Live Chat with Dulux Amazing Space: How to find your style
You've decided to decorate your living room. You know you would like to go for a blue-grey colour scheme, but then what? What type of furniture should you get? And how will your furniture match the soft furnishings?
Finding your style can be tricky, even though there's so much inspiration out there! Luckily, the Dulux Amazing Space team have offered to help.
If you need the design team to take a look at your design dilemma, offer some industry advice and give you some support, join the Live Chat on the 20th of March, from 10am-1pm. The experts will steer you in the right direction and will assist in finding your style. It doesn't matter if you're looking to update your living room, bedroom or kitchen - all questions are welcome!
The Live Chat will start March 20th and will run between 10am - 1pm. Feel free to post your questions below and the design experts will answer them in the chat (you don't need a new link, the live chat will take place on this thread)!
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8 years agoGood morning, we are thinking of laying this carpet in our living room. What colour or colours would you advise for the walls? It is a south facing, sunny room close to the sea. Our theme is "Scandi seaside".Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHello @NicolaGreenwood
It sounds like you have some big projects on your hands, hopefully I
can lighten the load a little by giving you some good ideas for inside your
fireplace.The
fireplace is a great find, so my first idea would be to tile the inside of your
fireplace with some patterned tiles to make your log burner stand out and make
it more of a feature within the room, it would also be very practical with the
heat produced.The blue
tones of the walls with the brick is actually a lovely colour palette, so look
for tiles that have the colours of the two to really tie the whole scheme
together. Using Gold and Bronze tones in accessories would really set this room
alight, so try combining these with the use of natural materials and glass to
complete the look.Related Discussions
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Comments (59)A7 for rd66. Furniture is so bulky and I understand the sentimental value. Unless you want your home to be a museum it might be a case of choosing a few favourite pieces and then letting the rest go. It's hard because there is always a bit of your heritage in each piece but remember every antique piece of furniture carries a story - a bit of history. We all treasure that. You might be able to find a lovely home for some of your grandfather's pieces. For the pieces you don't like or have no value.... you know what I'm going to say.... Some people take photographs of the treasured items, or why not a video? It is a way of keeping the memory and then being able to let go of the piece, whether it's china, glass, furniture or ornaments....See MoreWhat's the style of your kitchen?
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Comments (14)Perhaps the description is better than the real thing! But..we love it..nearly everything in the house has been bought over the years 2nd hand so is certainly not "Posh" but well used & comfortable. Particularly today when we will be having a real mix (like the house) for lunch..millionaires & the homeless!! Oh! & us! I will keep trying but in the meantime Happy Christmas, you are all so kind & don't we have fun!!...See MoreLive Chat: How to bring personality into your home, December 3rd 12pm
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Comments (66)They'll never go out of style Tom - NEVER!! Haha! A10) Ohhh I love eclectic style, Maxine, and yes, I mix styles all the time in my own home! I will say, for as easy as it sounds to just throw everything you love into a space, it’s actually one of the hardest looks to do really well – that’s not to discourage you of course because when it all comes together, it’s incredibly satisfying! While it may be tempting to just include everything you like from all different styles together in one space, the resulting feeling will be one of over-stimulation and confusion. So the secret of this seamless integration requires creativity and some self-imposed boundaries. Sticking with a structured colour palette will give the room cohesiveness without making the room flat and uninteresting. Start with a neutral base for your larger pieces, your paint colours and/or your flooring as a means of grounding the space. Pay attention to how pieces relate to one another and how they relate to the room as a whole. One oversized piece is absolutely fine but 3 or 4 will make the room look cluttered and uncomfortable. Despite using mid-century hoop chairs alongside a more traditional chesterfield in my own living room, the backs of the chairs are of similar height to the low-lying sofa back. There is continuity of the eyeline and nothing jars too dramatically. You also want to ensure that when borrowing from different eras, you mix and match throughout the space – having a mid-century console table with art of the same era hanging above it and then a Victorian style fireplace with an ornate mirror in a different part of the room is going to look ‘off’. Take that artwork and hang it above the fireplace instead and perhaps use the more ornate mirror above the console table instead! Hope that helps!...See MoreLive Chat: How to Create a Beautiful and Functional Bathroom
