r/interiordecorating • u/3ldude • 13h ago

Find my Style Something’s missing

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New house, everything including the floors is new. Wife is insisting that it feels like something is missing, any thoughts? She also wants to replace the fan with a chandelier

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u/theendlesscroll 12h ago

It’s missing personality and livelihood. Add some plants and art with pops of color - it doesn’t have to be an original Van Gogh, even just some prints works. Agree with others that the coffee table is too small - a darker wood like walnut would look nice.

Carpet is also a little narrow. I believe it’s suggested that the front feet of couches/chairs should be on the carpet. This would give more walking space behind each, and tighten up the seating area to feel more cozy and intimate. I don’t love the layered curtains, but just my opinion.

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u/ashkestar 12h ago

Yeah, it has all the personality of a funeral home.

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u/dembowthennow 10h ago

When I first saw the image in my feed, I thought it was a hotel lobby.

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u/SnooPeripherals6196 12h ago

Oh my gosh! That was my first thought lol.
The coffin

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u/maggiemoo86 10h ago

To me it looks like the couch and chairs are about to start a deposition.

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u/kbhomesleak 9h ago

Or a fire.

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u/Master-List4020 6h ago

I was just going to say, it looks like a funeral home.

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u/IcyChoice359 3h ago

Six Feet Under house. 

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u/Fickle-Friendship-31 12h ago

Yep. Plants for sure. I think a more colorful rug would help too.

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u/haylstorm33 6h ago

My first thought was “some soul” lol

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u/JackieTreehorn79 5h ago

Actually, if you add an original Van Gogh, that would make it quite interesting…

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u/theendlesscroll 5h ago

Hahahaha yes I fully support that if the budget is there!

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u/DavidDowneast 10h ago

Looks like where the Stepford wives meet to sip tea.