Puppy proof rug
emtickner
8 years ago
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Comments (57)I though the Louis fireplace was the one you were removing. Ok so if you are just selling it I wouldn't do much more to it. It just needs warming up/livening up. I saw you had a plant but it's rather tall thin and spiky - not very tactile. This room is rather 'yang' ... cold colours, straight lines, sparsely decorated and feels like it needs more life. Best way to do this is colour, texture, pattern. Plants are actually alive so a few more, even small ones that are softer, rounder leaves etc. If you are changing the curtains I would go for a pattern that's more fluid with a number of colours in it. Same with the cushions. I found the pictures in your ideas book of other blue rooms quite cool too (and the gold clashes with the blue/white) although if you notice they have some older pieces of furniture which tend to have a warmer lived in feel, your cabinet as it is adds a lot to this. They also have softer plants (orchids, hydrangeas) look at their yellow rounded cushion. All those details make a difference. I big thing to consider is climate/geography. Navy and white are cold so if you live in a warm climate they may feel refreshing, on the UK I would feel cold in a navy and white room. We react to colours and they can change our experience of a room by 5-6C just by looking at them. (scientifically proven) Also people tend to think of blues, greens as cold and reds, yellows, oranges as warm whereas most colours have warm and cold versions. If you look at your flooring (cold) compared to your bi-fold doors (warm) you will see that not all browns are the same. tomato red for example has yellow in it so is warmer whereas dark cherry red has blue in it to is a cooler version of red. Once you paint the doors the room will feel even colder. Also the texture of the laminate floor is 'cold' as it is shiny and artificial looking. A big colourful rug (texture) would warm it up. With regards to wall colours ... I'd suggest not starting with the wall colour. Buy a gorgeous painting or rug or even a cushion and then be inspired by the colours in that for sofas etc and finally choose the wall colour after than. You mention black leather, again, a cold colour, heavy colour and shiny ... all very yang. If you want this then the setting you put it in will make a big difference ... personally I would step away from the black, just explore. What about a blue velvet sofa, since you like blue and do something different to the walls. Have a look at this article. It isn't my style, still too cold but can you see where she has added texture (fur, rugs, fabric curves), pattern, details (plants rounder), more personal loved items and being an older home with cornices etc it doesn't feel so cold and sharp. https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/houzz-tour-a-family-home-in-hamburg-with-a-touch-of-scandi-style-stsetivw-vs~48800571?utm_source=Houzz Cold is not just about temperature. E.g. older style furniture, esp make of wood tends to be warmer ... softer shapes and more substance (life lived), things like elaborate cornicing, whereas newer modern style furniture, often painted or white/straight lines etc feels cooler/fresher/lighter (younger) ... some of both in a room really makes it feel balanced. Think of it as a family (or any group) ... parents bring experience, wisdom and safety, children bring laughter, fun and lightness ... a good combination. Note: once you choose navy for your walls then it's hard to warm it up as cream will clash and I know you don't like it anyway. What about a different blue? More of a teal, this has a touch of yellow so you can add mustards, burnt orange, warm turquoise etc. Phew, that's lots from me ... most of all, put yourself in the room and it helps to look for inspiration out in the world rather than just other people's rooms. For me the cabinet with all your things in it & books is the best part of the room. I trust that all helps ......See MoreRugs???
Comments (3)I love your patterned splashback! Where is that from? I think you need to be careful with rugs in a kitchen, as they can be a bit of a trip hazard, which is the last thing you want with a hot pan of something in your hand! if you opt for one, make sure it's got decent underlay at the very least. A rung under the dining table would be nice, and I agree that natural colours would be good, or pick one of the colours from your amazing splashback! Like the idea of the shaggy rug near the sofa! Make sure it's a big rug which fits the whole size of the sofa. I would pull the sofa away from the window a little too - and maybe even try swtiching it around, so the section we can't see very well is across the room, facing the window? Might not fit, or work...but it could be a good way to zone your space....See MoreCushion dilemma
Comments (5)I like the colours but the blue ones are the wrong type of fabric, they're too shiny with the leather couch. I'd look for something with texture, like corduroy maybe. And unfortunately the colour of the throw is clashing with the lovely couch. Maybe you could find one in the green colour from the rug, but a few shades darker? I adore the couch itself and the rug....See MorePuppy proofing garden
Comments (26)minni101 I know there is so much conflicting advice. I worked at an animal shelter for 10 years and learnt so much during my time there. I find there are two types of training - one is very dated and too hands on in that a dog is forced to "obey" and shown who is boss. This is often referred to as "Pack Leader" as used by people like Cesar Milan. This is a very dated, and often cruel, training and he has been outed as using force to goad a dog to react. Ghastly. This Pack Leader theory was derived from a scientist who observed wolves kept in captivity. They were all males and had been thrown in together, therefore were always fighting. He then theorised they were fighting to be Pack Leader. His findings spread throughout the dog world BUT years later he realised how wrong he was. Firstly, wolves live in peaceful family groups, and secondly wolves behave differently in captivity. Wolves rarely live in large groups of males, but in family groups with a head matriarch. The scientist is now desperately trying to spread the word that he was wrong. The newer, kinder type of training is reward based. Basically ignoring or distracting bad behaviour but rewarding good with food treats. There is a brilliant programme on ITV on Fridays at 8pm called Teach My Pet To Do That featuring dog trainers Nando Brown and his partner Rosie. Although they are training all sorts of animals, the methods are the same. Nando and Rosie have Facebook pages and loads of YouTube tutorials and they are such fun. So avoid trainers who say you must be the Pack Leader, and learn from ones who use hands off, reward based training. Please excuse my lecturing, but too many people believe the Pack Leader theory, and it needs to be quashed! I wish you lots and lots of luck with your new fur baby!...See Moreminnie101
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