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Comments (50)For DIY bathroom renovations to save money it is possible to tile over existing tiles. You will need to score the tiles with an emery stone to give them a key. Then use a single part flexible powder adhesive as buckets of adhesive will provide sufficient adhesion. It will then be necessary to install a timber baton to the wall to provide a level line to then work up from. When tiling over tiles, things to look out for are architrave details around windows and door frames, the space behind the bath taps to ensure you can still operate them. You also need to set out the room to ensure the vertical and horizontal grout joints leave good sized cuts when the tiling reaches sanitary ware or floor and ceiling lines....See MoreDulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @Sazz
With the room being South facing you could comfortably opt
for a cool colour palette, so picking out the Blues would be an obvious choice
to fit in with your ‘Scandi Seaside’ theme. I would suggest Blueberry White as
this is a great colour that would really fit with your location near the Sea
without being too clichéd. If you don’t want to paint all the walls the same
colour you could team this with White Mist to complement the overall look.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agoNext we have @loza_hackney…
I have a 1940s property that I would love to change the feel
of. I love the Swedish fresh and light / clean look but don’t want to take out
the picture rails or remove any of the original doors. Can you make any
suggestions please?Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello loza,
Having a
picture rail within your space is a wonderful feature as this allows you to use
the natural break to experiment with colour in the room. Additionally having
the original doors of the property is a beautiful feature to keep.You could combine
two tones using a darker colour below the picture rail and a lighter above that
flows on to the ceiling, giving the illusion of more space. A greyed green such
as Sea Urchin 3 below with either Sea Urchin 5, or Dusted Moss 4 above would
look great.Alternatively,
you could always add a bold geometric Scandi print wallpaper such as ‘Sanderson
Zagora’ in Soft Grey to the lower region of the picture rail and paint the
above in a complimentary paint colour.Use
light natural materials for furniture such as Maple or Ash wood and complete
the Scandi look with geometric textiles in cushions and rugs. Sparsely placed
accents of orange/coral used in accessories will add vibrancy and to compliment
the colour of the walls and wood.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agoNext question comes from @hrossgale who sounds like she is in the middle of a very exciting project...
My husband and I are restoring a small monastery- somewhat
room by room - the den is next on list. I have a hand painted mirror that I
want to be main piece of artwork and an heirloom crazy quilt. Both are deep,
rich colours but the fireplace has rather bright yellow/beige toned tiles with
clear red and green on it. How do I find a paint that does not clash with one
or the other? One wall is exposed grey stone, floors old pine.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello @hrossgale
I would recommend using neutral
paint, just to tone down the interior, and also you won’t have to worry about
colours clashing together. It will work in harmony with your artwork and
heirloom quilt. A neutral colour will also complement your old pine floor as
well as the exposed grey stone. The colour I would recommend for this is Crispy
Crumble.I would then recommend getting some additional
accessories, i.e. vases, candle holders, cushions or curtains in deep rich
colours of red, green or yellow to match what you have already.nina1_ok
8 years agoHello, I would like to create a luxurious opulent bedroom. It's a north facing room, with a bay window. Dark brown leather bed. Light mocha carpet. I would like to keep the light fittings. I have a purple/ gold curtain which I'm considering putting across the bay or I could just leave it simple with the white wooden blinds. I was thinking of a feature wall behind the bed? I'm having white gloss wardrobes in the adjacent dressing room which leads into a grey ensuite/ wet room. I was considering a white gloss dressing table at the wall opp the bed- do you think this will work- just thinking incase I change my bed/bedside cabinets in the future so keeping it neutral & matching the walk in wardrobes. Your expertise is greatly appreciated again! Many thanks.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agoNext question is from @JessYates
My new extension has a whole wall of bi-fold
doors, my lounge is now 22ft x 23ft (I am useless with metric sorry) I have
used the same colour on all of the walls. The colour is Cotton Breeze from the
