It’s just my opinion, but I think my house often reflects my inner state. Not interstate. Inner state. {grin}
Test my theory:
- Do you tend to let piles build up all around, distracting yourself with other activities so as to not be overwhelmed by them? Do you see the same pattern in your inner life?
- Do you clean to the extent to which others can see? Or do you make time for deep cleaning? Draw the parallels…
- Do you see your home as a place to share with others, or a place to retreat from others?
If you don’t see the connections, just pretend I didn’t say anything…and just move on. We’re still friends. {smile}
Do these pictures look familiar? Well, they should for some of you who may have been with me when I started turning everything neutral, black/white, and shades of gray in my home a few years ago. I admit it had a little something to do with the perceived chaos that was accumulating as the number of boys increased in our family. I needed to see and feel calm in my crazy lively home!
But now, I’m ready to add in a touch or two of color. The energy level in my home hasn’t changed much, but I have moved into the eye of the storm myself, and as a result, feel at rest and less affected by the clamor and spinning all around me.
So, I’ve purchased some Anna Maria Horner fabrics from her Drawing Room collection. Colorful fabrics. I love how they all go together and don’t all at the same time. I love that they feel warm and artsy…but not too artsy. I love that they add a bit of girl without being too girly. These fun fabrics are planning to having a party on my couch as new throw pillows.
Well, I’ve mocked up some possibilities for pillow design combinations, and I’d love your opinion:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
So what do you think? What 1-2 of these designs would you choose for me to make for my living room?
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I think I’d choose option 3 for sure, and then option 1 to go with it.
Looking forward to seeing the results
Hey Ruth,
I like option 3 or 4. Numbers 1 & 2 are just too busy. I think you have enough “busy” in your life
Oooo … daring Ruth! For you, I mean. I like options 1 & 3. Have fun!
I was immediately drawn to #3! I think #1 would be my second choice, and I agree that #2 is pretty busy.
I concur…voting for #1 and #3. Can’t wait to see how they turn out!
Wow, I love these fabrics! I would have to say 3 is my favorite and 4 is great too. Excited to see the finished product. I just gave my bed set a makeover with new pillows too
Option four, b/c it has the largest square of the pink/red flower fabric. I love red and gray! Plus I agree, 1 and 2 are too busy.
If you put #2 and #3 together, then they will balance each other out. #2 is busy, but it has balance! It melds together, and the way you have balanced out the fabrics makes a good composition. Putting the more traditional #3 with it will compliment #2 really well!! 1 and 4 kinda kill the “interestingness” of the fabrics.
2 and 3!
2 and 3!
Wow…I seriously love all the feedback. It’s really hard for me to choose because I agree with each of you! 1 and 2 are busy, but like Heather said, maybe there’s balance and an “interesting” factor to it too. Thanks for the input! KEEP IT COMING…I need it!
#4 is my favorite
delicious colors and patterns!
option 1 is my fave and #3 is next…
and I sooooo identify with your eye of the storm and need for less clutter thinking!
As chief babysitter, frequent couch visiter, and one who is not yet “less affected by the clamor and spinning all around me”, I vote #3 all the way. It perfectly reflects the feeling I want to have coming down the stairs after an evening of fort building, exploring, crafting, dancing, squealing, baby wrestling, etc. My vote counts extra, right?