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Add moulding where? I wouldn’t add the ”picture moulding” , your room & furniture, leans too casual for something more formal like that.
This is a color you can try to replace the gray walls.
if you want to lean even further into the cozy feeling, you can also try this color:
let me note that these colors suggestions are for if you have south facing windows that produce a lot of sunlight throughout the day. For north, east, or west windows, I might change my suggestions.
Get rid of the blue and gray wall colors. The colors don't relate to anything in the space, those walls do not need to be accented and it just chops up the space.
It’s a nice room, comfortable and welcoming - I don’t think molding will add much - what about a large piece of art you love instead?
can you swap out throw pillows and have them be a bit more interesting - think nubby and textured to warm up the leather couch and include some blue
Another suggestion is remove the popcorn ceiling.
”Color drenching” in black & using mirrors & lighting to make it feel bigger?? The gym i belong to has black coupled with some energizing colors & it also has high ceilings & lots of windows & a large ( about 12’ wide opening , mild climate ). I would feel like I was working out in a dungeon if all black.
If you want a dark room for this, maybe consider a deep navy color.
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I have a gym in my basement that will be relocated shortly - so, I've been thinking about how to finish it. I can't imagine it being like your AI rendering. It's just too dark for me. My gym is being moved to an unfinished area in the basement that doesn't have windows (the walk-out portion - where it's currently located - will be turned into a bar + family room area.
I have thought about leaving the ceilings open and having it painted black - however, I wouldn't use black on the walls also. We currently have nice black gym mats that will be moved into the new gym area = the floor and ceiling will be black. While I like black, that seems like enough black for me.
You have .a great space - the hex lights are a fun element. It's really going to depend upon your personal feelings about whether to color drench the room. Your inspiration photo looks like it has a softer black on the walls - was SW Tricorn Black used? Tricorn Black is a true neutral black - even in a room with two large windows (I tried it in a room - not color drenched) - I didn't like how it looked and decided I wanted something softer.
Personally, I'd look at some softer blacks/dark charcoals (+ use a matte paint) if you want it to look like your inspiration photo. Have you tried making some large poster boards painted with Tricorn Black and placing them on the walls in your basement?
Show actual pics from all thee angles above, NOT AI as as you state it is not accurate.
This is the time for seeking the assistance from a landscape designer in your area, NOT AI.
I agree with Patricia on the 2 large planters as it.
Some inspro . You can adjust the scale you want.
I suppose option #2, but if it were mine I would do nothing, but I prefer simplicity & probably would not have even noticed … I’m not a fan of a lot of mouldings. YMMV of course.
I’m afraid it’s just “in the eye of the beholder” thing. . Moulding does not look “more expensive “ to me, actually, often the opposite. I do realize that it’s a matter of taste, I grew up & currently live in a modern home, that’s what I like, but as I stated, YMMV.
The millwork profile, continuous 2 part crown, door panels, cabinets, etc all point to a cased opening (right now it is not cased, it is drywalled) that should be bespoke around the entire house. It is a no brainer, add the return on the other side and case the opening.
It has nothing to do with what appears expensive or personal taste, it has to do with consistency in design.
I like the idea of making the opening centered on the wall by building the left side out a little, and then adding moulding around it. Gives it a finished look.
Vinyl for the railings? I live in a similar area, beach So Cal. At my previous home, facing the ocean, glass was a constant PITA to maintain & my modern wrought iron railings corroded. I finally had everything filled in with stucco. Considering your architecture that’s probably not an option, so I would consider vinyl.
Not too many things as beautiful as a sunset. And while the east view isn’t as clear, I would imagine you see some beautiful sunrises as well.
You might consider just making it a spot for you to enjoy and relax in. Add swivels chairs so you can take advantage of both views., a small water feature that provides a soothing sound, plants to soften the harsh concrete, and add solar lighting to take advantage of those wonderful southern CA evenings. Make it your escape.
A few plants for the east side.
Nothing… i’s a narrow space, there’s already enough there.
It looks like the spacing between the 2nd and 3rd pics is slightly off.
Leaving the space bare is fine.
If you absolutely need something at base of the art,consider a living plant in a ceramic container possibly slim and rectangular.
Choose a pot that is any one of the colors in the pictures...blue pink green brown,your pick,to make an eye pleasing vignette.
la la Girl has a good suggestion, that’s why I asked about how you were going to deal with the white windows.
@Alexis….. Okay, now that you’ve explained why I understand. It’s a very nice looking house, good luck. Beagle are cute, I like them too.
I have white windows. I have a greige house but wanted an off white for the trim. I used SW Alpaca at 75%. It's an earthy off-white with no discernible undertones. I think it would look pretty with the color shutters you're contemplating.
