tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273580153926842824.post2180696757902085928..comments2024-03-29T03:40:20.593-04:00Comments on Swoon Style and Home: We are going to play a game...Shannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15435994921157570140noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273580153926842824.post-53610118099756845212011-03-21T19:52:06.078-04:002011-03-21T19:52:06.078-04:00Holy moly! You all are awesome. Thank you for yo...Holy moly! You all are awesome. Thank you for your confirmation on the wall color and bringing bright colors in through accessories, this makes me happy to hear. <br /><br />I think the pops of color will make a huge difference especially the greens and persimmon. And Siobhan, you read my mind, once I find a big mirror that I can refinish I am going to add it above the bench...and then maybe some more pillows on the bench! I am glad you all played today, I will be sure to show you what is added to the room as I go. <br /><br />I love all of these ideas, thank you!Jamiehttp://www.swoonstylehome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273580153926842824.post-65619024867713945602011-03-21T13:59:29.973-04:002011-03-21T13:59:29.973-04:00Hi! I would do a radiator cover, it will give Mac...Hi! I would do a radiator cover, it will give Macy somewhere else to sit and also it can double as a side table. I would also do a piece of artwork or a big mirror above the bench in picture 6 or maybe make a back for it with hooks for jackets. Like everyone else has said keeping the walls neutral is a great idea, its a lot harder to change them.Siobhannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273580153926842824.post-61248232972758505752011-03-21T10:00:00.179-04:002011-03-21T10:00:00.179-04:00Hi! I have lots of ideas! What I would do:
* bri...Hi! I have lots of ideas! What I would do:<br /><br />* bring in a round coffee table - preferably with a glass top so you don't cover the rug. The room has lots of squares and angles, so the circular shape will be a nice counterpoint. Scour Craigslist for this. <br /><br />* I'd do a radiator cover so you can make more effective use of the space and have it act as furniture between the chairs vs. dead space. <br /><br />* I'd do a bookshelf on the wall with the sconce: do black for sure. You'll want to bring in some dark here b/c of all the beautiful white trim and shades. Then you can pop some fabric covered foamboard in the back of the shelves to brighten it up and to highlight what you've got on those shelves. Target has some super cute bookshelves for less than $50.<br /><br />* take the brown pillows out and add blue or green or even that beautiful persimmony color that is in those Anthropologie drapes that you're looking at for the dining room. THat color would work in a fun, unexpected way wiht that rug. <br /><br />* Art between the windows for sure. <br /><br />* Do a few large b&w wedding photos in the room - maybe on the one large empty wall.<br /><br />* Cover the bench cushions with same or complimentary fabric as in the bookshelf. <br /><br />* bring in another piece of seating. I know you are talkinga bout a chair and a half. That would be great. <br /><br />* Some pretty lamps and little decorating stuff (lots and lots of white with pops of a few colors) and some pix!Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006744624040817653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273580153926842824.post-60064405027710660792011-03-21T09:50:31.655-04:002011-03-21T09:50:31.655-04:00First of all, I LOVE that rug. There is so much y...First of all, I LOVE that rug. There is so much you can do with using that rug as base. I am such a fan of blue and green, and I think there are shades of green that would look great with that rug. I'd start with some really nice and colorful pillows. I've had a lot of luck at Marshall's and Home Goods. I think I'd keep the walls neutral (speaking from experience and learning the hard way), and bring lots of color in with accessories, artwork, etc. I can't wait to see what you decide!Heathernoreply@blogger.com