Need help picking finishing touches
guta83
6 years ago
I need help picking a good rug and curtains for this room.
The couches are new, the piano and TV unit and corner table (with lamp) are vintage and everything is staying. We are thinking of putting a white marble mantelpiece some time in the future.
We also like the layout of this room. We do need somewhere for people to put their drinks or cups. We have been thinking of getting a set of nested tables, but (though practical) i do find them a bit old fashion. I've also considered a medium size footstool which would serve as side table (with a tray) and extra sitting.
I should mention i have 4 young and over active cats.... Matters when talking fabrics.
Ah and we live in Ireland so, if there are some Irish interior designers or tradesmen, please speak up.
Thank you!!!!
The couches are new, the piano and TV unit and corner table (with lamp) are vintage and everything is staying. We are thinking of putting a white marble mantelpiece some time in the future.
We also like the layout of this room. We do need somewhere for people to put their drinks or cups. We have been thinking of getting a set of nested tables, but (though practical) i do find them a bit old fashion. I've also considered a medium size footstool which would serve as side table (with a tray) and extra sitting.
I should mention i have 4 young and over active cats.... Matters when talking fabrics.
Ah and we live in Ireland so, if there are some Irish interior designers or tradesmen, please speak up.
Thank you!!!!
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guta83
6 years ago
bombel1972
6 years agowell, as far as nesting tables. i have some which i use occasionally, and they seem kinda modern (from argos) what i like about them is that they are stable. many can be tall and wobbly if bumped into. i've seen some nice ones at pinesolutions.co.uk. i was going to change my ottoman 'table' for a proper coffee table, but then thought, am i crazy? i realised, for myself, i store loads of board games in it, people can sit on it comfortably, and when i kick my feet up, it's comfortable, as well. i'm trying to think of your style, but i can't see it too well in the photo (too dark) i'm not sure if i can suggest curtains or rugs, as i don't know if you like flowers, geometric prints, stripes, solids. soooo many variables. it took me forever to decide on mine. though, if i had more money, maybe it would have taken less time haha. saying that, you don't really need much money to get something fantastic, just imagination. i would suggest going someplace like john lewis, and browsing the fabrics. there are so many wonderful ones. i spent hrs just looking haha if you know someone who sews, you can always just buy the fabric. even throw a matching cushion :) it looks like you have a great wooden floor, so try not to hide too much of it.
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6 years agoThanks bombel1972! I like the idea of having as much storage as possible and i've been thinking of storage footstool/ ottoman. I suppose I just need to find a good one that fite in that space.
As for the rug, I love the oriental rugs (Iranian, Afghan, Pakistani, Ziegler) but are they a bit busy to go with the patterns on my sofa? or should I go for something with one single colour?And then there's the question of which colour..... If I put a red rug there, will that be a bit too much red? Should I go for something more neutral? or something contrasting?
bombel1972
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