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I Need Color!

wilma — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:59:33 GMT

I love the windows & views in this room, but it’s way too neutral and too much white for me. I need color! I would select a few colors that coordinate together to make the room more my style.

I would change the following things:

1. Change the sofas to a darker neutral color. Add a few colorful pillows.

2. Change the grey chairs to a more contrasting vibrant color.

3. Change the birch tree pieces over the fireplace to a landscape or nature print with color.

4. Add color to the table with placemats and a centerpiece.

5. Select a color other than white for the patio furniture.

6. Change the ceiling light fixtures to something else. Not sure what, but I’m sure I do not like the ones hanging.

Do you need more color in this room, or do you like it as it is?

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eddyandme — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:05:51 GMT

I usually love color, but not in this case. Imho, the neutral colorpallet accentuates the beautiful view outside. Nature should be the focus point, and in this case, it is.

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mspatmac — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:07:53 GMT

Much to bland for me. I'd start from scratch

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KatieB — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:12:49 GMT

I like it the way it is now.. You're getting the color from the outside scenery.

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AuntG — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:16:36 GMT

The hanging light fixtures have to go. I'd change the gray chairs to another color.

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beach-mom — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:18:15 GMT

@wilma - I agree with most of your suggestions! I'm not one for all neutrals. I LOVE the table and would change the centerpiece for a floral arrangement or candles; the placemats are fine. I would change the color of the neutral sofa and chairs. I agree with you about the fireplace. I'm more traditional, so the ceiling fixtures are not my favorites. I do like the candles, so maybe we could eliminate the spheres. I'm fine with the white patio furniture, even though our own is dark green.

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KaySD — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:21:15 GMT

I agree the neutrals are beautiful, but there's a need for a bit of color. I think a set of brightly-colored napkins, a bouquet in the living area (gerbera daisies come to mind), and maybe a shelf or stack of books would be enough.

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Desert Lily — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:29:45 GMT

@wilma This is an extremely personal room to the owners.

This room is about nature, natural neutral colors, and texture. The stones around the fireplace give texture, the birch trees show texture, the table and the mats give texture, and the light fixtures give texture. I bet those stones can be found locally.

The color is coming from the green leaves on the birch trees outside the wall of glass, and makes the birch tree picture personal about the home's setting. The color will change with the seasons. The light fixtures also have a feeling of the cosmos, the stars, which the owners can see each night through the wall of glass.

These rooms are much more than decoration. The owners are in close harmony with their environment and pay homage to it by the connections they've made indoors to the outdoors.

If any color was added, perhaps it would be with a couple toss pillows: yellow like the sun or green to match the green leaves on the birch trees and change out the pillows to match the color of the leaves each season. IMO anything more would take away the sensitivity and purpose of the room.

I really like the pic you posted. Thanks.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:32:29 GMT

I really love this room but a little color would give it more spirit. I do like the light fixtures. They add a little fun and funk to the room.

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hopi — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:32:36 GMT

Room would look beautiful except those awful chandliers and not a fan of heavy pebbled rock fireplaces

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Regal Bee — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:37:42 GMT

I love this space just as it is. The serenity of the room is in perfect balance with the serene exterior.

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Q4u — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:41:39 GMT

I love the fireplace and the table/chairs. I think the hanging lamps are interesting but not what I would want. I think the room does need a grounding color, one color to draw interest but not too much. But I do think that the days of white, beige and cream are pretty much over as a "theme"....

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spiderw — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:45:01 GMT

I agree with needing color in this room. I would have color in the couches and eliminate those lights. I would add decor especially to the mantle area and put a centerpiece on the table. As is the room is cold and drab and it needs to be perked up. I do like the windows but prefer some privacy too With color added in the couches, decor added which would enhance the room and new lights, the room would be much nicer for me.

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BlueFinch — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:45:08 GMT

I'd be more than happy to move in, with the only added color, being that of my glass of red wine .

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DiAnne — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:51:34 GMT

I love color. Every room in my house is painted a different color!

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faeriemoon — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:59:31 GMT

I like the room neutral as it is, but I think it would look better with a dark wood floor. As far as the Foucault's Orbs, I love them and have some in my house.

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stevieb — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 20:45:28 GMT

I agree @wilma, while I can appreciate a well done all neutral room, this one simply isn't. As currently constituted, for me, it's bland and sterile. It's doubtful I'd keep anything were I able to start over. The room itself, windows (though they need some manner of covering or at least some panels) and fireplace are wonderful. The decor is not. Oddly enough, I do like the Birch branches atop the mantel, but would find some other way to use them. I could work with the log holder next to the fireplace and the lamps (not the ceiling lights, which are awful) but pretty much the rest needs to go. And yes, I'd introduce some color. It could be muted and it need not be extensive but the room needs a bit of a jolt. Also agree, the patio is uninspired.

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MoonieBaby — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:02:03 GMT

Can't stand mixing cool gray and beige as seen here. YUK!

But the room itself (sans all the stuff in it) is GORGEOUS.

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January121 — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:10:48 GMT

I like it just the way it is 😃

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RedTop — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:46:10 GMT

Any room that looks like a vanilla milkshake coated everything in it is of no interest to me.

I don't want my home described as elegant! This is a family home in rural West Virginia, so comfort is priority everywhere, along with color and wood!