Kitchen/Living room ideas needed!
Hey :)
I have recently moved into a new flat and have all of the main furniture so am now looking for some fun design ideas to add colour! Any ideas would be appreciated! I am struggling with colours, especially as there is a lot of wood! I really like the Scandinavian
design styles! Oh- I also have one massive wall to do something with!
Thanks for any help!
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7 years agoLaura S
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Kitchen/living Room ideas
Comments (5)I would go for a splash of colour as the rest of the colour scheme looks a bit pale. Maybe deep red sofa with nice colourfull cushions to make a space more cheerful. Lovely big rug to match all the colours in the room, dark red, white, black, grey. Some nice lighting preferably crystal chandelier to add sophistication to a room and some art work on the walls....See MoreSplashback & Living room layout ideas needed please
Comments (2)Hi Sassy G, It's great how much natural light you are getting into this space from the patio doors and the light fixtures and fittings will help create the feel of a bigger space. For the Living Area: I would suggest a 2 seater against the back wall (as per your plan) and a small coffee table in front with your 2 cocktail chairs facing inwards. This helps create the feel of a separate living area but also accommodates for additional seating for guests. Or instead of the 2 cocktail chairs you could have an upholstered storage bench which doubles up as storage as well as seating. This is also great because it keeps the openness of the space. For the Kitchen: For the splashback I think a high gloss teal finish would look lovely here. It adds a splash of colour, its bright (but not too bright) and different and would look great against your current worktop. Paint ideas: Having an off white colour is a good choice for the living and dining area. You could also try two different paint colours for each of these rooms to help break up the space or incorporate a feature all paint colour such as Farrow and Ball 'Peignoir'. Your ideas are great and it will turn out lovely. If you need further help or advice for this project, or would like an interior designer for this I would be happy to help you - feel free to have a look at my profile or my website www.rebeccafullertoninteriors.com. Rebecca...See MoreIs changing my living room into a kitchen/ dining room a good idea?
Comments (1)It’s not a big house and I suspect that if you try to increase the number of rental bedrooms you only invite the student market which may not be your intention. You need to make the decision on your local market- I suspect your research will tell you that either no change will increase the rental potential enough to justify the cost. Or you might conclude two bedrooms with a bathroom each is great for sharing professionals...See MoreLiving and Dinning Room -Need help on Painting ideas and suggestions
Comments (12)Scandi look is often, but not always,light wood or light painted furniture with pale walls, usually white. So I would paint the walls white or off white and I would paint the wooden fire surround white too (Satinwood). The bookcase and tv unit are quite pale so should work. The sofas aren’t really in keeping with that look as they are so dark, but you could add some nice light cushions in various cottons in pale greens, pinks, beiges and blues. A nice natural jute rug will go well too. Pinterest has a huge array of pictures to inspire you. It’s very easy to join and you can save pictures to a mood board....See More
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7 years agoThese prints by hammade.com can be fun. Also add some contrast and interest with some plants.
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7 years agoLaura S
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7 years agoIt's a really nice space. For me, the kitchen isn't actually helping. The wood effect of the kitchen clashes with the wood on the floor, and it would have been much better in an off white, grey, grey green, or even red ( for a bold look ). You also have things out on every work surface - Spice Jars, knife blocks etc, these can go in drawers and cupboards, and keep as much surface clear as possible, it helps with making things look clean, tidy and larger.
All your furniture is going to work very well, you just need a T.V display / Storage unit, i'd go for a grey again to work with the kitchen at the opposite end of the room ( i'd paint the kitchen as above to match ). Then add in your chosen accent colours, and a nice plain but plush rug for the lounge area.
I'd go for the grey or the grey / green
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7 years agominnie101
7 years agoHi Laura. Congratulations on the new home! Have you thought about putting the sofa on the back wall and moving the TV to where the sofa is? I think it would work nicely with the shelves. You can then add a floor lamp and picture gallery on the back wall similar to what's pictured with a tall potted plant in the other corner to make a nice focal point. I'd go for a pale grey For the walls, dulux dusted moss 2 is nice but check undertones with your sofa. Your dining chair looks more of a deep coral so would bring a little in for cushions (maybe white and coral patterned to lighten the sofa) and also some texture, a faux sheepskin is always good for a scandi look. You could then add splashes of green or blue for art etc. Some faux stems would be great on the dining table (I like cox and cox's eucalyptus in their glass bottle vase for something simple and they give height). Hard to tell from table pics but could you add an arc light to zone the dining area as you don't have any ceiling lights? Your kitchen looks great, I have to admit if it were mine though I'd be tempted to paint it a soft white and remove some of the wall units and have some shelves instead.
PROCreate Perfect
7 years agoHi Laura,
If you were my client I would agree with Man About the House regarding the kitchen and I love the bold red or sticking with the Scandinavian - go white or grey.
What ever colour you do, I would then bring this across the room to the large empty wall.. by adding a geometric pattern going out from the corner across the wall.
A few photos to give you an idea of the kind of thing I would look at doing.
I hope that makes sense but if need any more information or advise please feel free to email me at gina.everett@createperfect.co.uk
All the best, Gina
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7 years agoHi Laura - if you are looking for some original abstract artwork, visit my website and feel free to contact me: www.corinnenatel.co.uk. Most of the paintings are around 1m size. Here are some suggestions below that could work well in the space. The circle would fit well with the Scandinavian theme.
Laura SOriginal Author