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Transitional Great Room..

stevieb — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:37:45 GMT

This isn't bad, but in my world, windows need window coverings...

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Sooner — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:45:32 GMT

That's ME! One hundred percent me! Love it! But I would have shutters on the bottoms of the windows maybe but probably wouldn't close them anyway.

I am looking at a footstool/ottoman piece that is exactly that color as the tops of the two stools, has the nailheads on it, but is covered to the floor with little block feet. The nailheads go all the way down on each corner and the sides have a "waist" shape.

It came from our last house to this one and I could kick myself for not buying two!

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millieshops — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:45:50 GMT

@stevieb In my next life, when I live on acreage and have live-in help!

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:49:33 GMT

Nice room .... but for someone other than me!

My usual response ..... too much natural light - too many windows.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:52:20 GMT

@stevieb ..............Looks like there are curtains at the far right of the windows.

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stevieb — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:59:56 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
@stevieb ..............Looks like there are curtains at the far right of the windows.

@Imaoldhippie Thanks for pointing them out because there sure are! I'm not sure there's enough volume there to cover all those large windows, but there's clearly something !

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spiderw — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:05:16 GMT

I love the space of the room, something I wish I had. The furnishings are okay but I would make changes to suit my taste.

I too need privacy and would have drapes so that I could close at night and during the day expose what windows I want. I believe there are drapes in the photo.

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Kitlynn — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:13:24 GMT

I love the windows but I would want a valance across the top and then just a curtain panel hanging down on each side. The room is a little sterile looking also.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:15:59 GMT

I like the ceiling! That's about it.

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ECBG — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:23:54 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
@stevieb ..............Looks like there are curtains at the far right of the windows.

@Imaoldhippie @stevieb

You're right! The drapes are an exact match with the wall and hard to see. If you look closely, there is a black rod that runs the entire set of windows.

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ECBG — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:26:39 GMT

Love the space. I'd move the two stools which really just take up space. They're trying to achieve formal balance.

Interesting that they stacked two floor coverings which can be seen to the far left.

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AnikaBrodie — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:55:14 GMT

Love the windows but where are the blinds? I see there are drapes on the right end but I would not want to cover all the windows. Thus, the need for blinds IMHO.

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J Town Girl — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:38:20 GMT

The room is beautiful but it's just too large for me. When you are in a room that spacious it seems to lose the cozy feel.

I love lots of windows in a room but that one has too many for me. Trying to keep them clean would be a nightmare. Of course if you can afford a home like that I'm sure you could easily afford a window cleaning service.

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Patriot3 — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:41:35 GMT

Really like the ceiling. The two stools would have to go. Can't decide on the windows. I like them, but wonder if I could live with them. Maybe it would depend on which direction they faced and what kind of climate.

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moonandthestars — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:49:18 GMT

@stevieb

it's a great room! I would change out the chandeliers for different ones. I'd remove the blue chairs and replace them .... with somethng, but I'm not sure what yet. I would also want to make sure that the drapes are very airy and not heavy/formal. Shutters could also be a nice look, but I think I'd probably go with curtains.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:55:32 GMT

very pretty and I love big open windows, but I agree I need to be able to close some drapes or shutters or blinds at night!!

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grandma r — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:33:39 GMT

@stevieb. It's a lovely room, but, at night, I prefer window coverings. Even if I lived on substantial acreage, I prefer not being on display.

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jannabelle1 — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:29:45 GMT

Looks like there are drapes (curtains) on the windows. It's a beautiful room IMO - I'd take it "as is"!

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sceniccoast — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:17:20 GMT

@stevieb

This room is very pretty & relaxing looking. I like the blend of blue & neutral colors. Not loving the chandelier style too much though. I agree about some sort of window covering, maybe a very pretty shade that still allows light in but gives a sense of privacy & blocks direct sunlight if a person prefers that. Thanks for sharing.

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Imaoldhippie — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:06:26 GMT

@stevieb ................Im going to guess there are more curtains at the left end of the windows, and when you close them they meet in the middle.