Final touches of living room
georgiancottageliving
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
We’ve nearly finished our living room with painting it and curtains. We’ve finally got a rug but i dont think it’s completely done and needs something else?! any ideas Please? It’s a through room and was wondering about a large velvet footstool but now not sure. We’ve definitely got a grey theme but don’t know whether to continue a mustard theme with it too or maybe a dark blue?
Many thoughts ideas will be gratefully received. Photos in comments
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Sonia
3 years agoLovely rug, I think it just needs anchoring - that is put the front feet of the sofas on it. It will create a cosier feel. I think a yellow footstool would look lovely with the grey. Footstool and More, an online company, do an amazing range of footstools in loads of fabrics. I got mine from them. Excellent service too. This is one of theirs that I think would look lovely in your room.
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