Terrace house hallway. Using Dulux Absolute White plus Atoll colour?
skateboardstickers
7 years ago
I'm using Dulux Light and Space Absolute White for the ceiling and walls, plus white for ths skirting boards.
I would also like to use the 'Atol' (similar to Aqua), by Colours/B&Q but not sure where to use it?
I was thinking of doing the doors. There is also an Archway which could all be painted or just the inside.
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7 years agojust a quick update to say I've now painted the ceiling, walls and floors. Need to do another coat on the door. The white door I'd like to replace with a pine one but it seems to be larger than the standard doors like the ones in Wickes . May also change the floor to the tiles suggested at some point. Not sure where to put that print. Shall I put it in the middle? Also what kind of lampshade should I use please? :)
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Comments (17)I have a hall way very similar to yours, when we moved in it was painted white. I presume the previous owner wanted to improve light levels. It had the reverse effect! It made the space seem gloomier which may be related to the front of the house being north facing, what direction does your house face as this may influence paint choices. I love colour but go neutral in a space like a hall way as it links all the rooms in the house and in Victorian houses is very difficult to decorate, ceiling heights etc. We used Farrow and Balls London stone as it remained a true neutral,,many other beige/greige had pink/ purple tones which showed in artificial light. I agree with the other comments about stripping the doors particularly if you do decide on white, it will provide contrast and warmth. You could paint a darker colour beneath the dado rail. I would suggest careful placement of mirrors to maximise/ steal light from other rooms. Also pictures with glass bring light to the area too. You could mount pictures on the stair case in line with the treads. I agree with the earlier comment about mounts and frames. I would go for a runner to show off your lovely stair case. Does the door to your kitchen/diner have a glass panel (s) in it, if not I would suggest adding one or two depending on the type of original door you have that will pull light in from that room. Good lighting will help too, it all depends on your personal preference, you could have pendants downstairs and spotlights upstairs. Good luck with it and hope you enjoy the process...See Moreskateboardstickers
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7 years agoCheck out the IKEA Kvartar lamp (hopefully you're near an IKEA?). I think it's about £15
I like how the shape echoes the arch I the hall
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7 years agoI may be going to Ikea tonight. I'm also thinking of getting a long rug as unfortunately I need to put my bike in there. Also any suggestions for a mirror and ledge or anything I definitely shouldn't buy? The idea to paint bottom of the goat stand is good but what about the shoe rack? should that have some of the door paint also?
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7 years agoI got the Stockholm Mirror also but not sure about how much it sticks out. Will have to think about it for a few days. Can easily change it and still put some kind of shelf below.
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7 years agoCarolina
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7 years agoI'm thinking of putting the print up slightly to the right of the radiator (at eye level) as there is a light switch on the left but will have a play around. Will put the Mirror up in the middle and at eye level like you say. I did put up the lampshade today and it looks great. Not sure whether to put it up a little higher though.
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7 years agoI got the wrong ones by mistake but they look ok. There is a bit of blue running through but close up they looked like the brown ones you like. I can easily exchange them for the full beige brown ones if you think it's worth it? Thank you again :)
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7 years agoJust put the Mirror and print up. Very happy how it's turned out. It's proving difficult to get a replacement pine door and so thinking of either maybe putting a panel over the existing door. I would also like to replace the coat hanger with one that fits on the white door (maybe I shouldn't put a panel in so the coats are more out of the way?). Not sure what colour but I do have plenty of white gloss and the blue.
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7 years agoWouldn't it be cool if you could have something like this in front of that door? http://www.made.com/layne-hall-stand-black-and-mango-wood
How are your DIY skills?
I have a link to a how-to-make-this for the one in the photo...
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7 years agoThank you again for all your help :) The rug does have a bit of blue (see pic), so works quite well. I'm going to have another look to see if I can get a pine door but to like the item pictured. Maybe it would work with the shoe rack I already have and the rail could have hooks for coats? If you look side on, does it go in at the top like a triangle? Would this work in the recess? :)
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7 years agoCarolina
7 years agoI have these in a couple of the bedrooms to hang bathrobes and such on. They come in black or in white (which I would do on the White door). I love them and think you could probably do two on the door at slightly different heights.
Removing the handle and painting the door white, gloss or semi-gloss, whatever you prefer and use in the rest of the home on the woodwork is a good idea. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/small-storage-organisers/hooks-hangers/tjusig-hanger-black-art-80291707/
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