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Need some inspiration for our living room

6 years ago

We have recently moved in and need some inspiration how to make this room cozy and more homy. Its our old furniture which has to stay for now. Thinking of repainting the room, a rug and nice picture would make the difference but what colour scheme to go for. Feel stuck and in need of some ideas please!!! I do like classic traditional style. Thank you!!

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minnie101

6 years ago

Hi. It’s a lovely room.Without knowing which way it faces (plus are the sofas mink with a pink undertone as they look different in each photo!) I might go for something like f&b brinjal in first pic (or a berry type colour) with maybe skimming stone on the other walls. If in budget I’d swap the clock for a larger brass mirroR. I’d add a brass floor lamp one side of the sofa and the other a similar style side table to 4th pic with a table lamp. A set of art prints over the sofa might work, impossible to choose art for someone but Oka do a number of sets you may like. I’d also accessorise the coffee table with things that can’t do your child/ren harm ie book or 2, wooden decorative pieces or puzzle, plant in a basket etc. You could also add baskets on the shelf for the toys

Comments (13)

alinlondon123456
6 years ago
It's a beautiful space- what a lovely chandelier! And gorgeous, interesting fireplace! My only thought is that it is a bit dark with all the shades of brown and black- perhaps a large lighter area rug could help address this? Maybe something in a similar shade to the curtains? And perhaps you could also add some lighter throw pillows and some foliage?
Fran H
6 years ago
For me it’s lacking a rug. One that combines many of the rooms colours would work best.
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6 years ago
Hi there, I think some additional lighting would definitely add warmth to this room. It looks to me that the only light source is coming from the ceiling light? I would mix it up with floor lamps and table lamps so vary the height. Also you could switch out your curtains and go for a mustard yellow? I see you have some lovely mustard cushions on you sofa, a nice throw could be lovely also.

Colour wise, a lovely biscuity colour behind the fireplace would really warm it up.

I would also add some more pictures to the wall for a personal touch and potentially some candles/vases on the fire surround!

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jurgitavid
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi guys, will share some photos still trying to improve the looks of living room. We have decorated the wall with Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and added the rug. Thinking about a painting above the fireplace as we have mirrors above the sofa. Any ideas where to buy nice paintings something traditional look not too modern? Thank you
jurgitavid
Original Author
5 years ago
Or should we put the mirror above fireplace and add painting above sofa??
E D
5 years ago
Looking nice with a lovely feel to the room.

I have bought some art from an online art company called Sulis Fine Art. They have (real) paintings in all styles and price brackets. May be worth having a look.
dyliane
5 years ago
I would put the sofa facing the fireplace and the chair on the side
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Copper Dust
5 years ago
I think the use of brown is very heavy in this space. Definitely a focal point of framed images. Also, a light rug maybe greys with some botanical plants to add a touch of greenery.
jurgitavid
Original Author
5 years ago
Its kitchen/dining/living room all together so not very flexible with moving furniture around
jurgitavid
Original Author
5 years ago
Its kitchen/dining/living room all together so not very flexible with moving furniture around.
Liz
5 years ago
Seems to me the sofa is not in the right position. Would look nice centralised and facing the fireplace with the chair to one side. The coffee table and rug can then be centralised in front of the fireplace too.
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Lumitrix
5 years ago
If you are interested in some artwork then you could have a browse through our collection of fine art photographic prints which we offer framed and unframed. All are available online and normally in 4 different sizes so gives you some options. Maybe too many options! Good luck! www.lumitrix.com

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