Ok, so thanks to all of your comments, I am going to go with the green chair (and possibly make a slipcover with the help of Erin!). Anyway, I have learned that decorating is really not my thing, so I think I will make the rest of my decorating decisions a "community decision"! That is if you guys don't mind. How does that sound? That means I need your help. Liz...that includes you too! =)
Here is my next question for you all. I found three prints at Michaels the other day and picked them up because I liked the colors. They are 16x20. I found three dark brown frames to match our new dining furniture at Target. Michael said the prints are "girly" (that word gets thrown around a lot here when anything with flowers are involved). But, I kinds think the husband may be right? Plus, I think they look like they could go in a teenage girl's bedroom. Anywho, that is why I need your input. Do these look ok? BE HONEST! I already have two votes for "yes" form Morgan and Erin W. who saw them in person, and a "no" vote from my mom and husband.
There are a few things to take into consideration though. The prints are still wrapped in plastic and just leaning up against the frames. So it may be hard to get a feel for how they really look. They would be hung above the sideboard in a row of three. I think you can tell form one of the pics that the chairs are a dark turquoise blue and the wood is a really dark brown. I was planning on doing accents of orange in the dining room to coordinate with the turquoise chairs (and yes, there is a sticker on the corner of the prints that says "sassy chic"...i think that might be a giveaway that they are designed for a teenager!) =)
So comment away. If you vote no though, what do you think I should put there instead??
help!
please!
5 years ago
4 comments:
Really like the look of your dining room. The colors are fabulous. The deep turquoise is so unique and just plain cool. However, the prints, yes, very girly. :( Sorry, that's my vote! Hm, maybe in a hallway perhaps? Entry way? Evelyn's bathroom?
ok, i really do like the pic in the middle...if you are wanting to go with some color/modern look. unfortunately, i have to agree with cynthia and michael...the other two look a bit girly :). do either michael or you have any type of photography you like (trees, nature, etc)? on another note, i recently purchased a fun print from west elm (inside the loop). the prints are on sale right now -- http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODa658&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1WALART&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1WALART. -- liz d.
I like them, however, if the issue is the "girliness" and "contemporariness", then I think I'd have to agree with C and L. BUT I think you have the right idea with wanting something to tie all the colors together. (Listen to me, soundin' all decorater-like!) I have been admiring the look on BHG of framed fabric. Then it is 1. inexpensive and 2. easily changed with your mood/season/whatever. Check out these ideas: http://www.bhg.com/decorating/home-accessories/wall-art/art-for-walls/?page=1
what if you put up a wall of pictures, like in my house? you could use dark wood frames, with an occasional teal one, or you could also tie in erin's idea and put a couple of framed fabric pieces in with all the family pics.
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