Living room dilemma
Hello i am desperately looking for ideas with my new living room. It's driving me a bit crazy as l'm so unsure. I am purchasing a 1960s/ 1970s house however don't want to decorate or design the interior in mid century modern style as I was brought up with that. Im looking to try and achieve a relaxing living room look.
The flooring is dark wood Karndean and the room has double aspect windows facing east and west. Im thinking of re-using my light stone/cream 2 seater chesterfield type sofa but would like the room to have a welcoming warm feel. Currently the chimney breast is painted blue which I'd like to change as my previous living room was very blue! However I do have light denim faded blue linen curtains which may work . Maybe a tan sofa but I don't think that would be enough contrast .Below is photo of the room with blue chimney breast. The other photos are ideas I’m considering Any advice would be so welcome. Thank you .
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PROMarina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
2 months agoI would paint all room a warm off white (FB All White), including the chimney breast, added a built in to accommodate the TV im contrasting muted blue grey (FB De Nimes, Inchyra Blue). Added tiling in the hearth behind the stove. Rug, bigger coffee table, linen plain curtains with contrasting pole, plants, gloor snd table lighting, natural materials accessories: ceramic, metal, wood.
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