Help, too much of a good thing: living room too large/too much light
Michael NA
6 years ago
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Ceiling lights - Victorian Living room, spots and chandelier too much
Comments (13)Like it too, however - if you have a good electrician, you could ask him to install some plugs that connect to the light switch in the living room. In this way, you could have 2 floor lamps (or one floor, one table) that you'd turn on from the switch (like in hotels). If you buy some good wall lights (up-downs are the trend atm), keep the chandelier and have a couple of floor lamps, you won't need to 'infect your ceiling with acne' (an architect saying about ceiling spots) - but I'd go for it in the kitchen. The picture rail looks too high to me - it could be that it's in line with the window frame; if you plan on a big reno, you should consider lowering it or if you keep it, paint the space between the rail and ceiling in the same colour as the ceiling, not the walls. We also tried to add Victorian features to our place when we renovated, even if we prefer a contemporary look too, my mum-in-law prefers a more traditional look; have a look at what we've done for inspiration. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5800709/thumbs/finished-house http://www.houzz.com/projects/306977/Monica-s...See MoreToo much sunlight
Comments (6)I suggest talk to paint supplier but the flatter (matter) the paint surface the less reflective it will be. For greys you could try F&B ammonite or pavilion grey - they are quite architectural colours which could suit your space- perhaps try painting one wall first. Ensure to get tester sheets and see how the colour looks during various times in the day. I suggest taking a few different picture of the room from various angles and seek advice at paint store. Also why not add some more elements to the room such as nice, tall green plants - might not solve you light issue but I think the would look great, esp with grey. Good luck!...See Moredo we lose too much garden with this extension?
Comments (13)If you are staying in this house and need the space I would say extend for what you need but make sure sliding doors etc so room will be an extension of the garden. We thought the same about our kids as they grew up , spent less and less time in the garden , and now it's mainly us sitting out or if they or their friends join us , or have a meal outside and a few beers Also our weather doesn't lend itself to much drying outside so a good utility room or even a pull down rack onto an outside wall is fine..Our remaining garden is 10.5 metres by 10.5 and with a good sized shed and loads of shrubs and planting , and we still have plenty of room for sitting out, a table and chairs and loads of space around. We have a line with connections to two walls that winds up so when you have people around your wet clothes aren't hanging around, and we had a climbing framed and slide for the kids until a few years ago when it went to a good home. I would say go for it!...See Morebest way to utilise space - utility room and toilet too much?
Comments (17)Remove the bay if it is only on this floor to replace it with doors. It will be much cheaper than curved doors but you could always get quotes for both and see what you find. I would steal some of the space from the kitchen and the under the stairs cupboard to fit a downstairs loo, it is invaluable in a busy house particularly when you have been out in the garden! As the kitchen is on that side there should be relatively easy access to the drains....See MoreCarolina
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