My other furniture in the living room

My rug

I’d add a throw or 2 in the pretty blue in the painting. This will also tie into the blue vases you have on the table and dresser. I would pick up the petal colours in some cushions and maybe a background colour too and the cream petals. Basically use it as your palette to add some softness to your clean lines

I can't work out which are store photo's , and which are your place -- are the diamond tiles your floor ? Is the pink swirly toned carpet on your floor ?

I'll start with the obvious things -- you seem to have bought nice things , but almost every one is a different shade of brown , ranging from the quite light legs and base on the couches , to the mid-dark cabinet with a grey/cream marble top , the really dark chairs , the steel tubed chairs , the table with square grooves -- basically , nothing matches .

Again , assuming it is all yours , there look to be a couple of blue and white 'ming' candlestick holders , a similar but different vase ( they would still work together ) and small effects , then a plain white lamp to spoil the effect .

The rug then is more a faded Indian Ink blue look ( nice in itself ) , but it looks as if you put the vase on it , it wouldn't match .

Then your picture ( i must admit , its not my taste , but it is pleasant enough ) is predominantly pink , although it does have some blue .

Go to pic 1 -- the store pic . The coffee table is the same as the couches . Maybe you have them , maybe not . The cushions are 2 different themes of blue -- a plain and a fancy . The picture is the same blues as everything else . The lamp is similar to the white one in your later picture , which works , because it is used on its own -- it doesn't have 5 blue and white themed 'trinkets' .

And that rug is a bit hard to see 100% , but it looks to be a similar grey with a blue tinge , to match and reference the couches . Basically , the 'store' picture is all around the same theme -- your choices don't seem to be .

Assuming you want to keep all or most , I'd get some darker stain ( because its difficult to lighten dark stained wood ) , some solid blue and some 'ming blue' patterned cushions , get a dark wooden coffee table ( with a glass top maybe ? ) and put the rug there and see if it matches , probably change the white lamp ( a solid blue one with that white shade would look better if you get the blue colour right ; or try for a ming blue one ) , and then see if the picture suits -- without knowing size etc , it may look okay as there is some blue base there . You may even find you could have it on one wall ,and one with bluer tones on another , and those pink tones will add some warmth .

Like I said at the top -- its all nice stuff , it just doesn't seem to have a common theme to me .

I remember this floorplan?

Hi pottsy99, the first photo with the sofa is not from my house. I just put the photo so you could see the sofa pair. I will put the sofa pair in my lounge and take a photo.

The rug is bone color.

Are you saying that not to use the white lamps in the lounge ?

Well, that's why I need help to put the things together like yourself it just doesn't seem to have a common theme to me either.

Thank you so much for taking time and for your advice's.

Thank you Kate

Hi differentways, Yes I think it was last year, I was trying to arrange my lounge :).

Most probably you saw my photos.

yes I remember the floorplan what name did you post with back then so I can look back over my many floorplans cheers

siriuskey/differentways

yes I remember your name too siruskey/differentways.

I think it was CldiaR

I'm not an expert , but I look at the experts , like the first picture , and you see everything 'matches' .

Personally , I wouldn't put the white lamp near the several blue and white pieces , but now that I think I've worked out which shots are your place , I'd point out that the table the white lamp and other pieces is on is polished mahogony , which I equate to 1950's ; the shop photo of the other cabinet is almost oriental , and the drawers have a gold glow , reinforced by the gold handles ; the dining suite has 2 1800's style chairs and 4 scandi style , the table is different again -- you get the idea .

I love colour , and again you see the first pic would look pretty plain without the 2 vibrant blue cushions , so basically you steal that idea too haha . And then you look at the blue floral cushion , and you look at your candlesticks and vase , and they look close enough that people think it is planned . Then you bring your mat into that picture , and its enough of a different blue and a different pattern that it doesn't . So you might move it to another room , or sell it on-line , or put a wooden legged coffee table on it , so it isn't as noticeable , BUT you make sure the coffee table legs are the same style and size and stain as your other wooden items .

The other way to go , of course , would be to make 2 zones , but to do that successfully IMO you have 2 different colours and even materials -- for example , a white dining table and white framed chairs , BUT you match the chairs to the couches either by using that light grey fabric on the dining chair pads , or you use the same deeper solid blue as some of your cushions , but that means changing some of your furniture to go that route .

• Pottssy99, Yes, I understand, I don't have much of a choice at this stage. So, I will use what I have. The best thing I believe, to put everything together and take a photo and ask your opinion again. I can take it from there.
• I thought we could mix and match even if the wooden items colors are different.?

Can you please again make me a floor plan diffrentways so I can arrange the furniture's ? Is it possible?

Cheers -- yes , I am probably weird , or OCD , but I like all the wooden furniture in a room to be the same era , style and tones ; same with the upholstery etc . As I like colour , I'd bring that in with the cushions , the rug , and mainly the art , but each to their own .

pottsy99. No, you are not weird. We are all individuals with different taste and ideas. I really appreciated taking your time and writing to me. Please do write again what you think.

They mixed the different types of wood and looks really nice.

