beautiful stair railings are they hand wrought or just prefab? Thanks
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Comments (30)I think picking out the handrails and treads in a contrasting colour (and the rest in white) would look very elegant. Whilst our staircase was a dark stained, timber 70s stair case, we did this and painted the treads in Farrow and Ball's 'Railings' (floor paint) and although I say it myself, the result was great. I think the look of the picture posted above would be perfect. A very dark navy is slightly softer and more elegant than black or brown....See Morelightening a dark period home
Comments (12)Thanks so much for your replies. Really helpful and definitely food for thought. Shjuly71 - I actually really like the brightness of the light grey wall photo you attached thank you! Although it's less cosy I think that would do the world of good in this house. We will have the living rooms cosy and literally only use the hallway to get between rooms and upstairs. The wooden floor is an awful red stained and full of holes where heating has been installed etc so we desperately want a carpet to stop the drafts etc. We have had new windows and front door installed just before Christmas and that has made an amazing difference in the heat levels but I really want a thick heavy door curtain too. I really feel the cold. We have a multifuel burner in the main living room and have lived with that lit since September (plus central heating on timer etc). Minnie101 - I think it would look stunning to be all white - or a softer version as suggested - although I haven't ever been 'brave' enough to try anything other than brilliant white. Maybe this could be the time? We do have a mirror which came with the house and is bleughhhh (being honest) and is currently above an old teak 1920's walnut sideboard behind the door with the glass panel in the photo. The sideboard is really dreadful but is my other half's family heirloom and has lots of their history in it so I'm stuck with it. I did suggest it would look really lovely in the cellar or garage but he isn't for taking me up on that one! We do have the upstairs bathrooms to re-do but that won't be for a couple of years as we also have a kitchen to relocate into an annexe that was added on and that's going to be a huge job. Jonathandb1972 - I really love the idea of painting the radiators the same colour as the wall and would never have thought of doing that. They stand out so much like a sore thumb but they're really needed and do a decent job of keeping some heat in the hallway. Would I just ask for a metal paint / spray in the same colour and it would match? (We are DIYers - although himself was a multi-skilled joiner in years past so have a bit of help on that front - but we will be tackling the decorating ourselves as we have a such a huge amount to do). I hadn't thought that the pine was poor quality and I quite like the stripped vestibule door and the sides but I'm not a fan of shiny varnish and orange stain. But have since looked and see that they are pretty awful. So feel less worried about painting now. I think plan might be to paint as I was first thinking - skirtings and dado in white or soft white but leave the doors, frames and architraves in wood and see if it looks just plain odd. If it does I won't worry then about painting them all. Thanks again for your input. Really really helpful....See MoreHOW TO: MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM
Comments (2)I do love Neptune Chichester Laundry furniture !! You should have added a photo to this advertorial !...See MoreHOW TO: MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM
Comments (0)Laundry rooms have grown and grown in popularity in the last few years. Why? Because they're a surprisingly easy-to-achieve but lovely concept to bring into our homes, much like boot rooms. A utility room can quite easily be re branded into becoming a laundry room. A porch way can be reconfigured and renamed a boot room. Laundry rooms are where the washing machine and tumble dryer live. They're where the ironing board sleeps and the clothes airer spends its days. They're the room where we can hide away cleaning products, a vacuum and all other chore-related bits and bobs, tucked away from the rest of our home. Out of sight, out of mind. Just the way we like it. Here's how to make the most of yours. Call for order Like with any room in your home, the layout and the furniture inside your laundry room needs to make sense. Instead of working with what you have, it's a good idea to take a step back and to think about what you need and then go from there. Do you have your washing machine and tumble dryer side by side? If so, a cabinet that can stack them is a wise investment, freeing up a chunk of floor space. Do you have a vacuum cleaner, mop and ironing board propped up against a wall or stood in a corner? Items like these not only cause clutter but they just get in the way. Cabinets that can hold a number of household items like these can become saviors, in which everything fits snugly and securely. Think sink If you're reworking a space to turn it into a laundry room, a sink isn't a must, but it's certainly a nice-to-have. A deep Belfast sink is ideal. Delicate items that need hand-washing can then be done in the confines of your laundry room, leaving them to soak for as long as you wish without causing any inconvenience. Place another storage cabinet or two next to your sink to give yourself a bit of work surface space too. You'll be surprised how much you'll use it once it's there. Having a sink installed isn't necessarily a costly project, especially if your laundry room is close to your kitchen so the plumbing work just needs extending. As always, get a few recommended plumbers to visit your home to provide a quote. Wall art It's all too easy to neglect wall space. We're drawn to floors and to think about what we can put on those to fill and use the space efficiently. But our walls can create storage opportunities that look as good as they act. Peg rails are a space from which cotton peg bags can be hung, linen spritz bottles, and even a bunch of fresh lavender. And our airing rail is an unobtrusive piece that can be mounted between wall cabinets or used alone to construct an indoor washing line where crisp white shirts can air on hangers. The beauty of baskets Baskets make life more organised and more attractive. You can use them within cabinets to store like-things together so that you don't need to empty the entire contents to find the one thing that you're searching for. You can use them to unload the washing machine, tipping clothes into them to rest while you peg them out. And why not relocate your laundry basket here too? That way, it saves you having to haul armfuls down the stairs, because there's always that one sock that escapes, and that you notice when you've already pressed the start button. Make it special Even though a laundry room is a room for chores, it can also be a rather peaceful place. There's something quite therapeutic about washing. It's about renewing and refreshing. Plus, everything smells so beautifully light and airy when it's freshly laundered. So make sure you fill your laundry room with the nicest possible cleaning products so that they're a pleasure to use. Invest in ironing water, be sure to never run out of your favorite scented fabric conditioner (Dayelsford is our favorite), and choose a herbal hand scrub and rich hand cream to thank your hands when their hard work is all done, and quite possibly dusted too....See MoreRob Ryan Custom Homes
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