Decorating a barn conversion
So we have bought what we describe as the closest to our dream family house we could ask for.
A lovely 3 bedroom converted barn in Mid Wales (converted in approx. 2003). So the barn is in overall good condition but we are aiming a full redecorating including floor change!
The upstairs carpet will be a lovely magnetic grey.
The dilema now is "What colour scheme?", "What style".
We are aiming to keep the country feeling bit would like a touch of modern!
Ideas currently are a possible Dove Grey for skirting boards / door frames keeping the barn style doors original which will match the windows and sills.
Downstairs perhaps a dark slate tile in the kitchen and front door with similar colour scheme for the wood work along with country pale blue cupboards? Living room and sunroom would have a dark solid wood floor.
Lighting will also be a strong point in our little project but so far nothing has come to mind.
Any ideias from your lovely and creative minds would be of great help!
Comments (24)
André Fernandes
6 years ago
Juliet Docherty
6 years agoLighter floors and darker woodwork can look very smart. What an amazing project.
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6 years ago
Carolina
6 years agoAbout the kitchen: I actually like the floor. You could paint the cabinets in F&B french gray and the walls in lime white for example. Change the knobs and I would put a large country style dining table with modern chairs around it.
PRODiscount Flooring Depot
6 years agoWe sell a dark oiled wood floor Titanium Series Engineered Flooring 15/4 x 189mm Oak Smoked & Oiled, it has a traditional rustic feel or if you decide to go light we have a Smoked Brushed and White Oiled floor, either will look great in your open space.
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6 years agoAndré Fernandes
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PROAndré Fernandes
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OnePlan
6 years ago minnie101
6 years agoCongratulations! Personally I'd keep the door frame in wood if you're not painting the doors. You could perhaps consider painting the skirting in each rooms wall colour? I have to admit, I'd keep the existing wood floor, the living room in particular works really well with the doors etc. If you want a dark floor I'd pick one which picks up some of the same tones as the doors and windows. Dark floors can also make rooms feel smaller if there is a strong contrast with light walls so you could look at mid shades. I like the idea of adding an island and there looks to be room. I might look at a flagstone floor with warm tones to go with light blue or you might find the existing floor looks quite good! (2nd pic is similar). Do you have a picture of the exterior re front door colour? As Carolina said, I'd start an ideabook if you're planning a bit of an overhaul. If you have existing furnishings etc that you'll be using I'm sure lots of people on here will have ideas!
André Fernandes
6 years ago
Oriolus Oriolus
6 years agoCarolina
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PROJ.N.Rusticus
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
Good Afternoon,JN Rsuticus has a large selection perfect for a county home. Take a look even just for inspiration.
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André Fernandes
6 years agoAndré Fernandes
6 years agoCarolina
6 years agoI'm thinking that it is a specific floor and not to everyone's taste. Looks more like something you'd find in a pub or Mexican restaurant. I would not choose it in a home and fear it would a) be difficult to combine with soft furnishings and furniture b) look very busy c) you'll be bored of it in a few years time. Which would be a shame, because it is not something you'd easily replace.
But... if you really, really love it, go for it.
I would personally rather opt for something like this if you like a rustic look:
This would work with any style of furniture.
PROJohn Cullen Lighting
6 years agoAndré Fernandes
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John Cullen Lighting
6 years ago André Fernandes
6 years ago
PROCormar Carpets
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi Andre, what lovely pictures! Is this your new
home or are these what you’re planning to work towards? The simplicity of a grey floor is very practical investment for any room in the home. Easy on the eye, and not a scene stealer, it makes a great base shade for rooms on floors, walls, curtains or fabrics and suits a range of decorating schemes. You can keep your greys warm, with amber and burnt sienna undertones, or cooler with blush tones and icy blues mixed in. If you’re wanting to enhance the country feel, we suggest you embrace the modern rustic appeal by drawing on the best elements of traditional country designs – such as light hues, distressed timbers, classic furniture and heritage fabrics – and
offset them with a contemporary colour scheme and uncomplicated approach.
Carolina