Be sure to use a paint designed for masonry like Romabio. You want a product that will let the brick breathe to avoid flaking and peeling.
If you can swing it in the budget, consider real hinged shutters with shutter dogs. It will be a real upgrade to the vinyl, screwed on shutters.
I definitely agree with beefing up the posts on the portico.
I don't normally like painted brick either, but when it's only on the front and the sides have siding, I agree that unifying the whole thing will be a much better look..
Please post pictures when you finish your project. Good luck!
Unless you plan to live in this house forever, don't paint the brick. I, for one, do not want a house with painted brick in a color I don't like. And, I would never pay the money to have all the paint removed.
If you decided to change the color use stain not paint.
Staining brick is generally preferred over painting because it allows the bricks to breathe and prevents moisture buildup, which can lead to mold and structural damage. Painting can trap moisture and may require more frequent maintenance due to chipping and peeling.
Go with B.M. White Dove masonry stain.
No shutters, at least not the ones you have on the house now. Do authentic or go home. Match the white to the windows and concentrate on the new entry.
A full frontal view , including the garage? carport? would be helpful.
Lighter rather than dark for a cinder block home, bounces light off the uneven texture.
Lighter exterior also makes the home appear larger than a receeding dark color.
the black storm door and screened porch is a nice contrast too.
The native plants are such a feature to Florida homes, I would choose a light color house paint as a backdrop to the green plants.
How do you feel about the possibility of butter yellow, a dusty peach, pale blue or a salmon pink to complement your green surroundings?
That’s what I have, has worked fine for 5+ years. I nixed the landscape company’s suggestion for artificial turf, ends up looking like miniature golf turf after getting matted down by cars, etc.
@ kkburner. No resin, the landscapers just hammered them in place using rubber mallets. That’s my design. Landscape company had drawn out diamond pattern interspersed with artificial turf. The diamond pattern not appropriate for my modern style MCM ( built in ’64 ) I thought.
Btw, i drive over them a few times a day, rarely a pebble is displaced, hardly ever..
I need to see your driveway and the choices . Where do you live ? Exterior resin does not stand up to freeze and thaw . I think continuaity is a must now so yes to the same pebbles as for the steppinfg stones but I need to see all of what you are asking about.
If no one will be walking on it river rock looks great and will tie in with your walkway. However if people are going ro be stepping on that area crushed rock with angular sides locks in place better than rounded stone. We've used both and think both are much better than artificial turf and won‘t end up in a landfill someday, hopefully!
A warm, creamy off-white or grounding earth tone like muted green or greige should tone down the yellow and create a more balanced look.
can't access the private video, and the drawing isn't clear enough to understand rooms, measurements and placement. I'd may just be my device. I can't comment.
I like #1 the best as it compliments the stainless cook top. The wood tone upper cabinets and the brass hardware need a break from the warm tones; the veining does it nicely
I see a very mean remark here. Ignore it. Commentator has a narcissistic personality disorder, and it has nothing to do with you or your ideas.
Pictures needed. And of equal importance, a clearly articulated question.
First thought would be to remove those two tall green shrubs (?) flanking the entry followed up by planting trees in appropriate spots.
But it doesn't look nice. It doesn't look welcoming. Useless paving almost never looks nice in a non-arid environment.
As mentioned, this is only a concept. I agree the walk should be reworked. My AI does not allow me to add specific detail....I just don't have the software needed for a final plan.
I would paint just what you have painted white SW Urbane Bronze.
A gray/green shade will usually work nicely with that roof color. You can see here with the roof and brick shades leaning “rust” with the gray/green siding.
And here with the brick color and siding.
I have something different in my laundry room. Never thought about it until now, lol.
You have what my family calls a ”utility room”. A gem! The counters will receive a lot of use, maybe washing off muddy shoes, and you say tinker space, with perhaps glues, Goof-Off, solvents, etc. Consider countertops that will stand up to it. Like Corian or even Formica.
I think it depends. If it's a completely seperate area that closed off most of the time, then fine do something different. But if one room flows into the other then I'd do the same or at least something similar in vibe to the kitchen. From your pictures, I see the laundry room as an extension of the kitchen; if you stick to the same, it's going to make it seem like you have a larger kitchen and it will visually flow effortlessly, especially if you leave the door open most of the time.
I think that you could go either way. For me, my only concern would be while using the sink if it protrudes too much ( which yours do not appear to ). Guess it’s a matter of personal preference, some would like the uniformity of adding, others, like me, wouldn’t care, actually I like it without.
I too like full height doors there but it really is just to each his own, no rule .
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It would be helpful to see how it looks now. What an interesting space! I think either okay but I would want something a little less harsh than black. I would live with the current color for awhile before deciding.
