design advice for living room
cjlarkin1
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Help work this piano into my design
Comments (13)justterrilynn,,,you can't do a wipe on Gel on wood that has a clear coat of varnish on it. it doesn't penetrate. She would have to sand the entire thing. If this was an antique oak piece that had no clear coat left on it, it would work. modern pianos have what's know as a "piano lacquer" finish. nothing penetrates it. (unless this one is so worn it's all been removed). people who are saying, "just stain it" don't realize just how much work goes into doing it properly. without stripping off the old finish, it will look like crap if you went over it with another stain, and that;s providing you get all of the clear finish removed. just paint the dang thing. it's not like it's a collectable piece. pk,,,,do the colors that are in the pictures above it. A little Aubusson, some Florence, Napoleonic blue, a little gray. (Antibes Green matches that dog print perfectly!) . I'd layer them to get the affect of those pics. have fun with it. if you don't like, just sand off the paint and start over....See MoreNeed design advice for a living room
Comments (1)I think you may be able to add a chair but would not make the sectional a u-shape because it would be too close to the door and make the area feel less open....See MoreMaking a living room feel cohesive on a shoestring budget?
Comments (11)I like this article for inspiration for small living areas: https://www.bhg.com/decorating/small-spaces/strategies/living-room-ideas/?slide=slide_396850f0-930d-426a-b58e-6875e8648656#slide_396850f0-930d-426a-b58e-6875e8648656 Things I’d edit or remove: Put the floor lamp in-between the couches. It seems very dark over there and the height would look nice. Put the trunk where the lamp is now. It’s very crowded by your entry. Can toys go in the trunk? If not, I’d get a tall basket for them, it could go behind the lamp in between the couches. A decorative cover on the coffee table, such as a small throw rug, a woven place mat, folded runner, etc. I have a woven throw rug on mine, with a low basket on it for books, remote, etc. (To clarify: not cover the top completely, just part of it. A layered look and bring in color, with some wood still showing). As mentioned, colorful pillows and fix the curtains. I‘d get rid of the entry table and mirror. I’d put a small (but decorative) shoe rack there, and art on the wall. Clear the floor of small clutter. https://www.target.com/p/honey-can-do-rustic-z-frame-shoe-rack-brown/-/A-54579519?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Storage%2BOrganization%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Storage%2BOrganization&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9027244&gclid=Cj0KCQiAs67yBRC7ARIsAF49CdWVoHC24mJDvW_lro74vvGrKJUioBfHXmJ_1IdOz0hLRlAvIxszB_gaAm6TEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds I‘d try moving the shelf unit just a few inches towards the dining room, and putting your cute doggie’s bed where the toys are now. A piece of art on the wall space beside the TV. On the TV console, a bit of very low decor ... wood tray, for example. Google ‘tv console decor’ for lots of inspiration. I remember about toys when my DD was little, but I’d definitely try to edit those down, if at all possible. Rotate what’s in their bedroom and living room. I’d try to keep them in just one area, not every corner. But I do remember that struggle, believe me! :D Keep us updated on what you decide! :)...See MoreLiving room design help
Comments (4)This is a great room. Although there might be a slew of suggestions about new furniture and placement of pieces, I think you should feel good about the way it looks. I'd add a potted tree somewhere near the doors to outside. I would also remove everything from the shelf under the horse pic and from the shelves to the right of the TV and get some bolder, more visually impactive objects to place there that have earth tones in them to relate to the colors in the sofa. Perhaps some large pottery items or nice handwoven bowls....See Morecjlarkin1
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