Ideas on art and rug in living room
Hi we are looking for some art on the wall above the sofa. (The blue cushions are just there for now and we will change to match our art). Our kitchen is white with veneer over cupboards and a splash back window with green plants. The pool just outside the window and next to the sofa is light blue (there's another window along same wall with pool view too) Was thinking of bringing in the blue from the pool into art? As sofa is not centred along wall would we have art in the middle of the sofa rather than the middle of the wall? Also any ideas of colour and style of a rug under coffee table and what size?
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9 years ago- 9 years agoI envision perhaps a natural fibre rug like jute which would match with your floorboards and let the lovely grey sofa be the focus. Or you could go a really exciting rug with lots of colours or patterns as you don't have much it would clash with.
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Comments (17)Hi Zac, If the tiles are grey then that sounds even better as I thought there was a little too much going on colour wise. It is so hard to tell by a photo sometimes. It would be a shame to change the coffee table, perhaps something organic on it like a wooden bowl or similar would help a little. You need to tie the dining table in somehow because the two rooms for now look like two different homes. The dining table has a country theme whilst your living area looks ultra modern. I see you have a lovely cane basket with a plant in it next to the console table, that sort of thing will help tie the rooms together. I could be wrong but you might find it easier to get a beautiful glossy black or white dining table as it would go with the rest of your decor but then you'd have to cover or paint the bench seat. Decisions, decisions!!!! Love to see pictures of what you decide to do, best of luck. Cheers, Barbara...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 MoreHow do we modernise an art deco room without losing its charm?
Comments (23)I'd echo most others views -- personally , I could live with the aircon and the lights , but the furniture and the mirrors would go ! Again , just personally , I don't have a problem with the mirrors sizes , it's the silver that doesn't suit . I'd go approx 20% smaller mirrors , BUT with really nice wide sculpted dark wooden frames , and lift them a bit -- they almost look like they are sitting on the mantlepieces at present -- lifting them would show more balance IMO . Lounge suite I'd go big , boxy , good quality bright red leather . A modern corner suite would probably suit , or one with a moden interpretation of a chaise , but in big boxy red leather . Or maybe a more classic looking buttoned leather suite , just not in brown -- that would be too much brown . Red or white would work well . The dining suite could be a large 8 seater wooden table in darker brown ( that mahogony one clashes to me ) , or glass top and stainless if you want to be more modern , and modern red chairs -- several styles would work , depending on what table you choose , and how modern you want to be . And for a more modern twist on the windows -- wooden slat blinds -- I have done very similar in my own 95 year old place , and it works well ! My place is similar , although it doesn't have those higher picture rails -- my place has carved rails approx 1.2mtr above the floor level , and Rimu panelling ( a NZ wood ) below that -- has that 'gentlemans club' feel . I did the walls above that in a mid steel blue in some rooms , a grape colour in others , english cream in a couple , and an earthy orangey-brown with white gloss tiles in the kitchen ! And in most rooms , I did a feature wall , wallpapered in complimentary colours to the other 3 walls in that room ! Strange sounding I know , but it works ! In the larger rooms and entrance foyer , I have large gold waterfall chandaliers , the other rooms I have gold curved light bars with 4 to 6 led spotlights -- all with crisp white ceilings similar to yours , and art deco inspired ceiling roses and architraves . I love the mix of classic and modern , with a twist of class...See MoreDesigning living room around wall art - help
Comments (7)To me , I'd want to know the style and era of the house , and the look of the other rooms , and even the size of the room . On it's own , with that art , and white walls and timber floor , I'd say do a white leather suite ( or 5 or 6 matching white leather chairs ) and a large screen TV on another wall , and a large coffee table in either white gloss , or black frame and smoke glass top . And then set it off with 3 or 4 green leafy potplants ( all different plants and different heights ) in pots in similar blue and green and mustard hues as the art . Any windows do in light wooden ventians ( white slats would be overkill without seeing the room IMO ) or black as a contrast . Add a mustard or jute rug . BUT that may not suit the rest of the house , or the size or shape of the room ....See More- 9 years ago
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PRO9 years agoYour living room is looking lovely!
Here are some affordable IKEA rugs that may suite your space that we're loving in the image below...
Another great resource for art is
https://society6.com/prints with thousands of genres to choose from...
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PRO9 years agoTo pull in the blue from the pool, either splashing it against the wall or floor is a great idea!
Rug ideas:
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Artwork options:
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66 Woodlands Road East Lindfield · More Info(All the artwork pictured is from Designer Boys. Their prints and beaded artwork are unique and very reasonable prices!
These can be purchased online at https://www.designerboyscollections.com/
however their site is only available for viewing by trade customers- which we have access to.
We'd love to help out! To get in contact: 1300 669 590 or kahlia@cordonydesigns.com.au)
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Maybe try some pastel (scandi shades) cushions and a piece of art work to pick up the cushion colours, some with a slightly stronger tone, to give texture. May I suggest my painting Dandelion Puffs available on Bluethumb at
https://bluethumb.com.au/lesley-taylor/Artwork/dandelion-puffs-spring (90cm (W) x 90cm (H) x 1.5cm (D) which should be large enough to make a statement over the sofa.
PRO9 years agoYour style is contemporary coastal so definitely a rug with blue in it.
Our stock rugs come in 160x230cm, 190x290cm and 240x300cm. You'll want the rug to either have the front legs of your couches on it or to go right up to it to frame the area. So best to measure!
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Found this and I really like it. I'd also say our house is a bit more Scandinavian than coastal.
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But originally imagined one large piece like these haha so now I'm confused!
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