topic Re: Please finish decorating in Home

Please finish decorating

wilma — Tue, 12 May 2020 15:56:42 GMT

This room looks unfinished to me. I don’t understand leaving the area over the fireplace bare. Some window coverings would help warm up the room. The area to the right looks empty. Maybe they’re not finished yet? Maybe they just moved in? Maybe they just like sparse furnishings? What do you think?

I’m not loving the furniture choices or colors either. The views are nice & the rug is ok. I love the windows, floor, & architecture.

Re: Please finish decorating

happycat — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:01:18 GMT

My first thought is that would be a lot of windows to clean. I do think something on the fireplace would look nice.

Re: Please finish decorating

RetRN — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:03:44 GMT

I like the room itself with the beautiful views, but it definitely does not look like it is completed. As far as decor including furniture, accessories, and window treatments it needs some color. It doesn't feel like a home the way it is.

Re: Please finish decorating

millieshops — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:14:35 GMT

I had a blank space over my "new" sofa for at least 3 years I think - I wanted one good-sized piece and couldn't find one that pleased my eye, so I just left it open.

Re: Please finish decorating

Imaoldhippie — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:14:37 GMT

My mother's walls look like that. She had almost nothing hanging on any of her walls.

Me, Im just the opposite.

Re: Please finish decorating

godi — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:14:42 GMT

Need hidden remote control blinds. Color throw pillows. A metal something hanging over fireplace.

Re: Please finish decorating

RedTop — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:18:09 GMT

Perfect to me! I am not a fan of finishing touches.

Re: Please finish decorating

Catiele — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:21:22 GMT

They are in the less is more group.

Re: Please finish decorating

jeanlake — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:21:39 GMT

What a great space.

Modern end table between chairs
More interesting, colorful rug
Artwork above mantel
Leave top windows open, but some kind of blinds on lower windows

Re: Please finish decorating

CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:26:35 GMT

It is a beautiful, open airy space, and I love the area rug, and the windows, however it does need some color, and some window treatments, to finish it off and look a little more homey!

Re: Please finish decorating

jubilant — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:30:33 GMT

It's a fresh minimalistic room. Really pretty. My guess about a picture is they just wanted the outdoor view and nature to be the artwork. I really like this one.

Re: Please finish decorating

faeriemoon — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:39:38 GMT

Firstly, I love the windows just as they are. Secondly, it is kind of spartan, but I think the issue is more of the predictable furniture placement than the desire to be a minimalist. Thirdly, I think addressing the fireplace and the wall above it would be a gigantic step in the right direction.

Another furniture placement option would be to flank a chair on each side of the fireplace (angled), and face the couch to the fireplace. Turning the rug might be necessary.

Re: Please finish decorating

qualitygal — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:53:26 GMT

Minimalists.

Re: Please finish decorating

ECBG — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:35:01 GMT

I agree with @godi that remote control blinds are needed.

To add softness, I'd get a couch with covered legs and an attractive coffee table. The table behind the couch would be pulled out and put on the other side of that partition to tie the two spaces together. (It's probably a dining area.).

I'd put an interesting table between the chairs.

Over the fireplace, I'd remove the sconces and add a beautiful painting of mountains or a scene with native flowers to create unity with the outside.

The dining set would need to have some visual interest, either in wood back chairs or statement upholstery.

Re: Please finish decorating

ALRATIBA — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:39:35 GMT

My sister would love that room. She's a minimalist. Me? I'm a maximumalist.

Re: Please finish decorating

software — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:41:52 GMT

Depends on location of the house and direction the windows face.

If the windows are south facing, I would leave them bare too.

My house is a rectangle, the long side facing my back yard is south facing, I have big windows. I do have coverings because I live in a neighborhood but they stay open all day.

I love having a bright view from sunrise to sunset.

The space above the fireplace is awkward.

I'm a bit of a minimalist but that space begs for something.

Maybe a wrought iron looking open work scroll piece, compass or something similar

I love the room

Re: Please finish decorating

shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 12 May 2020 17:57:38 GMT

I'd paint the walls and put up plantation shutters on the lower (3/4) portion of the windows. The Sofa needs a couple of end tables with wrought iron lamps and an end table with a lamp between the two chairs as well. I'd probably add a tall plant in one of the corners by the fireplace and also an art piece or metal sculpture hanging above the fireplace.

Re: Please finish decorating

beautybee — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:10:24 GMT

The windows and view seem to be the focal point. I would paint the all the window trim in a pretty color that would reflect nature. Greens, blues, or light grey. Even a warmer shade of white would look nice. That would add color and depth to the room without adding any stuff. Fireplace area needs some type of artwork.

Re: Please finish decorating

kittyloo — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:35:06 GMT

@wilma wrote:

This room looks unfinished to me. I don’t understand leaving the area over the fireplace bare. Some window coverings would help warm up the room. The area to the right looks empty. Maybe they’re not finished yet? Maybe they just moved in? Maybe they just like sparse furnishings? What do you think?

I’m not loving the furniture choices or colors either. The views are nice & the rug is ok. I love the windows, floor, & architecture.

imo this room is not very functional as it is. needs a table between the chairs, (where am i going to set my bevmo?)

larger coffee table, rug with some color. good bye to the sconces over mantle. needs something with some color over mantle. way to blah for me. love the amount of light in here, but if it gets any direct sun, could be hot. how about some greenery!

Re: Please finish decorating

Peaches McPhee — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:36:11 GMT

I love the idea of curtain-less windows, but it is not very practical for most of us. You'd be in a fishbowl, unless you have a massive property.