tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post6088489703304139082..comments2024-03-14T06:08:19.213-04:00Comments on bryn alexandra: Switchedbryn alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18446345083442149906noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-10893420135784870982012-11-21T10:54:48.623-05:002012-11-21T10:54:48.623-05:00I tried to read all of the comments...but got impa...I tried to read all of the comments...but got impatient. If I were you I would be crazy by now. This may have already been suggested but.....and you may have too much of a symmetrical eye for this....what about splitting up the chairs? I love the sofa against the wall....but try putting a chair to the left of the sofa [as you look at it]. Maybe scooch the left over chair in a little with the small round table beside it and the tall lamp near the window. Then....you hate me yet? Since you don't have any skirts on the furniture a skirted table in between the sofa and chair with a nice big lamp on it? You can delete all of this if you want....just thinking out loud. Don't get me wrong...I love everything in the room and I think you can make it work once you have the curtains up and it is all layered! I love your style.sherry hartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-53634946222506798222012-10-12T11:44:04.114-04:002012-10-12T11:44:04.114-04:00What about losing the chairs and trying your old c...What about losing the chairs and trying your old chaise in their place? Or maybe go down to one chair angled?melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-37386657618405958382012-10-12T09:43:02.250-04:002012-10-12T09:43:02.250-04:00the sofa in front of the windows for sure, better ...the sofa in front of the windows for sure, better feng that way and the room would feel much more welcoming. curtain panels on the outside of the two windows and two panels on the other window. then the two chairs would be in front of the french doors and you could use the wall that held the sofa to do so many things...try it!marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-76917225311794506032012-10-12T09:42:58.643-04:002012-10-12T09:42:58.643-04:00another thought...what about swapping the black ch...another thought...what about swapping the black chairs with the two chrome chairs you have in the family room. the family rooms size looks like the black chairs would work better in there and they look like they might be more comfortable for tv watching etc. marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-17861082086375204902012-10-11T16:30:16.786-04:002012-10-11T16:30:16.786-04:00I like the sofa against the wall. You appreciate t...I like the sofa against the wall. You appreciate the lines of the wing chairs so much more when they're floating in the space. Good luck!!Katynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-11690079807894125932012-10-11T11:18:21.648-04:002012-10-11T11:18:21.648-04:00Gorgeous! I love seeing the pillows.... what would...Gorgeous! I love seeing the pillows.... what would happen if you moved the painting down about 6 inches, installed fabulous curtains to give some texture, and maybe added add in a throw to soften the look of the black chairs... you are so right about how much more difficult to arrange our own spaces!!! Your pup looks happy with the new arrangement too!Valerienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-22731678711266189742012-10-11T08:33:37.330-04:002012-10-11T08:33:37.330-04:00I like the couch against the walls with the black ...I like the couch against the walls with the black hole chairs in the middle of the room. That being said, I think all it needs are two matching throws in a light color. Maybe cream pashmina's even draped over their backs to make a big stripe down the back. That's what I'd do anyway! Love your style so I'm sure you'll make it all sing!Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-36416572400998771102012-10-11T04:30:38.396-04:002012-10-11T04:30:38.396-04:00I agree with Audrey and Jill, and would love to se...I agree with Audrey and Jill, and would love to see that arrangement too (if you had any energy left after the second switch) :)mribaronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-24845822520287734712012-10-10T23:09:35.849-04:002012-10-10T23:09:35.849-04:00I like the chouch on the wall with the chairs angl...I like the chouch on the wall with the chairs angled. I think the wall felt kind of cold and stark before with the black chairs and cool hued artwork on the white wall. The sofa brings warmth to the wall and the dark chairs balance the dark art. No more dark cool side and light warm side. I like how the chairs kind of frame the view of the sofa, pillows and artwork when you look between them. The angled chairs open it up a bit and make it feel a little more cozy and a little less formal (more inviting). My vote is definitely for the new arrangement. But if you went with the sofa table idea I'd go skinny and dark to balance the room and add some warm pillows to the chairs.Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-23254951511545766102012-10-10T23:05:04.280-04:002012-10-10T23:05:04.280-04:00Like some others said, I think you should try the ...Like some others said, I think you should try the sofa in front of the two windows and the two chairs in front of the french doors. I think it might even open up the space. Love all the pieces you have picked.Audreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-12843984985192643312012-10-10T22:40:18.138-04:002012-10-10T22:40:18.138-04:00I think you should try the sofa in front of the wi...I think you should try the sofa in front of the windows {in between}, with drapes it would be fine and then the chairs across from it at this angle. I prefer not to look at the back of any furniture when you look into a room {and I am assuming this is the view from your entry?}. Just something to try???