Boring lounge (pic)

[Oddcat]

What would you do to make my lounge more interesting? It just seems too blocky, I'm really hoping I can just add accessories rather than decorate .

Those curtains with some new Yellow, grey and purple cushions it’ll look lovely

Even some yellow and white ones

I must be boring too then because I think it really looks quite nice! Maybe could do with adding in some extra light via a floor lamp or cosy lanterns etc.

I don’t think it’s bad at all! I think I would get rid of the rug for now, until you can afford a bigger one. A rug should be big enough to fill the space and overlap under the sofa to make the room feel bigger, which is really good if you’ve got a dark room as well.

I think I would take the lamp off the window sill and put a floor lamp somewhere instead.

And just echoing what PP said about bringing some brighter cushions on the sofa and it will feel lots brighter!

Go to the bedrooms and get any bright coloured clothes and drape them over the sofa one at a time and see if they add zing. Then take it with you to fabric or curtain shop to match colour.
Your sofa is not a clear colour, it could be beige, grey or mushroom. You need to put colours against it to see if they match before choosing something new.

Curtains are fine. I agree more pictures. The rug and the chevron cushions are not right. Burgundy possibly a bit dated. Could you add in mustard or lime?

Tiny rugs annoy me. It’s also not a great colour or texture, I’d get rid.

I've ordered the curtains and will put the rug in my bedroom. Now need to find some cushions for the sofa.

I love the curtains you chose and wouldn’t mind them myself! Pleased you got fixed up. Hope you find some cushions that you like.

Thankyou , I so envy people that can put colours together !

You can, you chose the curtains on your own and they are perfect. Yo just need to have confidence in your taste because I bet you can put colours together just as good if not better than the next person! I think most people get inspiration from the internet or things they’ve seen. Be brave Oddcat, you got this...

If you want so pull colours together find a cushion you like with lots of colours on and use it for a base for other items (they have expert designers who design cushions) so the heard work is done for you.

Look on Asda - they have large cushions on sale at the moment

Go on Diunelm mill for a few different shaped ones - also look at texture so you have one knitted one fluffily etc

Maybe find a thick chunky knotted throw for the back of the sofa

Find some interesting wall art - look at poster shops as they are bigger and brighter and find a nice frame for the wall

Lighting and lamp work great - think one for reading or sewing light one for lowlight

I’d get rid of the little lamp and go with a tall oversized one in the corner. I’d also take the pics off the windowsill. They look too little there against the glass. They could go on a piece of furniture elsewhere (of course you should have pics. Just not on windowsills).

agree with getting rid of curtains. Sofa nice and neutral . Do you need a rug when you have carpet ?
Pictures on window sills? I wouldn’t .
Cushions that don’t match would look good, that you actually like - don’t buy a set. Different sizes and textures .

its very lovely as it is - quite Next-y and matchy which is not my personal taste, but i'd compliment you if if visited your house . if you are really on a budget i'd just find a metallic planter and put a peace lily or some sort of other indoor whispy, delicate palm tree in to give it a bit more interest.

Personally though, if i had this room, id strip it of all the aubergine and add deep navy or a saffron yellow with loads of metallic accents like lamps and house plants. I would pick up some natural white coloured curtains from dumelm.

I think Sainsbury and Matalan have loads of homewares at the moment and you can pick up house plants for under a fiver at Tesco and Morrisons.

I think for £175 you could do it.

My home is not amazing but everyone says its lovely when they visit - you dont need expensive Conran, Kartell or West Elm, you need to use affordable and accessible products in an appealing way.

oh another thing- the cushions and rug are really nice but i'd get something more neutral for the curtains, that pattern is very bold with the cushions.

Wow Thankyou , so many good ideas !

I've just found this on a website , I really like it !

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I can see pic open...I love it,good choice

I agree with PasstheStarmix. Yellow. I would get a yellow curtains, a large yellow and white rug (like the one in the photo BettyBooJustDoinTheDoo posted) and cushions of different sizes and textures.

A white throw over the arm of the sofa would be good, too.

I really like it , but my first reaction is that it won't go with the curtains !

Terfsup I've ordered these curtains

You also need more texture, perhaps a textured throw or two. Too much purple.

No it definitely won't go with the curtains....she's,because I love how unique it is,bit you know you can take a pic of whatever you like and get it on a canvas,is only like £10-£20,depending on size