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Norwood Architects

I would prefer landscaping to hide the concrete wall instead of installing stack stone.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

Landscaping to hide it is all you need and for sure not stacked stone

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oncape

Stone in this tone (don't go too orange), sized approproately for the space. This stone is from Lowe's. I like there is a bit of the log color, but there are other lovely warm colors in the mix.

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Reply to: Stone in this tone (don't go too orange), sized approproately for the space. This stone is from Lowe's. I like there is a bit of the log color, but there are other lovely warm colors in the mix.

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Sue Johnson

Hi Fikare, Also wanted to add that I noticed the door to your entertainment room opens to the right from the hall. The first thing you see when you open the door is those large windows with the beautiful view, right? So, that area should be your showpiece--your warm and inviting area. A place that says 'come in and play games, have fun, engage with each other--face-to-face'. Then your television area (or reading area) can be 'not so dramatic', maybe a little less lively... because when you watch television, the tv is entertaining you--it's a passive activity, but when you play games, cards, etc., everyone entertains each other. When you make the game table area the focal point (first thing you see coming into the room) it automatically looks more inviting, and you don't have to do major work--just move some furniture and the television. And don't forget to put a hanging light over the card/gaming table... just like a small spotlight over a piece of artwork, it draws attention to what it is lighting. Both pieces of artwork can go on the wall on the right as you face the alcove, BUT, I find that switching around my artwork all around the house once in a while gives a whole new perspective on it.

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Reply to: Hi Fikare, Also wanted to add that I noticed the door to your entertainment room opens to the right from the hall. The first thing you see when you open the door is those large windows with the beautiful view, right? So, that area should be your showpiece--your warm and inviting area. A place that says 'come in and play games, have fun, engage with each other--face-to-face'. Then your television area (or reading area) can be 'not so dramatic', maybe a little less lively... because when you watch television, the tv is entertaining you--it's a passive activity, but when you play games, cards, etc., everyone entertains each other. When you make the game table area the focal point (first thing you see coming into the room) it automatically looks more inviting, and you don't have to do major work--just move some furniture and the television. And don't forget to put a hanging light over the card/gaming table... just like a small spotlight over a piece of artwork, it draws attention to what it is lighting. Both pieces of artwork can go on the wall on the right as you face the alcove, BUT, I find that switching around my artwork all around the house once in a while gives a whole new perspective on it.

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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC

The rug is the biggest issue. Replace it with one rug under the game table and another in the sitting area. I like the black ceiling. Curtains on the windows would add a lot of softness and make the room more inviting.

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Reply to: The rug is the biggest issue. Replace it with one rug under the game table and another in the sitting area. I like the black ceiling. Curtains on the windows would add a lot of softness and make the room more inviting.

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deegw

Is this get away space near the mountains, lake or the beach? I'm not suggestion you add kitschy vacation decor but a location will help give a little decorating direction. Definitely add a few pillows - I'd choose ones with blue, the color of the ottoman and a little brown to tie everything together. Do you plan on adding more lamps? They do a nice job of filling the middle layer of the room with texture and shape plus I only see one source of light! What are your plans for over the fireplace?

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Reply to: Is this get away space near the mountains, lake or the beach? I'm not suggestion you add kitschy vacation decor but a location will help give a little decorating direction. Definitely add a few pillows - I'd choose ones with blue, the color of the ottoman and a little brown to tie everything together. Do you plan on adding more lamps? They do a nice job of filling the middle layer of the room with texture and shape plus I only see one source of light! What are your plans for over the fireplace?

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