topic Re: Kaleidoscope in Home

Kaleidoscope

jubilant — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:22:00 GMT

Re: Kaleidoscope

faeriemoon — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:42:40 GMT

There isn't really anything about the room that I like. The real stand-out "dislikes" are the shades (they look cheesy), the position of the chaise parts of the sofas (they make the entrance into the seating area too narrow), and the lack of statement pieces (the owners opted for a lot of little multi color trinkets-- including the pillows-- that are just plain boring.)

Re: Kaleidoscope

Peaches McPhee — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:51:23 GMT

I get frustrated looking at rooms that are designed all for the look, and not the function. In this room, the lamps are in front of the windows, not near the seating areas where they would do the most good.

Otherwise, I agree there is something off about those shades, and I'd rather see the pillows in one or two colors (different shades and textures though).

Re: Kaleidoscope

LindaSal — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:43:31 GMT

I like it. I also would remove those tacky shades and leave the windows exposed.

The colors make the room a happy place and it looks like it would be nice to gather in.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:00:17 GMT

Different window treatments, and different throw pillow for starters. Also I agree that the placement of the lamps and side table are awkward.

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DREAMON — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:10:51 GMT

I agree with those who think the shades, pillows, and position of lamps should be changed.

I kind of like the sofas, coffee table, and rug so they can stay as is.

Re: Kaleidoscope

stevieb — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:24:25 GMT

I wouldn't opt to do a room this way, but I don't absolutely hate it. The two huge sofas, both with chaises, don't work for me and I don't like the oatmeal fabric. I don't get the two floor lamps in front of the windows. I don't much care for the lines of the entertainment unit nor for the mix of pillows and that little round table seems to be an afterthought. Sorry though @faeriemoon, I like the shades.

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on the bay — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:28:11 GMT

No, it looks like a box.

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AuntG — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:32:38 GMT

It's pleasant enough but I'd want the long side of the chaise facing the TV, which I assume is behind the doors of the wall unit. We like to stretch out when watching movies or sports.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:47:28 GMT

I don't hate the room but certainly don't love it either. It's too symmetrical for me. One chaise sofa is fine but I'd remove the other one and have two coordinating chairs on the other side with a table in between and a lamp, etc. And yes......remove those cheesy blinds

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Spurt — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:57:29 GMT

I don't like the shades at all.....The rest of the room is OK, but something just "blah" about the room....

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wilma — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:48:25 GMT

@jubilant

Thanks for posting.

Guess I’m in the minority. I kind of like it. Looks like a happy fun room. I agree the lamps need to be moved. The TV isn’t in the best position. I don’t mind the shades. Even the kaleidoscope pillows are ok with me since the sofas are so neutral.

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Pezzie — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:58:05 GMT

I think the sofas are too large for the space. Don't care for the occasional table at the end of the sofa. It's like they had it, didn't know what to do with it, so they stuck it there. Also don't care for all the stuff scattered around. I would much prefer a couple of kick a** pieces. As is, room is ok, but nothing to write home about.

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spiderw — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:40:36 GMT

I would only have one side of the room furnished. It is too confining as is. If anything I would place a chair acoss.

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vermint — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:20:54 GMT

I would change the throw pillows & the shades (they look kind of cheap to me), but otherwise I can see DH, me, 2 kitties and the dog cozied up for an evening of TV!

Re: Kaleidoscope

Katcat1 — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:09:39 GMT

I don't like the window shades. I like the sofas but I don't like the matching pillows on each sofa. I think I would have prefer shutters in white.