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How would you decorate this space?

9 years ago

Everyone on Houzz is a budding designer at heart, so here's your chance to show us how imaginative you can be!

What would you do with this space? How would you decorate it? Let us know in the comments, and post some pictures of the ideas you'd run with! There'll be a big like for our favourite idea!

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sleena

9 years ago

I would keep the allover white and add interest with colourful artwork and rugs .
Simple greys for the sofas and armchairs and then go for dark wood for table and chairs

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OnePlan
9 years ago
Ooh unfair !! I think Buero Philipp Moeller Architects and designers have done a lovely job already !!!
Vonn
9 years ago
WOW! Where to start. I think I would go with a grey and mustard colour palette and then take it from there. Beautiful space.
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Andy Jobe Decorating Services
9 years ago
I would definitely pick out all the vertical surfaces in a different neutral colour including the fire stack. This will highlight all the interesting angles. Doesn't need to be too dark but enough to add contrast.
alant1000
9 years ago
Id go for modern Scandinavian, so nice neutral tone rug, glass modern coffee table, some very light grey and wood ornaments in a very modern style and not a lot else!
Matthew Decorator
9 years ago
Personally I would paint the entire window wall in a brave colour then leave the rest as it is.
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gokr
9 years ago
At the moment though the White is pristine it looks slightly too clinical. The focus in the room is the fireplace so I would actually see if I could get the house for the fireplace clad either in a marble or slate effect fitting with the neutral scheme. I would have some accent less either in the wall along the stairs or at the top of the riser for a more softer glow. I'd have grey or charcoal sofas again fitting with the natural palate. I can't tell properly but the are at the top of the stairs appears to be a nook or mezzanine - pending space I'd house some bookshelves and a relaxed seating maybe bean bag area for a reading book. If it was a family home you could have pictures of the children on the wall along the stairs. I'd keep the window area clear maybe just neutral blinds at a push because the natural lighting looks lovely. The wooden stair treads could be painted darker if going for slate cladding to match.
gokr
9 years ago
Accent lights I meant
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Lynette Oshea
9 years ago
I would use a soft inviting colour (green) on the whole of the fire surround leading up to the ceiling. Add some life into the room with plants. I would make a impression of the stairs with some art work on the entire wall area.
Be bold with you settee
Have fun and keep us posted x
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Pat Oliver Interior Design
9 years ago
How you decorate this space is totally dependent on your preferences for contemporary design. Do you like bright fresh colours or do you prefer more muted shades and earth tones?

Personally, I'd paint the back walls of the staircase (left) and the mezzanine in a bright colour like Rubine Red or Lime Green. I'd repeat the colour on the recess under the mezzanine and the cube of the fireplace.

Using dark blue fabric on an L shaped arrangement of sofas, the colour should be repeated in large patterned throw cushions. Two contemporary wing chairs in a wild, colourful, Ikat design (e.g.- http://image.robertallendesign.com/ra/IMGFull/229754_f.jpg or http://image.robertallendesign.com/ra/IMGFull/210346_f.jpg) would complete the comfortable conversation area facing the fireplace.
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Andrew Millar
9 years ago
a red sofa and loads of empty pizza boxes
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marivon1
9 years ago
Would like to paint the chimney in a pale grey/taupe colour. Add a squishy large leather tonal sofa and dress with furs and knits in textures. Add fur rugs. Cushions in contrasting colour and add blinds in complimentary colours of cushions etc. Light the fire - cosy up and add a glass of wine! Perfect.
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