I love the black.
I kind of like the green I would live with it for awhile if you like it too.
No comment except to say I dislike pedestal sinks. Perhaps I’m an outlier but I store a sizable amount of paper & cleaning products in my powder room vanity, btw, I like your mirror.
This vanity is pretty for a smaller space and the legs keep it from feeling too heavy. It's 17.8" deep and 24" wide. It might be a good fit in your space.
I love pedestal sinks in small bathrooms for the room they give, but buy a quality sink like Kohler or American Standard (look for American made) and a decent faucet like Delta. Our Kohler pedestal has lasted 35 years with no chips, breaks, etc. Use lights that shine down, not up like the examples here. Keep it simple.
Sorry, I’m not much help re color, that’s personal, but just chiming in to say I’ve had great experience with RH bedding. Yes, it’s pricey, but they usually have some on sale for about 50% off, think some are on sale now. We buy the quilts or coverlets.
I agree with RedRyder. I have Garnet Hill flannel sheet sets for winter and they are my favorite sheets. I have a blanket from there too. All wash well.
When I saw OP's photo, I thought of green bedding to kind of color wash the room in greens (on my laptop the carpet, chair and accent wall are variations on olive toned greens). Looks like a calming space!
I’d actually consider a duvet insert with interchangeable covers rather than committing to one quilt color. A quality down duvet gives you a great quality foundation, and then you can change the cover seasonally or whenever you want a different look. Cream or taupe could be beautiful here, but you could easily switch to sage, denim blue, or something warmer later without replacing the duvet itself. I run a bedding store called Luxury Sleep Shop, and that flexibility is something people really appreciate. It lets you change the personality of the bedroom without having to buy a completely new piece of bedding every time you get tired of the color.
I like the black. Intead of focusing on white "columns" that are not worthy focal points, the black columnns blend in so you focus on the house, the pretty front door, and the attractive brickwork.
Thanks for your comment 😊I grow food 10 months of the year, so I’ll be more than tinkering, lol. But I get what you’re saying. There’s a garden shed attached which will hold a good portion of supplies. In the winter I will sit, read, relax and have my morning coffee 💚
I would just use concrete throughout & if you want something ”prettier” in the potting shed just buy an indoor/ outdoor rug to cozy it up & add color. Cheaper & more practical.
Can you test them? i’ve found that cabinet hardware is somewhat personal. For example, a neighber had all of their cabinet hardware replaced because husband’s fingers were a liitle too large for comfortably using. We have the same , no issues.
I mounted them horizontally on the bottom edge of the upper cabinets. There is no need at all to do any recess or routing as they are quite thin. The rubber bumper at the top of the doors is thicker than the back of the pulls so they don’t touch the face frame. They function perfectly fine for us.
Many thanks to you, @BobH! Thanks for that close up photo! Your woodwork looks gorgeous.
Pick a different paper from the ten billion available : )
In other words, big girl panties UP. By the time you agonize trying to make what will not work, work? You can re select.
Neither ….
it's painted now, so it's essentially a color change. that's the good news.
rule of thumb in terms of psychophysical color strategy is the ceiling should be lighter than the floor. e.g. dirt is darker than blue sky.
a darker ceiling 'on top of' a lighter wood floor can feel upside down, off, heavy for some people. it's a choice that needs careful consideration.
Have you made a decision yet?
Post photos. Visuals help.
You could do a recessed light over the sink. That’s what a lot of us have done. Then they’ll be no concern about matching.
I feel your pain. Our second home has the same, but three arched openings. I hate them. I much would have preferred at least one double opening. I damaged the side of my car pulling out, even with cameras! why does anyone think those are a good idea?
Here are the dimensions of my stairs as promised!!
If you want to use the space for your cars without worry every time you drive, or walk in or out the door with a car so close to the stair, or sliding by the stair/car carrying things, your only option is looking at the interior of the house. Weigh the complication and trouble to parking outside, or with the cost of repairing your car and jamb. It may be only reframing the floor, or capturing some of the porch, or combining it with a future rework of the Kitchen, etc. Just guessing because the pictures don't show much.
Withour specific measurements it’s difficult to suggest an alternative arrangement. it looks pretty good as is. I’ve always liked my desk facing a window. Regarding a rug, it must have a very low pile since you have rolling desk chairs, maybe none? I have a very low pile rug in my guest room, it would work, sorry, I don’t know the brand.
I’m amused how different everyone is. In 35 years of working in offices & also having a home office I ALWAYS had my desk facing a window, I could never face a wall. Same with kitchen sink, had a townhouse where kitchen sink faced a wall, moved out asap. Different strokes ….
