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Hague blue lounge, but running out of ideas, please help!

8 years ago

Farrow and Ball Hague Blue. Late Georgian lounge. Any suggestions regarding what to do with the space. What should I put in the alcoves? Please excuse travel cot & mess. Should i paint the fireplace? A rug... What would you put on chimney breast? ... Urgh! Any suggestions welcome, feel like i'm running out of steam with this one.

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mrsmcee74

8 years ago

Btw would be tempted to paint the radiator in Hague Blue to make that disappear.

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mrsmcee74
8 years ago
Hi Lydzjos, I would definitely paint the fire surround to match the skirting, love how a crisp white looks against Hague Blue. I'd put the sofa flat against the wall where the floor lamp is at the moment. In the alcoves add shelves and either paint Hague Blue to 'disappear' or go for white. Alternatively you could go for a console table with a lamp and artwork. A rug would be lovely, I think something like a Persian would be lovely with a touch of red to add warmth. There's a vast expanse of dark blue at the moment, so lots of art needed. Anyway here's some pics that may explain what I mean a little better.
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The colours you've chosen work really well together; I find the room really peaceful and relaxing but not in the least bit dull. Fantastic job. On details, I'd paint the radiator the same Hague Blue - it's not a feature and deserves to blend in, not stand out. I'd also hang bigger pictures than those you've chosen - to give a sense of balance with the drama of the colour. That means you could have larger pictures/paintings on each wall - the room can take it and it won't be dominated by art because your sofa and chairs are such a good size for the room. I'd have bigger plants, or at least one bigger plant - the one I can see is a bit small and would work well on a surface (a side table, perhaps) while a very large plant on the floor would bring the room alive. I agree that a mirror would be good. Have you tried pulling the sofa away from the wall and more into the room? Would that make it seem even more cosy?
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lydzjos
Original Author
8 years ago
mrsmcee74 thank you so much, that makes a lot of sense! Hadn't thought of the persian rug, think that would look lovely! Definitely agree with needing art work and painting radiator! Floating shelves sounds great! Thank you so much for the photos too, really useful.
pannacotta
8 years ago
I totally agree with mrsmcee.

I'd paint the fire surround white and radiator hague blue. I'd also paint the door white or blue as well.

I agree a large red Persian rug would work well, with sofa flat against the wall and art work above.
A large overmantel mirror would look good and I'd suggest a throw and cushions to add some texture too.

If the travel cot is used to store toys then some decent storage would be good, perhaps dark tub trugs.

I think a large footstool would make it more welcoming too.
alannarichards
8 years ago
I would paint the fireplace a light grey, it would look great against the dark blue. I would put in some tall white wooden bookcases either side of the fireplace too which would bring some lightness to the room. I would paint the door a light grey too. I think the wood against the blue doesn't work well, definitely opt for lighter, brighter monochrome shades against this colour for furniture, doors, fireplace and trip as it is such a bold, statement wall colour. Lots of potential with this!
Hope this helps. :)
alannarichards
8 years ago
Also, an over-the-fireplace large mirror with a silvery metallic trim would look divine. And some silver/white candles on the mantle piece. :)
maria galvano
8 years ago
firstly I love the vibe of your room colour glorious and the chairs and tan sofa are fab. I would try and balance the sitting arrangement so centred around the fireplace. I would defo have a rug perhaps in golds citrus shades very decedent perhaps geometric pattern to go with the moody walls and pick up pieces like mirror and photo frames in gold and copper tones. I like the bay bare and let the light flood in or gorgeous sheer voiles. little milk stools are lovely touch so would keep them. Drinks trolley with beautiful cut glass decanters and glass bouncing light across the room. why stop there over sized crystal lamps and chandeliers with lovely shades. I would be careful with art work as my clash with strong colour on walls may not even need anything more. beautful coffee table in crystal with gilt frame adorned with lovely bits and pieces that reflect your life and personality. and perhaps a tall glass shelf unit with similar frame. old books throws. im getting carried away sorry but would love to have a go at this project have fun that's the most important thing I feel and only invest inpieces you totally love because then you will always love them and can always move them around to refresh or even style another room
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Mellow Duck
8 years ago
Love the walls that colour - think there are so many ways you can make this room absolutely fabulous!! I'd start by peeling back to basics - the furniture and walls, then decide what items you NEED first to make the room comfortable...then go mad and add pops of colour and personality with art, lamps, book case etc but make sure they're things you love so it doesn't feel like clutter, but instead makes the room cosy. Think you need to watch that the things you do add aren't too dark otherwise you could end up with a drab space. Good luck!!!
Jonathan
8 years ago
I have Hague Blue in my lounge and love it.
For your room I say you either go bohemian and keep the wood but add in brass and copper and a warm colour such as red or mustard. This look would work with beaten metals and natural textiles.
Alternatively go elegant: paintwork an aged white, white coving and pale grey ceiling. Add in white pictures and accessories- consider timeless materials such as geometrics, houndstooth or herringbone. For this look you may want to choose period wood furniture or ultra modern white gloss - in this case I would also have a white fire surround and blue radiators. Mercury glass mirrors would also be great in the alcoves.
Whatever you decide you also need more lights.
lydzjos
Original Author
8 years ago
pannacotta thanks for your response, I think you're right about the kids toys, they have to go somwhere, he's the first born, so this plastic colourful toy malarky is going to last a long time... Thanks for....well, pointing it out that I need a storage system of sorts! ha!x
lydzjos
Original Author
8 years ago
*malarkey
lydzjos
Original Author
8 years ago
Wow alannarichards, I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to try the gray. It sounds cool and tempting though, it't definitely an idea i'll consider, thank you for your post xx
lydzjos
Original Author
8 years ago
O no, I think I've replied to the wrong person, so sorry, naby is screaminv beyond acceptable point by now, sonwill have to thank all properly tomo xx

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