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I really like this room but there is an elephant in this room I would change.  What are your thoughts?

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@jubilant   I'd ditch the bookcase at warp speed.  It's too big (elephant is right) and dominates the room.  I also don't like the "busy" coffee table base.

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beautiful BUT blairing on ur eyes--so bright--I think it needs2b toned down--tooo much of a good thing is not always a good thing!--maybe some more greenery & some sort of pop of color----maybe wth a throw blanket on the couch etc etcbut enjoy bc it really is beautiful---------marynj

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Is that a loveseat across from the couch? I would get rid of that, do not like the colors in it for this room, and I would either get a new coffee table, or at least get a different base, do not like how it looks. Bookshelf does look a bit big, maybe a smaller one would be better!

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The whole room is coming off a little bland for me.  However, the coffee table base and that tie-dye or batik type print chair across from the sofa are the two things I'd change out first.

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not a fan of soft and neutral.....

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I'm usually a big fan of neutrals, but I'm not feeling this one.  I think it's the furniture style.  

 

The room might work if done in jewel or bright tones, but just purchasing everything in neutrals does not a neutral room make.

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Well, @jubilant   What's your opinion?

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I am usually a fan of neutral furnishings, but this room is not pulling me in. I find the furniture to be a bit too traditional and those big mauve lamps have got to go.😄

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Something with a pop of color on the wall would balance out that bookcase a bit.  It would give your eyes something else to focus on.