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Looking for print advice please

8 years ago

I am not sure how many prints I should put on this back wall, and where they should be placed. I would like to pick up blues and pink. Are there any that you can recommend that are not too pricey.

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julie herbert

8 years ago

Hi Sharon,
Lizzy has some great ideas, another idea would be a long shelf that you could incorporate your speakers and draw away focus from a/c with clever placement of items, some inspiration photos.

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Lizzy Gee
8 years ago
I think adding anything to the wall above the dado would draw attention to the aircon and speaker. I would draw the eye down and add interest to the lower sections. I would move the right hand couch in closer and make that corner the focus. Paint out the heaters, remove the small lamp and make the corner table between the sofas have much more impact. A substantial light, maybe a floor lamp, flowers, some decor. Something similar on the left side.
A floor rug to touch the sofas and a lower coffee table with “stuff” on it, to cosy up the whole look.
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Sharon
Original Author
8 years ago

Thank you Lizzy, I can see your point. If I had my way, the speakers would go and I would have more discreet. I am not sure what you mean about moving the right hand couch closer. Do you mean move it closer to the right side? The heaters can't be painted however I realise we need to paint the walls. Not sure whether we could just do the same colour down the bottom as what is on top, which would be easy. If it is a complete colour change, that would mean painting the window frames etc, the blinds would have to come down, and it is all too hard. I would like to make the side table more of a focus however that is where my husband sits, so I can't crowd it too much. A new rug is definitely on the list once I get back to work. I would also like to change the coffee table, however it is great storage. I know I need to work on dressing it up a bit.

Lizzy, I love your idea of the shelves. Thank you for your inspirational photos. I will look into that. I will also look at changing out the speakers. Thank you so much ladies for your input, I really appreciate it. I find this all very difficult and wish I could just wave a magic want.
Lizzy Gee
8 years ago
Hi Sharon. It was actually Julie who had the great shelf idea! Wish I’d thought of that.
I think I meant the armchairs not couch,that could come closer into the centre of the room to make it feel cosier. If you get a navy print fabric floor lamp it would tie in nicely, but could be hard to come by.
I quite like the paint work and color scheme, it all looks comfortable and calm. Good luck with it all.
Sharon
Original Author
8 years ago
Sorry Julie, I was writing in a hurry. The shelves are a great idea.
Sharon
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you artisanbazzards for your input and the links to the rugs, however I would prefer to go into a local store and see them.
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Bluethumb Online Art Gallery
8 years ago
Hi Sharon,

I am Vlona from Bluethumb and your picture caught my attention as to how we can come up with a solution for your empty wall space. I really liked Julie Herbet's idea of a shelf, very clever!

I'll send you some links below to give you some inspo for your wall space.
Here are some affordable artworks at your convenience:

https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/rory-fink/artwork/swiss-alps-neutral-reds-blues-at-dusk

https://bluethumb.com.au/arteshell/Artwork/mixed-media-on-yupo-paper

https://bluethumb.com.au/sally-browne/Artwork/cockatiel-forest

https://bluethumb.com.au/lauren-daly/Artwork/desert-nights-1-original-reproduction

https://bluethumb.com.au/laurendanger/Artwork/transition-unframed-small-limited-edition-print

This images below are some examples of how and where you can hang these artworks:)

Let me know how you go,
Vlona.

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