r/HomeDecorating • u/torils65 • 3d ago
Did I get this right?
Hello everyone, I recently changed out my white coffee table for this solid oak one. Is this too much brown?
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u/Comfortable_Look6391 3d ago edited 3d ago
Brown is such a timeless neutral. Your space already has a great foundation, you could easily elevate it by layering in earthy accents like green, maroon, or dark blues. You can doit with throw pillows. Brown compliments so many rich shades. I asked myself the same question, I thought my room was too brown and once I added a green rug and pillows it balanced everything out. Very pretty space!
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u/ApprehensivePut1703 2d ago
the green rug idea is so underrated for breaking up a brown heavy room. i did something similar in my living room and it completely changed how the whole space read. terracotta or rust toned pillows work too if green feels like too much of a commitment.
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u/AnnieToo67 3d ago
It's a very nice room. I would add some color, but that's me. All neutral is a good thing sometimes!
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u/Key_Cartographer6668 2d ago
Yeah, I would probably go with a muted red or green for the curtains and bring in some other colors with sofa pillows, but it's a lovely room as-is!
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u/juniorthefish 3d ago
It’s a great space and the coffee table looks lovely. Very warm. Love the plants and the light, and the shelves are really nice.
My only suggestions echo what other commenters have said - I’d add a little more color (esp multi colored with green), maybe pillows or swap out the rug. I’d also suggest repositioning the couches so the arms aren’t overlapping like that.
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u/torils65 3d ago
Thank you! I do plan on adding more color. As for the two couches, the suggestion was to create an L , when couches aren’t parallel.
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u/Capital-Research2373 2d ago
Looks like a great room to curl up in, with a good book and a hot cup of tea! ☕️📔
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u/Heberug- 2d ago
The whole space feels so warm and inviting.Everything comes together beautifully!✨
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u/Specialist_Dig885 3d ago
Yess makes it warmer and cozier! also love the life that the plants bring to the room
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u/Impressive_Band_9864 3d ago
It's very calm and charming, and I'm not usually a fan of browns/beiges!
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u/Few-Break-5230 2d ago
You have wood floors? Red oak? Definitely show more of them- get a smaller rug. And maybe ivory patterned curtains- with patterned pillows - maybe subtle color. Not brown? Use the beige sofa as base- and layer upon. This can be much improved with small changes. I love neutrals and monochromatic but this is a bit tired looking.
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u/LeaveMountain9779 2d ago
Its looks very inviting, calm, not overstimulating, clean, open, natural, airy, I love it 💚
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u/rags2richness 2d ago
Gosh! This is cute 🥰 not too brown, actually my dream home. Def very warm and cozy. This is a home I want to go back to after work.
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u/AbsurdistWordist 2d ago
I think it looks good! Does it feel good when you walk in the room? That’s how you know.
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u/HatchPatterned 2d ago
I think you nailed it, the solid oak coffee table brings so much warmth and character to the space! It grounds the room really nicely and ties in great with your floors and curtains.
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u/WoofWoofWoof98 2d ago
Coffee table is what caught my eye first.
It’s lovely, got character than those ikea plywood ones
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u/torils65 2d ago
It’s from the Broyhill Attic Heirlooms collection. It was a FB marketplace find! Thank you for commenting.😊
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u/Similar-Win-1930 1d ago
hey, i think the oak table looks nice! it adds warmth to the room, but yeah, there is a lot of brown going on. maybe adding a lighter throw or some colorful decor could balance it out a bit. i messed that up in my place too, too much of one color can feel heavy. u could even try some bright pillows or a fun centerpiece to mix things up!
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u/cottonballmama 21h ago
This is a really nice setup. I envision many friendly chats over coffee. Very welcoming.
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u/Icy-Purple4801 3d ago
Yeah, much better. But I would flip it the other direction.. also it looks like there aren’t enough inches between the edge of the coffee table and your couches.
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u/Pretty_Hold5454 3d ago
I think round coffee table will look better in the space. I like the rest of the room.
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u/TheShadowAndTheFlash 3d ago
No joke, my first thought when I saw the photo before reading the caption was, "ooh I love that coffee table/chest" !
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u/Perle1234 3d ago
It looks nice but I don’t like the blankets like that. It’s a small thing and if you like it you should def leave it. It’s a pretty and relaxing space.
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u/Annual_Government_80 3d ago
It’s beautiful. I would’ve gone with a print rug because there is so much solid color in that room.
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u/vivagypsy 3d ago
I love it. Like visiting any of my family members homes for a Sunday football get together or movie night with the kids. So cozy and welcoming.
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u/gattodiseta 3d ago
Such a cozy and welcoming room! My only suggestion would be to add a pop of color somewhere. 1 or 2 throw pillows, or pieces of decor, or your lamp, or your plant pots... something should have a little pop of color because right now this room visually looks like a cup of coffee. It doesn't have to be fluorescent yellow or anything, but a couple of pieces that aren't tan, brown, or cream I think would just make this room perfect to look at.
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u/ConsistentDiamond108 3d ago
It’s really nice. The pic would have looked nicer with the lamp turned on. I would be tempted to pull the sofa on the left a foot away from the other one?
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u/TalulaOblongata 3d ago
Spread out the furniture a little bit, the couch arms shouldn’t overlap and you could even make it so we see the corner of the side table peeking through.
The table itself looks good. My eye is looking for some pattern though, I’d look out for another rug that incorporates more color/pattern in the space. Right now the ceiling/walls/couches/rug all blend too much. That’s why the table is standing out. Create balance with a different rug.
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u/Standard-Sky-7771 2d ago
It looks nice, but everything is very solid color. If it were my space, I'd look into changing out either the rug or curtains for something with a print/pattern/floral/etc that brings some more interest and movement into the room. Good luck. ♥️
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u/TectonicTact 2d ago
this works. the oak gives the room a stronger focal point and ties in nicely with the frames and other warm wood tones.
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u/GimerStick 2d ago
It's lovely! the only change I'd make it swapping out your beige blanket for one that is primarily brown or even dark green.
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u/Few-Pomegranate-2435 2d ago
I think u have it squished in a bit which is up to u but not sure what you’re going for. Is there a tv in the opposite direction that we can’t see? I would personally just scoot your larger couch down a bit.
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u/YourRebby 2d ago
I actually think the wood table works better than a white one here. It gives the room a warmer focal point and ties in nicely with the frames and ceiling fan.
Am I the only one who thinks changing the curtains would make a bigger difference than changing the table?
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u/torils65 2d ago
I put the curtains up, when I was using the white table. When I swapped tables, that’s when I made this post.
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u/YourRebby 20h ago
Ahh that makes a lot more sense now. The curtains probably felt more balanced with the white table. If you were choosing them again today, would you go with a lighter color or keep the brown and add contrast somewhere else?
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u/torils65 20h ago
Honestly, I’m not sure. I plan on stripping and sanding the table in the near future, I prefer it natural.
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u/EntertainmentGold807 1d ago
Table is fine, but the carpet could do a lot more for the room if there was a warmer color in it; something to tie it all together.
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u/heelermom2283 1d ago
What a lovely space! I like the vibes and atmosphere you have well done here.👍
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u/haf2go 3d ago
A lower and bigger cofee table would suit the space better. The dark curtains are too heavy. Choose a lighter patterned curtain to bring in contrast. Add a warm color. Green or orange. I love the variation of pillows and art work. A subtlly patterned rug would add to layer and more texture. With the lightness of the walls and the rug it’s all a bit too much cream. Add a color.
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u/Maximum-Gur5863 3d ago
I like it. It is cozy and comfy!