Update living and dining room

9 years ago

Everything is going apart from curtains, fireplace and cupboards although happy to adapt units and will change curtain rail. Want to minimise and use cooler colours on new furniture. any help would be appreciated

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candijg
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9 years ago

Thanks so much for your comments. We are clearly on the same wave length. I did this room myself 15 years ago and put so much consideration into it. I agree with everything you have said and was considering duck egg, but agree maybe the sage green could be better. I want to use some cooler colours although I like warmth too. Was going to carry the picture rail round too. Never thought of a chandelier but like that idea. Quite fancied a n old battered leather pouffe as an alternative to a table in square size in front of the fire. Will check out the paper you suggested too, many thanks indeed

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Brandi Nash Hicks
9 years ago
Clear everything out and let us know what your favorite colors are, you can search neutral rooms on houzz for ideas
candijg
Original Author
9 years ago
I would love to use some duck egg blue. Bring back the Georgian look. Concerned about how it will look with the curtains. Maybe just add a piece of furniture in that colour. Plan on painting walls and hang either a dado or picture rail. All ideas really appreciated thanks
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candijg
Original Author
9 years ago
The fabric is very warm as you can see
natasan
9 years ago
A quick drawing of the floor plan (with measurements) would be of great help.
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9 years ago
You can do up a quick floor plan in one of these free floor plan software applications. http://www.houseplanshelper.com/free-floor-plan-software.html
minnie101
9 years ago
Hi. Is your goal to minimise and tone down the colour or recreate a georgian look?
candijg
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi, good question. Im planning on laying a light herringbone parquet floor and lighten the whole room. All the furniture is going, inc tables sofas etc. Only thing im planning on keeping are the curtains although will change the rails. Really want light comfy furniture, a whole new room. Thanks for any ideas.
candijg
Original Author
9 years ago
and in answer to your question, as i have just realised i didnt answer it, both i suppose. My taste is eclectic, a bit of antique, splash of modern, warm and homely but with the Georgian tone.
minnie101
9 years ago
Thanks for replies. I'm not an expert in any shape or form but I have decorated and furnished our georgian home which we bought recently so have outlined my thoughts. Symmetry is key to georgian design so would have matching sofas (classic style) either side of the fireplace with a coffee table in the middle on an oriental rug. A pair of wing chairs would also look good but appreciate you want to minimise! Sage green or stone may work well with the curtains or try a pale duck egg (it's difficult to see the exact tones of the curtains). Georgians drew on oriental design, Chinoiserie wallpaper is very in at the moment and Is typical of the period. They also used black lacquer, maybe consider white oriental lacquer furniture as a modern touch? I would put a picture rail in the lounge as it looks as if you have one in the dining room so would carry it through. The lounge would look lovely with a large chandelier. Maybe accessorise with Roman busts, large ginger jars etc. the parquet sounds lovely. They are lovely rooms anyway so I am sure they will look stunning
minnie101
9 years ago
You're welcome. Your rooms have lasted very well! Leather pouffes are nice and very homely. Have fun choosing everything, it would be great if you posted the after pictures
candijg
Original Author
9 years ago
will do definately, am loving the wallpaper you suggested, what a great idea, would not have thought of that so big thank you, may just pick 2 walls to decorate and paint the rest.
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Mellow Duck
8 years ago
Hi Candijg, wondering how you got on with your plans and whether it's all complete now?! If you're still after some pouffes, take a look at mellowduck.co.uk for some inspiration - multifunctional in design with a choice of shape and fabrics, I'm sure you'll find something you like....this is the Pekin in Teal Sandringham plaid which is great as a seat, table or footstool....
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candijg
Original Author
8 years ago
Wow, feeling a little sad when I look back on my old room! In the middle now of a total refit! Pulled wall down inbetween the 2 rooms and have a complete empty shell! Have decided to do the wall by the chimney reclaim brick and every where else white OMG!! ive realised that I want it to flow from the rest of the house and have finally realised where I am going with it. Light parque wood, light distressed oak table with velvet dining chairs padded and luxurious, painted units limed oak colour, two navy velvet armchairs very cosy ones, bronze - neutral velvet comfy couch with a lighter tone on other couch, pops of colours from beautiful pink orchirds - flowers etc and I hope I have set the scene for you all! Rads from Bisque which were major expense but hopefully worth it! Pics will follow when things start to happen, its a crazy mess atm!
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8 years ago
Hi Candijg, A great room that just needs a bit of a re-fresh! Hope the plans are going well! Please let me know if you need help with selecting an artwork or two to add some depth to your living room.

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