it to look sparse. It is a good start and not sure when or how I will do more.

You know how hard it is when you move and have a million things to do and get. I don’t think they are wrong about the console not being long enough, but just tossing it out and buying something new isn’t how I roll. It’s different and I like it.

If you see the right pillows (or lamps for that matter), I’d love your input. If you see my inspiration photo in the original post, it’s a light room, and I don’t want to kill that mojo. Wish I had a decent camera to show that the room isn’t dark at all.

How about dark navy velvet lumbar pillows. There are some great ones on Etsy.com. I will look. I think even black velvet would be beautiful. I will look for examples for you.

Here are some examples.

@Flo Mangan I ordered 4 deep navy velvet lumbar pillows. Fingers crossed.

Hope you got them the width of inside your chairs? But it will be stunning.

I sure did! @Flo Mangan It’s hard to tell color on the monitor as you know, but it appears to be a deep navy/midnight blue.

You rock! If we don’t like color you can always return. 😊

@Flo Mangan the pillows were not the right color. They were pulling a royal blue which is the wrong direction on the color wheel than I want. I’m happy with anything in true navy or degrees of lighter blue (more white in the navy).

I had a friend over last night (first time seeing the new house) and she just kept commenting on things she liked in the living room. She specifically raved about the sconces, the chandelier and the mirror reflecting it! Thought you’d appreciate that!

Nuts. On the pillow. Etsy has a lot of good sources for pillows. That feedback from your friend must have felt pretty good! Yep. Mirror reflection is awesome!