tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post5918088169414824952..comments2024-03-28T13:41:44.169-05:00Comments on Miss Kopy Kat: Striving for Furniture Placement SymmetryMiss Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13400224810952962825noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-25190459405925207222012-08-15T11:08:36.209-05:002012-08-15T11:08:36.209-05:00Hi Miss Kitty,
I know I'm LIKE A YEAR late wi...Hi Miss Kitty,<br /><br />I know I'm LIKE A YEAR late with this comment, but I'm just getting into blogging and you are the first person I'm following. You're probably DONE with your room by now, but here's my take on it just in case you're not. I like the current placement of your bed and I hate blocking windows too, but I really think you should try putting a table in front of the single window if you keep your current layout. And if blocking windows is your only concern with putting a more substantial piece there or moving the bed per D.D's suggestion, then have you considered getting a clear acrylic side table? This would give you the function of having a beautiful side table and storage underneath it (think pretty baskets!) without blocking light into your bedroom or blocking views from the street or side yard. If these tables are too pricey, you can lean on your awesome crafting skills and make your own side tables using clear inexpensive acrylic panels from Home Depot or Lowe's (in the millwork section)...you could even frost them with a nice stencil to fit in more with your decor if they are too contemporary for your taste. And BTW - I like the idea of staining the armoire and I love the fabric on the side table. I just wouldn't put it too close to the window curtains because it seems to "compete" with them. My only other suggestions would be to move the armoire to where your current side table is. It's large enough to balance out the single window plus where it is currently seems to make that wall a little plain because everything is at the same height. Also, placing a larger piece of furniture the furthest away from your entry makes the room feel larger because the piece appears to diminish in size as the distance increases. I'd then put the dresser between those two doors, leaving you a nice little reading area on your entry wall. Your current side table would fit nicely between the two chairs there and you can store your books underneath. I think you did a great job with your mirrors, decor, and other ideas.<br /><br />And I LOVEEE your diy coral!!! Awesome post on that!<br /><br />NichelleNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109921901920936980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-57016849863162025582011-08-23T08:27:30.889-05:002011-08-23T08:27:30.889-05:00Not sure if this helps you any, but we are current...Not sure if this helps you any, but we are currently renting, and to have a bedroom where you have free reign to do whatever inspires you would be heaven. So, you are lucky to have such a beautiful room to create with. Can't wait to see what you do with the space!! <br /><br />XoXo,<br />KristalKristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687738709538002776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-27864215162016701812011-08-21T21:38:14.771-05:002011-08-21T21:38:14.771-05:00You are getting some really great advice...I guess...You are getting some really great advice...I guess I would just add to make sure YOU like it...whatever it is because you are the one who has to live with it! You have some beautiful things and I am sure it is going to be one lovely space.Lakeshore Cottage Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241257844900405742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-80145008830472642152011-08-21T11:13:07.768-05:002011-08-21T11:13:07.768-05:00Wowsa you have a whole lot going on! First I am wi...Wowsa you have a whole lot going on! First I am with you about covering up windows. I hate it. I adore natural light. My house has floor to ceiling windows and I keep the shades open as much as possible. That being said I think D.D. is right about where to put the bed. It will look much better but you will be giving up your light. How about a trial run with an open mind? That being said from a gal who keeps her furniture in the same spot for years. I hate change but if I got a consultation from a designer I think I might at least have a go at it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388644402502636929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-39034960887225028802011-08-21T07:09:31.990-05:002011-08-21T07:09:31.990-05:00I am a new follower and I am hooked on your site a...I am a new follower and I am hooked on your site already! I see you have lots of lovely advice from blogging friends re your room makeover, and I agree about the windows. I liked the idea of hanging curtains to disguise the backs of the furniture though. I look forward to popping back for a visit to see what you finally decide! God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-59964801118904747922011-08-20T16:40:51.632-05:002011-08-20T16:40:51.632-05:00One thing that would have been helpful is to step ...One thing that would have been helpful is to step back and take a photo of the entire room so we could see what walls have what items. I had to draw it out to see where you had everything in relation to each other:)<br /><br />Here is what I would do:<br /><br />1) Move the bed and center it between the two windows on the street side. Do matching chests on either side and use the two lamps you have on the triple dresser and put one on each chest of drawers. <br />2) Put the mirrors over the bed and between the two windows.