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justbeachy
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Where do I start with this picture?

Hi ladies,

You guys are SO Helpful on here!!!

I'm in love with this living room.

But where do I start?

*WHat color do you think the wall is?
*I have pets, so a white couch is out. What color couch can I do without taking away from this look?

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Posted 3/23/11 10:00 PM
 
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Melmel821
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Start with the couch since you have pets. Try to find a slip cover you can remove and wash. It's a pretty common style so I think they make it a bit darker, like a sandy or beige color. Then pick a light neutral paint color that will look good in your room with your light conditions.

Posted 3/24/11 8:01 AM
 

CaMacho
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Nice room! You don't have to get everything exact, just use this as inspiration. Is your room the same layout?

Get a few paint samples of beige/taupe colors and see what you like best. Then look for a sofa, I'd go with a darker tan color like this if you have pets:

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You can find a jute rug like that at west elm i'm sure, but from experience jute rugs are kinda hard to clean. I hated ours. It always had dust/cat hair underneath it and it got so ruined from me trying to clean/vacuum it. They look great, but not practical IMO.

Check out homegoods for green accents and pillows.

Posted 3/24/11 8:34 AM
 

blue11
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

i think you can go with a dark beige or brown couch and keep the look of the room, maybe even a light gray. the paint color looks similar to one i used which is BM elephant husk.

Posted 3/24/11 9:20 AM
 

memi7206
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

you can totally do a white couch, Ikea makes one with a slip cover, you can just take it off and wash/bleach it.

Posted 3/24/11 9:41 AM
 

bikramaddict
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

what a gorgeous room! for paint, i just bought gobi desert from Behr. It looked just like a BM shade (can't rmemeber which one) that someone here recommended but was $15/gallon cheaper. It's a nice, neutral color.

Posted 3/24/11 10:01 AM
 

MockingJay
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Ring in the new!

Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Bonnie seriously Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon this room!

I agree with the PP- just get a slip cover you can wash. As far as the coffee table, I'm almost positive I've seen it in JCP ro raymore and flannigans.

The couch and chairs are pretty standard- you can even go to Bob's and get the furniture and maybe get a slip cover.

Also if you didn't want to go all white on the couch, you could maybe do a neutral colored cover, like this:

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And check overstock for the rug- they sometimes have some really great sales on Jute rugs

Posted 3/24/11 11:31 AM
 

piggy007
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

beautiful room. Mind sharing where you got this pic from?

Posted 3/24/11 11:40 AM
 

memi7206
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLExternal Image

Color: BM Vanilla Ice Cream
Couch : Ikea Ektorp (slip covered!)
Rug: Jute Boucla from West Elm
Lamp: Luisito from Overstock
Green vase: target
Glass plate: Pier 1
Velvet Chair: target
Orange pillow: target
Zebra pillow: target
Yellow pillow: etsy
Cabinet: everywhere storage from West Elm
Coral Print: Saturated Coral I from Allposters.com

Posted 3/24/11 1:59 PM
 

MockingJay
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Ring in the new!

Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by memi7206

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLIMAGE

Color: BM Vanilla Ice Cream
Couch : Ikea Ektorp (slip covered!)
Rug: Jute Boucla from West Elm
Lamp: Luisito from Overstock
Green vase: target
Glass plate: Pier 1
Velvet Chair: target
Orange pillow: target
Zebra pillow: target
Yellow pillow: etsy
Cabinet: everywhere storage from West Elm
Coral Print: Saturated Coral I from Allposters.com



THATS AWESOME!!! Look at you and your mood board skills!

Posted 3/24/11 2:19 PM
 

piggy007
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by memi7206

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLIMAGE

Color: BM Vanilla Ice Cream
Couch : Ikea Ektorp (slip covered!)
Rug: Jute Boucla from West Elm
Lamp: Luisito from Overstock
Green vase: target
Glass plate: Pier 1
Velvet Chair: target
Orange pillow: target
Zebra pillow: target
Yellow pillow: etsy
Cabinet: everywhere storage from West Elm
Coral Print: Saturated Coral I from Allposters.com



OMG that's awesome! Are you a designer?

Posted 3/24/11 2:20 PM
 

memi7206
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by piggy007

Posted by memi7206

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLIMAGE

Color: BM Vanilla Ice Cream
Couch : Ikea Ektorp (slip covered!)
Rug: Jute Boucla from West Elm
Lamp: Luisito from Overstock
Green vase: target
Glass plate: Pier 1
Velvet Chair: target
Orange pillow: target
Zebra pillow: target
Yellow pillow: etsy
Cabinet: everywhere storage from West Elm
Coral Print: Saturated Coral I from Allposters.com



OMG that's awesome! Are you a designer?



LOL, thanks!

Actually - in training. I currently work in advertising, hence the photoshop skills, LOL

Message edited 3/24/2011 2:40:07 PM.

Posted 3/24/11 2:39 PM
 

lakadema
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Danielle

Re: Where do I start with this picture?

We got a sectional from macys that is microfiber. I know that they have couches the size you are looking for. I suggest the microfiber because everything comes off them. My son has colored my couch, my cat has thrown up on it and my husband has spilled red wine on it. I would start by looking there maybe.

p.s. - pretty room!

Posted 3/24/11 2:42 PM
 

smdl
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Another alternative. Chocolate/dark brown couch with WHITE coffee table.

Posted 3/24/11 6:57 PM
 

justbeachy
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

WOW! You guys are SOOOOOOOOOOOO awesome!! I got the picture from digging through the website houzz.com).

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MOOD BOARD!!!! Love it!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

You guys made me so excited to get started! I'm going to start my hunt this weekend!

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WHen I get started I'll take some pics!Chat Icon

Message edited 3/24/2011 8:24:52 PM.

