Grade II listed help needed please
Joanna Rice
2 years ago
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minnie101
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What to do with ugly grade 2 listed kitchen
Comments (15)Hello Spacie1977, I think you could make this fabulous!!!.. Where boxing in is necessary I think it's a must.. Why not look at adding on to the kitchen in some way to what is in place if it's sound and solid, if needing permission it's a great way to approach the subject by letting on that you want to conserve! .. .. Possibly extend where needed and perhaps you could replace the cabinet doors?... Painted cabinetry can give a completely different feel.. With the red flooring it may be fantastic to have matt or eggshell charcoal cabinets... You could replace the hob easily enough.. Paint the rads to whatever colour that portion of the wall is.. If you removed the tile you could either panel or paint.. Perhaps take that line a little lower to about dado height.. NB you don't need to add a dado to finish the paint work.. Just make sure the lines are really straight! There are actually many ways you could approach this... Keep a few of the rustic charms... Maybe you want to paint every other floor tile to make it a chequered floor.. Easier than replacing... Maybe you want a two tone kitchen... Looks brilliant and everything can be treated including tall cabinets... Brass cup handles and other fantastic fittings can take a boring cupboard and make it wonderful.. Matt paint or an eggshell. Perhaps half and half... Think Plain English! Or deVOL Also consider 1 colour as this can also have a striking effect on a kitchen... Rub the worktop with fine wire wool and then sand lightly and oil... Paint the french doors to stand out... Here's a few pics for inspiration to illustrate a few suggestions I made... Also consider window frames, skirting and all other woodwork which can be bold and exciting.. They don't have to be white.. The other things are accessories... Piles of wooden chopping boards.. Shiny brassy taps... How you display your crockery... All these things can add warmth and finish : ))...See MoreGrade ll listed reconfiguration
Comments (6)Sounds a good idea, also agree re dining room. Depending on your requirements the shower room could be ensuite to bed 3 and you could extend both rooms onto the landing so as to fit a WC in the bathroom. Would also widen the bathroom pinching some of the stair space...See MoreGrade two listed paneled lounge
Comments (15)What a great space to work with! The ideas already mentioned by yourself and others are great. I have a couple other suggestions to add. Since you're keeping the wooden paneling as-is I think you can afford to break the rules a little an add in some large scale pale artwork (along with the mirror already suggested - personally I'd want to put that above the fireplace though). I would also add a large pale area rug which still feels in keeping with the age of the property. I've linked some suggestions below. The first photo I've attached shows a combination of these two suggestions to good effect - with the pale lampshades also complimenting the colour scheme nicely. http://www.benuta.co.uk/velvet-vintage-rug-beige-2.html http://www.benuta.co.uk/velvet-vintage-rug-cream-5.html http://www.benuta.co.uk/optic-cosy-rug-white.html Finally I would consider adding warm LED flat strip lights on top of the wooden panel ledge which would create an even uplighting to for the room but remain invisible unless looked at from above. I can't find a photo of exactly what I mean featuring paneling but hopefully the hallway pic gives you the idea. Then layer a multi-arm pendant and floor/table lamps to create an invitingly lit space....See MoreRenovation work on Grade II listed building
Comments (2)Hi James, do feel free to give us a call for an impartial friendly and helpful chat about the prospect of owning a listed building. We have an in-house Conservation Advisor who it sounds like would be of help to you....See Moreminnie101
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