Curtain crisis
Jas P
6 years ago
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Comments (1)We have them too. So just repeated the black a few times in picture frames, smoky glass doored tv cabinet and end table. Actually tv, keyboard and pattern on curtains and enormous drum type ceiling lampshade are black too. Warmed the room with some dark wood on more frames, mantelpiece and floor. Lifted the light factor with pale taupe walls and brilliant white woodwork with off white curtains whose pattern is large black floral, though changing these now to chocolate brown as I like deep brown and black together as seen in a hotel suite. Also reflect light with antique brass curtain rod, lamp and same tone shade, and some of the frames have silver or gold lines on the darker colours. Put a huge gilt effect frame with a limited edition repro of a Knuttell opposite the window and this frame bounces light too. We ran out of taupe paint doing the walls so the chimneybreast is guess what colour? Black. And yet the room is cosy with quality cushions in taupe/black stripe and roaring fires. It faces North but doesn't feel that dark. It's small but the colours don't make it feel crowded/ in your face. I wanted a comfortable yet luxe effect. Of course the kids have destroyed the sofa now and it's only 5 years old. But kids are naturally bouncy so what ya gonna do? My point is ( I think!) don't be afraid to use black as it can look stunning when combined with lighter elements, even in a Room without much light. Actually a brighter room might make the black look washed out/ faded the way a dark room can make white walls look grubby. Hope this helps. Thanks for reading....See MoreCurtain crisis!
Comments (14)Personally, I love the calmness you have created in this room and would stay with a very light linen fabric, that is tone in tone with the chair on the left. I would also paint the curtain rail white, for me it is too stark and disturbs the rest of the room. The fireplace is a great feature on its own and does not need to be colour matched, it will make the room too busy. If at all, you might consider a modern lamp that picks up the yellow. Do let us see the final choice!...See Morehelp with colour combinations
Comments (6)The curtains need to be pulled back all the way and the tiebacks removed. Go for a metal hold back to match the rods instead and dont swag at all. Add cushions in light and medium blues and sage. Floor baskets and lanterns in varying heights; some random sofa plaids and pouffes. Put the pair of candlesticks together at one side if the fireplace snd possibly a blue ceramic planted pot at the other side. Arrange an interesting mantel and change the mirror frame to something trendier. The tv unit needs to go, try something more contemporary but not minimalist or new vintage. Statement coffee table of the same style. Go for more lighting - standing lamps and table ones as well as a nice central hanging lamp if you have the electrical position for one. The red in the painting seems okay but you need to add more wall art using pictures with the colours of your palatte as well as other wall hangings - it doesnt have to be all pictures....See MorePaint for north east room
Comments (69)Carolina that was my inspiration picture! I think it is further up this thread somewhere. I love it. I think I am just a bit concerned about the texture of the rug being almost exactly same as Sofas and footstool whereas this pic has a bit more variation with the coffee table. But seeing the mock up that celery girl has posted definitely reassures me (thank you!)...See MoreJas P
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