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Comments (4)Thanks! I did see that thread and immediately thought, repaint it! I do have to work with the stuff I have now. So a dark chocolate brown couch and loveseat, a couple of no so fab tables, and 90ish contemporary lamps. Lamps and tables will go asap. A few years ago, my DH was horsing around with my DD one day and fell backwards into the matching coffee table and it broke. I was tempted to push him into each of the end tables too! ;-) I'm actually quite fond of the furniture, but I don't think it really works in this room. I already took the big chair for the set up to my bedroom. As for color, I think I've settled on BM Soleil. It's light and fairly neutral without being beige. Sort of a pale yellow cream. I have a sample jar sitting on the table, I just need to get it onto some posterboard so I can see it in a larger format. I think my biggest decision is going to be the trim, especially matching the old and new trim. We have enough old door trim to trim out the two missing doorways on the LR side, so we'll use that, but the door casings will be new pine, the new doors - 2 sets of double 10 lite pocket doors, plus 2 hinged 15 light doors, all are unfinished clear pine, and I have the tops of the windows that hadn't been striped and stained with the rest of the trim to match. I'll paint, try to match the stain, then see how it looks. If it's awful, I'll strip the lot, and restain darker. In someways this is more of an old house thread, than a home decorating one. I think I'll cross post there too. My biggest challenge furnishing-wise is the seating arrangement! How do I get the focus of the room on the big picture window and fireplace, and still have good flow in the room to the Library and DR? DH is the line all the furniture up on the walls kind, but we've done that for years and quite frankly it looked bad. I liked the loveseat under the big window, mainly because it's the brightest natural light spots in thr room, so it makes a good reading perch. Even though I really shouldn't buy furniture, especially accessories, for the room until we're much closer to ready, I do have a serious lust for the photographer's tripod lamp at Pottery Barn. Both my DH and DD hate it, but I don't care! I think it's awesome. I might get it as a birthday present to me next month! I have a large file of "house stuff". I think I'll go through it and put some of the ideas in my photo album, so we can talk styles a bit better. Always ;-) Hunzi Here is a link that might be useful: Stuff Hunzi Loves...See MoreHelp with furnishing 80's new home please....
Comments (59)Well said palimpsest, and I agree. Its exactly why I am looking to learn more about the house and going to live in it while making my decisions. I don't want the kitchen to look like it does now 1983 nor do I want it to look like so many of todays kitchens....I will find my inspiration. Choosing materials for counters and backsplashes/fireplace will be challenging. I can't afford to come in with all new remodel and furniture so will have to work with what I have as I progress. Here is part of the master bedroom as it looks with current owner, I am hoping to find a bed very much like this one. This floor will have to wait until the kitchen level is done tho. I love and appreciate all the information, opinion and ideas. thank you....See MoreHelp me pick house colors. Please help me pick house colors!
Comments (2)You have to paint Brown color for the roof and light cream for the bricks if you want an antique look because you putting in question you love the antique look you have to paint the gray color for the bricks and Light cream for the roof....See MorePlease help me furnish and decorate my living room!!
Comments (25)Hello italmover, I knew those pics would put everything in perspective! I stood on my kitchen bar to take them...yikes! I agree what you said about the two different chairs..it will looks more interesting. And that rug is great! That’s exactly what I was considering....maybe abit more navy blue? My dh says no to keeping the brown ottoman, but we shall see...methinks he is tired of brown...lol. I can see how it may tie in very nicely. The cabinetry will stay as it is built ins with the fireplace. I believe some side tables will put everything together nicely. Thank you so much for your input....you have no idea how much this is appreciated. I appreciate each and every idea...it helps me to look at my space through different eyes. 🤓...See MoreRelated Professionals
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