"We thought we could simply move the furniture from our old place into our new space. Unfortunately, there's a major style discrepancy. Our new home's living room has a built-in wood-burning stove and a shiplap ceiling. These style choices are partly what attracted us to this house, but we have no idea how to decorate around these elements in a complementary way."
"To learn how to incorporate these elements better into my living room, I consulted Kim Turner, principal designer of Kim Turner Design and advancement director at Dwell with Dignity. After sharing photos and a video tour of my space, Turner shared advice on how to make my living room feel more stylish and cozy. She said replacing our accent pillows and table could transform the ambiance of the space"
"Currently, the darker elements surrounding the fireplace seem out of place in our otherwise neutral space. To tie the room together and avoid having a lone black corner, Turner suggested bringing some of the black accents from the fireplace area to other parts of the room. We can do this by replacing our current coffee table with a darker one. This could completely transform the ambiance of the room, the designer said."
A living room with a built-in wood-burning stove and shiplap ceiling can clash with relocated contemporary furniture, creating a style mismatch. Replacing accent pillows and swapping the coffee table for a darker, mixed-material piece of iron, wood, and glass adds warmth and cohesion. Bringing black accents from the fireplace area to other parts of the room prevents a lone black corner. Strategically rearranging furniture improves flow and ambiance. Changes in table shape and materials can shift the room from a purely contemporary feel to a cozier, more integrated aesthetic that complements rustic architectural elements.
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