Help Decorating Our New House in England
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Comments (5)Regarding accessories and artwork: I wouldn't be in too big a hurry to be "done" with those. For my home, my favorite artwork is either nicely framed photos from our vacations; professional photos of the family; or art pieces that somehow mean something to us. (e.g., a painting we bought at an art fair that DH and I both loved; another painting of a local garden that has been in books; an antique mirror we found at a fair; etc.) I feel the same way visiting other people's homes: I like looking at their family pictures and hearing about artwork that has some kind of history. (They bought it on their honeymoon; got it from Grandma; etc.) IMHO, when your artwork and accessories mean something to you and have a story to tell, they'll be so much more interesting than if you went out and purchased a bunch of pieces just because they all go together....See MoreNeed help with furniture and decor in our new home
Comments (2640)Beverly – I hear you and respect your opinion. That is the long term goal but reupholstering the chairs was an easier fix and believe me the previous fabric needed to be replaced….it was a good first step. Hoping to stain paint both pieces eventually but I have just too many projects going on at the moment....See MoreDesign and decor help for our new house!
Comments (1)Much larger rug. You don't decorate high on the walls. I would use the top of the lower windows as a visual to decorate below that line. You need larger pieces over the FP. For cozy I think you need textile window treatments on the windows (just the lowers). I would remove the carpet on the stairs and just have a runner. The way it is carpeted now is not glam....See MoreRoof color help for New England home, please!
Comments (5)Wowie! What a gorgeous home. Very, very much like the house my Dad grew up in on the Cape...a cross gabled Queen Anne Victorian with wrap around porch. I think my grandfather built the house maybe 1892/3. Roofing is so expensive and there seems to be a shortage of white cedar shingles. Find something that resembles weathered white cedar. Have you tried the certanteed design app? I uploaded your house. https://colorview.certainteed.com/pages/project?project=8ef31d25-2ae2-40c2-8950-5c44c8c4face&lang=en Have you ever seen this blog? You are going to love it. https://mysweetsavannah.com/2017/04/old-silver-shedhome-tour.html...See MorePaul NY 5b-6a
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