It's a BM color - but used SW paint Summer Nights Reads a bit brighter in person. Blues are hard - but I am really happy with this. First time I've ever had blue in any home I've owned!

Thanks so much for all your kind comments! Jesemy-Email me directly for the Seagrass Rug info. The company is in Dallas and the rug is really really soft - not at all like regular seagrass. Finally!! I am so thrilled with it (and so are my husband and kids) Goodbyekitty - My floors are a combination of Minwax stain Special Walnut and Dark Walnut. My floors are old oak so they are very tightly grained. We mixed up a batch until the color came up the same as the original floors. slateberry51- My windows measure 40" moulding to moulding. Each curtain panel measures 40". I installed the rods 3" past the moulding on either side so the curtains really only cover the 3"moulding and the wall. I was sure not to block any light! My seagrass is not custom cut, but I measured and had a rectangle made to size. The company is in Dallas, so they couldn't measure it for me and I was too afraid I would mess it up. I agree Joni is the best! She is so talented and so willing to share her experience. We are lucky to have her as such a wonderful resource! pps7- My wall color is Benjamin Moore Muslin - washable flat. Finally I also posted my Conservatory and my experience hanging a series of 9 framed intaglios. The room connects to the living room if you are interested. Thanks so much for all the kind comments. xxxx-Willow Here is a link that might be useful: Willow's Conservatory

Ditto what nosoccermom said! Buying new pillows obviously, so why not point a client in a direction that takes a room from amateur to professional? Pillows can always be returned if the client hates them. With a dark brown sofa, you could add pillows with pattern, texture, and color that would take it to the next level. Right now, you're certainly improving things, and with a bit more work it will take it to the professional level. The current artwork above the sofa is so bland, and art can be had that's affordable for anyone at places like Home Goods, Ross, Marshalls, Ikea, etc. Here are a couple photos of LR with dark sofa that show you how to brighten and make the room more welcoming. Good luck with your new business and study great decorators' portfolios.

Having grown up with the "Mediterranean" style of furniture, they looks so much better and more fun painted bright colors! My mother had a set of low cabinets that she got unfinished and did in an antique cream finish and used as a room divider then dining room credenza. Solid wood. Don't know what happened to them, they moved and didn't take them with but I'll take a fab painted solid wood piece any day over something "trendy" and particle board. I really love colorful decorating! Thanks for sharing!! Also love the curved archway. Actually living in an oppressively "open concept" home (no escape!) I miss archways in general . . . Love the bright florals too, so perky and fresh!