I like the last one HIWE posted.

This recent post on Houzz has me questioning Wayfair,s pricing
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6368091/heads-up-on-wayfair-s-big-sale-today#n=15

It appears that Rooms to Go carries your first choice at 540, but I'm a little unsure about their return policy. I know HD,s is solid. Anyway, R2go calls it Worthen White Credenza.

Hi, Julie! Great to hear from you. I like the first one from Wayfair better too, but do you think the second one from HD is close enough? I'm just thinking the convenience of returns to HD may be worth it. (I'm worried about the doors not matching up, damage in shipment, etc. that many reviewers mentioned). And yes of course I'll be willing to try it in white first. I'm sure you're right about it being less obtrusive, but I will be sad to lose my green.

I like the first one real well but it scares me dealing with returns from Wayfair. I have done a few on consoles that I received that I refused because of quality and scratches etc. They did take them back free but they didn't want me as a customer anymore!! And it was a huge pain!

wow, Parker, is that good to know!!! I found the exact same one on HD for $510 (instead of Wayfair's $500) which is a no-brainer for me. But it is also on Amazon for $389 with free delivery. It may be worth $120 just for possible return convenience. Although it's $120!!! And only possible return.

hazwe, you are providing a customer service right and left around here! Thank you, from all of us

Julie, I was afraid our talk about stripes behind the art wall had driven you away! Thanks for hanging in there with me

Speaking of those stripes, I can't get this post off my mind. Love stripes with the floral! And love this exact combination! I think that carrying the wallpaper into the kitchen would create a desirable flow. Usually, I would want the color to coordinate with the pattern in the LR, but this works!

I like the cabana stripe wallpaper in that bottom right pic above, and it occurred to me that you could tie in the warm color of the countertops with a very pale gold (like your current wall color) and white stripe. @ffpalms

dsimber, you have no idea how much this means to me, coming from you! I was afraid I was nuts because of how much I like this crazy genius idea. But I admire your quiet, artistic taste so it can't be too crazy!! Thank you for weighing in.

I've spent most of the morning trying to find a green rug (even more essential now that my chair is blue and the TC console may stay white). I'm hoping the one we already found (that I ordered in bkue) will come back in stock in green soon. But meanwhile, what about this one? It is 10 ft round

Ginger! How sweet of you. I have no idea how I come across...except as one who likes to follow "guidelines." Up tight! You are so much more free! Re: stripes with florals, I'm not sure you know that my home in Maryland was a quiet version of Parkers. While she has floral sofas, I had a floral pillow and cushion! 😂 But I had checks, plaids and stripes, too. Think Calico Corners in 2000. I'd go back to that in a heartbeat if I could.

I like that green area rug a lot, as long as it works with your sofa color. I hope it comes in for you!

Hi Ginger

Hard to tell from that rug photo but it looks like a rubber backing? More like a mat than a soft rug. I'm not a fan, sorry. :| Just looks so dull against your bright curtains.

I never weighed in on the cabana stripe because that is so me( I have yellow stripes in dining area and entry hall) Of course I love it. I love stripes, checks and florals!

dsimber, you seem to be the most thoughtful person I know. I have no idea how you can keep so many details in your head :) You made me laugh out loud at your "quiet version of Parker's". It sounds like your Maryland home was just beautiful.

When I said crazy, I wasn't referring to stripes and florals (as you say, I'm pretty free) but to stripes on the wall behind so many art pieces. Large art collection on one wall? Busy? Make it busier - add stripes!! But I have to say I love the look. (Thanks, ffpalms).

Thanks for your opinion, pool. I was thinking I needed a quiet rug, but you're right - that one is very commercial. And at least Parker had something positive to say! (just kidding, I truly want honest opinions and so far haven't even come close to being offended by anything anyone said - either in this post or my old one from my previous home).

Ginger, again so sweet. My analytical brain drives most people crazy! Me, too!!! It leads to fixation. 😩

As far as art work on wallpaper, two thoughts come to mind. First, the stripes are subtle. Second, look at Parker's! Granted, hers isn't the collection you are likely to display there. Unless you display that on the opposite wall, which I think you have mentioned. I think, too, it would depend on the art. Since you have all those images, maybe you could play with them on the wallpaper. Do you use Canva? Very easy tool for mockups.

You need Jan to come on board!

I know nothing about canva, but doubt it is that easy to use! I'll investigate this afternoon when we get back from our garden research excursion. (Can't be focusing on one thing at a time around here).

You're probably right, Parker.

Ginger we need to see the chair fabric…in order to see it with a blue or green rug…I am thinking you need a bit if off white background?

Parker have you lost your mind…Jan will be yelling at everyone🤣🤣🙁🤣

I was being funny!!!

My heart stopped, my eyes widened and my jaw dropped. Then I laughed. Sort of. 🥴

Julie, the chair fabric is not as dark as it appears here, but this is basically it.

It looks green and gold? I thought it was blue and cream?