Dulux light reflecting range. This has given a light, airy, spacious look and
feel to the room. The reflecting paint takes on different hues in different
parts of the room and with different lighting. I have a dark honey oak, real
wood floor. For night privacy, I need something for the huge span of bi-fold
door but I have no idea in terms of colour or type to compliment and enhance
the room. I don't want to hide the bi-fold in the daytime as it is a fabulous
feature in the room but I want to avoid being in a goldfish bowl effect when
the lighting is on at night. Whatever colour or type of window covering I use
has the potential to make or break my beautiful new space. (My furniture is a
mix of contemporary and traditional.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @JessYates
Bi
fold doors are a fabulous feature to have within your living room, but I can
understand your query with regards to the night light issue.There
are a couple of options which may suit your dilemma, the first could be an
option of using sheer roller blinds. They are super sleek and discreet as you
can roll them up fully giving a modern level privacy, and if you go for a
neutral colour it won’t interfere with your existing colour scheme, as shown
below.Alternatively a translucent white
panel track blind would work really well. On bright sunny days where you don’t
want directional light but want to enjoy the views out onto the garden, the
translucent panels will still allow the outline shapes of colours and shapes
beyond to be seen. Alternatively they can also be pulled to one side to create
an attractive vertical and seamless view framing the bi-fold doors. In the
evening they have a slightly softer and more contemporary aesthetic than a
roller blind where the vertical line gives an attractive linear break across
the expanse of the room.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agoNext we have @JarekLuczynski who
has a couple of questions for you Dawn.Hi, Could you help me please...
1. One of my bedrooms is really small
(3.7x2.3m). Is there any way to paint a wall/walls or use wallpaper so the room
will feel bigger?
2. Second question is about my living room (with
open plan kitchen 4.4x5.4m). I would like to avoid the "traditional"
way of furniture layout: sofa on one side, tv unit on the other. Where can I
get some inspiration about the living room without TV unit and TV at all? Thx.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello @JarekLuczynski
With
regard to your 1st question; painting the walls and ceiling in the
same colour to blur the boundaries between both surfaces willow allow your eye
to travel upwards making the ceiling feel taller. Utilising one colour in the
space blends all architectural features together so that your eye isn't suddenly drawn to one area. Using Dulux Light and Space paint will also help as
it reflects up to twice as much light as a standard emulsion wall paint.Additionally
hanging mounted mirrors close to the light source will help to bounce light
around the room to make it feel bigger. Go for a simple blind for the window to
create simple linear lines within the space. Curtains stop the eye from taking
in the view outside, so by choosing a blind which is the same colour as your
walls will give the room a seamless finish.With
regard to your 2nd question; don’t be afraid to pull your sofa away
from the wall, and use a sideboard or console table behind it to create a
natural break within the two spaces. Having your sofa’s opposite one another
encourage social moments of communication rather than watching TV. Use your
fireplace as a focal point rather than the TV so that the space feels balanced
and visually stimulating. If you do opt for a TV in your lounge, paint the wall
behind it in a darker colour so that the dark TV silhouette blends in with the
wall behind, and surround it with plants to really soften the look.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agoNext is from @ViolaMansaur who asks…
Hi this is my first floor. I am trying to create a layout for
it. It is a large open plan space and I am not sure if this will be ok. Any
advice? The area is almost 21mx12m. In the entrance I put a console and 2
chairs, the opposite side at the end there is a fireplace. On the right side a
piano. I want to paint the walls very light shade of grey with old white
wainscoting. on left side a TV which I will cover with a hand painting.thank
you so muchDulux Amazing Space
8 years agoThis looks like a really great layout. It appears as if you have created
separate, functional spaces which will make this a really stylish and
functional place to live. It looks lovely and as though you have really thought
about how people will move from one zone to the next.As for the colour, grey is a timeless
colour that happens to be very on trend. Try Grey Steel 3 or Potters Clay 3 as
these would be perfect shades to use. If you want to introduce an alternative
colour, you can do this simply through your accessories and soft furnishings.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agoJust a reminder to you all to keep refreshing your screen to see the latest questions and answers from Dulux Amazing Space!
