tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post6530669646480357407..comments2023-11-03T05:25:08.308-05:00Comments on Southern Hospitality: Familyroom ConsultationRhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-55334995418568550192009-06-28T14:06:47.657-05:002009-06-28T14:06:47.657-05:00Really great ideas, Rhoda!Really great ideas, Rhoda!midnight macaroonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881376824966373767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-68031514063412406322009-06-28T13:47:17.402-05:002009-06-28T13:47:17.402-05:00I loved your suggestions. My only difference woul...I loved your suggestions. My only difference would be painting the fire place. Mine was painted (the same color as the trim in the living room) when I moved in and I hate it. I've always thought I'd find something to remove the paint and put it back to brick but I haven't gotten around to it.grannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-18181694166187352862009-06-28T10:35:12.449-05:002009-06-28T10:35:12.449-05:00Great ideas, Rhoda. And you are right on about pai...Great ideas, Rhoda. And you are right on about painting that brick. In my experience, the man will initially balk but then can't deny the tremendous difference it makes after it's done.<br />Looking forward to the "afters".Tracy Watierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173203339834757559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-34831538508831264562009-06-28T09:39:29.582-05:002009-06-28T09:39:29.582-05:00I love before and afters! Looking forward to the ...I love before and afters! Looking forward to the sharing of the afters!<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-12009505071977830602009-06-28T08:43:04.123-05:002009-06-28T08:43:04.123-05:00Can't wait to see the after photos -- great su...Can't wait to see the after photos -- great suggestions! Thanks for sharing your inspiration.Coffee with Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267344646007108501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-88918288270522498302009-06-28T08:12:48.750-05:002009-06-28T08:12:48.750-05:00I don't know what it is with men and brick! I&...I don't know what it is with men and brick! I'd soooo paint that fireplace or change out the mantle to cover more of the brick! Great suggestions.<br /><br />Rhoda, I have NO AC!! It stopped working last night around 7 pm! I can't get anyone out here until Tuesday to have a look at it. I swear this is the hottest weekend in ATL (wouldn't you know)!<br /><br />ManuelaThe Pleasures of Homemakinghttp://thepleasuresofhomemaking.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-14638118066375314292009-06-28T00:55:36.362-05:002009-06-28T00:55:36.362-05:00I will enjoy watching the transformation of this r...I will enjoy watching the transformation of this room. You had some great ideas to share about this room! Love & blessings from NC!Tales From My Empty Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788675019831201104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-38769797358740613682009-06-27T22:27:35.400-05:002009-06-27T22:27:35.400-05:00Great suggestions! I hope you will share the after...Great suggestions! I hope you will share the after is possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12028561888607853837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-46720037762988569712009-06-27T22:09:33.530-05:002009-06-27T22:09:33.530-05:00How fun! I love your ideas and so wish the hubby ...How fun! I love your ideas and so wish the hubby would let the fireplace be painted. However, I know mine wouldn't like that idea either! LOL!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342467790727259855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-84050693321716238022009-06-27T21:30:50.606-05:002009-06-27T21:30:50.606-05:00What great furniture to work with! I know that roo...What great furniture to work with! I know that room will come together so nicely. Maybe whitewash some of the wood, too? I'm de-lurking and love your blog!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141920230942258960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-81974646757153940422009-06-27T20:54:20.066-05:002009-06-27T20:54:20.066-05:00I love the choices you picked for her. It will re...I love the choices you picked for her. It will really brighten up the space, yet still feel cozy.Rebecca Corvesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318490625298537350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-40581920804639606592009-06-27T18:05:14.608-05:002009-06-27T18:05:14.608-05:00Hi, I've been enjoying your posts. I have the ...Hi, I've been enjoying your posts. I have the same sort of fireplace (MONSTER) in our living room. Only mine has brick about 24 inches deep on the sides ALL the way from the floor to the ceiling. My husband won't let me paint mine either!! Nor the woodwork that is too dark for me. Oh well, he does live here, too. All your suggestions were helpful and things I could try here, too. ThanksMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116154641827479893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-36610025200437415252009-06-27T17:13:17.323-05:002009-06-27T17:13:17.323-05:00Rhoda, I loved all of your suggestions. :) I am SO...Rhoda, I loved all of your suggestions. :) I am SO glad we don't have a brick fireplace (although I wish we had a fp, period) b/c I know my husband would freak out if I wanted to paint it. ;) I liked your idea of lowering that Real Estate sign. Great job!Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-33845499909074872572009-06-27T13:51:01.905-05:002009-06-27T13:51:01.905-05:00Isn't it funny how we are all different? My h...Isn't it funny how we are all different? My hubby doesn't really like painted brick or painted wood but I love it!<br /><br />How fun to help someone decorate their home!momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-51654901562197375472009-06-27T13:25:51.428-05:002009-06-27T13:25:51.428-05:00Great tips! Hope to see the after photos soon.!Great tips! Hope to see the after photos soon.!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397078414781074612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-16091658533628301752009-06-27T13:17:36.900-05:002009-06-27T13:17:36.900-05:00Painting the fireplace woul make a world of differ...Painting the fireplace woul make a world of difference to lighten the room and ive it a more cottagey feel. Hope they will reconsider. The room is going to look so nice!Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritavillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501269563354107349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-12652043547032992972009-06-27T11:59:36.991-05:002009-06-27T11:59:36.991-05:00Great decorating advice! I am sure the room is goi...Great decorating advice! I am sure the room is going to look awesome when it is finished. I hope to see pictures when it is done.<br /><br />JaneSigning Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316791722114615219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-11498320566493635492009-06-27T09:44:41.841-05:002009-06-27T09:44:41.841-05:00Great ideas! I had a denim couch at one point and...Great ideas! I had a denim couch at one point and loved it. Not only was it a nice neutral, but it was very pet friendly. (I seem to always have black dogs, so white is out)<br /><br />I will look forward to watching her transform her room.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890023141515213059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-19822634540458406022009-06-27T09:24:29.387-05:002009-06-27T09:24:29.387-05:00Love the colors and the suggestion board you fixed...Love the colors and the suggestion board you fixed for her. Should look fabulous with just a few changes. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-9390004528076000412009-06-27T08:36:36.904-05:002009-06-27T08:36:36.904-05:00Oh, Rhoda, it's so exciting to see my consult ...Oh, Rhoda, it's so exciting to see my consult up on your blog! I am slowly making plans, and am trying to get my courage up to start those slipcovers this week. I'm also anxious to deal with the windows, and plan to order those panels soon. I've even bought several paint samples, and hope to do some swatches on the walls. <br /><br />I'm planning to do a series over on my blog about my progress, so you can keep up with it there. Thanks so much again - it was FUN!<br />Mary Loumarmieluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817734359694394738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-61989691089288706642009-06-27T08:30:14.303-05:002009-06-27T08:30:14.303-05:00Thanks so much for this post! I learned a thing o...Thanks so much for this post! I learned a thing or two. We have a fireplace here to paint! And I'm gonna do it.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224437485326110451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-87531172768749733152009-06-27T07:30:08.919-05:002009-06-27T07:30:08.919-05:00Oooh, oooh, oooh... can I, can I? I know I wasn&#...Oooh, oooh, oooh... can I, can I? I know I wasn't asked for my opinion, but I can't help but make a few suggestions as well (hope you and Mary Lou don't mind).<br /><br />Great advice - the rug must go... it's really weighing the room down. Jute, sisal, even bound broadloom would work much better, I'd pick a light-medium neutral shade - taupe, tan, latte.<br /><br />Love your denim slip cover suggestion for the couch - that will instantly update the dated plaid fabric. I'd say the fabric on the chairs is fine and will work well with a denim couch. I think the problem with the room is really more about clutter, dated window treatments, art size/placement, and some of the furniture placement.<br /><br />I love the white armoire, but it's really much too big (literally and visually) for the spot between the windows - it's actually blocking quite a bit of light from coming into the room. It also adds to the cluttered feeling of the room by blocking the natural traffic flow from the front door. I think it would look better in the corner behind the red chair (diagonally next to the patio door covered with vertical blinds).<br /><br />I love the adorable chest 12 door chest - it's perfect right where it is, and I agree - loose that mirror, add a lamp, and lower the sign... add a plant or a couple of books flanked in nice decorative book ends too. I think the clock from the fireplace wall would look fabulous over this chest too (alternately, either the clock or the red sign would look nice between the two windows on the other side of the room). <br /><br />I'd loose the mirror behind the other red chair too... it does nothing for the room (actually makes the lamp look like two lamps, which is odd). Replace it with a nice large piece of art.<br /><br />The window treatments are very dated - I like your suggestions to update them. Also consider sheers which are cheap, and can offer a sense of privacy during the day, while still allowing a lot of light into the room.<br /><br />I see two sets of coordinating pictures - both are too small for the spots where they're hanging. Add one very large picture above the couch, or a larger set of 2-3 framed pieces (large enough that they can be placed 6-8 inches above the back of the couch). Then place a nice BIG mirror over the mantle. It will visually reduce the look of the brick and lighten up the room dramatically - not to mention it will reflect the beautiful new 'fill in the blank' over the couch. Add a couple of decorative knickknacks to the mantle as well (leather boxes, flower vases, candlesticks, books, etc). Hang the mirror on the brick so it tilts down slightly - you don't want to lean it against the mantle, or the view will be that of the ceiling!<br /><br />Additionally, I'd find another home for the rocker - it too is literally and visually blocking the traffic flow in the room, the light from the windows, and adding to the overall feeling of clutter. Reduce the number of baskets in the room - there are way too many for one room now. Keep a few of the nicer ones like the magazine holder, and the large basket under the side table. The basket on the armoire looks very 80's, as does the wreath above it. I'm torn over the butter churn. It's very country, but I kind of like it. Might be cute in the foyer.<br /><br />Add a few Large plants to the hearth to soften it up a bit and reduce the appearance of the brick. Paint the brass fireplace tool handles black (if the tools aren't used, get rid of them). <br /><br />Love, love, love the skinny coffee table (or is it a bench?). Definitely keep it!!Patricia @ ButterYumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497226806665401448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399639578758058574.post-91283499397266437972009-06-27T07:11:50.800-05:002009-06-27T07:11:50.800-05:00This is a room with tons of potential! I love you...This is a room with tons of potential! I love your suggestions. Wish you could talk hubby into painting that fireplace!<br />I did it in my home in Florida and it made a HUGE difference!<br /><br />Your Polyvore ideas are great!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231703268144400867noreply@blogger.com