I lightened the chair fabric photo a bit. Maybe a neutral jute colored rug would work well. I pulled the colors on the left from the fabric.

ffpalms, I wish it had occurred to me to lighten the photo! Yours is much better, but still a tad dark Abd yes it really is blue and not at all gold

Sorry, I really really don’t like jute rugs. Although Im sure you are right and it would look nice in my room.

I’ve lightened it a bit more. Does this look more accurate? It’s reading cream and sage to me.

Ginger I am worried..not sure that fabric works with the drape fabric😳

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I don’t blame you It is very scary But trust me, it absolutely does

The chair comes in about 3 weeks We’ll just have to wait….

Did you hear those words Julie? "trust me"

Oh Parker that was totally unsubconciously!! But I love that you pointed it out! I lived with that fabric on my sofa next to the curtains, AND I really wanted green But I think it looks good

ffpalms, that looks like a good green, but i worry about ”shag”. I probably forgot to mention this too but my OH has allergies and asthma. We both prefer he can breathe 🙂

No shake for those allergies and Asthma and you'll have to vacuum more and us more

Ginger I can tell you that fabric has way too much print with the drapes “trust me”…….so their is no way to maybe change it up? Very concerned…did you already order the drapes too?

I have to agree with Julie. But you know that I play it really safe with patterns. Gosh, I miss those coordinating patterns I found at Calico Corners twenty years ago. So safe! but I loved them. For me, they were a big step. First patterns I ever chose. Given the pattern of your draperies, I really liked the green and white geometric patterns that were shared earlier in wallpapers. They had a garden feel. Did you like those at all, Ginger? Not sure they would work on a chair, though. Maybe a pillow on a chair without an obvious pattern? Or is it too late?

A geometric would have been safer. This just might work…it’s going to be a close call…

Gingerrg, There may be other reasons for the price difference in the same appearing credenza. I have found that the same looking chair or chest may be different prices depending on the materials used. Some products are all wood, where another identical looking item is made from MDF, laminate, etc. Be sure you are comparing apples with apples, not oranges. I examine the description very carefully to see why there is a difference in price. Reading the reviews is a good idea, too.

This may or may not make a difference to different purchasers, such as a family buying furniture for a child's room vs. a teen's room who would be more careful with it; or, a senior who only expects to need a chair for the few years before they move to a retirement facility - I fall into this category ;-) ; or people who are thrifty vs. those who want to spend it now.

Ginger, I just came across photos from my room at The Charles Hotel in Munich in 2019. Made me think of your sofa and your love of blue and green. I had just bought pillow covers in more subtle tints of these colors so I had to grab these shots.

A cool green chair, too.

Now you know my idea of using patterns! Lol.

While I'm at it, I may as well show you this shot of their courtyard.

Ginger can you switch chair fabric to a solid? With your drape fabric and that print chair fabric bringing in more print in pillows and wallpaper is going to be very difficult and just too much going on..you need it to be cohesive. That one choice could really jam up the rest…honestly really trying to help…

Ginger have a wonderful Memorial Weekend!

Thank you, Julie. I hope we all get to enjoy a relaxing weekend! The 10 ft rug came in. It's the blue version, because the green was out of stock everywhere. The sofa isn't in its correct spot, obviously, but we really like the rug.

Perfect! I wasn't sure about round- I've never seen or had one- but it's perfect!

ThanksParker It seems happy Maybe like a smiley face(?)

I’d say your patience in finding just the right rug has paid off. I’d like to see it centered with the window by moving it under the couch about a foot. It seems to me the hearth needs a bit of space from the rug. That estimation may change once all the pieces are in the room.

Im sure you ate right It was a struggle to get it in place at all. I will try to nudge it over as you suggest Thanks!

I thought the same thing. My instant impression was that I liked it. Then I noticed how closr it is the fireplace, and I didn't like it. Good to see that there is room to center it on the windows and simultaneously get it away from the fireplace.

You run circles around me with your progress, Ginger! When do you leave for Minneapolis? YS has started the next phase of his research which is in Minneapolis near a military base. I was hopeful that I could tag along and possibly have a meetup with you and Parker, but he has two associates go with him. Shoot!

Oh dsimber, it would be great to see you in mpls!!! I'll be there from mid-June to mid-Aug. Maybe we can yet work something out - we could go to several Art Fairs together :))

I am hardly running circles around here. I am half proud I'm taking my time here and half frustrated beyond belief. When I was in my last house for a month and a half, I had already started on re-doing the kitchen: cabinets and walls painted, countertops, backsplash and floors chosen. But kind of you to say, nevertheless.

Bummer! Wouldn't that have been wonderful to meet up!! Minneapolis Art institute! Shopping! Talking!!!

I haven't posted lately because i've been sick, but really - nothing is happening either. I figure there is nothing I can do until the curtains and the chair arrive (endof June and 1-2 weeks, respectively). Then we'll be able to see what the space looks like and decide on a TV console (although I have to say I really really like the one we've found so far). Then I can order that piece and see if we like it white or if I can paint it green. Then what's next? Art for over the fireplace and pillows? Anything else in there before we move over to the dining area? It seems simpler to maybe finish one room before deciding the next. Or maybe we decide the art wall and then do the dining area accordingly (?)