Help complete this room. Thanks
Jessica D Ann
6 years ago
Please provide some suggestions to help me complete this room.... looking for an area rug and two accent chairs. Also trying to decided between end tables or a coffee table and weather or not to add drapes? I realize art is also needed, haven't found anything. Would also appreciate any other decorating suggestions. I do realize some will say the tv is high... its just covering the electrical outlet and is as low as possible. And I am waiting on the light above the table to be lowered. I'm open to all suggestions.... I really prefer simple monochromatic spaces. The hutch is painted hale navy BM and I would consider pulling some navy in but prefer grey and white. In comments are ideas I had for an area rug, accent chairs and end tables/coffee table. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks
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PROJodie White Designs
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoTV not centered as well but sure you know this as you mentioned the height. Rug for texture and movement to the space. One large or two etageres left of sliders. Shutters or roman shade if needed for privacy for a clean look. Floor lamp in right corner of TV area w small chair as option two or small bench for additional seating. Small occasional table to left of sofa for visual interest and function. Do not see need for coffee table as not enough space. Side accent tables would work in your space as well. One etagere in corner to the left of slider with small floor lamp and accent chair would be an option with right dimensions of area and scale for balance.
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Jodie White Designs
6 years ago
Personal art work on wall to left could be a nice feature for interest to your space.
Jessica D Ann
6 years ago- PRO
Jodie White Designs
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agohttps://www.amazon.com/Surya-Amadeo-ADO-1015-Rug/dp/B01LYC5WFH
I would leave window bare then. Was not sure what size rug but you have the name and can research who else sells which I go directly to Surya as I have an account.. One step at a time.
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6 years agoYour room is so open and that tv wall is so bare that I would do something to it....
I like the other rugs but I think something to pick up the navy or blue would be more interesting
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6 years agoYou have such a lovely room, Jessica!
Here is one of our rugs that I think will look perfect with your design scheme. We offer free shipping and free returns too :)
We also sell 100% wool hand-knotted rugs too if you are interested in seeing a few of those.
Jessica D Ann
6 years ago
Margaret Nighswander
6 years agoDoes the tv need to be on that wall? It seems like it could be less of the focal point of your main seating area and that wall could be used for artwork instead. Plus by putting it in corner, you could add more seating. Don't pay attention to placement of my artwork, I know it's off but you get idea.
lpasutto
6 years ago
pat1250
6 years agoMelissa Gallagher
6 years agoMy current fave accent chair from west elm
I think this would be really cool in your room...
May be too modern??? But if you mix it up a bit and throw in something a bit more modern with the things that are more traditional, like your chairs and bar stools I think it makes the room more interesting, imo
I agree with the retiring the clock...
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havingfun
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi! wonderful room Jessica! so close to done, it takes a few just to realize it is missing something.
Windows- i always prefer curtains to come in somewhere in the mix, at the very least as sheers. these are more tailored than many, but i love those sexy- loook at me top tabs!
From there their eyes can drift down over your collection of original art. this can be gotten quite reasonably from many places. If not at home, Etsy and Saatchi Art both have many reasonable priced artists.
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in that back corner i would do a standing lamp
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6 years agoMelissa Gallagher
6 years agoJessica, I hear ya...pulling the trigger on a bold rug is hard for me too; it really limits you to changing things up.
In the summer I love jute rugs because they feel more airy and less heavy to me so I usually have a change with the seasons
I absolutely love your space...I think it needs something to warm it up, though...it just feels cold to me....
So how about a more plush rug and something a bit more modern so it gives the space more interest rather than having everything be sort of traditional/transitional or whatever you want to call it...there's a slight design in it, but it's not jarring. It looks super soft....it's west elm
It may be too blue/gray but I can totally see this kind of rug in this room
havingfun
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agook, i removed all the rugs and the blue chairs. just remember rule is in order for something to seem like a member not an after thought. you need 3. so at least 3 blue things. also, rugs can be very reasonable. now i left up the other accessories, did you want me to remove those too? some more rugs, going on what you want.
let me know so i can remove.
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6 years agoHavingfun- Thanks for your suggestions. I like the last rug the best.
Melissa - that rug is nice but unfortunately westelm does not delivery where I am in Canada. Its very sad as they have such nice stuff!
Here are some rugs from wayfair I was considering. The "Ontario" one is my favourite so far. What are your thoughts?
For accent chairs - I'm going to do navy to tie the hutch to something. I will also bring in some navy on pillows, throw blabket etc for the rule of threes that you said havingfun. Here are some chairs I was looking at but they all seem kinda boring after the chair you suggested Melissa. Any suggestions for navy accent chairs?
And finally, I love this fiddle fig tree from pottery barn. I think it would help the place feel more warm? But are fake plants tacky?
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lhutch13
6 years agohavingfun
6 years agoyou can do the chairs in the gray, then we go for a more solid dark blue rug and a couple of pillows that include the blue that would give enough to ground you.
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