@KW - thanks for your vote. I though it might be too tall with 3 pictures too. The wrapping paper idea came after so many military moves and countless times putting holes in the wall, moving things around, and patching until I got it just right. I also prefer print 1 and 3. I can use the middle one in our guest bath, so bonus there. The lamp from the kitchen needs to go back there, but I do think I will look for another gold one to complement the frames.

@mnmamax3 Thank you. I didn't even pay attention to the lights. Half the time, I put on the lights just to take pictures. I just went and checked and my husband changed out all of our ceiling lights to LED ones from Costco and they are in the 2700 range. He also has bulbs hooked up to Aleksa. I swear I never know the name of some of the lights he sets up. It took me a month to figure out how to turn on my under cabinet kitchen lights:) The led lightbulb in the new sideboard lamps came with them, so I have no idea what they are, but I will try to change everything out or make sure any new lighting added are in the 3000 range. The one thing I do know is that I am not a fan of the daylight bulbs. Too cold for me.

@davitma . I totally get it - daylight can be tooo cool. Here's a chart I found and the middle should be just right!

I like the set up. Two pictures. Good idea using the craft paper to make a mock up. Just be careful with the height of the mirror. The center should be at 57 inches. Because I have a tall husband, I cheat it up to 60 inches. Keeps peace in the family.

I'm into Chinoiserie, too.

Congratulations! What a wonderful thread and your home is beautiful. I recommend keeping the tables mostly clear for drinks to set down during the party. Get some absorbent coasters and scatter them so people know not to wreck the tables ;)

If you are concerned about elderly people walking through the home, put away the small rugs for smooth floors instead. Can’t wait to see pics with the rooms set up on party day!

homechef59 - thanks for the tip on the mirror height. I hung the two pictures and mirror over the weekend and I like how they look.

mnmamax3 - thank you the chart is helpful. I found some pretty silver lamps at an estate sale this weekend and had them fitted for shades and light bulbs at a great little shade store here in Orlando. The bulbs are 3 way eco halogen lights with a 2900 temperature.

Sarah - thank you. There is definitely so much to consider to get the home ready and we want to make sure it is safe for everyone.

Here are the progress pictures from over the weekend. My daughter and I took a ride to a great little shop in Amelia Island and I found a beautiful antique French pot board server to use as a console table behind the sofa. I added my estate sale lamps but definitely need to figure a way to hide their cords and style the table. I also hung the pictures and mirror in the foyer. Next, I need to find a lamp and plants for the sideboard, some artwork for the wall to the left of the door and maybe a plant or two for the floor. My biggest need though now is for a table between the recliners. We do not need lighting on it as I ordered a small floor lamp for next to the recliner on the left for my husband. Any suggestions for tables that would look nice?

Looking gorgeous!

@davitma You showed a pic of the two chairs with a table between them - 4 days ago in this thread. It looked like a great fit -no? Love the pot board server! Beautiful! And the lamps & shades too. As for hiding the cords - tricks I’ve used - black zip tie cord to table leg top & bottom of leg to pull the cord taut. Or, I’ve also used museum putty - a big piece of it affixed to back of table leg top & bottom with the cord pressed into it. That last holds pretty well but sometimes has to be redone. Your entry looks fab too. I do love the touches of blue in rug & accessories & pillows. Thank you for showing us your progress pictures. Sounds like you & your daughter had a fun shopping trip together.

Here’s the existing table I have between the chairs. It’s an old Hekman piece I’ve had for 20 years. I thought it might be too tall as it is 28.5 inches tall and the arms of the recliners are 23.5 inches tall. Would it look dumb if my husband cut don the legs a bit? It’s also kind of beat up, so I’d have to refinish it. I thought I might paint it and use it in my kitchen, which will be the next area I concentrate on.

Big tall plants! Artwork! A plantation style fan with nice big leaf blades would do that British colonial vibe. There’s not enough contrast for that big room. Consider painting the window trim in a color or dark neutral to bring more focus to those beautiful doors. Texture on the walls in the way of picture frame molding and chair rail could also add a lot of texture without bringing in new colors.

