This enables you to reclaim the bay as usable area at night when the curtains are closed. If you are happy to stick to curtains I'd suggest a new curtain rail that is mounted to run around the inside of the bay and has enough length either side of the bay that the whole of the curtain can sit perfectly outside the bay when they are pulled back. You need more height to your decoration too, to suit the proportions of the room and I would suggest doing something in the recesses either side of the chimney, for example fitting matching shelving on both sides if that was useful, or, as this is a light and bright scheme, perhaps foxed or plain mirror cut to fit the walls above the dado rail. We can think up some alternatives if a fire/fake fire isn't possible ( you could buy a second hand fire basket and dress it with logs, even if you have no intention of using a fire, but to do this you'd need to stretch to a fire surround to keep things in proportion. How are your DIY skills and does your budget stretch to opening up the fireplace and reinstating a hearth? That would be ideal, as the chimney breast is the central feature of the room and something needs to happen there to create visual interest. If one, you might consider getting something larger and more showy. This is a big room too, and it needs some large scale items to set it off.ĭo you have one ceiling light fitting or two? If two they're probably fine. It is a bit stark looking at the moment, but if you like light and bright you don't have to dive to colour to bring life into your room, you just need to come over all Kelly Hoppen and include lots of different textures in fabrics, glass, wood, plants and maybe add a subtle accent colour. OK, so here's few thoughts to get you started off. Is it a table in front of the tv? Can that be moved in front of the sofa and accessorised? A plant and a couple of piles of books are cheap accessories! Is there anyway to move the furniture to cover the ŵall sockets or maybe disguise with a potted plant? Can you move the dining table so it's central under the light and add a feature pendant (maybe with some orange!)? The existing art looks as if it is hung a little high so would rehang a few inches lower and align over the sofa. also consider the lighting as table and floor lamps will add a cosy feel. put something in the middle of the dining table be it a plant or flowers or vase etc. Use a mixture of textured and patterned cushions. I would also pick another colour like green or teal etc to liven it up for just a couple of accessories. It may also be worth considering blinds rather than curtains to give the sofa some space. I'd use orange as the accent colour so maybe grey patterned curtains with orange cushions and additional artwork. Swap the rug for something plain but with texture so a natural coloured sisal for instance so it doesn't make the room feel smaller with such a contrast between rug and floor. If the room can take it I'd go for a mid tone grey on the walls so there isn't as much contrast with the sofas but if not a pale but warm grey. It's quite difficult to work out the whole room from the pics and exactly what your style is.
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