what to put on the wall?
Karen
8 years ago
Any body have any ideas as to what they think would look best on the wall. I am thinking of having a small cosole table beside the bookcase and it would go above it. it is a conservatory/dining room in the process of being decorated with Shabby chic in mind. All ides gratfully recieved.
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Tom Flanagan
8 years agoYou could do so much with a blank space like this - have you thought about an old, rustic shelving unit? Or how about some reclaimed products - a freestanding mirror, an old door?(see below)
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PROKaty Galbraith, Mosaic Artist
8 years agoa mosaic mirror, reflecting the light back in - full of colour and recycled materials
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Niki Markwick
8 years agoWhat's the rest of the room like?
If you've got plenty of space, I would move the cupboard and plug in heater somewhere else, go with the console idea and put a massive mirror above it to bounce the light from the windows around the room. I've done the same in my sitting room ...
Lucky you, I'd love a conservatory!
mrsmcee74
8 years agoI think a console would look best on its own in the middle of that wall. Then add a big mirror, couple of lamps and add a couple of small pieces of art on the walls.
Karen
8 years agoThank you for your comment Nike. At the moment the room is as in the pics below. It's difficult to move the bookcase because we need it and as there is not a lot of space this is the best place for it. We did have it over by the door for years but since redecorating decided to move it. We will be getting new lights and seat pads. I also need to accessorise it, any ideas welcome. I really like the picture that you sent with your post.
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8 years agoNiki Markwick
8 years agoGlad to help Karen!
How much room do you have on the wall where the rad is? Is that where you have an internal door into the Conservatory? If it is and if there's enough clearance, perhaps you could have a narrow console made by a chippy to disguise it and provide you with a countertop for a beautiful orchid or something to provide a SPLASH of colour (I was working with a fairly tight space in my Dining Room, but managed to squuueeeze a faux fire surround in - see below) and then you could put a nice, big statement mirror above it? Also, have you thought of painting your furniture and perhaps upholstering the seats?
I know you said you originally had the unit by the door, but did you try setting it at an angle? If there's room, that might look quite nice and then you'd have a blank canvas over the other side of the room
Also, how old is your house? If it didn't look too much out of keeping, you could mock up some faux panelling on the walls using beading/moulding and that would look nice, especially if you used subtle colour changes when you painted it. I would also think of getting rid of the ceiling light and have wall lights instead
Last but not least (then I'll leave you in peace!!), I don't know where you live but do you have a branch of 'HomeSense' near you? If you're a lover of all things 'TKMaxx' then it could be right up your street ... some unusual bits and pieces for the house at very reasonable prices that look like they cost a million $'s, but won't break the bank! The mirror in the photo was from there and cost me £11.99!
Niki Markwick
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8 years agoKaren
8 years agoAnother update Niki, I like the idea of a thin console to cover the radiator but unfortunately it is close to the door that opens onto the living room. We previously had the bookcase next to the radiator. We wouldnt have enough space to put the bookcase on an angle. we may becable to have the radiator moved so that is is more central. yes the ceiling lights will go as will the oil heator. The ornaments will be thinned out ont on thd bookcase. I have posted some pics of where the radiator is situated and where the book case used to be. Thank you again for your great ideas.
Jeanette Card
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8 years agoi would hang a nice old rug or turkish kilim to add a focal point to the space. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10163789/
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Olivia Wilson
8 years agoI would make some wall art out of all the logs you have outside. Bringing the outside in and inside out - also complimenting all the lovely plants you have.
Olivia Wilson
8 years agoI would make some wall art out of all the logs you have outside. Bringing the outside in and inside out. Also complimenting the lovely plants you have.
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8 years agoI'm not sure why three post went through without the photos, but I'll try again. Opinions please on these mirrors for my dining room/ conservatory. see previous posts for photos of the dining room
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