Too many styles
allyv61
7 years ago
I have bought a 70s bungalow. Repainted and carpeted. Struggling to get my style right. Mix of minimalist, industrial and geometric. Any advice on how to soften?
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7 years agoBeautiful rooms they look great! I think some original abstract art may help bring everything together and depending on what you choose, could soften the look. Some examples below that could work. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in any abstract pieces: www.corinnenatel.co.uk
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7 years agoI love the furniture you have chosen! It all works together nicely, what you need is just some wall decor. Have a look at my Large Wooden Denim Statement Wall Clock as it might be in your taste:
or Giant Handmade Wooden Clock - Dark Horse -120cm
These are just the examples but there is plenty more designs available on my website Peak Art including Skeleton Roman Numeral Wooden Wall Clocks. All of my art pieces are handcrafted therefore unique and fit perfectly in eclectic/industrial environment.
Thanks a lot
Anna
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI am sorry, I meant to say 'a long tray of succulents', also I forgot the bowl. Regarding to tapestry on the wall. If you like this idea and you don't find any large horizontal, simple tapestry you like, try to look for some rugs and just hang it on the wall with a simple, metal or wooden curtain pole. If the wall rug isn't blueish, but you like it and want to blend it with your blue wallpaper then paint large. blue rectangle behind the rug, so it makes kind of blue frame to the rug (hope I am explaining it ok).
allyv61
7 years agoThanks guys for all advice. Managed to get bedroom underway too and hall. Hopefully I'll work it all out
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7 years agoHi, looks good what you've done. I would suggest some shaggy style rugs in neutral colours (greys, browns etc.) & maybe a few abstract art and/or accessories in bright reds, oranges or deep blues. I've attached a couple of photos where I've used similar colours. Good luck!! :)
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