What should we do with this huge open-plan room?
I have taken several pictures, from different sides of this huge open planned space. It just looks so cluttered but is not. Floors are tiled off white so that is why cupboards are wooden. Any suggestions to make this space look better will be greatly appreciated
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JE C
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5 years agoHello - this is the plan showing dimensions. I would prefer not to rearrange the structure but merely the furniture & interior decor. thank you.
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5 years agoJen Cam
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5 years agoWhy do you need colour with rugs, if you add neutral coloured rugs they will anchor your furniture into its zones. At the same time adding texture.
oklouise
5 years agoJen Cam
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5 years agoi should have also suggested that you measure the rooms and the furniture and try some test arrangements on paper before moving heavy furniture...you will need the dimensions of the rooms and furniture to make the best arrangements but something like this is what i've already suggested
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5 years agoJen Cam
5 years agoI have done a quick move around & it is looking far better already.
Decided to put the antique chair in main bedroom.
oklouise
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5 years agoJen Cam
5 years agooklouise. haha.
The couch backed against the light wooden cabinet is very dark brown. The two on either side are dark blue & single chair I put in dining area is part or the blue suite.
The other couch belonging to the brown couch is in an outside studio we have.
Cannot believe how well this looks. Thank you all.
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5 years agoHi Jen,
I would bring in some texture for your cushions, there are some fabulous ones around at the moment, try habitania, Adairs, add a gorgeous throw and it will look beautiful, love your log holder, lovely room.
siriuskey
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5 years agoWe agree, a rug could help define and delineate the different spaces! It looks like you may need some specific and quite large sizes - look for rugs that can be ordered in custom sizes to take the stress out of trying to make stock rugs fit!
You have an absolutely amazing artwork on the wall there - perhaps use these blues and golden tones as inspiration? Blues would looks great with the wooden cupboards and accents.
Some suggestions:
https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/handknot-collections/contemporary-hand-knot/soraya/
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