Could I ask, what is wrong with this room please?
taylora
10 years ago
This room is a dual dining room & family room. The table which is not in the photo is fine, but there appears to be something not quite right. The sofa is relatively new.
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PROBannerBuzz
10 years agoI feel that there is lot of white but thats perfectly fine. It's just not getting rich touch. I would love to give 1 idea:
Remove that mirror and print 1 awesome wall sticker for the same whole wall. Put that sticker over there something like attached image.
taylora thanked BannerBuzztaylora
10 years agoThank you. The rug in front of the fireplace is practical and also to "hide" a concrete bit around the hearth of the fire.
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10 years agolast modified: 10 years agoMu suggestion is to paint the fireplace wall black…in a matte finish. I think it would make that great spot more important.
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I like banner’s idea of the decal, but I would put it on the mirror itself.taylora thanked JudyG Designs
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10 years agoThank you. I have moved the mirror over the fire, however it feels too tall. I have also over time had swapover of sofa and table. I particular like rustic décor.
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10 years agoThank you. I really would love to make it cozier and warmer looking and I thought that by adding the warmth of the logs, this would have done it and although the logs look great, the room still feels cold. I would prefer not to repaint. The tv cover was made so when proper entertaining is done, we don't see the tv on the wall.
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