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Original Author8 years agoNext we have @timwearden who says
I have a large room 28' x
15' and need some help in deciding how best to decorate and furnish it. I am
looking to downsize in the near future and want this room to appeal to as many
new buyers as possible.
What would you suggest?
It is currently divided into two areas. A gym area and a TV lounge area. I also
have 2 other large rooms -kitchen and lounge.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello @timwearden
It sounds like the size alone is a great selling point! Potential
buyers like to visualise themselves living in a property so depending on the
other 2 rooms you have it might be a good idea to transform this space into a
dining/family space as this is what a lot of people strive for in a modern
home.Ensure there are homely elements within the room, rather than aiming
for a show home look. If you keep the walls neutral you could go bolder with
furniture as you have a blank canvas to play with. Using bold, quirky
accessories will create a statement and ensure any potential buyer won’t forget
the great space.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoIf the dining side of the room is dark you could use Dulux Light and
Space Cotton Breeze as this is a soft light Blue and will help to reflect twice
as much light around the room. You could then introduce a warmer shade like
Blissful Blue to the living area as this has sufficient light levels to go a
few shades warmer. I would suggest you keep the ceilings of both areas white as
this helps to give a cohesive feeling to both spaces. Complement with accessories
in Blues, Soft Greys and even a small amount of Muted Green to finish the look.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoAnd now for our final question of the day from
@ElaineHobson…I have a second floor north east facing living room with French
doors and a largish window. It's currently painted dark red to make it cosy
rather than struggle to make it light. But I'm bored with the room and would
welcome any new ideas!Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello @ElaineHobson
As your living room gets a lot of morning light but no afternoon
light I would suggest keeping with warm colours to retain the cosy feel.
Replacing the red with a rich teal colour, such as Teal Touch or Teal Tension,
would work really well as this colour will create a great backdrop for any previous
red accessories you may have. If you wanted to update your accessories these
colours will look stunning with any gold or brass light fittings and mirrors.
Keep your ceiling and trim white, and look at soft greys or walnut colours for furniture.
By having lots of oversized broad leaf green plants by the window the colour
scheme will flow harmoniously within the space.Emmeline Westin
Original Author8 years agoThat’s it for today! We hope you have found it useful and its
inspired you with your projects. Sorry to those of you who we have not yet had
a chance to respond to today. We will be asking the Dulux Amazing Space team to
look through the unanswered questions this week and get back to you. We hope
you’ve enjoyed today’s Live Chat and thanks to Dawn from Dulux Amazing Space
for her time.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoThanks everyone for taking part, it’s great to see so many
of you interested in our new service. As Houzz have said the Dulux Amazing
Space team and I will cover all of the unanswered question throughout this
week. For any future design help don’t forget to visit our website.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @Emmathecat1
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Grey is a great choice as it is very on trend at the moment and
painting the cupboards will give your room a great makeover. I would suggest
trying Dulux Polished Pebble Satinwood paint for your cupboards as this is a
gorgeous warm grey that shouldn't be too dark. Combine this with Dulux Vanilla White in a Matt finish on the walls for an elegant and cosy feel.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello @Michelle Hargreaves
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Moving home is always an exciting process and it's great to
hear you've already got stuck into the decorating! I think the idea of painting the alcoves either side of your fireplace is a really great way to
instantly add some personality into your space. Celestial Blue 1 is a really
