Need help for my lounge!

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Ra Ra Designs Ltd
8 years ago
Dear Phil,

The shape of the Moray sofa is really lovely! Have you ordered one or two sofas?May I ask what colour you have gone for in the sofa range as this can dictate what colour pallet to put into the room. Is there any other artwork or furniture that you want to put into the room that again, might influence the colour pallet? Do you want a light/bright interior with accents of colour or would you like a statement colour on the walls/curtains etc.

The photo suggests that the room is quite long and the current owners have effectively zoned the room with the L-shaped sofa. This is quite a good idea for making a good use of all the space in the room as you could zone the area of the bay window for a desk area for example.

Would you like to keep the fireplace as it is or replace it or paint it?

Would you like the TV to the side, or would you like it above the fireplace?
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minnie101
8 years ago
Hi. It looks a lovely light room. Which way does it face? I would probably go for something light and neutral and add the luxury with velvet and silk for cushions and curtains etc. I think touches of black for furniture etc always look great. I can't tell the size of your room but I'd go for full length curtains if possible and free up that bay window. Personally I'd remove the shelves in the alcoves. If you can (depending on where the tv can go) I'd go for matching cabinets or consoles in the alcoves and hang art over the top. Something like this from Alexander James might appeal? Alternatively if in budget, mirrored alcoves also look great and will increase the size of the room visually. The fire surround looks great but I think it could be even better painted.
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Missmjbs I totally understand your angst, and here's what I would say. Your room looks great as it is, its definitely not offensive and I would happily have a cuppa and a chat in there. Saying that I agree that it needs more work to make it the place that you would totally love. My favourite type of interiors are those that look like they've evolved over a period of time and not the ones where the owner goes and buys everything to match and beautifully coordinate and call it done!! Don't get me wrong I admire these interiors a lot and tend to decorate my own spare bedrooms in this manner because its a lot quicker and easier. I think you should deal with one thing at a time instead of focusing on the overall picture and take your time deciding every single piece that comes in that room, don't rush it. Enjoy choosing and educating your eye by doing a lot of research. I live by a mantra as far as my interiors go, if I absolutely love it then it will work. And I think this is important because our living spaces should reflect us most of all and relate to us and our lifestyles. So tackle that wall because it seems to me its the thing that bothers you most. Get your colour or wallpaper up and live with it for a while, you will know if its right or wrong then if you feel it doesn't work then you can look for a tv unit as an alternative. I would be inclined to buy (ikea malm are a favourite of many style lovers) or indeed have a handy hubby build you a set of simple consoles and position either side. Use some art work above to fill the wall around the tv and make it less obvious stuck there on its own and a couple of lamps and I think that wall could become your friend. As for my upholstered ottoman thank you :) , it was a rescued orange pine coffee table from a local skip, upholstered it myself in a gorgeous quality zebra fabric to pull in the dark colour from my painted Chinese TV cabinet turned booze bar (wish I could replace it). The nail trim made it look like I bought it in an expensive shop and it takes our feet every day watching telly :) Phew sorry for the war and peace :)
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I would consider a wallpaper on the fireplace wall with a large mirror above the mantle to balance the fireplace - I don't think the photo canvas is working where it is...if you're against wallpaper then consider some freestanding shelving units - perhaps with cupboards at the bottom for additional storage and use them to display books/treasures/lamp etc - you could even buy inexpensive ones from Ikea and then paint with chalk paints (goes on anything) and top coat with Farrow and Ball interior eggshell to make it wipeable.
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minnie101
8 years ago
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Phil Glew
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8 years ago
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Thanks all so much for your comments - really helpful!

I will definitely paint the fire surround - I was thinking white. I want to get as much light into this room as possible (ideally natural light as far as possible). The lounge is south facing.

I think the key thing for me is the alcoves - I want to remove the shelves but utilise the space really elegantly (if that makes sense). I'd rather not put in cabinets, but keep the space open and display art. I want to keep the mirror above the fireplace as this really opens up the room.

When it comes to repainting, would white suit this room? I like the scheme that minnie101 has posted, but the sofa we have purchased is a medium grey, and I don't want the room to appear too whitewash throughout...

