Just got this house and this room is a little strange to work around and I’m stumped.
For the layout, the “dining area” is where the couch and tv will be and the area by the fireplace and bay window will be a sitting area and where walkthrough to the kitchen typically happens. The door on the left goes to the kitchen, the right to the foyer (according to the floorplan, not the pics).
We are getting new furniture which will fit whatever changes we make to the room so that’s flexible.
1) I don’t know what to do about the fireplace including the mirror and it’s the one place in the room that has crown moulding, and the hearth is cracked and very dated
2) what kind of window coverings would even work on the bay window? I wanted full length floor to ceiling sheer curtains because the other side has a similar large non bay window, but having them different would be weird right?
3)I hate the walls and color, I have a visceral aversion to beige and neutrals. White/cream is borderline but might be needed. I normally like dark moody dramatic rooms but this room has low ceilings which make that a no go. So I’m thinking lighter? This room gets really nice luminous light that makes the room glow, so I’m thinking something light like apricot with different color wainscoting and accents? Maybe. There’s a danger in that light that colors could show dingy.
4) the ceilings… I actually like them, they have character, but I’m not sure how to make them look i dunno more modern. Try are hand done with a brush, not a trowel, and I think are original to the house.
5) the ancient yellowed ugly ac unit. Ugh
6) the lights by the fireplace, I’m thinking something with glass/crystal that will sparkle in light, or milk glass that will glow softly. Nothing like the stark cold lights that are there. What do you think?
Suggestions and ideas would be helpful! I tried Pinterest but it was all ads.