colour styling to tie the house together
We’re progressing with our extension and renovation and are starting to think more seriously about paint colours..
We’re aiming for a relatively neutral palette as a base however I’m keen to create a warm feeling. We’re planning on having karndean Van Gogh birch on the floor downstairs, and we’re probably going for a warm light grey carpet on stairs and bedrooms...
The kitchen will be a dove grey against the wall, and the island will be navy with quartz worktop (white with really subtle marbles vein (can’t remember the name atm)
I want to have a warm green on the back wall of the living room and dining room, and thinking a warm mid blue for the bedroom (maybe like denim?)
Wondering what would be a good base colour to help tie it all together? Not sure about the other bedrooms yet...
The house runs easy to west with no windows on the south side, however does get lots of light!
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Gabby Wong
4 years agoRelated Discussions
First new home, colour and style help please!
Comments (12)Hi. I agree with shelleyuk about switching the sofas - I would put the green one where the cream one is (because it has the chaise part it looks like it blocks the area too much where it currently is and would be better near the wall). If you don't want to move the radiator, I would put the TV on a sideboard on the right of the back doors and then have the cream sofa in front of the radiator. Hang a big piece of art above it. I'd also get quite a big coffee table and play with the cushions so that some that came with the green sofa are on the cream sofa so it ties it all together. I wouldn't bother with curtains unless you need it for heat because they are nice doors letting in a lot of light with a good view of the garden. I can't really tell where the foot traffic will be and what is behind the cream sofa. Is there enough room for a separate seating area? Or a console table behind the sofa?...See MoreHow can I make everything tie in on a tight budget?
Comments (12)Hi. If you can sew I would make your own curtains, rather than cream I would go for white and silver grey. The other option is to buy some cheap ready made curtains and either add borders in a luxury fabric or add something like a Pom pom trim etc. I would probably stop buying bits until you've sat down and looked at schemes you like. Once you've done that then make up a mood board so you can see how it all ties together. It just means you won't waste money on buying stuff you don't like. I would also look at trying to create a focal point as you don't have a fire, this could be art or a mirror over a cabinet for example. Or hang your tv above a console and add art around it.The biggest change for me atm would be to add cushions to lighten the sofa up though. I would also keep an eye on ebay, antique shops, country house auctions etc for maybe a replacement desk and a coffee table. Adding a lamp will add cosiness. I saw this fab light at george of asda the other day for £20. No idea what it looks like in the flesh but looks nice online!...See MoreHow do I tie together these bedroom items?
Comments (7)Hi. What colour are your ŵalls? I might go a chalky white with the shelves the same colour. Can your fire surround be painted? If so, would you consider orange? If not an orange mirror over the top or buy one you can paint. For the bed I'd add a grey'ish sheepskin throw, a couple of cushions in the bed colour, one with texture and one which you can add some buttons to, plus a geometric cushion in a larger or smaller scale than the bedlinen with some orange in. If you have room I'd add little shelves either side of the bed and add orange anglepoise lights. If not, then add one on the chest of drawers ( but I might paint that then). Over the bed 3 scandi style prints. I've found this one. The other 2 I'd keep fairly neutral rather than more orange https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/65129921/eames-poster-mid-century-poster-nursery?ref=market...See MoreWhat colour and style of door would best suit this house?
Comments (7)Hi, If you want to go bold, I'd go all the way, I like the green posted above, but I also think a vibrant teal sort of colour could work if you are going bright. I'd prefer to keep the door a more subtle tone, the two colours (amongst the many other colours which would work) which I liked were a cream or a soft green. I've attached (not very good, so fiddly when using your phone) mock ups, in terms if colour, not so much to the design it self but double bonus points if you do like them. Good Luck...See More
Ellie
4 years agoGabby Wong
4 years agoThanks!
I know how your sister feels Sonia! I thought I’d pre-thought about most things and had ideas and like I’d been planning it for a year before we actually got plans drawn up! And then they throw questions at you, you hadn’t considered! Will have a proper look at those colours you’ve suggested once I’m on my laptop!
It’s so exciting tho Ellie right?? I love it! I’ve actually chosen most things I think, almost before the builders were here! Lol! Our kitchen got ordered this week so unfortunately due to a summer rush won’t be here till the 17th Oct Instead of the 2-3 week lead time there had been for months previously!
I do love the green in the first pic - can’t find out what it is tho, does anyone know?? I think we’d get the same effect as the sun shines on that wall in the afternoon/evening (taken just now!)
Also will have a delay for the floor as the concrete needs 75 days to dry out before they’ll put down the latex prior to the LVT! Doh! 1 day/mm!! Did not know that before! Ha!
But overall we’ve been very lucky and haven’t really had many delays!
Gabby Wong
4 years ago
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Sonia