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hello guys, I need advice on redecorating this living room please,

8 years ago

these are the features :brown sofa
ivory curtains
I have a dark rug at the moment left behind by the seller but I plan to change it to a rustic oak wood floor.any comments will be appreciated. please see images.

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Tony V
8 years ago
Wall mount the TV.
Find something to put in the wall frames.
I think the wall color will work great with a handscraped gray/brown hardwood floor.
Change out the light fixtures with something more antique.
rooania
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
The room is a great size. So we have a bit of background, how old is the house (i.e. is the existing decor suited to the age) and which direction does the window face (if it is South facing, you will get loads of natural light so could go darker with your colour scheme if you wanted. If it faces North, you might prefer lighter colours, or go darker/bolder, but make sure you have plenty of lighting accessories. And how much work are you prepared to do - could ceiling rose removal/replacement and removal of textured paint ceiling finish be on your agenda?
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