I obviously have different tastes or 'rules' -- I won't answer about the chairs , or even that I hate your 1st and 5th choices the most haha , but looking at the 4 pictures above that , I personally feel they would all look better done in the same wood and leather or fabric . Pic 3 IMO looks the best , as the wood between the 2 chairs and the coffee table is similar , the dark fabric on the chairs is similar to the bookcase colours , the couch is neutral BUT the 2 cushions match the 2 prints on the walls . And then there is a larger white cushion , a white pot plant planter , white around the prints , and I can't tell if the 2 vases or ornaments are white or glass , but it appears similar .

pottsy99, I felt I had no taste. haha

Please send me some accent chairs the ones you like from any Australian furniture store.

I am in NZ , but I went on the Australian Freedom Furniture site . The Forest Green Rex chair you selected also comes in a grey , just as an example , although it is a different shape and has metal legs , so you'd get the 'family resemblence' , especially if you add cushions , and also the fact that it doesn't all match ( eclectic in salesperson speak -- not matching in my expression ) but it wouldn't be my choice .

The next line down on my computer ( I assume its the same on yours ) is a chair called the Maddox , same light grey , same light wooden legs , similar square lines but it actually has quite an interesting curve to the arms which takes my attention . I don't think I've ever owned a grey lounge suite , so I can't really say it would be my choice , but at a quick glance , it would be the 'logical' choice , as it ties in , its interesting , and it's not identical , but it looks planned .

Not that is has any bearing on this thread , but maybe shows how OCD I am haha -- all our work vehicles are black , and 4 or 5 years ago I bought a secondhand black van with grey leather seats ( and grey and black dash with orange needles on the speedo etc ) . Quite nice I thought , then the OCD kicked in , and I took out the seats and door cards , and took them to the upholsterer -- the seats and door cards are now 2 different shades of grey leather , with orange piping seperating the 2 greys ! I bet there's no other vans with that exact design !

Jen I wasn't able to find anything under the name you gave me , any other thoughts

differentways I have the plan you did for me somewhere in my files . I will have a look.

Hi differentways, I believe this was done by you?

Blast from the past yes did you like this layout what size are the lounges you are considering and do you know what you posted your dilemma under

This is my lounge

differentways, lay out is ok except where the TV should be.

Because there is no electrical outlet on that wall or antenna switch. So, I have no idea where to put the TV and the sofa pair and those 2 cabinets. Where should the side coffee tables go ? Which walls I should use the art work ?

Adding my unit photo so you can see the it. Very hard to arrange the furnitures in my lounge. So frustrating.

Where are the antenna point and the power points??

Until further info regarding TV antenna and power point locations, this is my suggestion. You have 8 metres for living and dining, this is a wonderful space. Use approx 4 metres for each. You have a square table, so that is perfect. Stools at kitchen bench. Artwork on the long wall with a decent long buffet. Your buffet that you showed us, on the wall near kitchen ( shown as meals). The orange line shows the walking space for getting outside and using stairs. Just make sure that the lounges that you are purchasing are the appropriate width and depth.

Nice dreamer.

Jen, is this built? Do you have room to shut loo door other than standing on said loo?
If being built...maybe a bifold door ?
Unless you are very skinny, you may struggle to shut door once in that room.
And a 120kg person, while standing on loo...may break the seat.
IMO

Hi dreamer, yes the power points are where you suggested the tv is and where the art work and the buffet is on your drawings.

My 2 seater is W 160cm x D 88cm x H 84cm

3 seater : W 216 cm x D 88cm x H 84 cm

one of the cabinet size is W : 100 cm X D 45 cm

other cabinet :W: 59cm D: 34 cm | H: 78 cm

Kiwimills, yes what a wash house with a loo and a big door. They couldn't think of a sliding door for that room. Very awkward. I m just renting.

so you have two TV points that's helpful

did you remember what name you used that I responded to with the floorplan?

differentways I couldn’t find it. Even if I find it, my furnitures are different now

a bifold door on the loo , or take off and use a lockable laundry door....not rocket science ay!

of course you cant do a sliding, there is no wall.

but there are other doors.,,,

cheers for the answer though. Bless em

I also need to chose a new rug. ? Having no idea about decoration and styling Can anyone help me to chose a rug please.

to have the original saves time in redrawing

I m not sure what you mean differentways. I only have this which you said you drew it ?

Hi jen2608, the lounges will work. And the buffets.
Get a rug that will be big enough to fit under the front of your lounges. With my quick sketch I would suggest a 2000mm x 2300mm size. Or at least a 1600 x 2300.
Rugs are personal things. But with the beautiful deep wood furniture that you have, I would bring some similar tones in with the rug. But with a splash of colour to match your new lounges.

With pots with plants, and your personal items, it will look so welcoming.
Just a question. Where is your front door?

sorry Jen that plan was from a old post when you were first moving in you used a different name so I'am unable to find it

Thanks dreamer, my front door is downstairs where the ground floor is.

Thats ok differentways. Thank you anyways.

great you will get looked after here, I'am a bit time poor at the moment

I liked the rugs very much dreamer. Thank you. Especially the white plush one. there is also grey one of that.

https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/Grey-Plush-Moroccan-Rug-MKS-555-GRY-NETW8237.html?rec_imp=09cf16232bfce5d494f494d1a04d5b13&rec_src=recombee

Any help please ? Choosing a rug, mirror, coffee table, curtains, lamp ?