What is not working in this living room

8 years ago

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Any advise would be appreciated I would love a luxurious opulant feel to this room but cannot achieve it I am willing to make any changes to make this work please help ? I just don't know where I'm going wrong thank you

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8 years ago

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To receive more in depth advise please feel free to call our design studio on 01386 711512 and speak to our Interior Design Elspeth Cornish. or email elspeth@pavilionbroadway.co.uk

Best of luck! PB

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Natalie Patton
8 years ago
Firstly I'd remove the clock above the fire and add a gold starburst morrow then I'd add a rug (pull a colour from your curtains) then add a chunky coffee table. I think your room is lovely but it's very big so your going to need to add texture with accessories maybe add cushions and a throw to the sofa not a throw to cover the sofa just to drape over it
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My Bespoke Room
8 years ago
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We would really recommend an over-sized rug to help define the seating area (and so your sofas sit on the edge). Something in a neutral colour as you can add colour through cushions etc. Perhaps something like this: http://fave.co/1KHPnLl
Also a statement ceiling light to replace your lampshade will add more opulence to your room. Think high and think low to tie the room together to help complete it.
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Jonathan
8 years ago
Agreed....a big rug to anchor the sofas.

I think your ceiling light looks undersized.

I also think you are a little light on pictures for the walls.
Evelyn Eistave
Original Author
8 years ago
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Thank you for suggestions what type of light would you recommend the photo is not the clearest but there is actually a rug already there of beige colour
Emmanuelle
8 years ago
The first thing that's strikes me is the floor. I would cover the tiles with a fitted carpet, as I think it gives a "cold" feel to the room. Also, try to go away from beige/ brown. Why not get bright coloured cushions? Pale turquoise maybe... Add wood stack by wood burner and maybe a side/ coffee table? You are nearly there... A few changes would bring the opulent feel you are after!
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Oak By Design
8 years ago
How about a runner over the tiles leading into the room past the dining table? I think it's the tiles that are making the room look cold, they are lovely though. I agree that some colour on cushions and a throw, maybe a colour from the curtains (I can't see the colour in these but maybe an aqua blue or duck egg blue or even a green) and then add a fern type plant on a side table by the cream sofa for more texture. I think you're nearly there though!
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Pavilion Broadway
8 years ago
Hi there,

If you are looking to create an opulent feel then we recommend looking at Traditional Interiors and taking points from these and applying these to your contemporary living space.

Chandeliers always work well to create the feeling of grandeur and in a room of this size you appear to have space for a small chandelier in the centre of the room.

https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/designer-lighting/ceiling-lights/hanging-lights/impero-solid-brass-gold-plated-chandelier-16708.html

I would also look at the following points to create the feel of opulence:

1. wall colour - either paint the walls in a Rich Red tone of incorporate a Damask or Faux Silk Wallpaper by Zoffany

https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/designer-wallpaper/zoffany-wallpaper-silk-plain.html

2. Flooring - the tiles will not give you that "cozy feel" as these would be more ideal for a kitchen area. Therefore it would be better to replace these with Wooden floorboard and then a Rug. We provide some beautiful hand made persian rugs and supply for any room dimension and colour:https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/persian-new-traditional-mahal-rug-13769.html

3. Lighting : Incorporate a Chandelier to create the opulent look & feel

4. Sofas - Leather sofas can be very comfortable but they are best in a snug room as they take away from the elegant formal look of a living room. Duresta are a UK brand which create their sofas inspired by pieces found in National Trust Properties, therefore we would recommend looking at 2 new sofas and an upholstered coffee table for the centre of the room.

https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/luxury-furniture/shopby/brand-duresta.html

Attached is a quick sketch of what we could do. We guide our clients to purchase the right things at great value to achieve the look you that you want. We use our experience and professional advice to guide you and create your dream living space.

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Evelyn Eistave
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thank you all for ideas I think the wall paper is a great idea here is a picture of curtains and flooring i don't want to change the tiles as I love them we have just put them down I am afraid of colour I love creams gold and brown
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Oak By Design
8 years ago
How about a gold runner and some cushions with browns, gold's and cream's on?
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Pavilion Broadway
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Following your description of your preferences I would say that your tiles are indeed a beautiful feature and therefore I would suggest designing the rest of your scheme to compliment them.

I have added a cream silk wallpaper to the walls, Cream would work as it will allow the floor to hold the "colour" and compliment it with a neutral tone:

https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/designer-wallpaper/zoffany-wallpaper-silk-plain.html

Then we would suggest incorporating elegant Cream Sofas into the room, I have added 3 different styles here, the Trafalagar, Manolo and Belvedere which are all by Duresta. Please see our links to see the items that we suggest: , https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/luxury-furniture/clearance-duresta-belvedere-2-seater-sofa-richmond.html http://www.duresta.com/product.php?product_id=17

Then the rug which I have incorporated is a Cream Rug by Eichholtz: https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/home-accessories/luxury-rugs/modern-rugs/eichholtz-wilton-rug.html Top tip for Rugs is to make sure they are big enough for the front legs of the sofas to fit onto them or fill most of the space, this will give it a luxury feel.

The Coffee Table, Tray and Mirror are all from the LUXE collection by Jonathan Charles and if you like Neutral tones then this collection is gorgeous:

https://www.pavilionbroadway.co.uk/luxury-furniture/living-room-furniture/coffee-tables/eglomise-iron-coffee-table.html

And the Chandelier really would look very beautiful.

If you need any further advise please feel free to ask and if you would like to know anything else about any of the things I have mentioned we would be please to help you.

Pavilion Broadway
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cavgirl
8 years ago
Personally, I would:
-get rid of the gold framed picture. Move the clock there but mount it a bit lower; the picture looks too high.
-get a giant rug that is large enough to allow all the seating to have at least the front edge resting on it. If it was me, I'd go for cream. Maybe flokati? That also has the benefit of being washable, so practical.
-a coffee table. Perhaps mirrored to go with the unit I see? That would contribute the luxury you want as well as bouncing light around.
-a statement mirror for above the fireplace-perhaps French style with gold?
-a large chandelier- the room can take it!
-some plants to give it life and throws and cushions for warmth. Think luxurious textures but keep the palette limited as you're wary of colour.
Hope that helps!
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