Help with reading nook area pls!
Hello all lovely people!
This space in front of our shutters is off to the side from our dining table. We have enough space to make a little reading space or sitting room, a side table will go in the centre of the chairs against the shutters, and have purchased the below display cabinet to go on the wall space to the left in the photo, behind the armchair. Also I’ve included a photo of the kind of table that will go between them.
I’m asking for some guidance on a rug actually! Our home is very cosy, has a slight provincial/country feel. Should we place a rug under the chairs or leave it? The room is large and our herringbone floors won’t be covered up too much, there is plenty of it on show in this space. Any other advice to make this area cosy, styles or furniture or any input would be appreciated. I’m open to all suggestions :) thank you!
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B Joy
10 months ago
bigreader
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Comments (45)Let's keep it nice, I don't think EthanWes is as precious as you may think and it is a forum for personal opinions after all. I also thought the comeback was unnecessarily aggressive & unwarranted. I would keep whatever you put there quite subtle and simple in colour so it doesn't draw the eye. You've got a nice retro/scandi feel from the look of it, see it as another way to carry this through?! So some ideas: - a small succulent in a low 1-2" pot, possibly including a trailing one such as Silver Falls (though don't let it get too out of hand!), will help make it look less compartmenty. Or even Ikea http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/40349079/ - a couple of neutral coloured cookbooks stacked horizontally. - a nice low serving dish in a soft grey - but make it one you will actually use, not just for aesthetics! ; D I have a similar one to this https://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/home/kitchen-and-dining/serving/60209668/Tiro-Salad-Bowl.html https://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/home/kitchen-and-dining/serving/60203911-9084/Tapas-Salad-Bowl.html and use it a lot. - or, if you like your tech, it could be a great place for a small wireless speaker. Expensive example, but something like the Bose Soundlink Mini If you're looking for more ideas, 'open shelving' should provide lots though you are constrained with the very low height of the shelves....See MoreHelp pls: Should I convert my existing patio into an internal space?
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Julie Herbert
10 months agoYes definitely a rug, as bigreader suggested Miss Amara has a great room visualiser that you can see the rug in your space, a gorgeous lamp and some luxury items for your table, beautiful room.
Evengelia
10 months agoAhhh wonderful! Thank you so much everyone for the advice on the rug, some particularly excellent suggestions too on shape and size!
I stupidly forgot to mention of course we will be adding little decor touches here and there, cushions and a little throw blanket and some things for the side table. We want a floor lamp too for behind the armchair (in the corner) to the right in the photo, although it’s been tricky. And in the corner we want a lamp, thoughts on a floor lamp that would go with this decor and style? Any of these look nice to you?
Julie Herbert
10 months agoSounds lovely what you are planning, love this lamp also, it’s from local lighting.com.au
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