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10 years ago

Dear All,

This is an apt that I'm going to move in for 6-8 months and rent out eventually after the house reno is completed. Due to budget again, I'm leaving the living /dining floor untouched in original sandy/red/granite.

I'm at a lost if the chinese rosewood furniture will match this flooring color and how to make it look more modern classic. I'm also unsure what style of ceiling lighting will match.

The lving is linked to dining in a rectangular shape. All walls will be in white.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Janice

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BLUEPRINT AFRICA
10 years ago
Hi there! Do you have any pictures of the furniture you refer to as "chinese rosewood"?
TanCalGal
10 years ago
Beautiful floors, but might be too dark for Chinese rosewood furnishings. Add a neutral area rug and classic pendant lights.
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Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
10 years ago
Chinese rosewood with what fabric? As above - definitely would need rug - did see 'budget' but a rug will help - show us photos when get into space -
jawsnice
Original Author
10 years ago
Dear nanaspio,

Sorry I thought the furniture pic was attached! Here it is again.

I'm going to change the fabric shown and also thinking to make new cushions that are thicker to cover both base seat and back to make like mid-century look (ha ha if I can). I thought something that's regal, classic but bright color.
Any further comments most welcome.
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Vikrant Sharma Homez
10 years ago
Area rug in a Must .
Kevin Nathaniel
10 years ago
Without a nice rug your living room will return to the 16 century. Rug is totally a must
TanCalGal
10 years ago
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London's Imagine Living ( http://www.imagine-living.com/ ) has interesting ideas for upholstering furniture with dark wood carvings & adding a wow factor. Combine your unique furniture with modern art (not the Chinese accessories you display in photo) and other lively touches & maybe a non-rosewood brown upholstered sofa. Or how about the rosewood sofa in black leather and the r/w chairs in white leather and pillows and other accessories in the mid-century? That way you could change your mind without missing a beat.:
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jawsnice
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10 years ago
j222b, I like your interesting ideas! Do you think colorful abstract art will make it? I've got contemporary aboriginal art in red, yellow hues.

To those who suggested a rug, I agree with that too.

Thank you all!
alwaysdesigning
10 years ago
I love your floor, but a rug or a Tabriz or vintage rug would be nice.
TanCalGal
10 years ago
Yes, I think the art might be nice.
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BLUEPRINT AFRICA
10 years ago
I also have an overwhelming need to see something curvy, flirtatious and round in the space. Consider this when scouting for decor and accesory items (i.e. round rug, curvy fluid light fixtures).

Also, would it be a complete abomination to sand down the furniture (so it looks older) or painting it a new color before upholstering to modernize it? I agree with j222b's suggestion in that the furniture and space could benefit from some eclectic coverings but perhaps a neutral fabric against a new color that could bring out the carving of the wood could work too? In my head I see a rusty orange or deep aubergine purple or rich dark green. Just a thought...
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Dytecture
10 years ago
I am also voting for a rug if you think the floor will be too red for the furniture.
jawsnice
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you all for your ideas. Nanaspio, the suggestion to sand down or stain the chairs first before upholstery is great. The joints are actually coming off and actually the set needs a proper refurbishment after some 30 years!
mollythecollie
10 years ago
Along with a rug, I would also add in some pillows.

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