How do I update my kitchen table and window treatments?
I think I've taken on a large project, to redecorate my living room (wall decor, tv console, fireplace), updating the dining table and curtains, and tie it all into the kitchen! So, I'm going to start with the kitchen table and curtains.
The colors to coordinate with are either a blue/tan/brown/black/gray (see photos below). I've had no luck finding curtains and accessories with the colors I'm needing. As far as the kitchen table, I'm open to ideas. I've had this one for about 20 years. Please post your ideas and photos if you see anything that might work!
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PROLisa Caudill Designs
2 years ago
housegal200
2 years agoSome suggestions:
--Just match new sheer curtains to your wall color, which seems to go well with background color of your granite. Remove shades entirely if you don't need them for privacy or to block sunlight. If you do need shades get Roman shades in same color as new sheer curtains that match wall color.
--You have very dark bulky upholstered furniture in living area, so transition over to lighter new dining pieces, which don't necessarily have to match. Consider painting your round table a harmonizing ivory and painting your chairs in a blue color that echoes your art. Invest in a knockout pendant over the table.
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To get a more updated feeling in your living room area, remove some of the decor items--decor over the door; little vases on top of furniture; one piece of art over fireplace instead of two mirrors. This will lighten the space. Get new blue/tan/brown sofa pillows the echo your art. Patterns can work with art if some of the colors harmonize.
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An abstract art work in complementary blue palette to your other art work would look great over your fireplace--no decor items needed.
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoLovely ideas! The feathered pillows are a great! I'm into birdwatching now since COVID and working remotely! The artwork is beautiful too. You suggest sheer ivory curtains? I had this at the side door in my kitchen. too dark still? and do I keep the one bird pillow on my couch?
I like the table ideas too. I can shop around or you really think I can find the right color of paints??jck910
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agohousegal200
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoKeep the bird pillow!
Do you need window treatments at all? If not, take down your dark sheers. I thought if you do need curtains for privacy or lessen sunlight, then sheers the same color as your walls, mainly left open during daytime, would bring the outdoors indoors. Add deck boxes or planters and change seasonally to give yourself a view.
I like jck's idea of moving art work to fireplace. If you put a big mirror where the art work is, you'll reflect outdoors! Then you don't need all the decor items that kind of date the room. It's a nice space, and you did well with wall paint coordinating with countertops. Save your budget for dining overhead light. Maybe keep current table but get blue upholstered chairs with brown legs and see how that looks--no need for a matchy, matchy dinette set.
This blue, though, or something close so it harmonizes with your art work, which really belong over the fireplace so you can see it all the time.
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