Posted 3/24/11 8:20 PM
 

smdl
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by memi7206

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLIMAGE

Color: BM Vanilla Ice Cream
Couch : Ikea Ektorp (slip covered!)
Rug: Jute Boucla from West Elm
Lamp: Luisito from Overstock
Green vase: target
Glass plate: Pier 1
Velvet Chair: target
Orange pillow: target
Zebra pillow: target
Yellow pillow: etsy
Cabinet: everywhere storage from West Elm
Coral Print: Saturated Coral I from Allposters.com



I love the green chair. I could not find it at Target though. Do you have a link?

Posted 3/24/11 9:36 PM
 

memi7206
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by smdl

Posted by memi7206

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLIMAGE

Color: BM Vanilla Ice Cream
Couch : Ikea Ektorp (slip covered!)
Rug: Jute Boucla from West Elm
Lamp: Luisito from Overstock
Green vase: target
Glass plate: Pier 1
Velvet Chair: target
Orange pillow: target
Zebra pillow: target
Yellow pillow: etsy
Cabinet: everywhere storage from West Elm
Coral Print: Saturated Coral I from Allposters.com



sure do:


I love the green chair. I could not find it at Target though. Do you have a link?

http://www.target.com/Clybourn-Loft-Chair/dp/B000ZHC9B6/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=velvet%20chair&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-16&qid=1301026517&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Clybourn%20Loft%20Chair&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

Posted 3/25/11 12:16 AM
 

smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!

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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by memi7206

Posted by smdl

Posted by memi7206

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLIMAGE

Color: BM Vanilla Ice Cream
Couch : Ikea Ektorp (slip covered!)
Rug: Jute Boucla from West Elm
Lamp: Luisito from Overstock
Green vase: target
Glass plate: Pier 1
Velvet Chair: target
Orange pillow: target
Zebra pillow: target
Yellow pillow: etsy
Cabinet: everywhere storage from West Elm
Coral Print: Saturated Coral I from Allposters.com



sure do:


I love the green chair. I could not find it at Target though. Do you have a link?

http://www.target.com/Clybourn-Loft-Chair/dp/B000ZHC9B6/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=velvet%20chair&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-16&qid=1301026517&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Clybourn%20Loft%20Chair&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0



Thanks!

I saw that when I was searching but if you scroll down it looks like the green is actually a different hue of green.

Not sure which color is the actual color of the chair.

Posted 3/25/11 8:07 AM
 

Mushesgirl
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by Belongs2DanBuckley

Bonnie seriously Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon this room!

I agree with the PP- just get a slip cover you can wash. As far as the coffee table, I'm almost positive I've seen it in JCP ro raymore and flannigans.

The couch and chairs are pretty standard- you can even go to Bob's and get the furniture and maybe get a slip cover.

Also if you didn't want to go all white on the couch, you could maybe do a neutral colored cover, like this:

IMAGE

And check overstock for the rug- they sometimes have some really great sales on Jute rugs



I need those pictures on the wall!!! Where is it from pls!???

Posted 3/25/11 11:30 AM
 

smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!

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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by Mushesgirl

Posted by Belongs2DanBuckley

Bonnie seriously Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon this room!

I agree with the PP- just get a slip cover you can wash. As far as the coffee table, I'm almost positive I've seen it in JCP ro raymore and flannigans.

The couch and chairs are pretty standard- you can even go to Bob's and get the furniture and maybe get a slip cover.

Also if you didn't want to go all white on the couch, you could maybe do a neutral colored cover, like this:

IMAGE

And check overstock for the rug- they sometimes have some really great sales on Jute rugs



I need those pictures on the wall!!! Where is it from pls!???



It's from Ballards Design but I can't find the prints on their website.

Posted 3/25/11 11:48 AM
 

Mushesgirl
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by smdl

Posted by Mushesgirl

Posted by Belongs2DanBuckley

Bonnie seriously Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon this room!

I agree with the PP- just get a slip cover you can wash. As far as the coffee table, I'm almost positive I've seen it in JCP ro raymore and flannigans.

The couch and chairs are pretty standard- you can even go to Bob's and get the furniture and maybe get a slip cover.

Also if you didn't want to go all white on the couch, you could maybe do a neutral colored cover, like this:

IMAGE

And check overstock for the rug- they sometimes have some really great sales on Jute rugs



I need those pictures on the wall!!! Where is it from pls!???



It's from Ballards Design but I can't find the prints on their website.



story of my life. thx

Posted 3/25/11 1:46 PM
 

Melmel821
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

how on earth do you make sucha lovely mood board!! I'd love to do that!

Posted 3/25/11 2:50 PM
 

Jenn627
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by memi7206

here, bc Im bored at work, LOLIMAGE



It is SO great to have you back. Chat Icon

Posted 3/25/11 6:00 PM
 

memi7206
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by Jenn627

It is SO great to have you back. Chat Icon




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Posted 3/25/11 6:09 PM
 

Mushesgirl
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Re: Where do I start with this picture?

Posted by Mushesgirl

Posted by smdl

Posted by Mushesgirl

Posted by Belongs2DanBuckley

Bonnie seriously Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon this room!

I agree with the PP- just get a slip cover you can wash. As far as the coffee table, I'm almost positive I've seen it in JCP ro raymore and flannigans.

The couch and chairs are pretty standard- you can even go to Bob's and get the furniture and maybe get a slip cover.

Also if you didn't want to go all white on the couch, you could maybe do a neutral colored cover, like this:

IMAGE

And check overstock for the rug- they sometimes have some really great sales on Jute rugs



I need those pictures on the wall!!! Where is it from pls!???



It's from Ballards Design but I can't find the prints on their website.



story of my life. thx



just got off the phone with them. its not theirsChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon so upset.

Posted 3/25/11 8:24 PM
 
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