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Very Different Styles

jubilant — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:42:11 GMT

Thought these were interesting though very different.

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SaveTheTurtles — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:45:13 GMT

I like the second one better than the first pic. The first one reminds me of a beach house with the covers on the furniture. Just not my taste.

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spiderw — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:57:00 GMT

I love the stone fireplace in the first room. However, I would have curtains on the windows and a print of colors on the chairs. It needs to be perked up for me to give it warmth. Love the ceiling!

I would prefer a coffee table made of wood in the second room and change the rug. I like the fringe chairs but do not care for the bland colors on the furnishings with the purple chair thrown in. I prefer the first room but both rooms need changes for me.

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Oznell — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:58:14 GMT

I love these side by side comparisons for us to dissect, @jubilant !

I'm with @SaveTheTurtles , preferring the second one.

#1 is at least airy, light and pleasant, but it hasn't the personality and individuality of the second one. It's very much like so many of the looks that have populated the internet in recent years. I can enjoy many coastal / rustic looks, but this one, while nice, verges more on the "expected".

The second one makes use of rich color and pattern, and different textures and surfaces, in a knowing way--- not overwhelming, but enough for interest. Its use of symmetry is calming and grounding.

It's more in the traditional, English-influenced style that seems to come about organically, over time.

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Ronettes — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:59:50 GMT

I prefer the second style, looks very cozy -

But I would change the paint to a warm beige or sunny color.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:20:36 GMT

I dont like either room. All that furniture to move to clean. I do not like the fixtures or curtains. I like the look of linen fabric but it would require frequent cleaning.

My style is comfort, uncluttererd, not busy and easy

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Nightowlz — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:29:31 GMT

I like both of them but both have too much furniture for me. Doesn't look like there's much space to walk around.

I don't like clutter either. The 1st one needs some color.

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santorini — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:40:48 GMT

I like the first one. The second one has too many odd colors for my taste.

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mildoo — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:58:17 GMT

I prefer the first one. The second one is okay, maybe pushing the eclectic style a little too much. Get rid of the leather ottoman (?) and move it to the first setting.

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DSD2 — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 03:20:14 GMT

I prefer the first. The room seems light and airy, the gorgeous mantle and gleaming wood floors are amazing.

Overall, the furniture doesn't impress me and the chair covers must go. I do like the blue ottomans and pretty fresh flowers.

The ceiling in the second room is beautiful.

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lovesallanimals — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 03:43:54 GMT

Those two fans way up on the ceiling look ridiculous and ruined the whole look for me.

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GingerHead — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 04:37:11 GMT

@jubilant

First off, I love love the candle light fixture/chandelier in the second one. It looks like it belongs in an old church and would fit in with my "vampire chic" look beautifully.

Overall, I prefer the first room with a few major changes

1) Take down ceiling fans

2) Remove the mirror over the mantel, don't like it

3)Put the beautiful candle chandelier from #2 in # 1

4)Put floor to ceiling drapes flanking the windows in a flax color to pick up the fireplace stone.

5)I love the big comfy overstuffed sofas but would change out the coffee table, actually that lovely orange tufted ottoman from #2 would look good in # 1, especially if it were an orange velvet....not the orange leather.

6)The mantel needs to be more substantial/chunkier

fun!

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LuvSoCal — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 04:43:13 GMT

I've never been a fan of slipcover furniture but I do like the room it's in.

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Lilysmom1 — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:10:12 GMT

@jubilant , two beautiful rooms! On first sight, I like the second one better. Could not abide no window coverings. I am with those that said there is too much stuff in both rooms. Way too many pillows in room 2!

Thanks for posting.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:08:10 GMT

Definitely the first one for me. No drapes, love the fireplace. More modern looking which is my preference.

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Iwantcoffee — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:08:25 GMT

I like both rooms. The first is light without being stark and furniture looks very comfortable. Love the purple chair and pillows in the second room. I like that both rooms have flowers, my favorite decorations.

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just bee — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:09:39 GMT

I like both rooms. However, I don't care for anything in them.

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LTT1 — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:26:34 GMT

@jubilant @just bee @Iwantcoffee @kaydee50 @Lilysmom1

I cannot do either room, although I could at least start with the first one.

I agree the linen chair covers would always look rumpled and this would bother me.

I am into non-cluttered more minimalist looks for decor... both rooms have too much clutter for my taste on a daily basis.

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just bee — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:39:02 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@jubilant @just bee @Iwantcoffee @kaydee50 @Lilysmom1

I cannot do either room, although I could at least start with the first one.
I agree the linen chair covers would always look rumpled and this would bother me.
I am into non-cluttered more minimalist looks for decor... both rooms have too much clutter for my taste on a daily basis.

@LTT1

i agree. Sometimes it's not the clutter, but the reason for the clutter. There are rooms where I ask myself: Are all these items truly the person's prized possessions or is this just stuff to fill a space or match a pillow?

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cheriere — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:50:53 GMT

@jubilant I like both rooms very much. Just not crazy about the two tiny black fans on the ceiling of room one. Thanks for sharing 😃