Making a room feel cozy
We are working with 10 foot ceiling heights and having a little bit of trouble making the family room feel "cozy".... we have electronic Crestron drapes so they roll up into a box and sort of eliminate the option of having drapes (which I think would have helped). Any other suggestions? The carpet is 10x14 so pretty big already...
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Denton Developments
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D. L.
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Mark
7 years agoI feel that the small art feels out of scale above the fireplace so I would put a larger piece of art there. I added a wood tripod lamp. I like the feel of your uncluttered room so I think just a few tweaks here and there are all you need. I love this table below for a side table. You have done a great job !
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7 years agohousegal200
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago--Add a lot of logs in your firebox to suggest the feeling of a fire even when there isn't one. Add a basket of logs on the hearth.
My Houzz: Pretty Meets Practical in a 1920s Walk-Up · More Info
Striped Wicker Storage Basket, Small · More Info--Over time, start looking for one or two much larger dramatic art pieces especially where you have the three lamps.
--Things that add coziness--small tables--reclaimed wood tops--to put down a drink or a book.
--Bookshelves in the same wood as the fireplace surround under the windows flanking the fireplace would add warmth and usability to the room.
Santa Monica Beach House · More Info--Possibly a small interesting patterned rug--old or ethnic one--layered over the existing rug for under the coffee table.
Those things said, your room is great the way it is. Don't add too much--I like your open windows without drapes.
housegal200
7 years agoSome art that might add another dimension to your room.
"Twilight Over The Path" Art, 20"x15" · More Info
"Nantucket Day" Original Artwork By Suzanne · More Info
"A Twilight In The Adirondacks" By Sanford Robinson Gifford Art Print, 24"x16" · More Info
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"Lakeside Trees" Fine Art Canvas Print, 48"x48" · More InfoDenton Developments thanked housegal200leelee
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoA bigger, more dramatic painting behind the sofa. The one there now isn't bad, just a little wimpy. You need something bolder that you don't have to get up close to see.
The room is very lovely but a little cold.
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