<br />xo~JIll<br />Jill HINSONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-27007031359836131642012-10-10T22:39:16.222-04:002012-10-10T22:39:16.222-04:00Sofa against wall for sure! I like the way the pi...Sofa against wall for sure! I like the way the picture looks better above the couch than the chairs. I agree though that the chairs look better angled.Christienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-16497057515757124712012-10-10T22:02:55.076-04:002012-10-10T22:02:55.076-04:00I prefer the sofa against the wall and the chairs ...I prefer the sofa against the wall and the chairs angled. Another option would be to try something in front of the window- maybe the sofa there? I think in a perfect world you could keep the sofa against the wall and get smaller chairs for the other side.Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-72424421071570227452012-10-10T21:51:15.722-04:002012-10-10T21:51:15.722-04:00The chairs placed in the middle of the room on an ...The chairs placed in the middle of the room on an angle looks ten times better!! I think it makes the room look bigger and not as boxy. The sofa against the wall compliments the painting and floor lamp much more than the chairs did!Ashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-75248571592303020892012-10-10T21:49:54.065-04:002012-10-10T21:49:54.065-04:00Sofa against the wall...love it! Your room looks ...Sofa against the wall...love it! Your room looks beautiful.Lauren (the cottage mix)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-48927731426975712902012-10-10T21:49:11.266-04:002012-10-10T21:49:11.266-04:00I think angling the chairs made a huge difference!...I think angling the chairs made a huge difference! I also think the console idea is great -- the back of the sofa is a bit too stark and I agree with you that the chairs are a little heavy to place at the entrance of the room. A console could add warmth and interest. I love your entry table, btw. Beautifully accessorized!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-45961493888812376602012-10-10T21:48:25.978-04:002012-10-10T21:48:25.978-04:00I think that the chairs closer to the door looks m...I think that the chairs closer to the door looks more open and inviting. With the sofa out in the open it just sort of looks like a big blockade. Have you considered placing the sofa a little ways out away from the wall, but in front of the windows? The best suggestion I've ever seen truly work in home arranging is to keep things off of walls, using rugs to make a space and keep it intimate.Katehttp://twitter.com/UneVieChicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-9827081821359839422012-10-10T21:48:19.656-04:002012-10-10T21:48:19.656-04:00I really prefer the couch against the wall with th...I really prefer the couch against the wall with the chairs angled. It looks great! Adding a light throw over the back of one of the chairs could brighten things up, but I don't think you need it. I love the idea of a sofa table against the wall too. You did a great job accessorizing the top of the chest in the entry way. Very chic.Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-34194834054005061822012-10-10T21:48:14.683-04:002012-10-10T21:48:14.683-04:00Like the arrangement. Much cozier to be sitting ag...Like the arrangement. Much cozier to be sitting against a wall versus it being wide open behind you. The wings act as walls also. Another arrangement could be moving the chairs so one is on either side of the sofa- so that you could reach the coffee table. Two ottomans could be added in the wing chairs place to act as a drop for a purse when entertaining, or for additional pull up seating. LGN blogged about a pair of ottomans today.Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-6664485472542031602012-10-10T21:48:11.461-04:002012-10-10T21:48:11.461-04:00I do like it better this way, angle the chairs a b...I do like it better this way, angle the chairs a bit more? But---how much do you love the chairs? They might be too big and black anywhere you put them.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-23602228785356954872012-10-10T21:48:08.542-04:002012-10-10T21:48:08.542-04:00I like the sofa against the wall with the chairs a...I like the sofa against the wall with the chairs angled. It opens up the room more and you're not staring at the back of a sofa when you walk into the room.Caitlin @ Desert Domicilehttp://www.desertdomicile.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-71183464261509227542012-10-10T21:47:52.801-04:002012-10-10T21:47:52.801-04:00I like the sofa against the wall by far. Your room...I like the sofa against the wall by far. Your room looks lovely and your dog is adorable :)Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-15068396639620623842012-10-10T21:47:45.507-04:002012-10-10T21:47:45.507-04:00Sofa against the wall!!! I love it. The painting ...Sofa against the wall!!! I love it. The painting comes to life with those pillows. And Something about the new set up looks far more expensive and designery to me. <br /><br />Live Inspired, <br />Heidi Chamoun<br />Athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.comHeidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-72432165350212521132012-10-10T21:46:56.054-04:002012-10-10T21:46:56.054-04:00I'm liking the new layout actually. The height...I'm liking the new layout actually. The height of chairs and sofa seems more balanced this way. I know you're scared they look like black holes, but the overall room is pretty neutral and I think they feel a little more dramatic (in a good way) with this layout.designstilesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481334885690177821.post-83846732139278387112012-10-10T21:46:37.897-04:002012-10-10T21:46:37.897-04:00It's a tough call- of course do what feels rig...It's a tough call- of course do what feels right to you. I do feel like the black chairs are much more interesting to look at from behind (they've got a beautiful shape!) than the couch is. A sofa table would really help with this though, so if you could do that without crowding things that might work.Jenna at Homeslicenoreply@blogger.com