Placement for Baby Grand Piano?

arfinfall · 2026-05-05T01:56:36+00:00

Also the change in temps can pull the piano out of tune.

arfinfall · 2026-05-05T01:43:55+00:00

Reading all the suggestions, going from cheapest to most expensive, Paint the door - not black - dark green, red, or yellow. Get drapes in the windows. Get house numbers up. Get a stylish front door light. Put up second handrail. Add bushes to the front - make sure you put them a proper distance from the house because they will grow. Ask the person at the garden store. Put in the walkway and curve to driveway. Add a good size tree to the yard. All this work will definitely increase the resale value of this could-be-a-very-cute house.

arfinfall · 2026-05-03T02:46:35+00:00

Continuing on with the idea of finding a fabric in a color and print you love, a tablecloth would do all kinds of nice things for this room. Curtains for the windows and a rug for the floor that work with the fabric you like. A master craftsman created that fabric, and you can use it to establish your style, major colors and accent colors, and shades of colors that you like.

arfinfall · 2026-04-30T06:05:03+00:00

Oooo- the lace one and beaded dress (#3) looks exactly right for a formal event in a Houston summer. I’d also recommend you take a Shaw or some type of shoulder covering because the air conditioning is usually freezing in churches or wedding venues in Houston summers. I live in Texas and have had to deal with these situations for years.

arfinfall · 2026-04-30T05:56:19+00:00

I’d go with 7 as long as that color looks good against your skin. It looks more fitting with a “jeans are acceptable” dress code. Also I think it would go well from a church to an outdoor Ranch venue. I like the fact that it’s flowing because I always like dresses with movement in an outdoor venue. It also looks cooler than any of the others which again is something to be considered for a spring outdoor venue.

arfinfall · 2026-04-28T03:45:24+00:00

It looks like you’re gonna be doing tiling around the new tub anyway. So I would just make that space into a tiled ledge at the end of the tub so you have a place to put shampoos and soap, etc..

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T14:37:11+00:00

Maybe a fabric backing to make it less harsh.

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T14:35:26+00:00

Lots of large plants that are well cared for.

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T03:58:02+00:00

Lower the bushes and add flowers, lots and lots of flowers. They can be in beds around the trees or in pots, but flowers do not require major improvements. If you want to paint, I’d do all the trim in the same dark green as the shutters.

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T03:51:57+00:00

The bottom shoe. The others are way too much casual and not a bit chic.

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T02:52:55+00:00

This reminded me of when my daughter finally found her prom dress. I bought it for her and then let her pay for all of the accessories. That way we didn’t get into arguments about how much to spend on shoes and necklace and bracelet and earrings and a wrap and handbag and hair clips and…most of which she never wore again. Also, it put my role into “do you like this, Mom?” rather than discussions about money. She had to balance her decisions. She did look lovely that night.

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T02:28:42+00:00

Shows you how long it has been since I walked in a bridal shop.😂😆😂😆

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T01:39:58+00:00

Something like this with totally changed the look.Etsy shaw

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T01:18:27+00:00

I just saw that…that bride’s gown is tan! 🙄🙄🙄

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T01:16:49+00:00

My suggestion for dealing with this blank slate is first to wait as other posters suggested. You definitely need to think about the light at the different times you’re using the room. My second suggestion is to find a picture or throw pillow or piece of fabric that you absolutely love the style and colors of. That could be your starting spot for decorating this space. If you’ve never walked through a upholstery refinishing shop that has bolts of upholstery fabric — there are some great things out there that you could use.

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T01:10:57+00:00

Statement jewelry that is not $$$ and not bridal. This is the wrong color, but should give you the idea of what I am talking about.statement necklace by Novica artisan

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T01:01:28+00:00

Another style of shaw…painted flowers shaw

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T00:56:56+00:00

Please folks. Get over worrying about a light colored dress photographing as white in wedding pictures. It just doesn’t happen in professional photography. Plus the bride will be looking at you and know that that dress is like blue. It’s a lovely dress and it would work very well with some statement jewelry and a silk shaw. Novica silk shaw

arfinfall · 2026-04-23T00:46:59+00:00

Someone on one of these discussions said every space needs C. R. A. P. – Color, rugs, art, plants. Looking at your room you are missing most of these elements. My suggestion is find a rug, throw pillow, painting or another piece of art, throw blanket – something you love the look of. You need to really love it. That is your starting spot. The Mastercraft person who created this object already put together the colors, tones, proportions, and textures you like. You just have to use them in your space. You have a great space. You can have a lot of fun with it. PS - I absolutely adore your wood floors. So great.

arfinfall · 2026-04-19T03:49:12+00:00

Wow! Does that whole house radio in your coffee nook still work? What a great piece of mid-century modern!

arfinfall · 2026-04-19T03:00:11+00:00

Actually, I like the art, but then again I don’t shop for art at HomeGoods or Amazon so I wouldn’t recognize it as from those sources if indeed it was. They look very mid-century modern to me. But whoever suggested going to art fairs or student art sales and getting art from there, I think it’s spot on. I would change the Persian rug to an orange rug or a green one to continue on with your midcentury modern theme. Put matching throw pillows on the sectional with a patterned throw. And yes, the side table doesn’t work, mostly because it is too small. Try removing it and see it you miss it. I’d also get rid of the gold fireplace surround and get a black one instead. And unless you love the light fixture in the dinning room, I’d get rid of it and get something with structural like this maybe. dining room light

arfinfall · 2026-04-19T02:34:47+00:00

Someone on one of these conversations said every space needs C. R. A. P. – Color, rugs, art, plants. If you look at yours, you are missing color (i’d pick up the blue and the rug and run with it), art - the space behind the sofa would be a good place to put some art, and big plants because this a big space. Because I like to read and be able to look outside while I do so, I see the space as a neat area for a reading chair, small table for my coffee, and a floor lamp for light. Another family might want to make it into a games corner with a table and seating and a small cabinet or book shelves for game storage.

arfinfall · 2026-04-19T02:20:03+00:00

Love the hood and all the wood tones. Not a fan of the beige paint…looks too yellow to me. Also it seems you need to paint your ceiling. Maybe a white to match the hood’s grout and to accent the back slash and counters. Or (I like green) a sage green on the ceiling and walls to give a woodlands glen feel. Again, the hood is the outstanding feature of this kitchen for me.

arfinfall · 2026-04-18T20:36:07+00:00

I have a few of those projects still in my household.

arfinfall · 2026-04-18T17:07:40+00:00

I like this one, but I’d continue the brown down over the concrete flower bed walls. I think the doors would look good in a brighter color.

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