I also want to thank everyone for their comments and advice on my bookshelves. I have decluttered and rearranged, and decided - finally, to go ahead and paint them! Karen of Empty Nest Remix suggested to arrange the books in color rather than size - this looks a lot better and until I get around to painting them I can now walk past and feel good about the area. And for those who said rip up the carpet, I would love to, but its freezing in winter in the top end of the house, so we could never do it at this time of year. And we also dont have the funds to have the jarrah done at the moment, so for now it stays. I really appreciate the tips, and suggestions and will post the painted result in the next few weeks. Here is the 'simplified and decluttered' look for now...Before
Quite dark I know, but the lighting will be addressed and the white bookshelves will lighten it also I hope.
Have a lovely weekend!
Looks better already! Can't wait to see it painted, have fun!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your chair..just gorgeous.I have just discovered your blog and it looks fab I look forward to visiting again..take care Kym X
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Love your new chair, it's the perfect colour! Your bookshelves look so different re-organised and de-cluttered, but yes, I do agree a lick of paint would really bring them back to life. Hope you find yourself sitting with a hot cup of tea, a great novel and your new chair over the weekend! Enjoy!
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Your chair is so lovely! Aren't you lucky to have a beautiful piece like that it your home. Your bookshelf looks so much better, what a difference! I can't wait to see it painted it will definately brighten the area. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference the book color-coding makes! I think I heard that idea on HGTV's Designed to Sell, but I'm not sure. Can't wait to see the painted bookshelves eventually. I do have to stick my neck out and defend your poor carpet. Personally, I think it's being criticized too harshly. Once those bookshelves are painted cream, the carpet's look will soften.
ReplyDeleteYour chair is absolutely beautiful. I have a grey and cream bedroom and this chair would look wonderful in it. Could you prop the chair's pillow on your bed and make your own white pillow for the chair? Just a thought - it would tie the room together. Take care!
I am a HUGE fan of rearranging by color! I have done that on two book shelves in my home. That chair is so great, and very timeless!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous chair! I'm sure you'll find the perfect spot for it:o)
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Hi there, thank you so, so much for your lovely comment the other day. It really means a lot! I love your new chair. I'm going to get a couple of wingbacks for our family room soon. My husband needs one for his back. The fabric you have on yours is lovely, I'm having trouble deciding on the fabric! Have a lovely weekend..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteLove your chair, I have a similar one that actually sits in front of the window and in the afternoon it is the best place to sit and read as the sun comes in and shines on the book! Must say I like the colour coding of books too. I will return frequently.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love this arrangement of books. The shelves will be gorgeous painted white :)
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