Shelves in Front of Windows

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

This room and view have such potential, but IMO it's ruined by the shelves in front of the windows. I'm assuming they didn't want to obstruct the views by using bulkier shelving, but I don't think it worked. All the lines from the shelves and in the window design are competing with each other. If I wanted to put something in front of a window it would always be something shorter & lower to the floor.

What do you think? Do you like the metal shelves in front of the windows?

I'm not loving the furnishings. They're ok, but not what I would chose. I really hate that spiky thing hanging from the ceiling.

spumoni99 · ‎02-16-2019

I agree what were they thinking!

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

Glad I have no reason to be in that room. I'm on edge just seeing it. WE're not seeing enough of the room to know if there's another way they could have used shelves, b ut I'd skip them (and their contents) totally -- the rest of the room is simple and elegant. I like it.

vermint · ‎04-05-2010

What you said!

Some of the shows on HGTV show them building shelves across windows...nope! Too hard to clean.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Why put shelves in front of such beautfiul windows with a beautiful view??/ Seems stupid to me!

Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

Why are they blocking that gorgeous view with shelves and knicknacks?

That ruins the whole room. I don't care for the lighting fixture either

LizzieInSRQ · ‎12-27-2010

@wilma I agree 100 % regarding the window, shelving and furniture. I love the spikey chandalear!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I could understand the shelves if they were used for live plants but these don't appear to be serving that purpose, in which case I wouldn't have them there.

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manny2 · ‎05-24-2010

@wilma wrote:
This room and view have such potential, but IMO it's ruined by the shelves in front of the windows. I'm assuming they didn't want to obstruct the views by using bulkier shelving, but I don't think it worked. All the lines from the shelves and in the window design are competing with each other. If I wanted to put something in front of a window it would always be something shorter & lower to the floor.

What do you think? Do you like the metal shelves in front of the windows?

I'm not loving the furnishings. They're ok, but not what I would chose. I really hate that spiky thing hanging from the ceiling.

It doesn't work. I think they wanted to display collectibles, and thought this was the solution. I love a lot of windows and light, but this reminds me of a store front.

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

You're so right, @wilma -- all the lines are fighting with each other, and it's basically a graphic nightmare. There was no care to stand back, and evaluate how the lines of the shelves would, or wouldn't, align with all the lines in the windows.

Could be a terrific room. I really like the metallic golden ceiling, which could have been achieved the classic way, with gilt tea paper-- can't tell, but is nice and gives that subtle glow.