Need help with living room
I'm trying to decorate my living room but I think this needs a touch of "something" or "warm" color to bring some sort of contrast. My concern is that, given the final look is more towards classic, how can I use color here? Questions:
1. Should I do an accent wall
2. How can I decorate the mantel to bring some "life" to it?
3. Any other ideas?
Thank you!!!!
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susan2494
8 år sedan
Sarah
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Är svensk inredning och design 'lagom'?
Kommentarer (6)Hej! I am Australian and live in Australia but have lived 7 years in Sweden. My written Swedish is rusty so I am going to write here in English in case you are interested in some more thoughts, although you have probably already written your article. I know more what lagom means than the average English speaker, but I certainly can't truly 'feel' it like a Swede who has grown up with it. For me it feels like how much Kalles I might put on my knackbrod, but I have lately started to try to think of it in terms of interiors and see if it works. The reason I am doing that is that I am currently working in the field of Professional Organising- helping people de-clutter, scale back, and organise. This process results in quite a makeover for a home and even life style and can be life changing. I personally LOVE minimalism and talk about it often but I find that the average person I meet is a bit cynical of minimalism and thinks it is too extreme. I have been reading a ton about minimalism and read some about hygge. I think what the average person is longing for is some minimalism+ some hygge. I think the current world (politics and fast pace of life , overdose of stuff, and overdose of info in our face all day on our screens, etc etc) feels a bit stressful for everyone these days. So, although the average person longs for simplicity, the word minimalism scares some people, and hygge is too cozy for some and so the concept and word LAGOM may be just the answer! The 'world' may start to borrow the word lagom from you Swedes now to fill a need for a word lacking in English that can fall between minimalism and cosy, that can feel relaxing, and which doesn't mean you have to get rid of as much as minimalism does. It may well gain a meaning outside of Sweden that is a different to inside Sweden I suppose. For example if the word became popular it could become a term for a 'style'. That would be pretty different to the meaning inside Sweden. I am actually planning to introduce the concept and word 'lagom' to my clients as way to encourage them to get rid of excess and have a calmer home, yet not be afraid as the goal does not have to be minimalism, it can be 'lagom' - just right, perfect, not too little, not too much. It sounds like a level or quantity they can choose themself as we go along. A bit like Marie Kondo's method; 'Choose to keep only what gives YOU joy and you will end up with just the right amount of stuff. It will be a result that fits YOU, not something you have to try to work to achieve, which I think Minimalism may feel to the average person. Shevaun Sandlund in West Australia.... Se merPlz your opinions
Kommentarer (23)Mey, it was not my intention to hurt your feelings nor to sugarcoat the fact that you need more color. You know this better than anyone. Why else should you show the ( very ) different color curtains? I don't know what your going to du but, I am absolutely convinced you'll do what you need to do, you'll do it when you're good and ready. Last but not least, it'll be fantastic! Once again, Mey, good luck to you and please please could you not write again, to keep us posted?!... Se merinredning i vardagsrummet , lite trångt avsmalnat rum
Kommentarer (5)Hej Mona, I hope its ok write in English. I have a few suggestions for you, that should make you feel more at balance and at home with your living room. The shelf above the sofa looks great! Also super nice decorated and not too cluttered (happens more often than not in my house) Instead of having many small plants, swap them for 2-3 bigger ones, placed on the floor. Just because you have a window sill doesn’t mean it needs to be filled, less is more. I love the warm colours, the rusty orange, greens and beige. I only find the white knitted blanket to be a harsh contrast. Maybe it can move to another room? Since your TV is mounted on the wall, I would add a slim shelf/ box shelf underneath (also hanging on the wall) – depending on the type of receiver you have, you can even hide it behind the tv – there are fixtures for that. Then I would remove the tv bench underneath, for a more spacious feel of the room. The cables I would put in a plastic rail/ tub, leading to the outlet. In terms of wall paint, Id go for a warm dark grey on the wall behind the sofa & tv. If you have any more questions feel free to ask Hope I helped a little! Have a great day!... Se mersuggestions for my living room
Kommentarer (2)Hi Francesca! Nice place you got. I suggest you create a conversation corner, with two smaller sofas facing each other, or one sofa and two chairs. You can also change position of the sofa to back on to the cupboards if you don't need to face a TV. And then just go for it with colorful rugs, cushions and art! Please post when you have started, look forward to seeing the transformation!... Se merTati
8 år sedanSusan I really liked what you created above, all the comments were really helpful, thank you VERY MUCH!!!! I got the furniture delivered yesterday and still trying to decide what to do, maybe a nice painting with the same blue color on the wall below...
I haven't decided what to do with the breakfast area either, was thinking of black chalkboard wall but since the room is too classic, i'm worried it wont work..the cabinets are also white and i know i need some color on the wall to contrast, slightly darker at least, like a beige.... :)
susan2494
8 år sedanhttp://www.pier1.com/Nature-Walk-Art/3035488,default,pd.html?cgid=art-cool-colors#icid=cat_home_decor-subcat_mirrors_wall_decor-subcat_wall_art-banner_cool_colors&start=1&sz=115&showAll=115
Pier 1 has some nice art and accessories. If you have one near, check them out.
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drdeb1234
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8 år sedanThank you all for all the suggestions. I wasn't happy with that mirror from ZGallerie and ended up returning it. I bought this Chelsea lamp from Pottern Barn and really loved it, and I'm using yellow to contrast. Any other suggestions? :)
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decoenthusiaste
8 år sedanI like the warm and creamy yellow you've added, but I'd prefer using it in the winter when all the light furniture could use a warm up. In warmer weather I'd opt for a cool color. Would you consider purple? Art above the FP should include the tones you'll use as your accent, and it isn't too expensive to switch out art and accessories twice a year. At the dining wall, I'd prefer a mirror to reflect the chandelier, as long as the TV doesn't dominate the reflection. If it does, then art or a carved screen could to the trick. Here's a color inspiration for you...
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groveraxle
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8 år sedanI'm not generally a fan of mirrors--they're used way too much when people can't figure out what else to do--but in this case, I wish you'd kept it. Your room is beautiful and deserves to be doubled.
I like this art with your new yellow pillow and throw.
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It's a quatrefoil mirror from Horchow. I don't know if it's the proper size, but lots of places have similar mirrors (and probably for cheaper, too).susan2494
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Thank you for all the help, all the comments were very helpful. I just found this amazing paint that has yellow on it and I'm pretty happy with the final result (still need to hang it though ;-)
susan2494
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8 år sedanI finally took the courage to paint the wall in the breakfast area, and I'm impressed what an accent wall can do to the final look. Now I finally have some contrast. Still working on the fireplace, got that mirror and will be delivered in 7 days. I know that z gallerie has a similar one and I saw some nice candle holder (tealight trio aquamarine)
terry toon
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8 år sedanNever mind. 12, 16, and 20". Very pretty. You have a great sense of style!
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PROPamela Qarbaghi
8 år sedanI would add original artwork. https://www.etsy.com/shop/PamQArts?ref=hdr_shop_menu
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