beautiful rich navy tone that combined with your oak flooring will create a
lovely warm atmosphere. If you want to create more impact leave your
walls free from hanging pictures or photos so that the Blue colour can do all the
talking. Alternatively, to create a softer, more subtle effect incorporate
floating shelving into your alcoves. This will provide you with more storage
and also give you the chance to display personal touches, such as ornaments and
photos, while still allowing the lovely Blue tone to add to the atmosphere of
your living room.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @janmckx
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Allergies are never fun and finding a way to prevent them can
be difficult. However, have you heard of the Dulux Trade EcoSure Matt paint
before? It has been created primarily for the trade and commercial market, so
is often used in healthcare environments, but has been specially formulated to
have a lower environmental impact than standard Dulux Trade paint range. It
produces less odour and fumes making it the easiest paint to use for those with
allergies. The majority of the Dulux paint range is now water-based (rather
than solvent based) so all produce less fumes making the painting experience
more pleasant. Be careful when opting
for ‘Vinyl’ paints though as this will always provide a level of covering that
makes them less breathable. All Dulux paints strive to be as home friendly as
is possible, but to find you more about Dulux Trade EcoSure just follow the
link below.http://www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk/products/picker#details/dulux-trade/ecosure-matt
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8 years agoHello @mrsmcee74
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.It's wonderful that you crave more colour in your room. The
greys, greens and blues are very harmonious colours that will compliment you
living room wonderfully. Forest Lake 4, Wild Water 2 and Clouded Pearl 3 create
a calm and tonal look together, whereas combining Kiwi Burst 4, Royal Regatta 2
and Grey Steel 3 will make your room fresh and bright.With beautiful windows at either end of your room you could
choose either a calm or bold scheme. However, if you didn't feel like going for
a full redecoration project then you could add colour in other simple ways.
Maybe purchase a statement patterned rug to create a focal point within your
room, or bring your chosen colours in through accessories and soft furnishings.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoPlease accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.With Spring/Summer on its way it’s time to liven up your
living space! With your existing brown leather sofas I would recommend a colour
palette of cool neutrals, calm greys and a splash of Raspberry! It’s bright,
daring, fun and will frame your sofas wonderfully! This colour pallet will give
you a mix of calm, warm and rich tones giving you an eclectic feel.Quartz Flintz 4 would be a great base colour for the walls in
the room creating a neutral shade of grey. It will create calm and tranquillity
in your space. Then add a splash of Moroccan Velvet 1 for richness – it would
look stunning on the wall behind your log burner / traditional brick fireplace.
If you wish to up-cycle your wooden furniture you could also use this colour to
do it with as it blends in well with your dark brown leather sofas. This colour
will add a masculine feel also, to cater for all tastes. Pink Nevada 1 on the
contrary is more of a feminine colour and will add warmth to your colour scheme,
so you could also use this on up-cycled pieces of furniture. It will pick out
the pink tones from the Moroccan Velvet 1 and add a burst of freshness for the
summer! The addition of Cappuccino Candy 3 will contrast and compliment the
Pink Nevada. Pair the colours together and add accents with these, whether it’s
on furniture, in an alcove, creating colour blocks, stripes or ombre paint
effects, these hues will really brighten your room.With a south facing room and two windows you have plenty of
natural light in your room therefore choosing a Flat Matt paint finish for your
walls will give you a contemporary feel which will contrast nicely with your
traditional fireplace. To up-cycle your existing furniture go for a Satinwood
finish to get the perfect finish! Finish off your scheme by adding your unusual
bits and pieces to really give you the eclectic mix and feel!Hope you enjoy your new amazing space Doris!
