Accessories for our seating area
H T
6 years ago
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice on what to do with our dining/ seating area which is also opened up to the kitchen too (although I haven’t added a photo of this).
A couple of years ago we did work all over our house but with new plastering etc, we couldn’t wallpaper. All our rooms are not finished properly and it’s time to do something about it. One room at a time I think is best.
Excuse that the chair and table are over to one side. We have a 2 year old and it just works better for her running around. It won’t always stay like this.
I would love advice on lamps. The stand up light in the corner I thought was nice but now hate it. I had a small side lamp matching but it kept getting knocked and broke. I also don’t like the lamp on the console table anymore as I’ve had it for years.
I wanted to wallpaper the wall behind the console and mirror.
I would like cushions for the sofas, possible a new rug and happy to paint up the table and chair too.
I would love to hear what you all think.
Thank you!!
I’m looking for advice on what to do with our dining/ seating area which is also opened up to the kitchen too (although I haven’t added a photo of this).
A couple of years ago we did work all over our house but with new plastering etc, we couldn’t wallpaper. All our rooms are not finished properly and it’s time to do something about it. One room at a time I think is best.
Excuse that the chair and table are over to one side. We have a 2 year old and it just works better for her running around. It won’t always stay like this.
I would love advice on lamps. The stand up light in the corner I thought was nice but now hate it. I had a small side lamp matching but it kept getting knocked and broke. I also don’t like the lamp on the console table anymore as I’ve had it for years.
I wanted to wallpaper the wall behind the console and mirror.
I would like cushions for the sofas, possible a new rug and happy to paint up the table and chair too.
I would love to hear what you all think.
Thank you!!
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Carolina
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoWhat a lovely, light space.
One of my pet hates is a TV in front of a window. I'd place that on the short wall to the left (hopefully it does fit there) so it's less prominent and doesn't spoil the beautiful windows and then I'd move the sofa that's now on the left to where the TV is.
I think the mirror is too glamorous for the style of furniture you have and also too large. Minnie's suggestion to add some burnt orange is a good one. You could also keep to neutrals
The rug is from Made.com and made of jute, which is softer than sisal
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H T
6 years agoCarolina
6 years agoH T
6 years agoCarolina
6 years agominnie101
6 years agominnie101
6 years agoThis comes in a few colours, just attached this one as the pattern shows clearly
H T
6 years agoYes here is the wall I thought as it’s the biggest wall. I’ve seen a couple I like, one which I’ve attached but it’s gold which I love but everything else in the room is silver. I’ll have a look at the colours of the one you sent too as it’s a similar idea to what I like. Thanks.
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