To go 50s or not to go 50s
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Comments (12)Hi Angela. It all looks a bit dark and gloomy at the moment but you have got some nice features, slate floor, bannisters to work with. I’m sure your husband would be most pissed off if you asked him to remove the dado he has just put up, there is nothing wrong with dado rails, they are traditional. So painting the woodwork white. I would start with skirting, door architraves, front door and dado as it is visually splitting the room in two. Choose different colours for below and above dado, darker below and lighter above, someone suggested choosing colours from the slate which seems an excellent idea. Definitely replace carpet on stairs to neutral sisal or similar. If budget allows replace the hall door for something simpler and less busy (like kitchen door maybe). You may get away with not painting balusters if you make the other changes you would have to judge once the walls are done and carpet samples to hand. A narrow console or radiator cover with mirror above would bounce light around too. Best of luck!!...See MoreHelp 50s fireplace
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