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8 years agoHello @Khelouda Khelouda
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.The best way to create a unisex room is to choose gender
neutral coloured walls as a base. A suggestion
of wall colour would be to use a warm neutral such as Dulux Almost Oyster or Dulux
Just Walnut. Alternatively, you could have a simple patterned wallpaper in a
unisex Duck Egg Blue tone. This way the room won’t look like two conflicting
areas. You can bring pops of colour into each side of the room through
accessories such as cushions and throws. But choose colours that are complementary
to one another on the colour wheel - so perhaps team Blue with Orange or Pink with
Green, this way they can both put their own stamp on their space, and add their
favourite colours into their half of the room.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @ligija0507
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.It sounds as though you would like a completely new look for
your flat which is great. If you are looking for some inspiration Houzz is
obviously a great place to start. If however you are seeking guidance that is
more specific to your space we can help, so just let us know any specific questions
you have. Alternatively through our on-line design service you can speak to
your very own Amazing Space Designer who will narrow down the choices for you
and give you some brilliant new ideas. Whatever room you’re thinking of
updating you can upload a project and we will find you the perfect designer to
create a personal scheme for you.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @or3nick
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.The best way to begin choosing colours for your space is to
start with something that inspires you. Whether it’s an existing piece of
furniture, a travel experience or a favourite colour. So you could start with
one of the images in your Houzz Ideabooks, as this will get your ideas flowing.
Then you need to decide on how you want your space to feel. Brighter more
vibrant colours will make the space look happy and uplifting, whereas lighter
more muted colours will feel more relaxing and calm. You could use the Dulux
Visualizer app as this has a facility to pick colours from a photograph (see
the link below).When you are deciding on the colour see how it looks with your
existing furniture and flooring as you want something that compliments what you
already have. Narrow it down to your favourites and try out some testers, live
with them in your space painted on a large piece of card to see how they look
at different times of day, as the light in your space will affect the look of
the colour. Once you’re happy with the colour it’s time to get it on the walls
and transform your space.https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/articles/the-dulux-visualizer-app
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8 years agoHello @Carol Campbell
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.A sophisticated palette is perfectly in keeping with the
classic style of your Victorian Home. As you are keen to keep the same Gardenia
colour running throughout your house I would suggest a stylish soft green like
Dulux Paper Mint. This will work well with your maple solid wood flooring as
well as keeping the space light and fresh.Your current bannister makes a strong statement whilst
accentuating its beautiful features, if you would like a softer look you could
introduce a lighter charcoal grey tone with Dulux Urban Obsession in a
Satinwood finish for a sleek timeless look.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @colette106
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.It sounds like you are open to making a statement when it
comes to your interiors, so why not try a rich blue feature wall to contrast
your blood red sofa and perfectly compliment the Mocha Colour in the rest of
your room. DH Oxford Blue from our Dulux Heritage collection would work
perfectly to create a wow factor on a feature wall.The Heritage range, evolved from painstaking research in to
authentic historical pigments, is a beautiful range of colours which will
produce stunning results in any property. From delicate blues, influenced by
natural pigments, to rich golds derived from Italian marble, these colours
provide definition and character. Follow the link below to explore this
colour range further.http://www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk/colours/collections/heritage
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8 years agoHello @Penny Lane-Smith
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.What a beautiful home you have! As a nod to the heritage of
your property I would recommend using a paint from our Heritage collection. The
Heritage range, evolved from painstaking research in to authentic historical
pigments, is a beautiful range of colours which will produce stunning results
in any property. From delicate blues, influenced by natural pigments, to rich
golds derived from Italian marble, these colours provide definition and
character.I would suggest DH Salmon as this is lovely warm colour that
will work well in your traditional space.
Powder Colour is the perfect neutral to compliment the darker Salmon.
