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sherry_kayak

Furniture/decor advice

28 days ago

My husband and I (and dog) have just moved into a new apartment. It’s a rental so we didn’t get to pick the lighting fixtures, etc.
We bought this teak dining room set (with only 6 chairs - because we thought we might want different chairs for the ends… but could just buy 2 more of the same).
We’d like to keep the dark grey sofa and the navy blue curtains but the coffee table, plant stand and glass shelf to the right of the tv are temporary.
The tv is currently too high.
We don’t know what else to buy for furniture - what colour(s), etc - and what else to get (wall art, rugs, etc).
I think there’s enough dark colours and there needs to be some curves as it’s all straight lines. Maybe a round, wood coffee table (medium brown to match the teak)? There’s a coffee table & tv console in the same set as the dining table/buffet, but is that too match-y?
Maybe it needs 2 white/cream/beige accent chairs, or a loveseat and chair? A large plant or two… bright coloured wall art? We don’t know where to start! My husband was thinking of a low console under the tv with some floating shelves. We’d like the space to be cozy and good for entertaining (once in a while). Outside the patio doors is a large empty balcony where we’ll eventually put an outdoor dining set, etc. Also, by the entrance to the apt, we’ll need an entry table for keys, dog leash, etc. maybe with a mirror above?
We were also thinking of painting the wall behind the buffet. Maybe navy like the curtains? Or a shade of green? Thanks for your advice!

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