Need help with design ideas for my living/dining room
Naomi Wilkes
9 years ago
Hi, I've been planing on decoding this room for a while now, but I always come to stand still as I really don't know what to do with it - so this is the reason I've come to as for some ideas.
I'd like to keep my furniture, flooring and sofas. So I'd like to change the colour, curtains and assesories.
Thinking of ideas for a feature wall but really worried as it's such a long wall.
Any help appreciated - thanks in advance :)
I'd like to keep my furniture, flooring and sofas. So I'd like to change the colour, curtains and assesories.
Thinking of ideas for a feature wall but really worried as it's such a long wall.
Any help appreciated - thanks in advance :)
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9 years agoNaomi Wilkes
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9 years agoSomething like this is what I meant. But you could always add a bit more colour. I just think leather brown sofas would look better with a neutral theme unless u go very vintage and your furniture isn't that style.
Naomi Wilkes
9 years ago
Sara Smith
9 years agolisamallon
9 years agoI've put almond white on the other three walls. This rug is called cascade and is in sand. It's a lovely warm beige. I'd keep everything else neutral because of your suite.
Laura Dickinson
9 years agoAs you have olive in your mind I would maybe change your colour scheme to a mix of cream, gold and olive and use cushions and throws on the sofa to create continuity throughout, maybe mixing in some clashing patterns too.
I know you want to keep your furniture but I would definitely suggest a new tv stand, maybe cabinet style (pine or oak) so it's a statement piece of furniture? If it takes up more space you won't need to worry about the wall as much, or you could mount your TV on the wall?
A neutral rug would look good as you have wood floors, a cream or beige would work well. I would also try to accessorise in gold, like a statement light fitting and matching floor lamp on one side of the tv. (All images are dunelm mill) finally I would suggest hanging some framed photos of your family, there are some beautiful gold vintage frames knocking about that would tie everything in perfectly.
I hope this helps! Good luck x
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