Ok here is what I did with table :/)

Cleaned my curtains and they are fine

Table scape is a great first pass! It adds a nice daytime shimmer and must be lovely in the evenings too . .

Happy for you re: cat issue!

Will you try one small thing....put the candle sticks together. They are so pretty, but when I see them this way, I feel like it looks like a dining table. If you try it and post back, I might change my mind and know this way is just perfect!!! Love the bowl on the bottom!!!

I agree abbyjean, but one step further. I would place on of them on a stack of books to elevate it and not have everything on the same level.

I was even wondering about the height of the actual candle being different? But they are such pretty candles. Here is a hint here, too....and I know the evening shimmer was mentioned, but even if you never burn them, light the wick and blow it out, so it looks like it instead of having it brand new. Do that on all your candles......scary, I know, when they are bought as decor, but makes a huge difference.

If you were going to elevate on a book, it would need to be a big special coffee table book.

Candle stick and NO floral arrangement in middle?

Where would book(s) go? Underneath the two candle sticks so 1 large book?

Without floral arrangement

I think tiparks wanted to change the elevation of just one candle stick so they did not match that way. Worth a try to elevate and group....... BUT I do like the floral arrangement. You need that and it is a breath of fresh air/spring!!!

Angle the candle sticks over the very edge of the bowl underneath....to the side a bit.

I agree with abbyjean. Move both candlesticks to the left, elevate one of them, and put flowers back on table. Then send pic. And, definitely, light candles for a bit to get a natural look to them. I always do that to my new candles. Then repost pic?

Ok this isn't the book id use, I am thinking more black and white feux book, but for sake of showing u....
I wasn't sure which way book should go?

Also, Z gallerie does have a taller candle holder same thing, just taller .... Would that work?

Oh, also, what about pillows on love seat? Yay? Nah? More neutral pillows vs blue?

Getting close. Move the right candlestick over to the front and a little left of the other one, and move the flowers to the right a bit. The bowl underneath should be the only centered item in the grouping. Then repost pic.

No reason to buy a different stick if you can make them different on your own. And not sure you would want to go taller on the actual stick, either. But see how nice the varied height looks in the pic you posted from online?

You are basically making ONE grouping with all the objects, book and flowers included. They need to be close enough to relate to each other and not scattered. That is ok, as no reason to fill in the top with such nice stuff underneath to look at.

Off for a bit, but anxious to look back.........

I like the pillows and the brown throw you added to the loveseat because it ties in the brown from the dining area and from painting and chair. Maybe add some brown pillows to sofa. I'm including a mock up with walls a light blue gray to give you a visual.

Ok I'll try that!!

Any suggestions on love seat?

leave love seat as is. brown in the afghan

Agree, leave loveseat as is.

Brown on the sofa came to my mind right away....just a smidgeon for the art right above it.

krf10, have you tried tabletop dressing as suggested?

May I be honest? Not a big fan of dark drape color ( I'd go light and neutral.), metal work (look like black holes) and sofa art work. Never been a fan of placing a rug on rug.

I went back to get the faux Paris B&W book and it's gone:-( Now I need to check a few more places boo!

@miscometlady-i did make many changes since the original post :-)

Ok I tried the leveling with my old book, is this correct?

Oops here

What a journey, ay! Think about adding the 3rd, tallest candlestick and grouping the together. You could use more height in the center of the room.

Or, place a book[s] on the shelf below the table - in jackets in colors from your painting. Forcythia [sp?], pussy willows, etc. are in season now, so a bunch of those would be nice on the table top.

Also, add a punch of color on the table. Could use more of that too in the center. As it stands, the all-neutral palette is rather flat. Try the silver bowl on a few thin, large books, that have a dark colored cover - bring a deep color from your painting to the tabletop - like above pic.

This spot is key and needs to be more dramatic.

Yes, what Sandy said, but try moving the current two candle sticks to the left and the flower to the right. The bowl underneath will b the center of the visual arrangement.

Right. Not that nothing can be on the center of the table top, but everything in the middle on top and bottom does not look right. Scooting the candle sticks over and off centering those will be perfect. I might even keep the flowers with them, and almost make an invisible triangle. And then the other, maybe 2/3, of the table top will be empty/blank. Room for a wine glass or two when you enjoy Happy Hour in there.

Wait I do not see Sandys comment!!

I'm at work now but will try the suggestions when I get home. Now I'm obsessed again LOL

Oh, good.....I thought I was going bonkers as I could not see what Sandy said, either, and I love seeing her advice on here.

Thanks Sandy, finally see you comment, that was so weird!

Good - I don't think I am invisible although there are probably some who would like it that way! Ha!

Just wanted to find some examples that show you how it works when the hues from your artwork on the wall are pulled around the space. This is true of all inspirational pieces. Use them for all they are worth!

For you, it is the most colorful thing here and it is there for a reason. It is a simple, logical way to pull things together. The dusty colors you are working with are very relaxing and the room as a whole is more relaxing when you choose elements that are harmonious. Guests might not know why they love being here but you know. It's because there is nothing that is "off".

You have patiently worked so hard in your home over the last 11 months and have changed this space a ton! Thanks for being on Houzz with your dilemma . . . !

Ok I found this tray-It looks pretty in person-grouped items together and will be returning one candle holder for the taller one.

Also I am feeling this painting may not work in my room now??? With all the soft neutrals I have and love that calming feeling in here. What if I did a big decorative mirror? Or any suggestions on a different softer art piece? A secret is, I paid $30 for that painting so not married to it :/)

I tried placing books on the new living room table, but it just doesn't look right when you're in person staring at it. So I purchased this tray, it looks nice in person however from the photo it looks scrawny.

I would really like the new painting, I feel the painting now compete with the beautiful table. Thoughts? Thinking a beautiful decorative mirror, or a very subtle painting with blues creams etc.

I feel a mirror would compete with the table more than the painting because it's another reflective surface. What I like about the current art is it has brown that ties in with the brown furniture in DR.

You might want to check out this website. I ordered a painting from Lena and it was quite a pleasurable process - easy and you end up with an original hand-painted piece of artwork! I bet you can find something you really like. Look through them all... http://www.artbylena.com/art-subject.html

Looking at your room with the new table and tray.....and the art....and I have to say, I LOVE IT ALL! I think you are THERE! I like the art, just as MarleneM mentioned.

Ok so we finally painted!!! And I had to change that painting because it just wasn't siting well with me now that I have my beautiful new living room table. I have grown to love a very neutral tones :-)

Oh Kari, it's just beautiful! Great job!

Really!!! Thank you SO much!!

Yes, your living room looks soft and inviting, while the new coffee table and light fixture add sparkle to the space.

Very elegant and tranquil...well done.

Thank you Marlene and miacometlady

OK houzer friends!!!!! I'm back!!!

We have finally gotten new flooring, French Grey laminate and I LOVE it. But now in need new curtains! Help!! Right now they are beige .....

We still have to finish staircase and family room flooring.....

Also I'd love a new dining room light?

Gosh, darn! How fun to see you posting again! Maybe not for YOU as it means you are working, but I love following along on your adventure. Those floors? AMAZING! I love them and all they added to your space.

Thank you so much!!!! ❤️

We have brand new floors throughout our house now! It’s been so much fun watching my rooms transform:-)if it wasn’t for Houzz I’d still have that hideous room and no idea how to decorate!!! now I am bored and wanted to change up the items on my living room table. I will keep the tray and the candle pieces, but any ideas on something new I could put on table?

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