Inspiration

I think you need more color. Can you get a more colorful rug and colorful curtains? More artwork too. Artwork can be purchased from students at art schools. Most of my artwork was acquired this way. Super reasonably priced. Online sources too but at art school sales you get to see the work.

I like your idea of using the rug to add texture but I agree with the advice above that a rug with more color would help tie everything together.

Yes more colorful art going up on left couch wall. More art I was going to put on a shelf above TV wall which has nothing on it now. Want to keep some negative space there besides shelf. Maybe if I buy some colorful frames instead of black look more whimsical? I hate to commit to a style with curtains and rug I'd like to be able to switch things out easily. My vision was pops of art color around space. Maybe a pop of color on coffee table? Hard tike choosing main accent color. Gold clashes like my chrome end tables and lamps. Orange clashes with big red pic. So thinking an indigo blue or kelly green?

The mirror I got cheap and was going to paint it like an indigo blue. I'm having problems figuring out my color scheme. And I need a bold accent color. Thought indigo blue painted mirror? Or hot pink! But afraid that would clash with big red picture.

You said you have a “neutral” space, and that your art brings in color. That is perfectly fine. Your art is very nice, as well as vibrant. Art is art, and very personal - so it’s nice that you have some pieces that you love. And your current rug is also fine, btw.

It’s a nice room. I’m not sure what you like, don’t like, etc. From my perspective - you have some nice pieces, and I think just adding a touch more drama may get you where you want to go. It really is all in the details.

For example - bringing in something like this lamp might possibly give you a lot of bang, for the buck. :)

And you could throw in one of these tassel pillows somewhere; they come in several colors.

Get a hardwood floor : ) Probably the single best money you can spend. THEN get a rug.

I think the gray walls are clashing with the warm furnishings. I would do a very creamy white and get a more colorful rug.

To me, the shiny white slab-sided coffee table doesn't look right. I know eclectic can mean mixed, but it's the only cold, plasticky looking item in the room so it's too "far out", I think.

Imo sometimes a little bit of clashing is good for decor. I don't think your wall color works well with what you have going on. I would paint the space either coral or hot pink. Either would look fabulous next to your kitchen floor and with the art shown in the photos. I would also replace the throws with something more textured and leave the rug and coffee as is. I would accent with touches of black.

I agree with nickel, it's the coffee table that doesn't look right. Switching to a natural wood table in a warmer color would make a huge difference.

I also agree with nickel. A coffee table in wood, rattan, leather. If you want eclectic, then explore funky, organic shapes:

The Citizenry:

Article:

"Live edge" coffee tables (etsy is a great source for this)

Home Depot:

I think the lamp competes with the artwork there, amother place for a lamp ? If so, I would lower the art some.

There's ecclectic and ecclectic! some are really wild, some not as bold! Based on what you have, below is my interpretation. A vintage rug would ground the room, a shade and curtains give a finishing touch. I would paint your mirror black but it needs something to ground it below. Accent pillows, some coordinated and some not for the ecclectic look... A bench with tray and a new lamp complete the setting. It's difficult to make further suggetions as we only see 2 walls in this room.

NOTE: Forgot to mention I would paint all the walls a warm white.

Appreciate all the comments and ideas! Lots to think about! Hardwood floors are definitely on my bucket list. I thought the white coffee table would be clean and give the eye a place to rest but I can see where a shared wood would be lovely too.


The floor lamp isn't there anymore and I have art for wall left of couch that isn't up yet. I can't decide on a black or colored frame. I think black frame would be symmetrical with large red art blaxk to right?

The antique animal print chair I love and was hoping would read as neutral/brown with the walnut tv stand.

For the mirror I agree it needs grounded but I'm afraid im going to have that too much furniture issue especially slammed up against all the walls. Plus that wall is a travel pattern from bedrooms to kitchen. A mounted shelf below it with accessories?

I was thinking about pulling in indigo blue and maybe painting it that shade to help blend with gray walls. I agree the gray walls are bothering me as I get more of the room done. But the carpet I'm stuck with so I tried to layer in soft gray curtains and rug so the walls didn't seem too out of place.

I'll update as I have more elements arriving in mail soon! For me it really is trial and error I'm terrible at picturing things in my mind....but I know what I like when I see it!

Thanks again great ideas!!!