Rug and curtains for living room

7 years ago

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Has anyone any ideas on what rug and curtains will look nice in my living room please? The curtains that are hanging are damaged and need replacing.

Any ideas would be really appreciated!! :)

Not sure if i need to put a bit of colour into the room? So far we have black sofa, grey and brown furniture, brown mirror and grey and goldish wallpaper!

Thanks very much xx

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Neil Pike Architect

7 years ago

Hi Suzie, sorry to be negative , but I think that the first thing you should consider is possibly replacing the furniture - it looks too big and bulky ....get light sofas and glass table and the room will look and feel twice the size....... Neil .

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Equilibrando... Space Planning with Feng Shui
7 years ago
Hi Suzie, can you upload some pictures of the other side of your room? Is it sunny room? /Marcin
Suzie Elle
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi Marcin

Its a very sunny room. Ive attached a photo of the other side of the room. (I know its very early to have a Christmas decoration!! )

I am also changing the light fitting but havent yet put it up - iys a silver and black chandelier in the box in the corner)

Thanks for taking time to look!
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Suzie Elle
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7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Living room · More Info

Also not sure what to put in the middle on here. Was thinking some artificial flowers to put some colour in the room? Im a bit of an amateur! First home! :)
A B
7 years ago
On my screen it looks like your wallpaper has shades of metallic green and putty? You could use these for your curtains and a few cushions to bring the room together a bit. This harlequin fabric in seagrass and nude looks like it should work with the wallpaper for your curtains

https://www.harlequin.uk.com/shop/fabric/fragments-by-harlequin-additions/walchia/?code=HFRA131900

I'd also go for a metallic framed mirror for impact in this room, and a marble sculpture on your sideboard (I think flowers would end up fighting with the paper)
minnie101
7 years ago
Hi Suzie. I'd lighten up the sofa a little. Choose white and Grey patterned cushions and then add a solid colour. I've picked blush (or nearly in the 1st pic!) but green would also work well or others! Perhaps just have cushions in the corners and add a throw over the arm by the lamp. Try pulling the sofa away from the curtains a little and also towards the door probably a foot. I'd go for a sisal rug in warm tones (large enough for front feet of the sofa to sit on) as I think the natural fibre will work well with the logs and wallpaper and tone in with the floor. I'd go for linen curtains (have only had a quick look but have attached a link to blush ones :)) I'd try moving the lamp to the corner by the door. If in budget I'd add a lamp on the cabinet to the right of the fire. Perhaps try some larger hurricane lamps on the mantelpiece?
https://www.linenfabrics.co.uk/linen-fabric-curtain-fabrics/bianco-old-rosa?catid=140
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FrithRugs
7 years ago
A shaggy rug of some sort would look good. http://frithrugs.co.uk/search.php?search=shaggy
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Archi Forms
7 years ago
I think if you remove the hang papers is better ,
And you can use of mirror decorate for one of your walls , your rooms will be bigger than now...
Suzie Elle
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi, i really like the idea of lighting up the sofa - i wont be replacing as its brand new and the other half will kill me for changing my mind after having it 5 mins so will have to work with what we have now! Do i get rid of the scatter back cushions it came with or use extra cushions with it to add some colour? I also really like the idea of blush curtains and a similar colour throw over the arm of the sofa. We did originally have the lamp over by the door but it created a glare on the telly so we reluctantly moved it to the other side of the sofa. On the sideboard to the right, the little house is actually a lamp but we dont actually switch it on due to the lamp now being at that side of the sofa. we also have fairy lights inside the fireplace. Can you please send me the link for the sissal rug you found - i really like that! Do you think a circle one or rectangle rug would be best? Thanks so much for all your help x
Maddy Ciccone
7 years ago
Love your fireplace with the logs Suzie! Fab idea, you might be tempted to burn them now winter is coming!
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The Design Net
7 years ago
Hello Suzie we are dealer for the wonderful rug/carpet designer Nanimarquina if you would like us to post a brochure please do let us know.
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Darlings
7 years ago
Hi Suzie,

We have a large selection of rugs to choose from, I have attached some here that I think might work wonderfully in your room.

You can browse our full range at http://www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk/rugs

Cover Grey Rug · More Info

Rugby Stripe Platinum Rugs · More Info

Rope Light Blue Rugs · More Info

Catamaran Stripe Platinum Rug · More Info

If you would like any help you can contact us on info@darlingsofchelsea.co.uk.

Best of luck with your search!
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Equilibrando... Space Planning with Feng Shui
7 years ago
Hi Suzie, grey and black is dominating so I think your room needs some colour and warmth . Its a pity you cant change your sofa as it takes so much space and make your room darker. How about covering it with some colourful, warm tone cover and getting some colourful cushions? As well as colourful rug with irregular patterns. I don't like the tv in corner as you have to be twisted while watching it. In long term this position may have negative influence on your spine. I would replace it with a plant or lamp and put it in front of the heater. I would also replace coffee table with another square one. While getting new accessories make sure they will not be gray...the space dominated by grey and black may have negative influence on peoples mood.
Suzie Elle
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks everyone for your help ans ideas. I agree it needs a bit of colour so have gone for this rug and thought to get a purple throw over the arm of the sofa and some purple curtains?? Would this help my room? Thanks