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Something's missing...

7 years ago

I've just finished decorating the hall entrance. It's quite a big space and I was struggling to know what to do with it. Now I've finished I feel like there's something out of place, it feels a bit cold, but I can't quite put my finger on it. The one thing I haven't changed is the light shade (it came with the house), but I'm not sure what would look right - shade, chandelier?

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tciara
7 years ago
The rug! I'd suggest similar to your wallpaper to add character to it all. the woodwork could possibly do with bring brought together rather than different types of woods. Also the chair could be modernised with a new seat covering - a statement piece!
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7 years ago
Oh, good grief! This has posted about 50 times!

Yes, I can see that the rug is a bit off now I've looked at the pictures. It's funny how you live with stuff and don't see it. I love the shape of the chair - junk shop find - but might swap it with something else or think about re-covering.

With the different woods, I agree. There are wooden floors and beams everywhere. A nice problem to have I suppose, but none of the different woods match. We moved here this year and everything we've got was bought for the last house so it's all matched to that! Can't afford to replace.
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