KW - thanks for the tips on hiding the cords. I think I need my husband to put a longer one on the lamp to the left and once he does, I’ll try your ideas.

Hi Kelly, I agree, we need some more contrast. Husband is adamantly against painting the french doors. I would like to add picture frame molding to the room, entry and halls at a later date. We'll also look into planking our ceilings. We just ran out of time to get everything done before our target date for our daughter's wedding. My immediate need is to put the house together enough for a big shower then rehearsal dinner. After the wedding we'll turn our attention back to other projects and we have some big ones coming up (a large detached garage, outdoor kitchen and Bourbon Room/Lounge off of the livingroom).

@davitma - changing out lamp cord for longer one will work but so will using an extension cord for the one lamp! Just tie up the uneeded length of the extension & slide it under couch to hide it. The table between chairs is ok taller but on reconsidering, maybe it’s a bit dainty & I think shortening the legs will mess up the proportions. But I think it works until you find a table you like. Is this table too small to go under mirror in entry? It looks like a nice companion to the vintage sideboard - maybe after you find another table? FWIW, I don’t agree with @Kelly suggestions for painting etc. I think this room ypu’re putting together has enough contrast in the furniture styles & pieces. Adding chair railing & molding to walls will IMO make the room too formal & cluttered. We all have such different styles - makes it fun to hear the ideas, yes?

KW - we do have an extension cord already there for the other lamp and the one well put by my husbands chair, so I can either add another extension cord into the other receptacle or have my husband lengthen the cord - whatever is safest. I’ll keep hunting for another table and use the existing one in a pinch. I actually like the bench in the foyer, so I’ll probably keep it there. The mirror may eventually go away if I find pretty artwork I like in the future, but it suits for now. It is interesting to hear everyone’s take on things. I do love plain white molding in a room, but it would definitely be way down on my list. I may find I can live without it since I like traditional, but I am going for a southern relaxed traditional feel.

@Davitma the photos you uploaded today look great! I would put some art on the walls and another couple plants and call it a day until the wedding

Tried this vintage bamboo scroll painting in between the French doors. Is this too small for the area?

Yeah, I think it is too smal for that spot. Love that piece though! Hope you can find another cool spot for it!

@davitma - Not too small - but, as a single piece that fits the space so exactly, it almost seems too wide. My imagination sees that space with 2 or 3 smaller pieces hung vertically. The bare wall space around each of the smaller pieces would, I think, make them look more intentional for the space rather than a piece that just happens to fit the space.

Thanks Cecilia and KW. I will find another spot for it. I was thinking it might need a few pieces hung vertically. I will have to keep searching for just the right artwork/etc. for the space. I am sure I will find another spot for it.

I think placing art between the doors draws attention away from the view beyond the doors…and not in a good way. Leave the space empty, please.

That wall is already so full with windows I wouldn’t add any art to it

I wouldn't put anything between the two doors. I like the unobstructed view. I don't think that you want to pick out the trim, either. I like the clean palette look.

Ptreckel, Kelly and homechef59 - thank you. My husband agrees with all of you. I will leave the space empty. I’m good with that - One less thing I need to worry about😉

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/mercer41-humzah-end-table-w004783557.html?piid=

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/kelly-clarkson-home-adagio-pedestal-end-table-w002844590.html?piid=

These are all from wayfair and 21-23 inches. I think a dark wood table gets lost between the two armchairs and you need something beautiful to stand out against the white cabinet behind. Repeat the color again soemwhere else in the room. These were all from Wayfair - i just don't have time to copy all the links.

Eveerything is really coming along nicely!! You do have such a nice space to work with!

I went shopping at Ballard Designs for a table. I realize that you want a British Colonial vibe. I tried to keep that in mind.

