Design Disaster!

2 years ago

After a year renovating my house I had to make a rush decision for the lounge and opens stairs.
I utterly loathe it all.
Paint colours are boring and drab and just not me and the brand new carpet looks like something you see on the floor in a shop not a home.
I just can’t live with it. Any of it.
I have a new sofa on its way in a very light grey and white blinds ordered which can’t be changed.
Just so upset that I’ve made such a huge mistake and don’t know what to do. Help!!

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Carole Menzies
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2 years ago

Thanks for all your comments - I’ve decided to get the decorator back - will post again when the room is finished as have realised where I went wrong now… it’s all just too drab!!

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C D
2 years ago
You have a fab space, I am sure you will eventually find a way to love it :) renovating is hard! So much decision- be kind to yourself :)

For your lounge, what is the paint color? Difficult to see in the pictures as they were taken at night.
Could you create more harmony by using shades of grey for the walls to tie all the different elements? Maybe a less expensive approach than removing the carpet?
take it little by little to see if you can make it work and what you like. Good luck!
Jonathan
2 years ago
Most people have a wobble at this stage but it’s currently an unfinished room. We all look more critically at a wall colour when it’s the only thing in a room.

See how you feel when you have hung pictures and curtains and dressed the space with your personal effects.
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Juliet Docherty
2 years ago
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Can you be specific about what it is you don't like? Is it the pink paint colour on the banisters or behind the sofa? When you say the paint colour is boring, I'm not sure what you mean to be honest. Paint is a backdrop usually, a way of making things look coherent, not necessarily a feature in itself although it can be. Lighting is also hugely important and any room with an overhead light on instead of lamps may not feel right. But I wouldn't buy things to match unless you're sure so a bit more info would help.
Sonia
2 years ago
I like the stair carpet and your wooden flooring. The deep pink walls are a bit dingy, but it may look better in natural light? If it’s just the wall colour then that is probably the easiest and cheapest thing to change. Of course you haven’t accessorised yet so you are almost looking at an empty room.
Bambi T
2 years ago
You could do a tide line (half way to the top) of white paint to Jazz the walls up… add a mirror or painting.. looks nice anyway!!
Daisy England
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
It’s the pink. Not wanting to add insult to injury but being honest it’s horrid.

If you have a light grey sofa on order that will brighten to room up. The lounge flooring is nice and will go well with your newly planned sofa so you have a good start. I would definitely swap the wall colour. Go for something brighter and more light reflecting such as Mizzle or Cromarty. Both of them are Farrow and Ball colours but Johnstones do an excellent colour match and are much cheaper.

On the stairs either replace the pink with white so it all matches or do it dark grey or black so at least it blends in with the carpet.

The changes you need to make are not labour intensive or expensive so can easily be done. Good luck and don’t loose faith in yourself.
Carole Menzies
Original Author
2 years ago
Daisy you’ve made me laugh on the pink. It’s actually Johnson’s colour match of Farrow and Ball Crimson Rose 🤣 I’m normally pretty good as design think I must have had a senior moment! You’ve helped a lot by being honest it is horrid! Think the decorator is getting called back in. Thanks again really appreciate your help!
Daisy England
2 years ago
I didn't want to be rude but it is the colour that doesn't work. It’s an easy fix though and doesn’t cost a fortune. You will get there.
rosemonde
2 years ago
The pink looks fine on the walls, it’s the bannister that’s the problem. Once you have dressed the walls with art, and introduced good lighting, textures, such as a rug, and some wood accents (such as side tables), the pink walls will provide a lovely backdrop. I would simply repaint the bannister in white.
faye_lloyd
2 years ago
I think your big decisions are good the flooring is really nice and sounds like you’ve got a great sofa coming, I think it’s the paint decisions and like everyone is saying you haven’t got any of your bits in there yet to bring it all together. I would question the white spindles as I think this does date your space I wonder if you painted them a dark colour like the carpet they wouldn’t stand out so much? The paint colour you have in the living room is quite boho so if you put lots of texture with it and a big rug and plants you’ll probably love it. Is the hallway green? I would be tempted to make this neutral and add a console table or bench to take your shoes off to the left of the door. A mirror will also brighten this space. You’ve got a lovely home please don’t be disheartened 😊
Tracy Sidaway
2 years ago
I think the flooring is lovely, I think it’s the pink that throws everything out? Keep the staircase simple, it looks very busy.

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