what else to improve?
mrslai
8 years ago
just finished setting up the living room and entry way. was wondering if there was anything else i could do
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8 years agoAgree with all comments above. You have done an amazing job in a short period of time but the lace could do better with personal touches (personality), specially on the walls and higher part.
Some examples by the pictures you posed:
Picture 1:
- far corner and wood fire can be dressed up with shelves and small decor.
- a picture frame or even nice vertical garden (I make those :)) to break the pake of the wall and sofas.
Picture 2:
- A nice tall plant or hanging plant between the slim table and the door.
- Some shelves or painting on the walls.
- Ad more personality to dress the slim table.
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