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SMALL SITTING ROOM GETS FALL TOUCHES

Oznell — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:05:15 GMT

Brooke Christen's small Cape Cod is a little over 1000 square feet. Her tiny front sitting room can't take a lot of "extra" fall decor -- plus she says she has limited space to store items the rest of the year.

It's looks like she's "suggesting fall" through some deeper colors, patterns, lots of texture, different pillows and throws, and a few real pumpkins.

An amber light from flameless candles, and that tortoise colored vase provide a subtle autumnal glow. Even that beautiful burnished oil painting furthers the mood:

Here's that vase up close-- love!

She has a more "abundant", English-influenced style, which might be too layered for some. ( For my part, I'd have to have more "thinned out" shelves than she does, for instance). But within her chosen look, I think she's created a nice mood. Her luxuriant, healthy plants (all real) lend the suggestion of freshness amid the curated treasures.

A cozy spot to have tea while the leaves swirl outside...

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:29:08 GMT

very cute, and cozy! I like it.

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:36:34 GMT

For such a small living or sitting room, it's nicely done. I'd probably have to remove and/or replace a few things as it's coming off a tad bit claustrophoboc to me (smaller sofa pillows and remove a few items such as the 2 large plants from the built ins).

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just bee — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:41:03 GMT

No. Just no.

Starting with that lamp.

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tends2dogs — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:43:02 GMT

I would suffocate in that room. The fall touches to me look as if they brought all the outdoor plants in so they wouldn't freeze. The room has great bones, but TOO MUCH stuff! LOL I would get rid of the pillows, throws, floor lamp, and half the decor in the book shelving. I also don't care for that coffee table.

Other that that, I love it! LOL

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LoveMyBaby — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:43:35 GMT

Very nice @Oznell - looks like she is a fan of Luminara too. Some ppl just have that knack for decorating. It is a talent for sure.

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DREAMON — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:49:06 GMT

Cute room..I would replace the floor lamp..it looks out of place jutting out like that. You would walk right in to it.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:58:02 GMT

The only thing I dislike in the picture is the coffee table; just not a style I care for. For me, (not really a house plant person) there are too many plants. And my final criticism; I would have froofed up the chairs so they would be less shlumpy before photographing. The armchair next to the fireplace looks like it is going to collapse into itself.

I do think the room achieves its goal of offering up a comforting and comfortable space.

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:03:34 GMT

It's darling, BUT....

If storage wasn't at such a minimum, I'd forgo the built-ins and window seat. (Just a place for displaying the vases, etc.)

Hang the artwork on the wall, put the plants on the floor---they're too big for the shelves.

As I see it, really only 4 people can gather there now--unless you bring in the dining table chairs...and I don't want to get stuck sitting on one.

I'd rather be able to add more comfortable seating for at least 2 more people--3 would be great.

The couch is nice, but the pillows are like eject buttons. (Get rid of them!)

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software — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:51:08 GMT

I'd end up tripping & falling into the fireplace.

I'm no decorator but I'd ditch the couch. Can barely fit 3 anyway so replace it with 2 chairs instead. plus the couch & matching chair are chunky clunky. Not what I would choose for a small room. But I guess it's part of the total vibe. Anything else would look too modern for the look. Explains why my house looks like a bad flea market

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wilma — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:12:36 GMT

I don’t see much that looks fall or autumn to me in this room. I guess I’d prefer more traditional fall colors in reds & oranges.

I like indoor plants, but there’s too many for me. IMO The 2 large ones are way too big to be placed on the built-in shelves. They’d look better on the floor somewhere.

I like the built-ins & window seat. The rug, fireplace, & mantel are ok. I don’t like the lamp and coffee table at all. Most of the furnishings & accessories aren’t for me.

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stevieb — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:10:16 GMT

In theory, I like cozy but this goes beyond cozy to claustrophobic. Not seeing many fall touches, but then there's a lot packed into a very small space. Actively dislike the coffee table and really, lose the HGTV magazine. To me, they offer truly awful decorating advice... I like the built ins and possibly the rug, albeit in a different space. That's about it for me. Oh yes, and I like the little pumpkin or gourd on the coffee table.

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Patriot3 — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:44:58 GMT

Let's see, I like the window seat. Did I mention I like the window seat?

Wow, this is a mess! I like the built ins and the fireplace, but I would pitch everything else and start over. I see nothing "fall" about this room except a couple of pumpkins.

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sligo — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:41:38 GMT

@stevieb , Would LOVE to know where she found the vase. Need to get rid of coffee table. Not enough room to move around.. I could live in her though. As always You are the best when it comes to great ideas stevieb. Prov.

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Foxxee — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:52:20 GMT

Very cozy, warm, and snuggy. I could see myself there, fire burning on a rainy or snowy night.

A few things I would change. Too much white. Don't like the lamp, coffee table, and brown throw pillows. I'd want a TV somewhere.

I do like how she personalized the shelves and like the plants. They say a lot about her. To me, she has depth.

Although, I really like this sitting room, it's not my style, but wouldn't mind getaways in a cute house like this.

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stevieb — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:25:14 GMT

@sligo wrote:
@stevieb , Would LOVE to know where she found the vase. Need to get rid of coffee table. Not enough room to move around.. I could live in her though. As always You are the best when it comes to great ideas stevieb. Prov.

@sligo Just wanted to let you know, I have seen art glassware at the Homegoods and Home Sense stores very similar to that vase. I am told their inventory has been down but over time you might find something similar... Good luck!

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GenXmuse — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:40:12 GMT

This room feel cramped to me like I'd be running into something every time I turned around.

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Oznell — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:00:34 GMT

Ha, ha, @faeriemoon , for some reason "schlumpy" armchair tickles me. True! Oddly, that was actually something I liked though-- gave me the more "lived in" feeling I'm always looking for.

She's such an experienced "photo room stylist", I'm convinced she left it that way on purpose, to give the impression you could just plop down and be comfy.

Yes, @sligo , isn't that a great vase? Gives a warm autumnal look, but still could be used year round.

It's from Anthropologie, by the way. Brooke always gives sources on her blog "Nesting With Grace", when she shows her rooms, even down to what paint colors she used. I always appreciate that.

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Kitlynn — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:26:32 GMT

I think it is lovely. Very cozy and inviting and the perfect touch of Fall for the room. I would enjoy curling up with a book and a cup of tea to just spend an afternoon.

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Catty2 — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:33:52 GMT

I like this room, Very cozy, just want to have some tea and read a book.