how can i make this hallway look larger and uplift it
Barbara Anne Turrell
6 years ago
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Barbara Anne Turrell
6 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (8)It is not clear if you have bought the property or how long you intend to stay there however I agree with the mirrored wardrobes. iKEA do some very reasonable ones which can be reassembled elsewhere if need be.. It looks like there may already be roller blinds to match the curtains...? If money is tight (given that a decent bed could cost the best part of £1,000) you could just lose the draped pelmets. If you are renting you may need to replace them when you leave. I think the whole room should be painted a neutral very pale shade which tones with the curtains and above all you must lose that awful carpet. For budget sake I suggest a pale white grained or lime-washed laminate which can in fact be laid straight over carpet and this will aid sound insulation. You can get the 'click' variety which is a bit more expensive but it can be reused. Any spare money can be spent on bedside cabinets, a large picture above the bed (?), a small dressing table (?), a small chair (?), wonderful bedding, a throw and some cushions to bring the whole look together. i would leave the chandelier (unless you hate it) as they are quite popular at present and you will have the additional expense of an electrician if you change it. Good luck! :)...See MoreI have an old fashioned dado rail in hall and up stairway how do I mak
Comments (8)I would make a feature of it; it adds character and structure and takes the eye sweepingly along and up which is good for adding a sense of space. Could you paint it a colour that ties in with something else - the flooring or a rug, for example? Or you could put patterned wallpaper or a different colour paint below and a lighter shade above it. You could also hang pictures in the feature shapes above though if they aren't original I'd be tempted to get rid of them. I'd move away from the rather feminine and twee decoration and make it bolder, stronger....See MoreCan you help me with this hallway to make hallway wider
Comments (7)Removing the console, changing the flooring and creating more interest on the walls, as mentioned above, would help. Also, creating a focal point at the end of the hall, perhaps by turning the bookcase around, or placing the lower cabinet there if it fits, with a painting above and a (faux) plant on top, using patterned wallpaper above the dado rail, perhaps panelling on the bottom part, and a row of mirrors on the long wall or a large mirror are all tricks to make it visually less narrow. https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/traditional-hallway-and-landing-traditional-hallway-and-landing-london-phvw-vp~12578864 https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/townhouse-central-london-traditional-entrance-london-phvw-vp~67103968 https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/malvern-east-transitional-hallway-and-landing-melbourne-phvw-vp~28664422 https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/monee-ponds-victorian-federation-transitional-hallway-and-landing-melbourne-phvw-vp~49082224 https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/entrance-transitional-entrance-chicago-phvw-vp~58742561...See MoreHow to make a small bathroom look bigger.
Comments (27)Phew, that was like watching paint dry! Wrong sized photos. Hey ho, ever onwards. At the moment, the shower is on the right as you walk in but water tends to splash against the window which is why I was thinking of scrapping the bath altogether and having a walk in shower on the left as you enter through the door. with the shower on the wall where the pictures are at the moment. The marble wall that you can see is actually sticky back paper - I just wanted to see what it looked like and it certainly lightens the room up to a massive extent. The previous colour was turquoise....See MoreBarbara Anne Turrell
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