Recommendations for Rug/Artwork
Hi All,
Hope everyone is well! Doing some long overdue redecorating (moved into our apartment over a year ago but never finished) and am struggling to find an affordable artwork/rug that can pull my living room together. Any suggestions?
Main issue is our current sofa is quite old (but extremely comfortable) and it didn't make sense for us to get a new one. Everything else however is fairly new/modern so struggling to pull everything together. The layout of our space as well does not permit the sofa to be situated right in between two light sources so it looks a bit off. Some images below
The rest of the space as reference (excuse the mess; any organisational tips for keeping clutter at bay would be much appreciated as well as we have little to no storage):
Comments (7)
bigreader
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Comments (27)Jeffrey, you want to bring a more neutral palette into your accessories to complement the busy-ness of your carpet and the darkness of the sofa. Look for textured fabrics in neutral tones, such as hide, wool, linen - but make sure they tone in with the brown sofa. The two side lamps are out of balance where they are as they're swamping the media centre with their dominance! If you're looking for a suitable lamp (just one) to place next to the TV, then opt for a more elongated and slim-line one, with some height. I agree with allanaspree (above) that the lamps would be better suited on either side of the sofa, allowing for nicer ambience in the room. I'm not sure what's situated behind the two chairs, but you could try to swing the lounge room around by moving the media centre and TV to the wall currently occupied by the sofa. Place your sofa and mirror into that vacated spot, and put your side tables and lamps on either side of the sofa. The mirror will reflect the whole room in its entirety, and not just some random open doors behind your chairs! TV viewing will be easier for all with this plan. Moving the media centre will give you a few more options to dress the wall. Just be mindful that less is more on that wall, as it will be competing for attention with the AC. A striking piece of artwork on the RHS of the TV will draw the eyes away from the AC to the left and above. If you do opt to move the TV to this wall, I would not recommend placing any artwork above the television! Not only would it be too busy, but it would compete with the AC and the telly. An assymetrical approach to dressing your wall will give a more visual balance to it. The only other thing I'd recommend would be that you raise the curtains to ceiling height. At the moment, their lowered height is giving the AC prominence on that wall! You want to draw the eyes away from the unit. If your budget can stretch to it, I'd draw inspiration from the brass elements in your accessories, and replace the white curtain pole with a brass one. It's always about BALANCE! Do come back with your new and improved look so we can see how it's traveling! :D...See MoreLooking for art work/prints for Hampton Style Powder room
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siriuskey
4 years ago
julie herbert
4 years agoGreat suggestions, a buffet under the tv would add extra storage for you, you could add shelving in corner area to display your photos and precious items and this would free up more space, add some texture in cushions and throw to compliment your existing cushions, a simple stylish rug to complete the picture.
dreamer
4 years agoYour apartment looks like it may have some Art Deco cornices, and with your beautiful gold drinks trolley and coffee table, I would use those pieces as your starting point. One large print/painting above lounge, with some gold in it, may look nice. Take the picture off the entry half wall, and place it on the slim wall opposite. Maybe in a new gold frame. I would put the gold drinks trolley on other other side of door, so it is a feature when entering home. With that wonderful bright art work above it.
Is that a printer on the floor. If it is, it's probably a wifi printer, which can be placed anywhere in the apartment. Purchase a small Solid bookcase, to put this printer on. You could put your books and mail in this bookcase as well.
Remove or items from the entry wall. Find a gold vase or sculpture for that wall, nothing else.You have to be strict with yourself in a small apartment. Do not leave things on dining table, or on the floor, find a home for them.
Clear surfaces = clear mind. (Well, that's how I work, anyway)
Lauren Lin
3 years agoHi everyone, thank you so much for the really good recommendations. Agree that fundamentals need to be fixed first so ended up wall mounting the tv, that helped a lot!
My partner and I also decided it might be best to just sell our current couch and upgrade it to something more contemporary to help with the overall look.
In the meantime, randomlu saw these rugs and love them - would anyone know where I can get something similar in Sydney?
Lauren Lin
3 years ago
Kate