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[mspatmac]

It's hard to relate to the pictures as they all show tan/beige sofa's and your MIL's is light blue.  It all depends on the shades of colors chosen.  Maybe it's the way the colors are combined and not the scheme it self.  Tan drapes on tan walls doesn't sound appealing to me.  Have you asked her what she especially doesn't like? I feel for her, going through the upheaval of leaving her home and going to a space she really isn't happy with is sad to me.  Maybe some tweaks could help.  I know she she gave GD full reign, but in hindsight they should have worked together. I hope she can be made more comfortable with the decor.  On a personal note if anyone brought me a yellow pillow I would throw it at them LOL.

[stevieb]

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@Sooner wrote:

I vote for second and next to last! 

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Those are the two I'd prefer as well @Sooner. A few elements of some of the others had appeal, but not the rooms, overall. Tan is a neutral and tan and blue are fine together, though it wouldn't be my choice. Too bad MIL doesn't care for the result, but then I'd never send someone else out to decorate my rooms, especially without giving them more parameters than 'a light blue sofa'.

[DREAMON]

I really like all of the rooms pictured but the first is my favorite. 

Blue and Beige/Tan are lovely and soothing together...the sky, sand, and ocean are those colors.

It sounds like she has to get settled and use to her new surroundings. 

Maybe she should have picked out her own furniture and colors. Even showing her pictures and going on what she liked might have helped.

It was very kind of her granddaughter to do that for her. She sounds like a loving and attentive woman. 

[jubilant]

@wilma Could she maybe add some terra cotta or burnt orange to the mix like they did with these pillows and art to tie the blue sofa to the walls.  The cream in the lamps look good with the blue and tan, too. I didn't catch what color her floors were?  Even with bare wood floors or neutral carpeting, I think this could work and be quite attractive.  

[Sooner]

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@wilma wrote:

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@skatting44 wrote:

Blue , Tan and Beige are nice colors for an outfit. I think the decor colors were meant to be comforting . For many  moving to Assisted Living is a big adjustment .

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@skatting44 

Yes, a huge adjustment. She seems to be doing ok, but moving out of her house that was her home for over 50 years has got to be difficult. 

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@wilma I have been through this four times.  I think maybe if her family works hard to make some happy times things will adjust.

Bring in food, have parties, give her as many happy memories as possible of the environment and the furniture will be a minor concern.  Take pictures of happy people on the furniture and that might help her see it in a better light.  

[likeitis]

I'd vote for room no.1..but I'd change the couches to a medium shade of cocoa..Those windows are spectacular though..who wouldn't love to live there?

[ECBG]

I love light beige with blue.  I feel tan is too dark.

I agree with @Sooner.  The room needs to have some 😊 

happiness added.

[shaggygirl]

My most favorite wallpaper I ever had was stripes in various widths, none more than an inch wide, in blues, tans & maroons. Loved those colors together. 

[Patriot3]

I like room two the best.

[LindaSal]

Okay, forgive me but I am going out on a limb here.  From someone who moved her MIL into assisted living about 2 years ago and had to help decorate the place also.........I'm giving the granddaughter full credit for her time and effort.  I think beige and tan are fine together and yes, you can go ahead and throw in that yellow pillow or whatever.   I agree that a bit of brightness brings cheer but in my case I asked my MIL every single color detail regarding curtains etc.  She told me she loved it, even the nurses liked my decor abilities (I am not a professional but have decorated as a hobby over the years).  My SIL told me that my MIL hates it       Really????  I realize it's a sad time in their lives and we all bend over backwards to try to keep their final years happy but a little appreciation??

Sorry, rant over.