Need ideas to update my living room... (color, pictures, bright)

[Boo2lowkey]

Originally Posted by 20yrsinBranson

Dark? I was thinking how nice it would be to cut down on the awful glare from those windows. I think that dark rooms are so restful. In my house, unless I am working on something that requires bright light, you have to turn on the light on when you go into my rooms! LOL

20yrsinBranson

From all your post I see you stuck in the 70's, LOL... (joke no harm intended)
I use to like dark rooms in my earliers days. When I was a Vamp...If I could have it my way at this moment in time, I'll have the back of my house facing a lake or pond so I don't have to put up blinds. Just let all that vatimin C in without worrying about the on lookers.

[jenlion]

If you're relying on sunlight for vitamin C, you're going to wind up with scurvy!!

[beachmel]

Originally Posted by jenlion

If you're relying on sunlight for vitamin C, you're going to wind up with scurvy!!

Yeah....vitamin D yes, which allows you to utilize calcium, but vitamin C?

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by Boo2lowkey

From all your post I see you stuck in the 70's, LOL... (joke no harm intended)
I use to like dark rooms in my earliers days. When I was a Vamp...If I could have it my way at this moment in time, I'll have the back of my house facing a lake or pond so I don't have to put up blinds. Just let all that vatimin C in without worrying about the on lookers.

Maybe I am but all that light blasting in all the time would make me nauseous. Not only that, but I am a "floor person" (i.e. I sit on the floor most of the time), and bare floors are cold and uncomfortable. I wonder why people sacrifice comfort for being "fashionable", I don't get it.

20yrsinBranson

[beachmouse]

Originally Posted by limike820

Definetly not LOL. In all of my previous places i always played it safe and went with off white colors. I would really like to try and have some color in my home this time. The work on the wood floors begins tomorrow and should be completed by saturday. Sunday i have painters coming in. So i really need to figure out the color scheme. Should the color on the walls depend on the stain of the floor?

What kind of natural light do you get through the big wondows, and what kind of artificial light are you planning? It makes a difference when you're considering how to not have it come out too dark overall.

[limike820]

During the day i do get plenty of light. As far as artificial light i have no clue yet what im going to do.

[limike820]

Still a work in progress but here is a new pic....

[CyFree]

I would definitely remove the carpet. As for the wood paneling, it will all depend on the style you are going for.
As many said, that is some nice wood you have there and, judging by the picture, it doesn't look like veneers, but the real deal. As it is now, you can definitely use it as an accent if you go for a nice contemporary country style, or a nice vintage look.
If you like something more modern, trim that wood with something like stainless steel accents and decorate with very clean line, minimalist furniture for a chic "industrial" feel.

[LivingInLimbo]

Looking great so far!

[beachmel]

Originally Posted by limike820

Still a work in progress but here is a new pic....

Way to go. I really loved the wood, but this change just transformed the room! Awesome...keep us posted on the progress. I can't wait to see how you make the place your own.