Need decorating help to brighten up my small living area - looks dull
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Vy
7 years agoRelated Discussions
Please, I Need help with my living/dining room area
Comments (212)Hello Monique E, You can decorate your living or dinning room area by the use of beautiful Wall Arts, Paintings, Wall Murals, Cushions etc. If you are interested in several Wall Posters, Wall Arts, Paintings & wall decorative products. Then you can take a look at :- Beautiful Wall decor accessories online at The Bowery Also, You can decorate your sofa by using Cushions. Take a look at these beautiful Cushions online :- Cushions online store at The Bowery Home Decor Have a great day! Cheers!! The Bowery Home Decor Australia...See MoreArtwork & cushion ideas for my small living area
Comments (16)@oskuee - Wow - that's a bit hostile! Why are you so upset? Other professionals constantly add their comments and suggestions to Design Dilemmas, so why can't I? There are MANY names which appear constantly in nearly every Design Dilemma. I see you have made 1150 comments yourself! This Houzzer has asked for artwork ideas and that is precisely what I am providing. I am giving them advice as to what may/may not work in their space. I'm a hard working Australian Artist trying to make a living, like everybody else and I'm a little frustrated with people sending others to places selling mass produced art, when Australia is rich with creative talent. Shouldn't we be supporting the work of Australian Artists? Original artworks need not be expensive and I don't believe everybody needs to go to the majors for a cheap artwork. I offer affordable art for any size budget. If you have a problem, please send me a direct email....See MoreNeed some art/decor ideas for my dining area and lounge
Comments (14)Hi Ange, Megan from online art gallery, Bluethumb, here. I'm loving the mix of industrial and bohemian pieces you have! I believe that a statement artwork above the dining room table would look great, especially one that balances the two interior styles you have working for you. Here's one by a Bluethumb feature artist I think would perfectly fit with the different aspects of the room, as well as the warm colour palette. https://bluethumb.com.au/brewman/Artwork/summer-landscape-ron-brown The piece is called Summer Landscape by Melbourne artist, Ron Brown. I've mocked it up in situ for you, so you can really visualise it in the space. It measures 120cm by 90cm, so should fit nicely on the wall. I have some alternative ideas for you, also from our feature artists, if that one doesn't appeal: https://bluethumb.com.au/george-hall/Artwork/silent-heat-135-x-90cm-acrylic-painting-on-canvas https://bluethumb.com.au/suebannisterartist/Artwork/the-honey-comb-effect https://bluethumb.com.au/haruyomorita/Artwork/Soul-Portrait-2015-1 https://bluethumb.com.au/bradley-kickett/Artwork/bandee-lakes https://bluethumb.com.au/dinah-wakefield/Artwork/last-light-dinah-wakefield Let me know if you'd like any of these works mocked up! Some ideas for styling would be to keep the space feeling fresh with some plants, perhaps some succulents or native flowers on the dining room table. This would fit perfectly with the trees in Ron Brown's piece! Hope this helps! Megan...See MoreHelp! Decorating ideas needed for my new living room
Comments (11)The right coffee table, throw and wall art are not going to be enough to disguise the fact that you have downsized from a much larger home with your large, dark, formal furniture that dominates a compact room. Have you considered moving pieces to other rooms, or selling it, and buying clean-lined, contemporary style furniture off eBay? This style will fit the proportions of your room, and make it easier to live with your dust free strategy. The beauty of second-hand furniture is that when you can afford to upgrade you can sell it again on eBay. and recover your costs. Never paint perfectly good pieces of timber furniture as it will devalue the pieces. Sell them as is, somebody will cherish them as they are. I would keep the couch, decide on the tone of your new timber floor, and use these two elements to decide on the rest of your colour scheme. Your celing fan/light is also a distraction, so replace with something sleek and contemporary that is not such a feature. Your room layout is problemmatic with the number of doors coming into the room, but it is hard to suggest a better stategy without a floorplan. Best of luck with making this house your new home, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreVy
7 years agoI love the rug in this one..
or a bright chair to match ?
or any of these colours
or a bit more toned down
softer look
allanaspree
7 years agoHi a few suggestions that won't break the bank. See pics below. Change your cushions to tone in with art work. Ones below are from Kas & Rapee. Three on each lounge. Remove white side table & globe - too cluttered. Bring yellow lamp forward & hide cord. Put chess set in middle of table with books on one side (remotes on top) & plate on the other - so three groupings lined up. Dining area - remove paintings from top of cupboard - lost there. Put these paintings above TV - see pic. Remove lamp & magazine rack from dining area - not needed. Lower your gorgeous painting; it is hung too high. Centre of painting should be eye height. Purchase 3 cobalt blue vases or bottles & insert red & yellow silk flower in each to pick up colours from painting. Finally a tall plant next to TV under a/c. Good luck!
KK1000
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wuff
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Jacinta O'Brien
7 years agoEvie
7 years agoJen Osborne
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoSomething long on top of the (centered) storage unit in the dining room would work, proportion wise. Maybe a vintage sign of some description? That would add a lot of character to the room. Carry through the colour from your paintings by using some coloured glasses.
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