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Formal living room

sahmed0102
2 months ago

Hello, so I bought this rug. It really matches my art, but for some reason not liking the distressed part on the right. What do you guys think?

Also, need help choosing the decorative pillows. Please post pictures/links. Thank you

Comments (155)

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    2 months ago

    Ok ffpalms, let me find the right color curtains first. Thank you again 🤗

  • RedRyder
    2 months ago

    Maybe I’m wrong, but artwork doesn’t have to ”match” your decor. I think getting the couches-curtain-rugs-throw pillows working well together is hard enough.

    Your room is really neutral, hence the offers of different curtains and rugs. In some ways, more options makes this harder. I always favor green, but I did like the blues in your room.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    2 months ago

    Omg redryder, thanks for reminding me as someone in the houz group mentioned that art doesn't have to match, and i also heard and seen in my many other groups that u have to connect everything 🤷‍♀️

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    2 months ago

    Redryder, i meant to say to tie the room together 🤦‍♀️

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Hello everyone,

    So finally got the rug and some curtains to try it on. Please check.

    1. Royal blue curtain
    2. Dark green curtain

  • ffpalms
    last month

    It looks great! I love the repetition of the diamond patterns in the rug, sheers and throw pillows. Since the blue is already hung and it looks good, perhaps try looking for artworks that will bring it all into sharper focus for you. Can you take a close up shot of the drapes? They’re looking black on my screen. I like the sharp contrast with the wall color. Beautiful cat, too!

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Thanks ffpalms :)

    First pic is royal blue
    Second is dark green with sheers.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Hello, so i took some day time and lights on pictures. I ordered some pillow cover as well. Waiting for new sheers as well.
    Should i just add solid color pillows?

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    More pictures:

  • ffpalms
    last month

    I’d browse for artwork. If you find something you love it might lead to an accent color for pillows. I think it’s easier to find pillows than art.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Ffpalms, so no bright gold as mentioned before 👆for accent color for pillows?

  • ffpalms
    last month
    last modified: last month

    Are the new sheers you’re getting without pattern? If so, your pillows can have pattern, but to my eye, if the patterned sheers remain, then the pillows should be solid colors and the art very simple to balance out the busyness.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Great, got you.

  • Valinta
    last month

    From my view what throws this room off is the window covering, it draws my eye and I can’t unsee it. As mentioned softer drapes or even full sheers with a pink undertone ivory will help pull art, rug and room together.

  • RedRyder
    last month

    The rug is great. The darker drapes also look black on some photos but when I can see the difference, I like the dark green better.

    Great progress!

  • doods
    last month
    last modified: last month

    I too like the dark green, it compliments the color of your sofa's. Also like the sheers and rug. Your room looks lovely now. On to the art? Edited to say I love the throw pillows in your last picture, especially the one with the little pop of orange.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Thank you guys. I really appreciate your help 😊

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Hello everyone, hope all is well.

    So I got new sheers and another color moss green curtain. Some people said first curtain look black on the phone but it actually is dark green, so I am attaching both curtains pictures below. Please let me know what you think. Which one you like?Thank you 😊

    First 2 pictures are dark green curtains. Last 2 moss green.

  • doods
    last month

    Not a pro ... but I like either color of green, and liked your other sheers better.

  • njmomma
    last month

    Moss green, other sheers.

  • njmomma
    last month

    A plain sheer, would be nice also.

  • RedRyder
    last month

    Green drapes and a plain sheer in between. The sheers you chose are too busy and throws off the balanced look of the room.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Guys, now I need help with art. It has to be simple. I have credit from At Home store so it would be nice if you can link from there. Thanks ☺️

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Will this runner look good on entry way with my living room rug. Or should I just get same for entry as well? Thanks

  • RedRyder
    last month

    I think that will work. Similar enough but also different from the LR area rug.

  • RedRyder
    last month

    You can choose one color from the area rug and have that as the main color in an adjacent runner, too.

  • happyleg
    last month

    You could pick a scenery picture or a abstract that that rug looks nice love those shears

  • RedRyder
    last month

    Spend a weekend browsing artwork on greatbigcanvas.com. I love that website and their prices are reasonable. Also, Art.com.

  • RedRyder
    last month

    Some ideas for you:

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    last month

    Thanks redryder

    So here is the picture of entry way. I want to order at least 2 runner to see which will look good. Also, will this look good lumbar pilow on bench. I will remove old ones.

    Redryder, which one color would you choose for runner?

  • RedRyder
    last month

    Maybe the runner can bring in the green of the curtains. Here are a couple of ideas I found on Wayfair.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    29 days ago

    Oh I really like the first one but don't want fringe 😔 thanks redryder.

  • btydrvn
    29 days ago

    It is really easy to remove fringe..even to just cut it off

  • btydrvn
    29 days ago

    Especially if you have a cat! They will usually have hours of enjoyment pulling it off.. before you have to cut off the remaining threads

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    29 days ago

    Lol

  • RedRyder
    29 days ago

    You can cut the fringe. I like that first one too!

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    29 days ago

    Ok I just ordered.

  • RedRyder
    28 days ago

    I’m looking forward to seeing it! Your house is pulling together nicely.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    28 days ago

    Thanks redryder

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    16 days ago

    Hello everyone, hope all is well. So I ordered 3 runners. Which one you like? Green one is pretty but quality is not that great.

  • happyleg
    16 days ago

    #1 is greet & longer.

  • btydrvn
    16 days ago

    #3 has more impact..sort of “grounding” with all the neutrals in the space..be sure to use an underlay like the rubber mesh product to stop it from moving or slipping

  • btydrvn
    16 days ago

    If size is a challenge use a doormat… at the door ….so the runner centers on the bench

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    12 days ago

    Hello everyone, I need help. I want to add a narrow table under this big art (left)Narrow because as you can see that's entry to kitchen and other rooms. What color would you recommend. Thanks

  • RedRyder
    12 days ago

    Which runner did you pick?

  • btydrvn
    12 days ago

    pick a table in black to match the art…almost as wide as the painting the art could be hung lower…as is …it is so high it will be difficult to view easily…also keep the table shallow enough so it will not block the walk thru area….

  • happyleg
    12 days ago

    Gold table to go with the painting.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    11 days ago

    Redryder, i really liked the green one, but the quality isn't great. I also searched similar to that but no luck, so for now I will keep the matching runner.

  • Kavita Jha
    11 days ago

    Hello , I am a new apartment home owner . I just wanted an advice here . I have this vase next to my tv stand . I wanted to know if this stool and vase together looks good or I should just have a larger vase without stool. Also the color of vase should be similar to the tv stand or contrast will look better. Here I would like to mention this climber is temporarily, I will get a real plat for this corner . Looking forward to your suggestions . Thanks in advance.

  • sahmed0102
    Original Author
    10 days ago

    Guys, i decided to return all the runners 🤦‍♀️
    I want green. Please post pictures. Thanks