Help with Living area decor
I have gone crazy saving pins on Pintrest and now I am more confused than ever about our lounge room decor. Okay I am attaching pictures and dimensions. I am currently obsessed with Emerald green colour and velvet so have bought two accent velvet chairs which aren't in the picture (not delivered yet).
We have 2 year old so I didn't want to opt for new sofa yet. This is our old one from the apartment. I am open to having floating shelves in conjunction with big wall artwork.
ps on our fireplace side the space is not evenly divided which restrict what I put on that side.
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6 years agoRaman Gill
6 years ago
PROBluethumb Online Art Gallery
6 years agoHi Raman!
Megan from Bluethumb online art gallery here. I agree that a large artwork would really add to the space and fill up the empty wall above the couch. Having artworks really adds personality to a room, and our philosophy here at Bluethumb is no nude walls! I saw that a canvas print has been suggested, but why buy a print when you can have a unique, original artwork by a local artist on your wall?
Also, if you're thinking of floating shelves, a great way to make them a feature is some small framed prints! I think some white floating shelves on that 105cm wall by the archway would look great.
I have a few suggestions for you:
For the large piece above the couch, I'd go with a green toned piece that ties into the accent colour of the cushions. A nice landscape or nature themed piece would work well.
https://bluethumb.com.au/claire-souter/Artwork/the-leaves-in-my-tropical-garden
I've mocked this first option up for you -
https://bluethumb.com.au/kitmcneill/Artwork/shifting-mist-over-wentworth-falls-blue-mountains-landscape
https://bluethumb.com.au/fenton-bjw/Artwork/dionysus-s-eminence
https://bluethumb.com.au/elaine-green/Artwork/my-view-or-the-way-i-see-it-elaine-green
https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/pennyp/artwork/melbourne-summer
For some smaller pieces for the floating shelves, you could try some prints or small original pieces by these popular artists:
https://bluethumb.com.au/angus-martin/Artwork/crowded-v3
https://bluethumb.com.au/jasmine-radakovic/Artwork/female-form-151176
https://bluethumb.com.au/daniellagermain/Artwork/snowy-mountain-cottages
https://bluethumb.com.au/sally-browne/Artwork/magpie-lennox-street-flame-tree
https://bluethumb.com.au/darlene-lavertyty/Artwork/australian-wattle-watercolour-painting-limited-edition-print-large-framed-darlene-lavett
https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/megangeorgephoto/artwork/floral-accent
Let me know if you'd like any others mocked up, or if I can help with any more suggestions.
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