To kick this off, I thought I'd start with a space in my own home that I am having a decorating dilemma with and see if any of my amazing readers have ideas.
In my front room I have a wall that is quite large. Part of the wall has an 8 ft ceiling above it and another part angles up and is vaulted. As you will see from the pictures, I have our piano in the 8ft ceiling part and next to it I have a piece which holds all the piano music. Next to that is a ladder with blankets and then my fun metal Christmas tree that I intend to leave out through at least the spring before hiding it away until Christmas again. The only thing that must stay on this wall is the piano because I have no other place to put it. I hesitate to put another piece of furniture in the vaulted end because I think it will look like too much furniture on one wall. I also need to create a bit more seating and lighting in this room so if I could add some along this wall that would look like it made sense, I would. How high should I take something in the vaulted area? I just don't know. Take a look and tell me what you think.
Here are some of my ideas:
*On the vaulted section, add sconces - ideally before they button up the master bathroom wall which is on the other side!
*Add a piece like the one below to allow for picture and dish displays and add some seating underneath.
*Do something crazy, and make these doors and put them on a rail. (Of course it would be sans the wedding couple and flowers, but the arch would definitely be included) It would be doors to nowhere, but still an interesting piece.
But really, I have nothing friends so please, Please, PLEASE help me!! I know you are all full of good ideas and can help me out. Once you've given me ideas for my space, start sending me your pictures of your spaces so I can help you!! It really is a win-win for everyone!
Here is my email again: the8cowhouse@gmail.com
Happy Monday!!
Hmmm... hard to tell without seeing the other side of the room and just the wall... Can you get a wider angle on the living room space? Or even a photo from the balcony above showing it all?
ReplyDeleteMy first thought is console table. When in doubt, add a pretty console table. And you definitely need Betsy the Cow at the 8 Cow House!! I love this painting. Don't know where I would put it though. http://www.kirklands.com/product/Art-Wall-Decor/Art/Canvas-Art/Betsy-Cow-Canvas-Art-Print-50x50/pc/2283/c/2293/sc/2673/175259.uts
If the link doesn't work, it is Betsy the Cow.
Oh, there are actually 6 cows I have in my possession at the moment. Two of them will reappear in the spring on the mantle. The goal is to get to 8!! As for the wider shot, I will hopefully have one for you on Friday with my Friday post. Thanks for the feedback!
DeleteYou have to take advantage of the height of the wall there - between the living room and your loft upstairs. : ) I'm sure you will! : )
ReplyDeleteYou are right! We shall see. I just have to find that perfect idea. It will come, but who knows when!!
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