I've never been 100 % content with my living room. I have one long flat wall with a fireplace with differing amounts of space on each side which makes things look off balance somewhat. On Friday I emailed Suzan at Old Grey Mare some pictures of my room. I asked for her advice. And she gave me some great ideas from her fresh perspective. She suggested that I remove the large stack of books I had on this pine cabinet and put my globe collection there. The large whitewashed frame is a place holder for now. I am awaiting the return of a large piece of art I've loaned to another house.
And on the left side, I had a large dark console which made this corner extremely dark, especially since my wing chair is dark leather and the floors are dark. I am thinking of a seagrass rug to bring light to the floor area. I found this little painted farm table at My Back Shed in Oakville and also the 2 framed maps which were $25.00 each........I think they compliment the globes on the other side....
The two sides still need to be balanced somewhat and getting the fireplace mantle right is what's holding me back. This week I'm going to dress it a few different ways and see what you think. It really has be stumped.
Well, I think you're off to a great start! I really like your globe collection, and the new maps are very cool. It's difficult to tell without seeing the entire wall, but I really like what you've done on each side :)
ReplyDeleteLove the leather chair and the dark floors sound great, but that rug may be just what you need. I like your collection of globes and agree that the maps quietly hint at them. We have a weird fireplace/tv nook that I am struggling with, but first we need to work on a mantel.
ReplyDeleteLooks great so far. I've never been pleased with my living room, there's either a window, fireplace, or door on every wall.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking at photo #1 for a while ... have you ever considered painting the pine piece a totally different color? Nothing dark as you have dark floors, chair, etc ... just something that will give an unexpected jolt to your room?
ReplyDeleteI am loving your globes, I collect them too! Good to change things up (Oldgreymare is the best!) but what is with the plant? Orchid? Kit
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet collection of globes! I love them.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is it that you thought of "Z" when you needed room advice.
ReplyDeleteIt never occurred to me to ask her advice.....I may do it in the future.
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Jo
I like the globes, maps and frames and think you are off to a really great start. I always like the idea of changing things up, but sometimes get stumped too! Ann
ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, I don't think you should ever have tables either side of a fireplace (if that's what you do have). I love the globes and maps though - the beginning of a good, obsessive collection?
ReplyDeletelove the globe collection and think it looks great with the empty frame behind it. The rug idea is a great one. Love My Back Shed :)
ReplyDeleteThe map motif works very well, Chania. I see what you mean about another touch of lightness with the seagrass rug, but it is not at all an oppressive dark, rather one that looks imbued by happiness and experience. And I really like the empty frame.
ReplyDeleteYou can do no wrong, my Friend.
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How cute are the baby globes.Looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love that this is a moving target...can't wait to see your progress here. I guess you will know it's right when it feels right!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks very nice so far. I love the globes and the maps. I want to see more photos :)
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing the painting that is coming home soon.
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