Room too bland??
Hello, I'd really like some advice on what to do with my room. It's small with built in wardrobe at the foot of the bed (not shown in pic). We built the dark grey wall at the head of the bed to give more cupboard space. The white door in the pic is the ensuite. I like the colours but feel it's too bland. I need to brighten it up but am at a loss to know how!! I don't want the dark grey wall looking too much like cupboards. I wondered about bringing in a blue somewhere but again, not sure where or how..I have played around with the layout of the throws but it just isn't enough...the dark grey wall needs sprucing up a bit i think!! Be glad of any ideas!! Thank you!
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very bland cream living room with archway
Comments (4)PS are you absolutely sure you can't ditch the carpet? For what you'd spend on covering the sofa you could get an inexpensive beige or tan carpet and immediately lighten up, simplify, and elevate the space. As soon as I saw the photo I knew you were in England! I don't know why there are so many carpets like this over there. I have seen apartments in England where there were two or three different patterned carpets in the same place! It's enough to make your head spin... I watch BBC Canada a lot and I am addicted to the renovation shows, especially the ones where they are fixing up homes to sell, and I've seen over and over how they've ripped up carpeting like this and replaced them with a simple plain style. When it's done it looks like a million bucks (or pounds, excuse me!)... If you did replace the rug, you could keep your sofa 'as is' and paint the walls Farrow & Ball PIGEON No. 25, which is a lovely green-gray. If you go very green it's going to look too Christmassy (red and green) so I suggest this colour which incorporates a grey tone that's very current these days. It would look very fresh with white woodwork. This paint colour would look interesting with the beige/tan carpet too. I have attached two photos showing neutral sisal-look carpeting and a photo of a room painted PIGEON....See MoreIs Magnolia paint bland or beautiful?
Comments (96)@colourhappy I totally agree. Like everyone else I can’t help being influenced by trends but I really try to choose things that are not too ‘of the moment’. Like those enormous wall clocks someone else mentioned. They look fab but they are definitely a trend that will define this period. Eventually there will be a lot of them in landfill. Our trusty magnolia paint saw us through 10 years of family life in our old house with 3 young children. It was super easy to slap a bit more on if it ever got dirty - who am I kidding, I mean WHEN it got dirty. It didn’t clash with the wood effect floors which I think many of the currently popular grey or yellow colours would have. I suppose I’m also lucky that I’ve not spent much time as a renter so I don’t have the frustration of having magnolia forced on me. I don’t remember it being a thing in the 80s either. I DO remember the Dulux ‘hints’ range from then though: Apple white, orchid white etc. My Mum loved those....See MoreIs this dining table set too much for a smallish room?
Comments (4)The pic with the colours chairs works so well as they are the only coloured things in that set - if you want them to be as stunning - I think you need to emulate the set - ie white walls and white floor ! If you go with the darker wood floor that you are considering - personally - I think it may loose a little of its Wow ! ( will look fantastic with white plates !! And the three colours used as serving or side dishes /napkins etc )...See MoreCream room bland?
Comments (10)You can use different shades of cream as well as different textures. Yocould even mix creams and whites as long as there's a good balance. I would also add some patterns which could be in wallpaper, rug, cushions etc. Add mirrors and some statement lighting (maybe with some metallic). You could also add plants or flowers ( maybe try and get some really good artifical ones rather than have a weekly expense). To balance against the dark walnut maybe some black lampshades and framed art or curtain poles is that too much colour?...See More
Jenna Freeman
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Carolina
6 years agoJenna Freeman
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6 years ago Jemma Todd
6 years agoHi I love your room but if it was mine I would reupholster the headboard in a patterned fabric that ties in your colour scheme? Loads available and I think the addition of some cobalt blue would make the room perfect! Just added a few for inspo but there are thousands of blue/ochre/grey combinations available.
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6 years agoJenna Freeman
6 years agoWhat are everyone's thoughts with this? obviously would need a second blue cushion and the painting would be on the door not balanced on a stool!! The painting is one of my own which I could do again for the other side of the bed also. Or just ignore the wall altogether as previously suggested! Thanks again for all your help!
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6 years ago
Julia Källén
6 years agominnie101
6 years agoJenna Freeman
6 years agominnie101
6 years agoThis might be quite a cosy look with the texture? Muted ochre velvet curtains (I can't quite work out how the cupboards open but obviously a curtain pole is already there, will it go wider?). The cushion in the last pic is from soho home which also comes in an oblong. A faux fur throw for the bed mixed with washed linen for bedding etc. Books and plants as before. I do really like your room as is though, especially with the changes, I just thought the textures were a bit more industrial and although it's simple is cosy but opulent. The curtains would just need to hover above the floor though and I wouldn't drape the throw all over the floor or it will make the room feel visually smaller
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6 years agoJenna Freeman
6 years agoThanks again for your comments. I've finally got it how I like it thanks to everyone's help! I realised I was getting away from the style I really like; comfy and relaxed. Everyone's comments and opinions have really helped.
By filling out the shelf, your eye is taken off the bare walls either side. The bed in white is lighter, fresher and less formal. The curtains raised off the floor makes the room feel more spacious somehow.
The bouquet on the right hand side of the shelf is my silk wedding bouquet and my pearl tiara is up there too, which is nice because before they were stuffed in a cupboard :-)
So now, white Venetian blind on order, white duvet and pillows to order and one more blue hydrangea for the window sill :-)
Thanks again for all your feedback and help!!
Julia Källén