I can see that you might have invested quite a bit of money in your curtains. Curtains that are fairly similar to the color of the wall or lighter will make rooms look larger and less chopped up, but changing these might not be an option for you. I would draw attention further down and try to integrate the curtains into your scheme by having a large, colorful rug that has the same degree of darkness as the curtains, although you can also have lighter colors in it. Then take some of those colors and use them for pillows to pull the space together. If you create more color and interest below, no one will notice what's high above, or isn't. I would also stack two or three colorful paintings on the wall to the left of the door to create more interest and individuality in your room.

Thank you for the kind words, soul sister. Playing with ideas, with a choice of two sidetables. One is budget, the other is, er, not. But so yummy. If the patchwork ain't your thing, well the other stuff would work as well without. I chose the rug to give just a hint of the pink next door. Is that a vintage pink radio I see there? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mogul-Wicker-Barrel-Side-Table/44416121 https://www.furniturerow.com/fr/browse/Living/Tables-Entertainment/End-Tables/_/N-12510 https://www.wayfair.com/bed-bath/pdp/clarkshire-cotton-reversible-quilt-set-chrl6165.html?piid=22955966 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Highland-Dunes-Bourque-Hand-Hooked-Wool-Blush-Area-Rug/873618839?sourceid=csebr034f4249990dfc499ab76e96ae5cbceb47&wmlspartner=bizratecom&affcmpid=3817209912&tmode=0000&veh=cse&szredirectid=15196309907878717386310080301008005 https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Open-Weave-Burlap-Unlined-Curtain-Panel/8531773/product.html

hello, we're looking for decor ideas/feedback. A few ideas we currently had are: -one long floating shelf above the couch between the lamps, or 2-3 shelves at different elevations. probably a natural wood colour. probably fill the shelves with white and black decor, and some small plants -large abstract painting above the couch on the opposite wall. However we're unsure of what colours to use -large circular mirror above accent table. There is already a large floor mirror straight across from this table, would that be too many mirrors? It is a big room/area... https://www.wayfair.ca/decor-pillows/pdp/mercury-row-yedinak-modern-and-contemporary-accent-mirror-c000613008.html?piid=34472739,34808506 some type of tall decor on the ledge near the stairs, maybe a plant? -we definitely want to replace the tables in the living room when our budget allows for it.

I think I'm going to start with mantle and artwork and would like to add blue as an accent. The rest of the room will be easier to fall into place. I'd like to paint the existing mirror white to better match, I like the size and style. Eventually I will get console cabinets for either side of the fireplace. What do you think? I'm ready to check out on most of these items!! I feel like I'm heading in the right direction. (My posts keep disappearing, so going to split up pictures separately).