Thanks,
minnie101
8 years ago
I think the surround would look good in white, I'd go for a chalky white something like whitening by Little Greene. The room looks really light to me tbh (typically a lot darker in photos too), you could try strong White by farrow and ball which is actually a very pale grey on the ŵall or fired earth bone white. Both of these colours have some warmth to them so it won't look like a whitewash! I think art would look great in the alcoves, you could still add slim consoles if wanted similar to the pic posted. The mirror will also bounce light and maybe go for pale grey curtains which could be drawn at the side of the bay (assuming there's room as hard to tell from a pic!). I'D also hang the pole marginally higher just to accentuate ceiling height. I'd just think about where you want to add pattern too, rug, curtains, cushions etc and if you're going for a neutral scheme then add different textures
Phil Glew
Original Author
8 years ago
Where is a good shop for luxury cushions and soft furnishings?
minnie101
8 years ago
My favourite is Oka Direct
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Sherbert Barnes
8 years ago
What a lovely room - I would paint the mirror surround if you are keeping it - same colour as fire surround - possibly Gauze or Whisper by Little Greene. Think you have a stunning room and personally I would try and keep each side of the fireplace as symmetrical as possible, mirror imaging. I would also have floor to ceiling curtains but have them on a track that goes round the bay so as not to lose any light and as suggested above, a desk in the bay.
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Phil Glew
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8 years ago
Thanks Sherbert for your kind words. I love this room too. :)

A few people are recommending Little Greene for paint, so will definitely purchase from there - especially as prices seem quite reasonble for luxury paint.

In terms of the desk in the window, I'm not keen on that idea as we have a separate little cubby hole under the stairs which we'll use for a desk :) Also, we have two Moray armchairs arriving soon, which will either both (or one) be by the window along with a little table with a lamp on.

In terms of the alcoves, I'd like to keep these as symmetrical as possible - we have the same alcove layout for our dining room (which is through from the lounge) as per this image. I'd like similar display cabinets in the alcoves in the dining room, and then keep the alcoves alongside the chimney breast clear in the lounge.

I have looked at Purbeck Stone from Farrow & Ball for the chimney breast in the lounge which I think would compliment the colour of the sofa and chairs, which we could then accent with soft furnishings and ornaments/vases. Do you think this colour would look too dark in the lounge?

Thanks.
Sherbert Barnes
8 years ago
Purbeck would like lovely on chimney breast - and then I would perhaps have alcoves in Cornforth White F&B. Just a tip Glen...... Although some of us refer to Little Greene and F&B shades, some then have these made up by Dulux!! Possibly easier to wipe down and a lot less expensive.... You would be hard pushed to find a painter and decorator who doesn't like working with Dulux!! Think you have a fab new home!
Phil Glew
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Sherbert - is there any benefit to using F&B or Little Greene branded paints then? Why doesn't everyone use a Dulux?
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Ra Ra Designs Ltd
8 years ago
The beautiful thing about F&B paints is the matt texture and look that they achieve. However, this finish shows up every dirty/smudge/grease mark that the next x-amount of years will throw at it. Hence why most people now use and specify Dulux to match F&B paints. I hope that helps!
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Phil Glew
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you! Is the matte texture of Dulux similar to the F&B texture in general?
Sherbert Barnes
8 years ago
Phil - Farrow and Ball paints are very chalky and very 'heritage'. They are all a little chalky when dry and it is a nice finish if that is what you are going for - would suit the look you are aiming for judging by the thread above. However, they are very UNFORGIVING! Dogs tails wagging against them, a slight knock against them or even a damp cloth to remove a smudge will leave its mark! A Dulux paint will allow for some light cleaning of any accidental marks that just happen without the need to reprint the whole wall. I am sure there is so much more science to it than that! But for me being able to clean up after Sherbert, my little spaniel, is essential!!
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Phil Glew
Original Author
8 years ago
Love that room Sherbert! :)

I have been online with Dulux and the colours I liked at F&B seem to be available (near as damn it) from Dulux - so definitely worth saving the money I reckon.

Thanks again.

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