Hello, living room help is sought.
I redecorated my living-room a couple of years ago, and although I love sparse interiors, I think it could still do with an element, or two in order to make the room feel a little cosier and elevate the ambience.
A side table, or a small coffee table would be nice, and I'm not entirely sure about the colour of the walls either, I don't feel they go too well with the curtains at the moment. The curtains are raw silk, and I won't be changing them in a hurry.
Any other upgrade ideas also gratefully received, thank you.
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8 years agoAnna Kristiina Nielander
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minnie101
8 years agoIn terms of the radiator why not something like this from coolradiatorsuncovered, which comes in different wood finishes. I don't think one of the "traditonal" covers would be right. You can also get images printed which would look good but if you go for art on that ŵall I think it would be too much as your eye won't know where to look. It is obviously more wood but I think the style would work. In terms of the paint, I meant highlight the sloping ceiling, fire etc. You could go for darker colours on the walls or a bright feature fire ŵall for example. I do like the paint as it is though. Given you rent the house I think it would be best to keep as is rather than make a personal statement with colour. It's a great room and really doesn't need that much in my opinion
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Thank you, Pat, for the tips and links! The logs are a special feature, because this is not a townhouse, but it's situated, literally, on the beach, I wouldn't want the room to look too urban for that reason.Anna Kristiina Nielander
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