Do I take down the plaster and the ceilings as well? Bricks look faded
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Comments (44)For a quick, easy and cheap facelift you'll be amazed how far a clean-up alone will go. Jet wash the wall and the driveway setts. Put a lick of paint on the ironwork, black would definitely be good. Brush in fresh kiln-dried sand between the setts. Prune back those sad looking shrubs before they get back into growth, which will be any time now. Don't cut back those firs, they will not grow back and are likely to just die. If you do anything at all with them, get rid and plant something which grows more happily in this country. It's a low definition photo so I can't see the state of the lawn or whether the wall needs re-pointing. Look yourself and treat accordingly. That alone will lift the place sufficiently to give you breathing space. Then you can think through what budget you have left and which of the many ideas available you prefer and can prioritise accordingly. On the other hand, whatever you do will not look good while all that looks scruffy and unloved....See MoreWhat to do with this brick fireplace...?
Comments (11)Hello Emma, It's a fantastic room and house I imagine! Have you considered possibly painting the brick above the beam chalky matt finish and then hanging a large mirror.. or even something else.. I would not change anything and nor would I remove the beam, but you can force the eye to see what you want.. By painting chalky colour close to a brick colour not necessarily red in tone, but you then minimise the "brick" aesthetic somewhat whilst retaining it and the texture of it.. Hanging a lovely rectangular mirror to balance will also help gr8ly! It's an idea that doesn't involve any removal.. One last detail for the fire is give the hearth a bit of treatment.. I'd say it could come out a bit further.. maybe a brick hearth or if you'd prefer a slate, or stone.. .. You could have a piece of your choice cut to size. It will help to bring out the fireplace and the wood burning stove.. Add some fantastic iron tongs etc and a pile of logs.. What does look a little odd is the size of the windows.. They are very small... This is also the reason why the brickwork of the chimney stands out so much... as the scales are not proportional. A lot of really old houses had really small windows but, I do think the room could possibly benefit from the windows being extended and or moved slightly further away.. Also they need to be a open as possible with any dressings.. Roller or Roman if staying size as is.. need to be as tightly wound to open the window as much as possible.. Possibly consider opening the windows a bit further or even position them slightly further away.. With the stairs, they could look fantastic open without banister rail and spindles... So a sleek open design could really set the room.. If you like geometric and bold but highly sophisticated interior.. I can offer excellent procurement, design and styling advice.. Some fantastic large geometric wallpapers which really could play with the ideas of scale.. With paints and accessories stones, greys, charcoals and earthy colours, accent with copper, golds, charcoal/blacks (matt) and or warm woods.. Play with scale and height to add contrast and interest... : ))Large!!Stylish tongs etc.....See MoreHelp with plastering problem
Comments (19)Thank you for your comments. The article you posted was really interesting and pretty much sums up what is going on with the house. The downstairs floor are concrete and blackjacked as they have obviously taken up the flags, They are also uneven so will have to get taken up to level out. I'm hoping there isn't 10 inches of concrete but even so it's going to be difficult to take out. This has pushed water into the walls, so they then blackjacked the bottoms of those and this has pushed the water higher. If only any of this was present when I bought the house I won't have bought it. The builder they recommended that had done all the works was supposed to be a member of the Federation of Master Builders, but I remember looking him up when problems first started arising and he wasn't listed. We have started stripped all the plaster from the external wall and the room is starting to get drier already. The walls are no longer sweating. I'm trying to work out what is under the blackjack. It doesn't look like plaster and I'm wondering it they have put some sort of cement based render on the stonework. Either way it's all going to have to be done correctly now. Bye Bye Bank Account :-(...See MoreRug for lounge & what to do with ceiling lights
Comments (8)Hi there - Definitely agree that you need a rug to tie it altogether, good thing is you have chosen an accent colour, Teal. I would suggest to add a bit of colour to your rug and some pattern to stop it from looking too same-y if you went with a beige rug. Here are a few suggestions I think will work well with the minimalist look: Top of the list, this gorgeous Teal rug from John Lewis is a steal! would look stunning in your living room and will tie in with the armchair and cushions https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-wellington-rug-l300-x-w200cm/teal/p3321661 If its too bold then, a lighter shade of blue could work too. This one has got darker elements of blue it just depends on how the rug is brushed. https://www.heals.com/reuna-aqua-rug-170-x-240cm.html?tfrid=-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZTFRIDZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ- Really like this one for your living room, it could be a winner! It will work really well with the creams and neutrals in your existing colour scheme, as it gradually goes into the blues, it also has a lovely geometric pattern which goes well with your minimalistic theme: https://www.heals.com/acacia-rug-blue.html?tfrid=e2f6b7fa-deae-4f62-bf14-53fd98e6ffe9 I hope this helps! Will look for some lights for you :)...See MoreHU-768402840
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