Lounge
Hi, we have recently moved to a barn conversion which is a perfect mix of traditional and contemporary. The previous owner prepared the property for himself but due to unforeseen circumstances decided to sell.
The property has been completed two years and is virtually un-lived in but has magnolia paint throughout. We are currently painting the dining area (the picture with the flowers on the table) in Little Green absolute matt (Down) 242 with coordinating woodwork which looks amazing. We can't wait to get our own lights up and the rest of our furniture in.
We have painted the internal barn door (in the kitchen) in normandy grey and intend to use the absolute matt in a paler colour from this palette for the walls (which extends up the stairs),
The Lounge, (the room with the shutters) which is through the french doors from the dining room, - is going to be our 'grown ups snug' so we want this to be a little more decadent and cosy so we will be using wallpaper. I have a few ideas in mind and would value your opinion...
I did upload pics of the other wallpapers but they haven't appeared...
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turquoisetree53
8 years agolissellec
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Lounge almost complete but need some ideas please
Comments (47)Hi thanks very much for the useful hints and tips, they've really helped! So far I've done a subtle re-jig of the decorative items on the shelves and thinned them out a bit to make it less busy (and more contemporary). I have added a cushion and throw plus a bit more useful storage baskets and so far I'm happier with it now. I also have to consider the overall flow of the room rather than 1 wall - for example when I walk into the room this wall is on the left and the sofa wall is on the right, and there was a risk that if I added shelves etc on this wall it would then unbalance the look of the room as the sofa walls are so far pretty plain. I'm getting a new sofa next month and when this arrives I'll be able to see the room in its finished form and can make any last minute adjustments!! I want to add some more shiny stuff and will get a nice chrome tray or centrepiece for my glass coffee table. Pffft, this house decor lark can take over your life sometimes :))...See MoreHelp with odd shape lounge design
Comments (17)There are lots of very minor and/or free tweaks that you can do to the whole floor space which will change the feel and lift it. Firstly move the floor standing lamp (and side table?) out of the way and push your sofa right up with an inch or two to spare before it touches the wall. Then on the opposite end site the lamp (and side table?) and put your telephone on it rather than balancing it on the back of the sofa. By moving the sofa up, the space immediately feels larger when you walk in. The lamp by the door and over the back of the sofa will serve two functions -1. it will make a nice soft over light for reading or relaxing & 2. it demarks room division (which you have done very nicely with the shape of your sofa.) Next move the sideboard to the right of the radiator so it is covering the plug points to the left of the fireplace (as you look at the fireplace sat on the sofa) Hang the wall mirror over it and keep what you have on it already - that's a good job. You now have penty of space to walk around the table especially if dining guests are mingling bewteen the kitchen, dining room and lounge. Lower the height of the mirror and wall art - it should be at eye level. You have lots of lovely art in similar frames. They are mounted a little too high and you could gain more impact by grouping them as they are relatively small in size. Re. the art I would suggest making the frames darker in order to match the dark chocolate colour of the sofa. At the moment you have lots of oak (incl. the floor) and consequently nothing is "popping out" as a feature. Darkening the frames will achieve this along with grouping the art. You have a great colour palette but maybe you could add a colour pop? Gold or organge would add to the space - change the rug, add a throw, fill the mantel piece with vases and containers of flowers of various heights in a couple of colour popping colours and bijouterie. Add texture. What you have done so far looks great but sometimes it takes a fresh eye just to tweak. I am at this stage with my lounge. I'll be posting it up in a week or two. It's finished but it's missing something and I don't know what!...See Moreso here is my completed lounge
Comments (12)Hi compo73, thank you. I had to try and remember then, it was at a Grand Designs exhibition at the Excel centre about % years ago. But if you go to love-your-home.co.uk you will see very similar, thats where I think it was from....See MoreLarge long lounge wall
Comments (15)Hi Thank you for the feedback - it is really useful. The room is very large - the photograph only shows a small section, which unfortunately doesn't feel cosy. I have panelling around the rest of the room but wanted this wall to be a feature. Clearly not the right thing to do. I am going to zone off the stairs and add a mock chimney breast as I feel this will create a more comfortable living space. Donna...See Morelissellec
8 years agolissellec
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoThanks minnie101 - here are so more, but for some reason its duplicating some pictures and missing out others!
I was going to paper all 4 walls; there are shuttered windows on three of the walls and french doors on the fourth, so no really that much wall area ...
The yellow actually looks very good in there but of course that is just a piece from the pattern book.
minnie101
8 years ago
PROAmber Jeavons Ltd
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHello lissellec, You have a lovely space to work with. Do like the colour of the kitchen door! You can see already how the space is shaping up nicely.. So all you really need are a few little touches here and there... I don't mind the flooring in the kitchen either.. It could be worse and actually I would wait as it doesn't seem a priority I feel and you could concentrate on the more immediate things you have in mind...
What I would say is I think you can afford to be bold in the living room... So have picked a few papers you may like.. There is a contemporary feel here and with the shutters, windows etc as you say very little paper visible.. you can afford to try something really strong.. These are all Cole & Son but I do like the bottom 3 especially for a rich decadent room here, but they all could be fabulous I think..
One other thing I would do is paper the walls either side of the french doors in the dining area or even paint something complimentary.. You could then paint the doors as well so you have some contrast throughout.. Also give the dining table a little more room by bringing it out further into the room. You could also try the dining chairs in a different placement. Place 1 of them beside each of the double doors and have the other two at each end.. It then creates a frame within a frame, so to speak, setting the scene for the next room and so the dining table can be seen.. The glass options you have chosen offer a light airy and contemporary feel in both rooms. The blooms are really lovely there too! :))
lissellec
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago lissellec
8 years ago- PRO
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minnie101