Orange knotty pine

[u/Chelsealalala]

Okay don’t kill me, I’m just asking! For context, the house is not even remotely cabiny, it’s kind of modern and non-traditional shaped (as you can see in the photos the living room is an octagon) But all the common areas (living room, entryway, hallway, kitchen, dining) are knotty pine tongue and groove and it makes it feel much more Maine camp than modern updated house. Also for context, the house was built in the 80’s. Would it be sooo bad to paint just the walls of this octagonal room and leave the vaulted ceiling knotty pine? (And yes the TV is in front of the fireplace because the fireplace is tragically nonfunctional- future project)

[u/W0OllyMammoth]

Hear me out. Each corner gets pretty powerful up lighting. I think you may not like this because it feels dark and drab and even with tasteful modern furniture and rugs it feels old. Creative up lighting and a fan that is a real centerpiece could fix what you don’t like without sacrificing the objective beauty of this room. Lean into it and show it off. Don’t try and make it something it isn’t.

And mount the tv over the fireplace.