A Den make over need help :(
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3po3 on Jul 10, 2012I hope this doesn't sound rude, but are you sure your mother wants to makeover her den? I only ask because you note she is set in her ways. Anyhow, if so, is there anywhere to move the desk and/or bookcases. Also, does she really need the sofa, loveseat and chair? how often are they all occupied? To give you more advice, I think it would help to see the room. Can you post photos or even a quick and dirty sketch of the layout.Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Jul 12, 2012Perhaps you can find out what color she likes, show her some examples and have her choose a few. Painting the walls will probably make a tremendous difference.Helpful Reply
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Bernice H on Jul 12, 2012Yolanda, I am with Steve on this..make sure down to the inch what she is willing to do or change. As for colors , look through her clothing or knick knacks for colors to find what she likes and then ask if it is something she would like on the walls. Speaking from experience, and Steve might be too, set in their ways is hard to change, they may think they want to, but the whole experience becomes overwhelming and fatiguing just thinking about it. Do let us know how it progresses, I hope you are successful!Helpful Reply
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Yolanda W on Jul 26, 2012i really enjoy the comments sent 2 me, good advice mrs.B & steve. well we got the color together, blk & white. I found a book cases at the good will & painted it all black, it came out nice, also i will paint the desk the same. she did bring in some of her old gold items, Hummm :) anyway pic's R coming. thanks again :)Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Jul 26, 2012Thanks for the update! Looking forward to seeing them!Helpful Reply
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Bernice H on Jul 31, 2012Yep, me too! She is pretty gutsy doing black and white, cool! And what are the accents, besides gold?? We will try to be patient waiting for the big "reveal".....,.Helpful Reply
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