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3 LIVING ROOMS

Oznell — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:59:27 GMT

1) Intentionally almost under-furnished, a subtle living room. Love those ethereal blue walls, the high wainscoting, patterned but not overbearing rug, Swedish-looking chandelier, and the lovely exotic little inlaid side tables. The large blue pillows look extra comfy. I'd never tire of this room by Lee Ann Thornton. Maybe I'd add one major piece of art, a landscape. I think this is in historic Belle Mead, New Jersey.

This thread says "living rooms", but can't resist showing the breakfast nook in the same house-- so cute:

2) Talented mother daughter team, whom I've posted before, "McGrath II". This Connecticut living room has my other fave wall color, hazy green, and that mysterious forest art work. The tangy, overstuffed saffron couch looks so comfortable, and gives that zap of citrus zest to the otherwise soft palette.

Edited to add-- I'm not sure why that first green living room came out blurry -- is it blurry on your monitor? Trying again:

Hmmm, the mysterious forest might be ever so slightly 'scary'. The longer I look at it, the more I question its placement right over the couch. I do like sepia tones though. Love the two different, but complementary, window treatments, seen in the first blurry McGrath photo.

3) From design team Giannetti Homes, the partnership of architect and designer Steve and Brooke Giannetti, this serene California living room. For me, the refreshing green is a long drink of water, enlivened by contemporary art, and an "edited" decor. (I couldn't be that "lean" in restricting objects, but sometimes find it very restful.)

Love the way they mixed in antiques, like the tea table as an end table, and the round table in the distance.

The Giannettis have such a neat way of combining both relaxed and formal elements, and the simple, with the more ornate. Here's a room they did in a historic house in France:

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Katcat1 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:29:08 GMT

The only one I sorta like is the last picture of the dining room.

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gidgetgh — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:13:14 GMT

Don't like any of them. Way too formal and stuffy and cluttered for me.

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Knit-Chick — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:34:14 GMT

I really like the first one -- love the zebra print with the light blue!

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:36:00 GMT

I like the green one better and I like the spooky forest picture.

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RedTop — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:58:18 GMT

NO to all.

These types of pictures show off homes and rooms that are built/decorated to show off, and a lifestyle that is not mine.

My house was built to raise a family and still reflects that a family lives here, which is exactly how I want it. I never want the rooms in this house to be staged for magazine photos.

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:58:19 GMT

The overall style is just not remotely close to my personal taste and I'm having trouble coming up with even one piece of furniture that I really like.

Again, I do really appreciate your effort in providing these rooms/homes for us to look over!!

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catter70 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:29:45 GMT

I don't care for any of them. Do people really live like that? Even if I had the money to do so, that wouldn't be for me.

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Iwantcoffee — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:30:32 GMT

I love the pretty soft blue paired with animal print. I am not a big fan of coffee tables but I do like this.

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Southern Sarah — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:38:37 GMT

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM ALL!

I have been fortunate to have always had both a living room and a den/playroom. To be clear we did use the living room often, when my kids were young, but each room had it's own function. (My youngest is 23 now).

Interesting that what some see as "stuffy" or "staged" others, like myself, see as "updated, yet classic". Those rooms are so restful and beautiful.

Thanks so much, Oznell, for sharing!

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spiderw — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:45:14 GMT

I love high ceiling rooms which have a lot of space. As I have mentioned many times, I like elegant and formal design especially in a living and dining room. That is my taste and always has been. I feel you can have formal and comfort all in one.

For me the living room is most appealing. I love the covering on the couch , the furnishings, rug, and the forest painting! I always prefer drapes or curtains on windows for the warmth and privacy they give. The breakfast nook is charming. All in all for me there is more to like than not.

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kate2357 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:52:11 GMT

I find something charming in all of these pictures. I like the dining room from France a bit more because it seems to have a bit more "stuff" in the room. Thanks for sharing.

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icezeus — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:53:32 GMT

If I had to pick a room it would picture number 6 with the green chairs. I prefer a more minimalist look, and these just have too many items in them for my taste.

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stevieb — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:57:55 GMT

I find a lot to like in all of them and a few things I'd delete in all of them too. The first is probably my least favorite. I'm unsure of the sofa in the second. Would deep-six the fireplace art in the third.

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Citrine1 — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:47:22 GMT

I like them all. I'm beginning to think that I'm very easy to please!

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Oznell — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:50:52 GMT

@Southern Sarah, I think I see it the way you do-- find these classic, well-done and 'serene', a word I overuse! Even when quibbling with certain elements of a room, it's the overall vibe that sways me one way or the other-- and these are 'sympatico', to me. The first two spell comfort, as well as beauty, and the third is a bit more formal. I see it as more of a "reception room", or place for conversation, rather than a kick-back space. And that's fine with me.

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faeriemoon — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:01:11 GMT

This photo is my favorite:

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wagirl — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:10:28 GMT

too frou frou for me and way too much clutter---but always like to see the decor

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alliswell — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:15:54 GMT

"The tangy, overstuffed saffron couch looks so comfortable, and gives that zap of citrus zest to the otherwise soft palette."

Well said, @Oznell

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Boehm Collector — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:32:15 GMT

I like:

Number one ..... but would remove the animal print table.

Number three .... but would change the painting over the fireplace.