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Acoustics in barn conversion: ideas please!
Comments (15)Check out www.totalaccousticsolutionsuk.co.uk With the trend for clean lines hard surfaces and minimalism there has been a surge in the need for acoustic solutions, many architects being the culprits of the problem from new build to refurbished properties, residential as well as from small businesses to huge corporates in the city, there main objective is design and image where budget is concerned and don't seem to be interested in how a space really works, consequently they often don't work and acoustics being one of a variety of problems, there is so much to consider that as a client it can very easily be overlooked and you employ professionals to know it all. Everyone these days loves glass wood tiles and leather surfaces, uncluttered with clean lines which all add up to a whole lot of echo. Soft furnishings are the obvious solutions, rugs carpets cushion and curtains. There are a whole lot of solutions out there now, canvasses of all sizes with your own selected image make great pieces of art, if you have downlighting there are special coils that can fit above each light to absorb sound between floors, acoustic underlay under carpeted areas, ceiling panels can also be fitted in a colour of your choice, they can simply blend in or be a feature, even suspended shaped panels could be a feature to a high ceiling maybe in a kitchen, acoustic specialist can also fit a specific type of speaker system that give of a white noise that balances out your problem areas, the frequency will be adapted to specifically suit your problem, so as you can see there are many solutions to help you and the experts will find the best one that suits you. The website at the top has many solutions and is recommended by WHICH!! this is always a good sign, they will come and do a no obligation free no hidden charge site survey and quote for you too. I hope this was helpful to you. Kind regards Barbara...See MoreBarn conversion lighting ideas needed
Comments (10)I agree with Jonathan, make sure you have dimmers so that you can vary the level of lighting. You need to consider different layers of lighting; pendants and downlighters will throw light down, whilst uplights either on the floor or walls will throw light up and illuminate the lovely beams you have. And don't forget lamps will throw another dimension in. Having the ability to vary these using dimmers gives you lots of versatility to create different moods depending on what you are using the space for. You may want to use some spotlights that you can angle to wash light down the walls or highlight a picture. If you can stretch to it, a system like Lutron gives you greater flexibility over what you can achieve with your lights. It's basically a super-duper, all-singing dimmer switch that can allow you to program different moods according to how you are using the room. For example, when eating in your dining room you may want some downlighters on a low setting providing a background ambient light whilst the feature lighting (ie. pendant &/or picture lights) are slightly brighter. It's the combination that will make it much more warm & inviting. Have a look at books by Sally Storey of John Cullen lighting (or their website) for more inspiration. Your 3rd picture was of Bocci 14 lights. These come individually or in groups (some custom made installations of these involving hundreds look absolutely incredible, with a price tag to match!). The actual dimensions of each ball though is only 10cm, so you may find you need quite a few to give you enough light & wow factor. We have used 2 of these chandeliers by Flos to light a similar space: http://www.davidvillagelighting.co.uk/product/Flos_2097_30-Arm/219....See MoreBarn Conversation
Comments (9)Thanks for the comments, I like the idea and have considered an upside down house but have a very large dog and spend most of the summer in the garden, l like to relax and eat outside etc. so unsure if running up and down the stairs would suit me. Really like the idea of dark windows and would like to change the eaves and barge boards as well. I'd like to open up the downstairs either side of the stairs and put the kitchen in the existing bedroom and bathroom with doors out to the garden. As you can see the garden is to the side of the barn. Hoping this won't spoil the outside! Upstairs I want to take the ceiling out so its open into the roof exposing the beams and create an onsuite and dressing room! Turn the old kitchen into the 3rd bedroom and downstairs wc....See MoreOld Mill & Barn Conversion
Comments (1)That's a lot of hard work. Good luck....See More
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4 years agoLimestone tiles. These look like flagstone particularly when laid randomly and will fit in well with the character of a barn conversion. The mixed colouring goes with most decor including woodwork. Make sure they are arround 15 to 20mm thick to ensure they feel nice and cosy with the underfloor heating and do not cause any unecessary heat delay.
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