Bring in your favourite red hues through accessories and soft furnishings to
finish the look.If you would like to go for a dog friendly paint, choose to
get your colour mixed in an Endurance finish. Dulux Endurance is an
exceptionally tough paint. Its Diamond Tough formulation is 20x tougher than
standard Dulux Matt, and washable without the colour fading, so your home stays
looking great for longer.Follow the link below to explore the Dulux Heritage range
further.http://www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk/colours/collections/heritage
Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoPlease accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.We're not sure what US regulations are, as we are a UK based
company. In the UK there needs to be a 300mm cabinet (minimum) either side of
your cooker. You will also need to consider that you may need to have your gas
and/or electric redirected. Also, in closing up your large window you should
first consider how this will affect the natural lighting in your space, as
natural lighting has a dramatic effect on the look and feel of your kitchen. If
your space has no other windows, you might consider another direction. Most
kitchen companies will come and survey your space before any fittings are made.
A lot of companies will also design the layout of your kitchen for free.Good
luck and let us know how you get on!Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @gilkybean42
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.It sounds like you have a fun scheme in mind! In order to
create a compromise with the two contrasting themes I would suggest that you
opt for a neutral base on all your walls and introduce pops of colour to add in
some fun. Try Dulux Banana Dream 2 in the recesses of your window (see photo)
as well as using colour on your doors. You could even add this to your picture
rail, to give a flash of colour around the top of your room. Balance this with
Vanilla Mist 4 on the rest of the walls.Instead of a mural, why don’t you consider adding some black framed
prints to highlight your interests? Then you could display precious Lego models
and a combination of transport items which will look great displayed on some floating
shelves, giving you some extra storage too. This will ensure the whole room has
a ‘novelty theme’ but isn't too overpowering for your female guests.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @ Sio McN
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Although wooden flooring would look lovely with your new
bathroom scheme I would suggest it is probably wise to avoid in such a humid environment.
Have you thought about purchasing specialist bathroom wooden flooring? This way
you can still get the look you desire whilst ensuring you avoid damage. Alternatively
there is a large variety of vinyl and ceramic tiles available in a wood finish –
just ensure you go for a good quality product to ensure it looks as close to
the real thing as possible.Let us know how you get on!
Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @tellytelly
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Those white bricks that are featured in your wall look
absolutely beautiful, so I would suggest to pick colours to paint your exterior
woodwork to complement them. For a real contemporary look, I would choose a
mid-grey tone to paint over your woodwork (so everything that has the green hue
at the moment). Dulux Weathershield Exterior Quickdry Satin in Gallant Grey
will work perfectly and is ideal for exterior surfaces. Alternatively, if you
are going for a warmer look I would go with the same paint in Celtic Cream which
is a warm mid beige tone.We'd love to see some photos when its finished.
Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello @Lisa Halverson-fry
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Greys and purples look great together, so it seems like you
already have a good base to start with. To lighten the room I would suggest
keeping all of the walls in the same grey tone and using the purple as a pop of
colour through the accessories. For a lighter look try Dulux Rock Salt on all
of your walls. This is a lovely light grey that will make your room feel more
relaxing and spacious.Choose the paint in a soft sheen finish to reflect light even
further around the room. This new colour will work perfectly with your existing
furniture and help your rug to stand out.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @annemorant
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Paint is a simple and effective way to transform your space.
Dulux satinwood is perfect for painting over woodwork. Satinwood gives a more
contemporary feel and a cool neutral like Dulux’s White Cotton is a great
choice and will work well with any existing colour palette.We’d love to see some ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos once you completed
it!Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello again @nina1_ok
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.What a beautiful space you have! To create a luxurious
opulent atmosphere I would definitely suggest adding the curtains. Have you
thought about placing them on the outer edge of the bay window though, and
create a cosy corner with perhaps a luxurious buttoned Ottoman or bedroom chair
by the window? It could become a ‘hidden’ space to relax and enjoy.It would be great to paint the wall behind the bed in a deep
grey such as Dulux Night Jewels 3, this will give you the
feature element and still keep it neutral so it matches with your curtains and new
white wardrobes. I would definitely suggest adding a matching white dressing
table if you can.Hope that helps!
Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHi @lexoo2020
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Have you thought about using paint to create some feature
elements on your wall? This way you can introduce your favourite colours in the
room while creating some beautiful décor. You can paint a hexagon pattern on
one of your walls as shown in the video below; just replace the colours with
the ones you like and that will complement your room’s colour scheme.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLT9XYkdO4
Alternatively, how about making a collage of your favourite
pictures in frames of various sizes and colours? This way you can include all
your favourite moments and people in your room while still styling your space.
The image below can give you an idea of how to mix and match to create the
perfect look!If you would like some extra storage, why don’t you try some
floating shelves? You can decorate them with your favourite accessories, and by
adding a pop of colour on the edge, as the picture shows below, you create
interest in your room in a subtle way.Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agoHello @Kathryn Stephens
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in
responding to you, we are just getting to grips with Houzz so it has taken us a
little longer that we would have liked to get back to everyone.Your house has a great shape to it so there are a few options you have. If you wanted to give it a
total contemporary makeover you could look at adding some wood cladding and
repaint the render, a bit like this great example from @Proctor Watts Cole RutterAlternatively, if you simply wanted to repaint it then you could opt for a contemporary colour from the Dulux Weathershield range like Concrete Grey, or opt for a more traditional colour such as Green Ivy from the same range. Both would provide an interesting contrast to the white of the windows. Then add in some interesting planters, so perhaps box hedging across the front, and consider also painting the wall at the front of the drive.
We'd love to see the finished photo's when you've completed it.
Dulux Amazing Space
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHi @Nicola
Greenwood, thanks for coming back to us about the tiles for your
fireplace. We asked one of our Dulux Design Experts, Hannah to research into
this for you. Hannah has found you some beautiful patterned tiles that she
feels would work wonderfully in your scheme. These tiles all have a really
modern feel and would co-ordinate seamlessly with your existing wall colour, or
you can simply use them as inspiration for a new look.When choosing tiles,
make sure they are suitable to go in a fireplace environment. When looking at
colour and pattern, we would recommend that you pick them with a limited colour
palette on them of up to 3 colours, making it easy to update the scheme again
in the future, whenever the mood takes you!We have included some
suggestions for you below:
http://www.firedearth.com https://www.wallsandfloors.co.ukWhen choosing tiles, make sure they are suitable to go in a fireplace environment. We would suggest tiling the inside of your fireplace in a patterned tile
and either keeping your existing terracotta tile hearth or choose a dark marble
contrast to really make your fire place pop!vespin
8 years ago@ penny lane smith... We live in a 16th c cottage which is dark, previously painted white but ended up very dull. We got inspiration from watching 'Indian Summers' and went for deep contrast of a deep pink (Dulux origin summer Coulis) with a contrasting (dulux origin birds egg) .. Similar to your scheme for hallway, and de- cluttered the space. Strange the deep colours make the furniture light up and the room feels more cosy. Suggest you de- clutter your space and go for lighter furniture .. You can paint what you have with chalk based paint and wax/ light varnish.
We are yet to change the lights but hopefully you get the idea!L M
6 years agoWe have just finish decorating our bedroom, painted in Dulux Heritage Potter Pink/marble white paintwork. Its a period house with a large bay window which we have ordered shutters for ( white also). Carpet we have chosen is a soft pewter colour. We previous had Marharani dark furniture but would like a change, I still feel dark would suit the room better but maybe a painted furniture ? just not sure on colour. Some suggestion on soft furnishing would be helpful too. Carpet not down in this pic.
Dawn Laverty
4 years agoI am about to have a new kitchen fitted with Matt white top units and navy blue base units.
Im looking at tranquil dawn for between the base and wall units, and am looking for suggestions for a complimentary colour for a wall which has no units on it at all.
I don’t want anything too dark.
Thank you.E D
4 years agoHello Dawn
Can I suggest you start a new thread, preferably with photos of your space(s)?
People here can then advise you better.
This is a three year old thread.
Yvonne James