^^ I prefer no windows if possible. My office cubicle doesn't have a window, and my remote home office is in a windowless basement. If I were located near a window I would daydream all day and not get anything done. No windows = focus on work. Goes to show how different people are :0)
Do you want one piece or multiple pieces? The lamp makes placing art a little more challenging. As an aside I would move & elevate the Sanseviera plant, a little away from your cabinet, + a low plant stand ( many available online ). Can’t really suggest since art is very personal, tons of resources online.
In addition to some of the suggestions above I’ve purchased from Minted, Artfully Walls, KingsLane, etc. Probably the most affordable recently has been from PSTR studio, has some interesting, affordable art, framed or not.
A small grouping of 2–3 pieces above and around the turntable could look great. Stick to a similar color palette, or frame a few favorite album covers to tie everything back to the music setup.
Just leave enough space above the turntable so the lid can open easily. I’d avoid hanging anything too low.
Every situation is different and it depends on the color, pattern, texture of the artwork you want to display. Would suggest you start by picking out pieces that will coordinate with each other and the room. That doesn't mean the pieces all have to be the same or very matchy matchy. Just select pieces that are appealing and just look good together.
Your best bet is to contact a local architect and specify your needs and goals, and work from there. Good luck.
"There are no end of issues with red oak on this forum so what look are you going for ?"
The no end of issues is because expectations don't match the reality of the material, not because of the material itself. Same as with anything else. Don't ask red oak to be something it's not and there won't be disappointment.
Agree with porkchop …. I’ve had both, the red in my previous home, stained a mid tone, looked great in THAT home. My current home is very modern, lots of glass, so white is what we have now …. it really depends upon the ”look” you're going for.
I thought of closing off the far end visually and prompted AI with a sofa to block the portholes plus some type of screen. I took Lyn's idea for decor. Also I like comfortable furniture. This is AI so adjust as needed..
Yes, a lot of outdoor furniture is on sale now. I know that “Polywood” is having a sale . It’s made from the same material ( HDPE ) that my Room & Board outdoor furniture is made from. I’ve had mine several years &/it looks just like the day I purchased it, indestructible. “All weather” wicker is good too, have it in my second home in a brownish/taupe that would look good with your tile. I just remove the cushions & hose off to clean it.
Colors on monitors are tricky. Doesn’t your quartz have a warm white background? i can’t tell from the photo you posted. If so, I would select something a little warmer …
The first ( top ) definitely depicts a warmer tone. I would consider something else.
I like it.
This is the only time you are going to see the kitchen empty with only the cabinets, tile and countertop without something else in view. You chose it for a reason, go with your gut.
I don't like it. It's not the right grey for the cabinets, and it's bland. You can do better. I suggest a soft color, but if you don't want color then a mid-tone grey that bridges the countertop and the cabinets.
Personal preference, I think something a little less harsh than ”black”, maybe SW Black Fox or SW Urbane Bronze for the trim & timbers & garage, but doing the front door in a color would be nice. No to adding ”modern” elements.
Side note, difficult to tell from your picture, it looks like your landscaping could be refreshed.
A few examples of surviving 16th-century Tudor buildings in England (as opposed to late 19th-/early 20th-century Tudor Revival buildings in both England and the U.S.). In the early Tudors, the timbers were structural, generally oak left to weather (possibly oiled), with some sort of infill (brick, flints, cob, wattle-and-daub). In Tudor Revivals, the "timbers" are applied decoration. Notice that not all Tudors are black and white (although I doubt the red was original!).
Shakespeare's birthplace was a Tudor:
“Needs to go together” …. What?!! How boring would that be ? ends up looking like a hotel lobby. I have a large collection of what most people would condider to be ”modern” art . I buy what I like, some was expensive ( for me ) & some was very reasonable, aka ”cheap”. I’ve acquired mine from a wide variety of places, private art galleries, art museums & online sources such as Minted, One King’s Lane, Perigold, Room & Board, etc etc. One of my favorite pieces was very cheap, from Pstr.com.
@freedomplace1 ….. I don’t really care what people visiting my house think about my art choices. I’ve only received one compliment on my most expensive piece but that doesn’t bother me. I know that taste in art, like many other things, is personal.
How to create a connection in both areas. I think black frames would better suit your home and ignore the lighting.
chispa said it well, I won't repeat her comments, but I agree with her.
Your home is very neutral, and any "art" you place on the walls could really stand out if you select very colorful pieces. Don't try to do it all at once, find one piece you love to start and go from there. You can mix oil/acrylic paintings with photographs, watercolors, pen and ink drawings, and any other wall hangings, such as plates, 3-d art installations, tapestries, etc. This makes for a much more interesting composition than everything "matching."