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From the point of view of someone who has a lot of books, these bookshelves look great. But it makes me kind of sick to think of all that bare wasted space around the books. Unless you plan to have double rows, Billy shelves are just too deep. The shelves are also way too far apart. Most books are no higher than ten inches, more than that and they are oversized (I don't know what the people have here, sets of law text books? Encyclopedias?)

But as I said, they look great. The warm colors are marvelous. I especially like the red accent wall with the wood. So cheerful. I would like to do that to our library.

I think velvet is rather formal. Therefore a rug and upgraded, slightly more formal coffee table arrangement (2 cubes, say, or a trunk, or even a small Moroccan, if there's room ) might do the trick. And curtains. You want it a bit more formal, while remaining casual and welcoming, like you have it. Mirrors and metal make a nice contrast. Also you could paint the walls a warm gray or cool tan. Not sure, at least in this vignette, if the lavender works.

I think green and yellow go well together, but would cover the olive (brown?) throw pillows with some decorative covers in another color -- something that relates them to other elements in the room. The yellow chair should face the couch. And there should be another side table on the other side of the couch with a lamp on it. The lamp you have is very nice,

Note kitchen in this blog, scroll down a bit.

http://www.delikatissen.com/2011/12/papel-de-pared-en-zonas-estrategicas-del-hogar/

Actually pictures no. 3 & 4 on the original site with more white walls white and natural wood counters are by far the best. It would have been preferable, IMO to paint the walls white rather than gray, and have a white backsplash. Alternatively, the cabinets should have been painted the same gray as the walls (and backsplash The metalic tiles just don't do anything) On the other hand, if you are absolutely set on a black and white theme, then why not continue the black and white theme on the floor and have black and white tiles? And stove should have black top to match the counters and fit the space. The cheesy cabinet handles, no way.

Picture of Carnegie Hall with tannish terracotta trim -- much more elegant in person than picture shows.
http://www.theheej.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/uws025.jpg

The stonework is reddish buff.

Um, I see an iron, but where are the utility sink and ironing board? (Not to mention a place to wash your hands after using the sanitary facilities.)

It's the imperative

Mange: Eat!
Mangeons: Let’s eat!
Mangez: Eat! (formal, plural)

There is an exception for the final “s”:

Manges-en

I agree, however, that in an English-speaking context, it is unfortunate. Also, I am not French, but it sounds sort of unidiomatic. Maybe a native speaker will chime in.

Red chairs seem right.

The same effect could be achieved with copper tiles. Would look great, I think. Don't know about wall paper.

Why not scan the pics instead of tearing up the book?