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hi everyone I finished my formal living room but not satisfied please advise me what should I do about colors and other stuff
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julie herbert
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Comments (25)There are tons of papers available that would go with your midcentury home. Many people tire of a paper quicker than they are ready to redecorate and they can also look dated in a couple of years. Metallic papers were big im midcentury...perhaps a metallic silver paper? Are you also considering paint? You can get it in so many textures and a blue wall to match the blue in your loveseat would be lovely with some midcentury art and sculpture, or photographs on it. A mirrored wall with or without art or sculpture would also work with midcentury. These treatments are easier to adapt should you wish to change the look slightly from time to time. I would suggest replacing your stairrail with chrome or acrylic if that is in the budget...see how well the loveseat frame looks with the fabric? I hope you will post the "after" photos for us to see. Above all, enjoy the process!...See MoreKitchen - pantry storage - help!
Comments (5)Your kitchen looks lovely already; but I understand you need/desire for a microwave and dishwasher. Simple & least disruptive option: - Remove the boiler and cupboard surrounding (I'm assuming that's presently next to the fridge) - Relocate the wider 3 drawer unit to where the boiler cupboard was - Add new counter top to the 3 drawer unit - Put Microwave on the new counter top - Put the dishwasher next to the sink where the 3 drawer unit was originally (If the space left by the boiler cupboard can't take the wider 3 drawer unit then do all of the above using the narrower 3 drawer unit & buy a 'slim line' dishwasher to put in its place) I hope you find a solution - please post photos when you've finished so we can see what you did....See MoreCurb appeal indecision... advice please!
Comments (91)Sorry I am so late coming to your site - you are an inspiration to all, homeowners and advisers alike. For your planting advice, I suggest you call Merrifield Garden Center to see if they will come out your way. They currently have wonderful garden centers in Merrifield and Fairfax (both in Fairfax County) and a new one in Gainesville, but they may come further south to wherever you reside. (www.MerrifieldGardenCenter.com) Even if they don't send designers to your area, they are worth a trip to see their huge selection for a day of pleasure and inspiration, or to pick up some plants. Most of my clients are in the Fairfax and greater Washington area, but I am currently living out west below Front Royal, VA on the Shenandoah mountainside - wonderful views. cascio.offsite@gmail.com...See MoreNot sure where to start!
Comments (49)Thanks for the replies! My wife suggested we talk to a local real estate agent, so i think that is a good idea... just that Im not sure how helpful they are likely to be if we arent selling yet :) As for saving for our dream house, I dont disagree, however if doing this up nicely over the next ~5 years or so while we live here nets us some extra in the eventual sale, then that of course will help us as well. Interesting thing happened today actually. I got a knock on the door and one of the older neighbours asked if he could take some lemons from the tree. I of course said yes. Anyway he was telling me he had lived in the street for 40 years. I asked him if the house had always looked like this, and he said no that ~30 years ago the old old owner did a massive renovation and pulled off the timber and put up the bricks and gutted the inside of the house. Interesting stuff!...See Morejulie herbert
4 years agoChoose a piece that you love and makes you happy every time you walk into the room .
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoHi Ruby, Great looking space! Agree with all those above: you need to find an artwork that you love for the space above the sofa - particularly since it will be reflected in the mirror opposite.
Artwork is always a very personal choice - from your ideabooks it seems you like botanical illustration and you could consider a pair of framed prints. For other ideas, feel free to check out our online gallery: this 'treescape' would tie together your highlight colour whilst grounding it to your dark scheme, and the perspex medium suits your polished style.
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4 years agoDear Ruby, great that people have sent images of exuberant artwork, but the backdrop of your furnishings also needs attention. Replace the covers of the - seemingly soft blue - cushions with mustard or copper colouring, as there is not enough differentiation in toning, which is probably why everyone is suggesting large bold paintings. I imagine when you walk past every day, the room looks sombre and dour, it needs your personality with added art pieces and a new smashing cover on the wing chair would help:
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This might be a bit wild!
Look what these decorative lamps (and the panelling) did for this space
Charissa Stuart
4 years agoWhile I agree that adding something above the couch will help to balance the space, if you don’t want to buy anything new for the space, you can achieve balance through rearranging what you do have.
By moving the mirror above the couch, adding the flowers onto the left of the bar cart, and moving the small decor items off your first side table onto the brass one, you can achieve balance in the space without having to buy anything new.
At the moment your room is very black heavy on the right hand side. This arrangement balances the black in the room.
Good luck! And congratulations on a beautiful home.
dreamer