<br />3) Remove the two inner panels of drapes so you essentially have an outer panel of drape and no inner panel on each drape. You can use a smaller decorative curtain rod that would hold just the outer panel if you like and I would use a brown wrought iron rod to match the iron on your bed.<br />4) Hang a chandelier over your bed near the end of your bed. It will look pretty plus reflect in the mirrors over your bed. Also, as you drive down the street (if I remember that was the street side), they can see the pretty chandelier. I'd use an old crystal chandelier with some aged iron and some pretty hanging crystals.<br />5) Move the triple dresser over and center it on the wall between your yellow lines meaning center it between the edge of the wall and the inner part of the window where you current bed/covered chest is.<br />6) Move the two chairs and place one on either side of the armoire. In essence, you can leave the armoire in it's current spot. You can play around and may need to hang some pictures or some decorative items about the chairs to balance out the scale of the armoire. Another idea is to take your current photos and put them in larger frames with white mats. You can cut the mats yourself with an exacto knife but when you use larger frames, make sure they are all the same color-either all brown or all white. You can buy used or old frames and paint them. Putting a mat around them gives them more presence in the room. <br />7) I don't like the print on the table cover; it looks better the way it was in the original photo.<br /><br />Hope this helps.Dream Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351348027973964625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-75889568350911243262011-08-20T06:25:12.266-05:002011-08-20T06:25:12.266-05:00Lucky girl to win a designer consultation. I thin...Lucky girl to win a designer consultation. I think the darker armour would look great and the table on your husbands side. I'm with you on not putting large piece of furniture in front of the window. It just defeats the purpose of the windows bring in light. Plus, it does not look good from the street. Have fun redoing your room - I am sure it will be amazing with all the talent you have.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207472865363565884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-31764429383702370302011-08-19T23:07:30.560-05:002011-08-19T23:07:30.560-05:00Just stopping by from Tatortots & Jello! What ...Just stopping by from Tatortots & Jello! What a treat to have a designer come give you advice! I agree with what everyone is saying. I like the idea of the whole wall being used to center the space. I also agree that your needs for the room and functionality are most important. I like the bed where it is now with the nightstands on both sides. Staining the dresser will also look nice! Good luck! I'll be sure to check back for pictures!! :) xo, ReannahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743293006972846208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-41587192916969331842011-08-19T21:27:49.729-05:002011-08-19T21:27:49.729-05:00I have to agree with you. I do not like furniture...I have to agree with you. I do not like furniture in front of a full length window. It blocks natural light and it looks awful from outside. I do agree with her to use the whole of the wall as a measuring guideline when centering furniture. That being said, things do NOT have to be in the exact center of a wall to look good...many time things need to be offset a bit to account for easy usage.<br /><br /><br />It is wonderful to have a designer's advice, but in the end, it should come down to what the homeowner loves and feels comfortable with. <br /><br />I think your armoire would look wonderful in a darker hue and I love the pillow fabric. <br /><br />I say go with your gut instinct and you will do fine! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-58816140674152141752011-08-19T18:22:57.696-05:002011-08-19T18:22:57.696-05:00Gayle, How wonderful to have a designer come to yo...Gayle, How wonderful to have a designer come to your home and give suggestions. I do like the idea of a nightstand in front of the window that does not face the street and darkening the color of the armoire. I know whatever you do will be beautiful! Thanks for sharing this week at the Open House party.<br />xo,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-30645479821611576942011-08-19T15:13:40.495-05:002011-08-19T15:13:40.495-05:00I really like her suggestions. I think a chest ne...I really like her suggestions. I think a chest next to your hubby's side of the bed would look fabulous. If you want to camouflage the backside of the furniture, then just add sheers with a tension rod to hang down from the top of the dresser to the floor. Then all you see are pretty curtains and that's all. I love your mirrors and the fabulous painting you have over the makeshift table. Gorgeous. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235161479525766490.post-16687823316739570972011-08-19T13:23:04.546-05:002011-08-19T13:23:04.546-05:00I think everything looks great. I like the fabric...I think everything looks great. I like the fabric on the side table and I think all the projects you have lined up will make it look even better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791892774462735755noreply@blogger.com