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I’ve seen people using ties for curtains more and more often so I thought I’d experiment and see if I like it. Personally I do but I wonder if it makes this look extremely outdated?

CEP

Hand crocheted top, vintage cotton skirt, Eileen fisher sandals, tooled leather bag, vintage paisley silk scarf

The first two pictures are rugs I already own. The last image is an AI mock up of the direction I’m trying to take this space. Ideally I’d have a large dark brown rug that will disguise boot prints so this can work as an entryway in the winter, but for now I’m working with what I have. Which one works best here visually?

I am in the process of painting this art but I put it up here just to envision how well it works

Not sure if ai is allowed here but I need help figuring out one of the bigger purchases for this room

Is it that bad? 😂

Also wondering if there are any major improvements that can be done to make everything feel more cohesive

I didn’t buy anything new yet, just shuffled some furniture around. Does the layout in image one feel better than image two?

Some things I’m still considering:
- Replacing the vintage lamp with something modern, maybe a chrome lamp
- Getting short square wood legs for my couch
- Adding some color through subtle salmon pink, burgundy, plum accents
- Maybe a second rod with colored sheers? Not sure because I do like my simple and bright curtain situation
- A nice stone wear vase with florals for the center of the coffee table (waiting on my garden to produce more flowers)
- Get a rug pad now that I’ve decided I like this rug here

Leather vintage purse and boots, thrifted Frye shirt, old navy linen pants, thrifted cotton Nordstrom vest that I hand sewed to be cinchable

I love moody traditional style and emphasis on texture over color. I do like anything garden color though and want to find a fitting way to bring in burgundies, pinks, plums, and always more green

This took two months. I finished right when my rhododendron bloomed for the first time and wow I really wasn’t expecting that color!

Who else visualizes Anya Taylor Joy? Cat like, upturned mouth, petite, wide set eyes, golden blonde hair, cold eyes

I absolutely love the green rug but I feel like maybe it’s too much green? The brick colored rug feels more balanced but it’s less beautiful imo

I love the green one but I feel like it’s too much green? The brick red feels more balanced but it doesn’t make me excited lol

I am so scared to go bold but I think this is a beautiful green to go with for my kitchen reno. Does it seem right to you?

How can I decorate this vintage table without making it look even more dated?