Living room advice
G Greer
3 years ago
Hi can anyone advise what I should do with this fireplace wall? Ignore the current fireplace, furnishings etc. I’m struggling as I prefer a room with a chimney breast. I feel it lacks character and the ceilings are slightly higher too.
I had considered a false chimney breast but worried about having to step into the room too much as the room feels really well proportioned.
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Comments (4)Hi Paul. I think they work as the colours are soft. I would swap the tartan and chevron cushion around though on the love seat and also add a solid colour cushion. Why not try both of the sofas at right angles to the fire with the loveseat opposite the fire so you can hang the tv above that. Pull the sofa away from the bay and put the console table behind it with a table lamp etc, If you're wanting to add colour I'd go for a shade of purple for a textured rug then maybe add a couple of yellow accessories which work reallywell with purple. If the mirror fits (?) I'd hang it over the fire, if not on the wall opposite the window....See MoreLiving room advice, wallpaper and curtains
Comments (12)Hi Beckie. You can put orange and yellow together, I've found a pic for you which should work with your neutral base. I like the way they've used a couple of darker accents to break up the warm tones. You could perhaps use the orange as the secondary colour so go for curtains with orange in with mustard as your accent, will see if I can find a couple of pics. Another colour that works really well with grey and mustard is teal or petrol blue. I've found a couple more geometric papers. I also like colourhappys idea of a textured paper, there are lots of faux grasscloth ones around and I like the rather expensive blue one I've pictured but the colour isn't true in this pic...See MoreLiving room advice
Comments (8)Hi. It's a beautiful room. Assuming you don't want colour I'd add this cushion by Oka and team with grey velvet (pic also showing cushions in situ!), maybe with a less formal layout including square and oblong cushions? I'd also add a textured throw over the arm of a sofa or chair. For me personally the room is just a little symmetrical. I've added a couple of pics of ideas for the coffee table, not these exact things but use different materials and height for interest. A shagreen tray might work well though. I'd add a tall potted plant in the bay. I might also add another table lamp under the art, it will be cosier for the evening. I'd add a patterned shade, again try Oka or pooky, with a metallic base. Maybe try grouping the photo frames and add an ornament or 2? As I say though they're just personal thoughts as the room is lovely!...See MoreLiving Room advice
Comments (12)Hi, I'd tone down the purple wall and bring in a large rug. Either in shades of purple, or in a grey/taupe tone that goes with the curtains and sofa. Your curtains are too short. They should (almost) touch the floor. Agree with the others that more art on the walls will give the room more personality. I would also change the ceiling light for a more modern one and add a floor lamp and a table lamp. I've added a plant too and a small table between the sofa and chair. See what you think:...See More
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Bonita Bryan
3 years agoI love Sonia's suggestion. You could add units right across that wall and personalise it with paint. Or, If you're looking to add architectural interest what about panelling? You could go modern or traditional.
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