feature walls and paint colours for a large open plan space?
Hi all, this is our loft space (5x4.5m) which has finally been plastered and I'm now trying to work out which walls are best to add some features to. None of the decor or flooring has been chosen - it's all just a mock up! The only thing we have bought is the kitchen which is white gloss with a pale grey stone marble effect worktop and splashback. The beam is just white now.
The main wall opposite the sofa will have a tv on it now (wall hung) but it's a 5m wall and also goes into the dining area so I can't afford to feature the whole wall. Do you think panelling off with some trims on the dining area
It's going to be a holiday let to start and coastal as we are near the sea and there are lots of wading birds around so I'm wanting to put one of those big photowall pieces up somewhere with the theme. Just not sure if I should put it on the kitchen wall (which will be taken up with an extractor and shelving so may be wasted. Perhaps this should just stay white?
The room may end up having carpet in the living space and split with the kitchen but not sure yet (have to look at soundproofing).
So which walls do you think I should add the feature to and which walls should I paint and which ones could be darker? Or should I just leave it all white and add the features in pictures and art?
thank you
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Comments (8)Oak is durable so a good choice if you want solid wood. Maybe go for plank sizes between 15-20 cm to keep it in keeping with the period of the property. If you're using the same flooring in the kitchen and bathroom it may be worth considering engineered wood or even a good quality laminate for letting (installation will also be cheaper)....See MoreOpen plan room wall colour ideas
Comments (2)Hi Hanifa, The first thing I would suggest is to work out which direction the patio doors are facing, and take account of the quantity and quality of the light. This is so important! Use the compass app on your phone for this. Colours look different depending on your room orientation. If your room is south facing for example, then you'll get a decent amount of light all day, so you can choose pretty much any colour scheme. The room looks pretty narrow, so I'd avoid using bright, saturated colours. Stick to lighter shades, especially on the feature wall. The existing grey/green walls look ok. It also links the kitchen and dining area which looks good. You could divide the dining area from the lounge with a few plants. Try a Palm plant like a Kentia Palm (B+Q). They doesn't need much light, and look great in any room. I think the curtains would work better in a simple, white fabric. If you don't need to block out extremely bright light, then use a voile, muslin or other sheer fabric. Also, be careful adding too much grey. You don't want the room looking too drab. Buy testers, paint on large pieces of paper or card, and place around the space. Check the colours at different times of the day, to better help you decide on the right choice. Good luck, have fun, and I hope you're happy in your new home. Hope this helps a bit......See Morehelp with paint colours for open plan room
Comments (56)I completely missed that! LOL. Mornings ;0) - the door will indeed be painted the same colour. I just took it off to paint all the door frame and it’s on my list for the next rainy day (been starting the garden tidy up now the patio is done as it’s a mess!) Only pain is that from the hallway it will be painted a lighter colour so now I have to sand down all the drips on it and the frame as I made a mess, ha ha. Would have loved dark doors in the hall BUT it’s a tiny space with barely any natural light and has 5 doors in it!! (Bungalow) pfff. All wood so have to paint them (horrified smiley face inserted here!!)...See Moreopen plan room feature wall colour
Comments (18)Okay. Not sure why you were set on blue? I can't see blue going well with your sofa? But I've tried F&B Hague Blue and that seems to go fairly well. Anyway, it's nearly impossible to give paint colour advice based on photos on screen, since colours will look different on every screen and are also influenced by the light in a room. But... here are visuals of Brinjal, Hague Blue and Salon Drab. Which whall(s) are you thinking of painting? All three? I'm not keen on the Brinjal, because I feel that it will cast a red glow over the room? I quite like the look of Salon Drab on my screen. Looks nice and calm and cosy. Might be totally different on your screen or in real life though....See More
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last monthAs it’s a holiday let I would keep everything light and airy and yes, add some coastal accessories in blues and greens. Keep the walls white (nothing wrong with brilliant white) or an off white. Whenever I’ve rented a holiday let light and airy was what I wanted, as well as good quality bedding. And most important of all cleanliness! Have a snoop at other coastal holiday lets online for ideas, although I’m sure you have already! 😊 This kind of thing
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minnie101
last monthHi Tani
i completely forgot to reply! Those holiday lets are amazing aren’t they! i really like the murals but if im understanding you correctly it will just be pasted on the wall and then framed? i’d just be a little worried how it would look with a single frame on a long wall and presumably it would sit above the table so-don’t know if similar art would be better? I’m also not sure if these 2 single ones have been mounted on something rather than paste to the wall?
is the rad definitely going on that wall? would a shorter wall be in budget?
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