Need suggestions please on Print, Mirror for nook area?
Debbie JAMES
5 years ago
Thought id had all the areas sorted in our new home, but once I moved artwork from this area I'm now not sure what to put on the wall? As the area is quite close to existing artwork do I put another print a mirror, a console??? I was wanting to leave the existing triangle shelf there and put something next to it. My budget is fairly restrictive at the moment but I would appreciate any suggestions.
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Debbie JAMES
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Comments (19)I love what you've done so far - I would, however, change the light frame to a black one and add matting that is the same colour as the red in your hallway print that will tie your hall way and dining area together in a subtle way as well as making the print bigger - you could take the matt out by upto 15cm (more if you're brave) and the frame width of between 2cm up to 10 (again depending on how brave you are). As it's a rather large wall you can go bigger with the matt and frame as your wall can take it and you've been restrained with the rest of your colour and material pallet. Your plants are lovely but they're lost down on the floor in the corner - if you can boost them up (I've found pots turned upside down work and have also been known to use old pottery sewer pipes painted - they're totally clean of course!) so that they're a feature rather than an afterthought....See MoreDecor ideas for this cabinet nook
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julie herbert
5 years agoThis is the mirror, they also have a bench seat ( copy of one from Temple and Webster Rio $500-$600) grey linen , type fabric and timber for $35 ( looks amazing) they are getting really quality pieces without the huge price tag, could look beautiful under the mirror, with a lovely cushion and throw, perfect for that space. Photo of Rio bench seat to see comparison.
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5 years agoI don't think the mirror and bench look right they just look too small, just love the expression on my husbands face though. He is a patient man. Think I will need to move the shelving. I have been looking at a console table that is 180 cm which may fill the space.
Debbie JAMES
5 years agojulie herbert
5 years agoWas hoping they were large enough to achieve something like this. Once again sorry for your wasted trip, pass on apologies to hubby.
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5 years agoMoved a few plants around just to see feel as though I still need something on the wall above plants?????
Sarah Sarah
5 years agoPlace plants closer to corner. Only put two on floor (suggest white potted ones) and a hanging planter (from ceiling). I have a gorgeous one i got from beacon lighting which has a glass pot it looks great. I put white driftwood in mine but u could put a candle or plant in it. Will post a pic tomorrow (its hanging in my bathroom from the ceiling).... looks better in real life than this pic i got from their website
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5 years agoOther suggestions:
Thin buffet in corner with decor ontop, plants etc and hanging planter in corner above or....... not sure how much space in the corner but maybe a small sitting chair and table?
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5 years agoStudy nook in corner to use laptop, charging station for phones ipads etc........ and could also be a drawing/colouring desk for when ur grandkids come over whist ur in kitchen etc
Sarah Sarah
5 years agoMore Desk ideas.... or buy another triangle bookshelf and put beside other one (see pic for idea)
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5 years agoHi Debbie,
Your hubby is right, keep it simple with just a buffet or console, will highlight the artwork without overpowering the area ,I bought a fiddle leaf fig from Tvsn also, just waiting on it to come.
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5 years agoHi Julie
Thank you everyone for your suggestions I have relocated the shelf to another area and have decided on a console for the space now.
Cheryl Kingsman
5 years agoHi,
The mirror is too small and the bench really looks out of place. I have attached a photo of the entry hall in my house. My mirror is 120cm. Don't be afraid of size you have a big space.
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5 years agoDebbie JAMES
5 years agoHave finally finished my nook area I’ve been working on for the last couple of months really happy with my new console and print.
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