tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post3551343097786297773..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Shore files: Living Room Needs FoufingMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-56936210650604040562010-08-11T02:24:53.866-04:002010-08-11T02:24:53.866-04:00Aaaa, I realized you wouldn't have room for th...Aaaa, I realized you wouldn't have room for the bookcases so scratch that idea. Ok, last comment, I promise!Ali @ Honey and Maple Syruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486865209127820937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-90270799749796459472010-08-11T02:22:19.140-04:002010-08-11T02:22:19.140-04:00P.S. I would stay away from prints on either side ...P.S. I would stay away from prints on either side of the tv because they would compete with the prints on the other wall.Ali @ Honey and Maple Syruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486865209127820937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-45294763031455953952010-08-11T02:20:56.512-04:002010-08-11T02:20:56.512-04:00Ok, I know I'm a lil late here, but I do have ...Ok, I know I'm a lil late here, but I do have some ideas that I hope will help.<br />I think one of these bookcases on each side of the tv would look great:<br />http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20176263<br />For the curtains, I would def incorporate some gray, whether it's ribbon or a subtle pattern since they will be hanging across from the seashell prints and it would balance out the 2 sides of the room.<br />As for the table, you could do something like what I did here with a step ladder:<br />http://honeyandmaplesyrup.blogspot.com/2010/03/stepladder-turned-side-table.html<br /><br />Hope that gives you some ideas!Ali @ Honey and Maple Syruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486865209127820937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-17861106225226741302010-08-02T15:53:35.939-04:002010-08-02T15:53:35.939-04:00WOW~ I'm like comment 94! lol.. I think def so...WOW~ I'm like comment 94! lol.. I think def some to the floor gray curtains with a little white would make a HUGE difference! Can't wait to see what you put there!Save the Date for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465022669968065452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81619823165913986752010-07-30T15:25:10.859-04:002010-07-30T15:25:10.859-04:00I'm with the texture crowd. I once had an &quo...I'm with the texture crowd. I once had an "Ah-ha!" moment when watching Divine Design with Candice Olson. She mentioned that if a space feels flat, then you need to bring texture into the space. I realized that was what was missing in my apartment, and I think it might be what you feel is missing in yours as well.Callistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-63662110877151785682010-07-29T21:13:23.406-04:002010-07-29T21:13:23.406-04:00What about putting the little bench that's by ...What about putting the little bench that's by the stairs under the b&w photos and putting a tropical plant where the bench currently is to give a bolt of color?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10436030441458504832010-07-29T02:54:10.625-04:002010-07-29T02:54:10.625-04:00I like the way the room was organized.
there are ...I like the way the room was organized.<br /><br />there are also plenty sofas to choose from at http://www.ekkalin.comJimhttp://www.ekkalin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69564466592284965562010-07-28T21:55:38.274-04:002010-07-28T21:55:38.274-04:00I am long behind on all the post but I love the tv...I am long behind on all the post but I love the tv and console. I'm with you on that:)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-21021897070230493862010-07-28T14:12:21.139-04:002010-07-28T14:12:21.139-04:00I would flip flop the tv/console with the couch--t...I would flip flop the tv/console with the couch--that way, when you walk into the room, your eye is drawn to the couch and you just see the side of the tv and console instead of vice versa. We did something very similar in our living room and were amazed by the result--very open and inviting, and less of a tv space.catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932725881764578506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-16165129875082112112010-07-28T11:59:22.496-04:002010-07-28T11:59:22.496-04:00Onekingslane.com has garden stools in a variety of...Onekingslane.com has garden stools in a variety of colors for $99. The sale only lasts for a couple days. I think a silver or white one would look great in this room!<br />Also, have you thought about linen curtain panels?Stefanianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-19866630650493615662010-07-28T09:51:43.321-04:002010-07-28T09:51:43.321-04:00Hey Ms. Limestone! It seems you have plenty of su...Hey Ms. Limestone! It seems you have plenty of suggestions, but I'll throw in my two cents. :) I think the windows would benefit from roman shades in some sort of woven material that will add texture to the room. That is my favorite way to make neutral rooms pop- lots and lots of texture! I also think you should add some light metallics- like champagne golds or old mercury glass. Can't wait to see what you do!Kara @ KARA PASLAY DESIGNShttp://www.karapaslaydesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-66613016887527052592010-07-28T08:42:56.239-04:002010-07-28T08:42:56.239-04:00Wow so many suggestions! I know you will figure ou...Wow so many suggestions! I know you will figure out what's right for you.Nazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316554604305098721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11771874648075181602010-07-28T08:18:45.535-04:002010-07-28T08:18:45.535-04:00How about a couple of plants? or bring a big bouqu...How about a couple of plants? or bring a big bouquet of flowers whenever you go. Cheerful and cheap.amyksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-57782006821821697152010-07-28T02:05:04.770-04:002010-07-28T02:05:04.770-04:00Check out the Andre table by Ballard Design, might...Check out the Andre table by Ballard Design, might work well!Morgan @ PepperDesignBlog.comhttp://www.pepperdesignblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-62714555413601033192010-07-27T18:46:39.721-04:002010-07-27T18:46:39.721-04:00I think that a soft tone-on-tone pattern in a set ...I think that a soft tone-on-tone pattern in a set of curtains would be a great way to add interest while still maintaining a calm look. Maybe a gray and white? I'm a fan of these:<br />http://lsfabrics.com/fabric_catalog.php?pid=9964<br />http://lsfabrics.com/fabric_catalog.php?pid=9380 (more casual stripe)<br /><br />I also think that every chair needs somewhere to put a drink, so I'm in favor of end tables.Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-73278101861669018422010-07-27T17:51:50.867-04:002010-07-27T17:51:50.867-04:00I think it needs a splash of colour. To go with th...I think it needs a splash of colour. To go with the grey, how about duck egg blue? or even teal? and to distract from the television, paint a thick band of the colour around the room and accessorise with scatter cushions and a throw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-5071941441666267032010-07-27T16:42:28.184-04:002010-07-27T16:42:28.184-04:00I picture these drapes from West Elm (not sure if ...I picture these drapes from West Elm (not sure if they were go with the paint color though - hard to tell from the website's photos):<br /><br />http://www.westelm.com/products/carved-circles-window-panel-r801/?pkey=cwindow-panels-curtains-shades<br /><br />Silver garden stool as an accent table:<br />http://www.zgallerie.com/p-8110-Garden-Stool---Silver.aspx?ct=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=silver%20garden%20stool&utm_campaign=WP%20-%20Z%20Gallerie%20-%20Furniture&TRACKING_ID_K=34071c9e-8bbd-6389-0a96-000056ee8f4f&gclid=CKrYjd7HjKMCFcpS2godcgTJeQ<br /><br />And these pillows for some more texture:<br /><br />http://www.westelm.com/products/mongolian-lamb-pillow-cover-r643/?pkey=cpillows-throwsTeresa Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708879417683903608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-22796256000383726882010-07-27T16:11:50.045-04:002010-07-27T16:11:50.045-04:00Put a very low to the floor console right in front...Put a very low to the floor console right in front center of windows and put the t.v. on it. Then you have a whole huge new wall to work with. The t.v. is no longer the big black eyeball center of interest in the room. It also makes more sense and is just easier to view directly across from the sofa. Put a huge bookcase on the newly freed up wall and have great fun arranging it. It will be a beautiful thing to look at, add interest to the room and add storage. Then add your beautiful drapes, whatever you choose and some sort of blinds. I'd like to see the tortoise bamboo.<br />(Note: People are hanging their t.v.'s way too high on the wall where it is very bad for the neck and will actually cause medical problems later. The best height for the t.v. is eye level when you are seated.)Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677357513036547236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-44480218880129713672010-07-27T12:09:29.910-04:002010-07-27T12:09:29.910-04:00Well for window treatments I found someone who was...Well for window treatments I found someone who was really profesional and well priced the guys name is David from www.nywindowtreatment.comJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-63206290239398739582010-07-27T11:38:18.299-04:002010-07-27T11:38:18.299-04:00Many, many great ideas here. I would also suggest...Many, many great ideas here. I would also suggest linen curtains with gray trim and also gray ribbon around the lamp shades. I suggest you move your larger white chair next to the sofa to create the look of a sectional and to be able to use the side table for both the sofa and the chair. Pull the smaller white chair into the room a little bit. Also, there was a table at target that you might want to consider that had interwined legs that looked like knarly wood. I think adding the curtains and perhaps some woven shades might get the creative juices going! I'm thinking you just need some texture and fabric in here along with some accessories. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-57242128592988263232010-07-27T10:59:32.485-04:002010-07-27T10:59:32.485-04:00i love your blog! just stumbled upon and its great...i love your blog! just stumbled upon and its great! i love the room but i agree maybe some pattern? just on the curtains? but what a clean calm space!Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17353793755653007746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-14643008381503398642010-07-27T07:36:44.763-04:002010-07-27T07:36:44.763-04:00ps greenery would be great so maybe take plant cut...ps greenery would be great so maybe take plant cuttings and pop in a vase for the duration of your vists? I take cuttings of murraya paniculata and it lasts for weeks. Also, maybe pulling that small chair out of the corner a bit. Then you might be able to put a floor lamp in behind it.The Distressed Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878371211708477939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-21867130173833776852010-07-27T07:31:34.450-04:002010-07-27T07:31:34.450-04:00It's a great room but does need softening up. ...It's a great room but does need softening up. Window treatments would definitely make an impact, perhaps a layered effect in soft colours so they're not to distracting. For a side table, maybe you could try looking for a foot stool? Some vintage pieces would really bring life to the area - maybe a simple display on your coffee table.The Distressed Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878371211708477939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37285487964060734962010-07-27T06:01:23.778-04:002010-07-27T06:01:23.778-04:00http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/07/romantic-c...http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/07/romantic-cottage-bathroom.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-59448647736891945422010-07-27T05:54:59.609-04:002010-07-27T05:54:59.609-04:00http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tree-stump-ta...http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tree-stump-tableAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com