Stairs
Sigmar SaveEmail It can be different If you don’t feel that full-on matching walls and woodwork will create the look you’re after, but you still want to soften the edges where the wood and plaster meet, try this technique. Use two shades from opposite ends of the same colour card – by choosing two tonally connected hues, you create definition but not total separation, lending your backdrop a calmer, less formal style.
Kitchen door from hall? Opt for glazed internal doors They may cost a little more than solid doors and have an extra expanse of glass to keep clean, but glazed doors are worth it for the extra rays of sunlight they’ll bring into your rooms. An additional internal glazed area above the doorway, as seen here, can turn a simple entrance into an interesting architectural feature, as well as bring in that little bit more light.
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Dare to shine If you prefer high glamour with an Art Deco edge, black lacquered walls (or gloss paint if you’re on a budget) could be the answer. Not only does this finish win some serious points in the style stakes, the high-shine finish will bounce the light around and create a mirror-like reflective surface.
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The clean, elegant shape of this helical staircase has been achieved with steel, which supports both the stairs themselves and the glass balustrade. The underside is plastered for a seamless appearance, and the whole structure appears to float unsupported in front of the tall window
Add an internal window Who’s going to notice that this entrance hall is actually on the slim side, when all you can look at is the stunning living room through the glorious internal window? The size and style of this window could make it quite expensive, but you can create a similar effect with a series of smaller windows or a long, narrow window at eye height. This works best on non-supporting walls, but if you don’t have that option your builder will add a support beam.
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