Help with grey lounge ideas
Mae Thompson
3 years ago
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Comments (2)Hi. Do you have any pictures? How much light does the room get and which way does it face?...See MoreJust moved in.. ideas for lounge
Comments (5)Hi Kerri, congratulations on your new home ! We definitely think you should keep the floating shelves as they make a great wall feature, and as you suggested, painted in a shade of grey will look very stylish. We’ve seen a rise in people move away from various shades of creams and beiges that have dominated the past decade and welcome greys into their homes – with it being the most-in demand colour for 2017. There are so many different shades of grey from light silvers to dark bolds that they work well with just about any colour scheme and aren’t a scene stealer. Carpets are also a great place to start introduce greys, are they make an excellent base shade and work well on walls, curtains or fabrics – suiting both a period and contemporary decorating scheme. If you have a lighter colour scheme, try a lighter shade of grey, such as our Sensation Supreme range in colour Brimstone http://www.cormarcarpets.co.uk/product_sensation-supreme/product_sensation-supreme.php. Or if you dare to be bold, how about our Sensation Twist collection in Charcoal which looks great with pastels, as well as oranges, hot pinks and bright whites http://www.cormarcarpets.co.uk/product_sensationtwist/product_sensationtwist.php....See MoreAccent colour and soft furnishings for grey victorian lounge
Comments (29)You could add a number of things to help bring life to the room. You have chosen the perfect muted colour scheme that will complement lots of art work and colours. From your photos I would say you could add a large mirror above the fire place- you could go for something to complement the period of the property and fireplace or something slightly more industrial would work as it looks like you are already mixing contemporary and period with your choices of furniture and finishes. Art will be a huge help as well. Choose some large and smaller pieces to compliment the size of the room- you look like you enjoy your music and media (from the large tv and speakers) maybe some repro or original posters of favourite films? Or framed vinyl covers of you favourite albums. Pick things that you aesthetically connect with. Art is personal and should be something you enjoy every time you look at it, so pick pieces because you like them. It doesn’t need to be expensive. You could also think about a statement clock in the room as well. Lots of options I would say. Do not feel limited by a particular colour scheme with the art- go with things you enjoy looking at. For the sofa -with throws-mimic nature- stick to earthy tones grey browns you can pick up lots of cosy throws in these colours or animal Hyde type colours or actual Hyde’s...and once you have chosen your art- find cushions that are different sizes and textures (not leather) to help soften the look of the sofa and draw the eye away from its shape and on to the cushions! Or go with the nature theme and embrace the animal Hyde’s colours and it will all tie in with the leather. Of course these suggestions depend on personal preference but there are lots of ideas on houzz and pictures that can help with inspiration...hope my suggestions are of use!!...See MoreStruggling with L shaped lounge. Please help. Any ideas welcome
Comments (5)I don't have anything wildly different to add but I like sketching ideas so here's my two cents! You've already figured out the best position for your sofas and tv. Just pull the sofas in a bit as Jen P suggested and pull the ottoman back from exile, and already you'll see a difference. If you're tired of the carpet, try a dark wooden floor with a huge rug? Carolina is spot on with the wraparound tv console..I'd add shelves around the corner for books, photos, and a few favourite items. Then you need two fantastic armchairs. This is where you add personality and purpose to that dead space. It becomes a cosy conversational corner for when you're not watching tv. Nice and close to the kitchen for refilling your wine/coffee! You're lucky that pretty much any colour and style of chair will work with the sofas. If you're really feeling brave, the chairs don't even have to match each other...! You can draw from the burgundy/rust colours in your cushions, or just find chairs you love and use them as a starting point for a new colour scheme. One last thought...is the door to stairs used a lot, or can you go around by the kitchen? If you could block it and extend the built in unit all the way along, that would be even better......See More
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