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Grand Southern Home...

stevieb — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:11:06 GMT

From Hoffman Media...

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Bonkers1 — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:27:04 GMT

Where do I start. Way too busy - most designers will tell you to have one focal point in a room. I don't know where to focus lol.

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RedTop — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:32:24 GMT

NO.

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:41:22 GMT

I like the colors, but that living (sitting?) room is way too busy. Talk about a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. You need a map to just walk around the room. Also, I don't understand why people hang paintings in front of books. Are you not supposed to take down the books? And those volumes look interesting, so what do I do? The bedroom looks restful, but I'm not a fan of fabric headboards.

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Happy2BHere — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:54:46 GMT

Not to my taste. I hate to critique because I realize someone has worked very hard on all aspects of that project, but the word "drab" first comes to my mind. I'm pretty sure that's not what they were going for lol.

I can't even approve the reading space in the library because I don't want to jump in that chair - those pieces just don't give me any "ahh, comfy" vibes.

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Oznell — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:59:02 GMT

I do like the first, paneled library look-- a cozy place to read.

In room 2-- designers love to put up animal heads! I always think it detracts. So many persist in doing it. Remove that, and the room is quite salvageable with a tweak or two.

There's an uneasy mix of styles that just doesn't gel for me. In the 3rd image, backed by a dominant old tapestry, trailing on the floor, and then there are sort of 'boho-modern' accessories on a traditional console table in front. I wonder if that is an iron sculpture on the left? Or a gate?

Don't care for the grandiose swirly half-pillars opening on to a rather rustic, wood-ceilinged room; again, the differing styles don't meld well. They should dump those pillars altogether.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:11:43 GMT

Interesting. I like the library, and what appears to be a foyer or hallway. I don't care for the living room, dining room or bedroom.

I don't care for the barbaric practice of displaying animal heads on the wall either.

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wilma — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:16:23 GMT

The warmth of the library is nice, but I don't like the print on the chair, the ottoman, and the animal rug must go.

Love the windows in the living space, but I need some color. Too many furnishings. The deer head must go.

The dining room and bedroom are ok, but again, I need more color. I don't really like the spiral columns.

JMO

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:31:27 GMT

Ok, with this one, the Library is ok, nice and cozy but too many patterns for me. The Living room has too much furniture in it, and the animal head on the wall-NO!!!

The Dining Room looks nice, but do not like columns...

the bedroom is ok, but deperately needs some color..

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We rescue cats — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:42:35 GMT

To me all the different styles and 'things' are fighting for attention, the dead animal on the wall was the final straw for me, it's not comfortable for me.

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lynnie61 — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:03:12 GMT

I would love the living room, minus half the furniture, minus the deer head, and add some color. Love the floor to ceiling windows and the space though.

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Lucky Charm — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:03:22 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
From Hoffman Media...

The setup in this room is way off for good conversation. Couches not really facing anything. Chairs facing....nothing.

I like to have seating for at least 6 where no one is craning their neck to talk to someone next to them.

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Sooner — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:10:42 GMT

To me it is a fabulous big, beautiful home. I love the subdued colors and the mix of traditional and contemporary. And the furniture looks comfortable and livable.

I would move a few things around, remove a lot of the decor and pare down a little, but it is much to things I love.

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spiderw — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:20:10 GMT

The bookshelves are beautiful and I love all the books that fill it . The artwork, chair and foot stool enhance the area although I would have a different print on the chair. The spaciousness of the living room is impressive but I do not care for some of the furnishings. Also I do not like any animal heads on walls, a big no for me. The bedroom looks comfortable but I would add some color. It all has appeal but needs some changes.

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SactoSue — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:56:25 GMT

It's a lot to take in. Not really sure how the spiraled pillars and the same detail on the fireplace fit with the rest of the house.

Once again, I'm quite taken with the treatment of that beautiful tapestry. It would have been nice to have hung it so it didn't puddle on the floor, possibly by doubling over the top. The large round decorative object on the table is interesting, but I'd rather see more of the patten of the tapestry in that area. Of course, if it's been hanging there for a while you might not be so interested in the pattern and rather see an interesting decorative item on the table.

Don't have any idea what the metal half-gates are on either side of that panel, either. Perhaps there are two sets of gates to keep animals or children out of an area. Might be interesting to know what they are for, as they appear more decorative than for security sake.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:28:35 GMT

I don't even think I know enough people to fill all these chairs and sofas. WAY too much furniture in this room.

I live a very different life apparently than the people who live in these homes. I just don't want clutter all around me and often times, they're just too cluttered......and formal.

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shoptilyadropagain — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:58:46 GMT

The architectural details of the house are absolutely beautiful but the furniture and decor would be a total gut job for me.

The library is over stimulating while the bedroom is just a big bore. The living room has far too much furniture but all I can focus on is the animal head and that awful gold mirror.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:14:28 GMT

I dont care for anything, especially the chair with its back to one of the sofa's.