Any ideas on how to cheer up this bedroom?!
Liz Morson
2 years ago
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Comments (11)Hi Susanna, That is a lovely room; I think you've done a great job... lucky girls! :)) A couple of suggestions though: firstly -wall colour. You should consider painting the ceiling in a different colour, as having the walls and ceiling painted in the same colour makes the room a rather undefined space and doesn't help with 'cosiness'. Here's some advice of some paint guru: " If you expect to paint your ceiling a colour, consider going a few shades lighter because ceilings tend to look darker. Some designers prefer a white ceiling. A decorator's white (not a stark white) will give you a sharp definitive line from painted walls and highlight whatever architecture you have. Others want the ceiling in the same colour family as the walls. If you paint the walls a rich colour and leave the ceiling white, it will do the opposite of what you want by calling attention to it. If your ceilings are above nine feet, go one shade darker than the wall colour. That will bring the ceiling "down" and make the room appear cosier. If the ceilings are nine feet or less, use a colour a shade or two lighter than the walls." Beside the ceiling, you could play with colour on the walls, either paint or wallpaper an accent wall. Or (like in the 3rd pic) wallpaper the ceiling, if you feel brave :)) Secondly, how about canopies on top of the girls' beds. That would give them a sense of privacy and make the beds feel more 'anchored'. And a colourful runner, either in front of the dressing table or in between the beds. http://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Bed-Canopy-With-Daisies/dp/B003Y5F0LC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kh_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0J08GVWBC1GQXX0E5QVZ And lastly, although the curtains look very much in keeping with the property, they don't really fit the room. Would you consider changing them? something more colourful and fun, maybe sheers or something coordinated with the canopies, if you go for them. Also, length wise, I'd go with longer curtains, down to the floor. I hope this helps. Good luck!...See MoreAny ideas for our lounge & master bedroom?!
Comments (13)Hi David. An exciting new project you have there! Here are my initial thoughts: Living room: I would lose the warm tones and pattern, as I think this is what is making it feel dated for you, and introduce some grey and white, with possibly a touch of petrol blue. Shutter style blinds may be nice for your windows - you can get well designed yet affordable slatted blinds that resemble shutters these days. Again, I would stick to white and keep it fresh. I would build in a chimney breast for your TV, and how about a modern style log burner? Prints work well on cushions, so if you did want to re-introduce some pattern into a more modern setting, I would mix geometric printed cushions with simple plain ones to break them up. There are lots out there at the moment. If you wanted to keep the oak floors, you could look into sanding them back and grey-washing for a modern feel or indeed keep them oak. Just by sanding them back they will begin to feel a bit more modern. Note - oak changes colour over time, so if in direct sunlight it will start to go a warmer colour. Bedroom: Remove arch if you can, which would open the space up quite a bit. Perhaps the curtains could go and you could go for a fabric roman blind instead - this would soften the windows a little, yet still feel modern. Plain white waffle bedlinen is always a good move, and if you like a pop of colour, layer it with a throw and blanket, as well as three - four cushions, stacked in front of the pillows. This could introduce a little colour for you. If you stick to cooler colours, you could keep the oak floor if you wanted to, as it may balance out nicely. Can't quite see your pendant light in the shots, but perhaps white origami style pendants and lamps with soft glows would be nice. Keep it fresh, yet soft as this is the room you want to relax in. Greys and tonal colours work well in bedrooms. Not sure if you were planning on keeping your furniture or not, the black could work well for a modern setting, but if you were, you could look at white or grey gloss styles as options. This will keep it looking clutter-free with streamlined pieces. Hope this helps a little. Fi...See MoreAny ideas how to transform this bedroom?
Comments (3)Hi Alysha, If you want to go for a contemporary look how about painting the room an off-white and then decorating it with colour. This colour can be as bold as you like... Simple colours for the surroundings of the room and then liven it up by using the accessories to colour it. Here's some photos of our products to give you an idea on some colour schemes... Hope this helps... Let us know what you think?...See MoreI want to add add another bedroom to my 2 bedroom basement flat.
Comments (8)Hi Chris! Do you have any scope to move the entrance door? How would you feel about entering directly into your kitchen? How open plan do you want your living room and kitchen to be? Considering these questions could help you identify your best solution. You may find it useful to get clear on how to manage your project so you can control the cost, timescale and quality at each stage. My Renovation Roadmap Workshop will help you do this. It's just £47 and 100% of profit goes to homeless charity Coffee4Craig. You can find out more here: https://iarchitectlimited.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1145853 Best wishes with your home redesign! Jane award winning chartered architect eco-home and conservation area specialist www.i-architect.co.uk For helpful videos watch my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@iarchitect...See MoreLiz Morson
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