Thanks for the suggestions mnmamax3 and homechef59. For the side table, I do want something to stand out against the white cabinet behind. I’m not necessarily stuck on British colonial vibe, relaxed traditional would be good. I did look at the first two in your post homechef59 at Ballards the other day in Jacksonville. I really liked the versatility of nesting tables, but after seeing them in person, I did not like the tone of the wooden ones and the antique mirror tops on the other ones would be a hard sell to my husband, the ones I saw had a very busy pattern. I’m definitely going to check out the others and on Wayfair too. My sister is bringing some furniture down right before the wedding that I will use in our yet to be designed Bourbon room (she sold her home and is moving into her beach house), maybe something in the bunch of stiff she is bring down will work until I find something I love.

What do you think of this table between the chairs for now? It was my grandmothers and in my office. Is it too small? - it measures 18x18x24. I’d have to refinish the top if I use it, it’s showing its age and 17 military moves.

We’d only use it to set a drink on it, or a pair of glasses.

I think it’s perfect!

Thank you KW. I do think I like the scale better than the big table I had between there in earlier pictures. When I try to find something new, it will likely be smaller like my grandmother's table.

If you don't have time to refinish it, just put a tray on it and call it a day.

That table looks perfect!

It's the right size. No one will notice if it has a few dings. It's a family piece after all.

Hello everyone. Well the wedding was almost 2 weeks ago and I thought I would report back to close out the post. I received the Gabby mirror and floor lamp I ordered in the nick of time and added in some plants and a few seasonal decorations to the living room. My sister rolled into town from New Jersey with a few items to stage the soon to be Bourbon Room (one if our next projects). We lucked out with the weather, but it sprinkled right before the rehearsal dinner started and then in the scramble to set up the outdoor area we realize that nobody took pictures of the set up or the evening events in general.😩 Someone did manage to snap a picture of the bride and groom before the party started. All in all the dinner for 60 was a great success, it was a whirlwind wedding week with great memories and we are very blessed! Thank you to all of those who commented on this post, made suggestions and gave valuable input ❤️😀

Adding a few more pictures

Fabulous!

Everything looks absolutely perfect! Including the bride and groom! Congratualtions to your family!

@davitma Simply beautiful! You really created a beautiful home with a welcoming ambiance in record time! Thank you for sharing and showing us ”the end of the story”. Your posting and all the cordial, friendly replies is one of the best ones I’ve seen on this site!

Well done! Take a deep breath and get started on that Bourbon Room. We're anxious to see!

Wonderful! So glad the weekend was lovely and congratulations to your family! May they all have many years of happiness.

Please keep us posted with pics of the Bourbon room as it progresses!

Thank you Sarah, decoenthusiaste, KW, Cecilia, and ptreckel! Taking a breather after the wedding and having back surgery yesterday. I’ll definitely post again when we start our next project. I loved and appreciated all of the helpful opinions and feedback. You guys are great😀❤️

@davitma Hard to think you accomplished all you did in such a short time with back issues! I wish ypu a speedy recovery!

Congratulations on a job well done, Mom. Congratulations on the house, too.

The house looked great. Just the right amount of furnishings and accessories. Not over done. Outstanding job. Be kind to yourself for a few weeks and get that back squared away. Looking forward to the bourbon room.

Thanks KW and homechef59😀

davitma, Your home is just gorgeous! I love it. You have done such a beautful job in decorating it. I'll be coming back to your post for tips to help me finish my home, such as the artwork and all the little touches you've added that make your home look so "finished" and welcoming.

Your daughter is beautfiul and both she and your son in law look so happy. You've definitely created a lovely home and family to share it with.

Thanks so much for your kind words Lizzie😀

Beautiful home and beautiful couple. Well done! Now you finally get to relax 🤣

Stunning home and a lovely couple!

Thank you so much KR and Holly-Kay.

Wow! You were busy! Everything- the house- and the people - look wonderful!! Congratulations. Enjoy!

Thank you salonva. I appreciate it. It sure has been a busy year for sure with remodeling and wedding preparation.