Nickel or brass fixtures?
Hi! I can’t seem to get this room right. I’m redoing the fireplace with brick That I will paint white. Also going to switch out light fixtures but can’t decide nickel or brass. The curtain rods and door handles are nickel. If I go brass do I need to switch out the rods? The room feels too orange to me. whats the problem here? The fireplace
change should help. Is it the chairs?
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was thinking of one of these lighting combos. The pendant light would go above fireplace so I can use the chain to center it. Other light would go above table. Any preferences?
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