Please inspire me!
kimmyrb
8 years ago
I've been putting off decorating this room since we moved here 4 years ago. Mainly because I just have no idea what to do with it! It's a wonderful bright room with big windows ( you can't see in the pic) I love my rug and would like to keep it but I'm not sure what really goes with it paint/ paper wise. Think our dark leather settees need to go, but what to replace them with??!!
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kimmyrb
8 years agoLate evening when I took this so looks pretty gloomy but south facing so usually awash with light
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Comments (14)The reference picture that I posted has groupings that fit together and relate to the overall whole. Pictures are low and fit together with the furniture around it. I think another one of the dilemmas in this room is the items are dispersed around the room in a way that they don't relate or complement another. They stand alone which makes it to crowded and not enough because they don't work as a whole which is the vibe it's sending. Possible options -Take down pictures between windows and on window sills -Group pictures together with furniture -I like the couches, but the trunk doesn't seem to be working Here are some other references to design and tv fireplace ideas Good luck! I agree with what Jill is saying in this thread. http://houzz.com/photos/186292 http://houzz.com/photos/102753...See MoreOur lounge/ drawing room - need inspiration please!!!
Comments (16)Hi Diana. Re your windows I would look at something like this (dining room pics in link) http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2015/05/window-treatments-tricky-recessed-corner-windows.html 0r have a voile blind inside the recess and the curtains hung outside to give more height to the room. I'd go for a pole that doesn't contrast with the wall colour. Farrow and ball blackened may work for the walls (which way does the room face? I'm assuming some of the pics are a little dark as you didn't have any light behind you when taking the pic?!). Were you planning on dressing the feature window? As you've got cool and warm greys I'd layer them so a warm grey sofa with a cool grey or maybe blue ikat cushion. I'd have seating at right angles to the fire, sofa to the right of the fire with a lamp table closest to the fire and 2 accent chairs opposite, patterned ones might be nice. I'd go for large art over the fire rather than a mirror as you've got the window, perhaps a landscape. In terms of the look you want, perhaps look at velvet for the sofa. Lamps will add cosiness, a driftwood lamp will give the natural look. Add texture for the seating, perhaps a patterned cushion in front of a textured one and a textured throw on the other arm of the sofa. Also use plants and perhaps some faux flowers (I like oka faux hydrangea but it needs to be mixed with foliage). Perhaps a brass glass coffee table to add some warmth with some coffee tables books and the flowers!...See MorePet-inspired decor ideas please!
Comments (12)Hi Helen, We have a selection of cat and dog vinyl wall stickers on our website. I don't have any customer images but `I can get an image of the stickers in a room if you would like one. We also have a selection of animal themed vinyl wall patterns Here is an image of of an insect themed one. I can get images of any of the patterns on our website in a room as well if you'd like, just drop me an email at fiona@inkmill.co.uk and I can send you more examples....See MorePlease help me with inspiration for a small dark patio
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8 years agoDon't give up yet, try the oriental garden in duck egg, you could do something like this:
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8 years agooh dear! Can you try and achieve a modern country look? Have a look at this pic. Instead of the wallpaper go for a trellis/geometric/trefoils style one. This is from thibault but there are lots around. Change the rug in the pic for a contemporary style. Change the floral cushions for modern patterned ones perhaps a mix of geometric and a modern floral. Maybe just have one sofa but have a couple of funky occasional chairs? I do love your rug but it may be a little big unless you pull it away from the hearth a foot or so and bring your sofa in the window forward 2-3 ft to sit on the rug ( also bring in the other from the wall). Does your tv fit on the coffee table?
I personally would change to a wood floor as I think they always look modern but that's me!
minnie101
8 years agoJust another image from designsponge. this room is quite nice but it's more about maybe using modern cushions, black framed pics and a contemporary floor light to mix the modern and country look
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