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Catherine Hale
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What makes a home look 'soulless'?
Comments (33)I've just come across this thread and it reminds me of two incidents when I first moved to the rural market town I live in (about 20 years ago). I had been living in London and found it quite a culture shock, in an endearing way, as it was often like stepping back in time. Whereas many of my London friends had jobs, a lot of the mums at my daughters' new school did not and were very into coffee mornings or afternoon teas. The second day of dropping the girls off I was invited back to the home of someone who subsequently became one of my dearest friends. She was obviously incredibly proud of her home and gave me the grand tour, only problem was a) I didn't like it and b) I am the world's worst liar. It was a very valuable exercise in trying to find the good in any interior, even if it isn't to your taste. I was a bit worried that I blew it when we got to the garden, which was delightful, as I was able to really enthuse! The second was another mum who I used to chat to for ages in the playground but who never invited me back. Eventually just as I was starting to get paranoid she suggested I come back for coffee and then spent the whole walk there apologising for the lack of 'character' in her house. I had, by then, become known for my quirky taste in decor and she was worried that I would condemn her home for being too bland!!! What gives a house it's soul is the people who live in it, whether they have flamboyant taste, minimal taste or don't give a monkey's about design and those of us who are just a little bit obsessed with interiors should never forget it :)...See MoreDouble Story Extension - any one else starting a project soon?
Comments (74)Wow that looks beautiful, I am jealous of the brick. We wanted a very similar colour brick but the council wouldn’t allow and I didn’t want the red brick so we went with blocks and hopefully crisp render. We started our build towards end of Jan. Double extension, the foundations laid and then had the structural engineer out and final final details drawn up. The ground floor blocks have been laid and the scaffold has gone up so don’t know how long that will take. Our builders seem on track and have said August finish but I think it will be September/October Tani how many bedrooms did you have built and how many rooms downstairs? Also from start date to now what has the time scale been? Xx...See Morehandles for industrial style kitchen
Comments (56)Was reading back over earlier comments and it's funny because most of you guys like either the black or copper. LOL. Now no-one likes the black :o( I know most of you like the bronze - but I really don't. Sorry! Antique brass is nice but can't see to find any of the knobs I like in that tone as they only do the bronze or brushed brass/silver/matt black. Thought I was doing well to narrow the choice down but now you have all thrown me, LOL. trouble makers ;o) The reason I wanted black is because I didn't want handles at all. Thought this would be a discreet way of making them look less obvious. The shaker style looks beautiful and for me, better without handles but that wasn't an option for this style of unit I chose so I have to have them. I think if I don't go for black then I might have to go for silver (brushed or burnished if I can find any). Something I didn't want - but actually it will tie in with the rest of the appliances and then not clash with whatever splash-back I choose?...See MoreAdvice on Painting Kitchen Units
Comments (24)Would be good to see a photo the kitchen units and doors but as a general rule of thumb when painting kitchen cabinets is not to skip on the prep. Thoroughly clean and degrease the surfaces with sugar soap first then rinse off with lint free cloth and warm water. If the doors are wood are they waxed? unlikely in a kitchen but you can test by scraping with your fingernail, if so then they’ll need a rub with methylated spirits in the direction of the grain to fetch the wax off then rinse with wet cloth. Wooden doors can be sanded but I don’t think melamine and foil veneers can in which case I’d use a special primer. Zinsser bullseye 123 is water based and good all rounder but for bare or sanded wood I’d go for a shellac primer such as Zinsser BIN. Use a good quality synthetic brush and microfibre roller for water based paints and natural bristle brush and foam roller for oil based paints. Out of interest I priced up the difference between one of the fancy furniture paints and others. So for example let’s say you need 2.5litre of your chosen colour and finish plus primer and prep. Fusion mineral paints which I believe are very good but I’ve never tested them, recommend using there TSP for cleaning £10 approx, Ultra grip 500ml £18.95, and 2.5 litre of paint is a whopping £109.95. Total £138.90. For oil based finish, sugar soap £1.99, Zinsser BIN 2.5lt £39.99, Little Greene eggshell 2.5lt £67.00. Total £108.98. For water based (less smelly), sugar soap £1.99, Zinsser bullseye 123 2.5lt £27.99, Little Greene or F&B water based eggshell 2.5lt £64. Total £93.98 Of course there are different brands and a trade decorating centre can mix colours to whatever you want and recommend what paints and prep to use but hope this helps a little. X P.S. don’t use chalk paint unless you’re after the shabby chic look. Unsure on colour advice but Slaked Lime gets my vote too👍....See Moreelizabethanne_cooper
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