Colour scheme ideas
fiveleclercs
9 years ago
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Comments (16)I have an open plan home too but mine looks a bit larger. I would open the space instead of trying to make rooms using the furniture. If there is no other wall, you could put your couch where the tv is and place the TV on a smaller table on an angle where your gas connection is. I would also lighten and brighten the furnishings with chair covers, cushions and maybe even a stretchy lighter couch cover (good too as you can wash so keep fabric on couch clean). I would add some drama and frame the windows with ceiling to floor side drapes leaving the rest for natural light. You can easily do yourself with some cheap cotton fabric and some curtain hardware (as they are not functional, you just need to hang and drape on sides). Id turn your dining table the other way and get some nice stuff happening on your fence outside to draw the eye to the out doors. You could grow creepers, ivy or hang some trailing plants in a row from the fence. There are some great pots that hook onto the top of fences for this so no drilling required. You could also combine fake trails with real until the real ones grow for instant green. Amazon have cheap fake trailing ivy etc. Or, Put some ficus or other trees in pots along the fence. Id repeat some green indoors too ie a pot here and there in corners as you have so much light. Id also get a washable rug to cosy up the tiles and make it look less stark ie one you can throw in the washing machine! I just bought a soft one from target for $25! Alternatively, buy an outdoor plastic one as they can be hosed. I use one of those too and as I have pets, tits great. They have some cool designs too. Chair covers will update your dining chairs and are cheap on sale at places like spotlight and kmart. Lastly, Id look on gumtree for some cool lamps or a hanging light for your dining area. You can be modern but always balance with some natural elements like wood so maybe a wood based lamp or a couple of wooden ornaments. :)...See MoreNeed help with living room design
Comments (45)Hi, I have looked at your photos, and with the dark door frames, thought you might like to embrace that colouring? I have attached photo which has colours that are already in your room, that would be difficult to change, ie: door frames. with adding light cushions, rug and artwork, would keep room light. With white shutters on front windows and Painting your dining setting black, as previously suggested. This is completely different to the other colour palette I have previously posted. But, thought I would share my thoughts....See MoreColour scheme ideas needed for a sunny home
Comments (3)How much of your house re you wanting to paint ? Is it just the new wlls shown in the pictures ? Wht are your favourite colours ? For a bright , happy colour scheme , if you are just wanting to do the room in the pictures , and you are leaving that brown wall that colour , then I would go mainly white but with a bright sunflower yellow feature wall , similar coloured rug or a couple of chairs ( even chairs in a off-white fabric but with yellow 'flowers' ( any geometric shape ) and/or yellow piping ) . If you can go with any colour , write down your preferences . Some vibrant blues or greens or purples or teals may fit your tastes , or red or yellow or orange or burgundy . Predominantly white with black , but with 3 shades of grey / charcoal may work ( even with a vibrant red or yellow or kermit green used sparingly in accessories ? ) . How long is a piece of string -- everyone has different tastes , and some colours don't work together well , but without knowing all the info , it's pretty hard to make too many suggestions ....See MoreKitchen refresh keep cabinets or paint
Comments (4)Hi Marie Claire, it is always tempting to paint over varnished cabinet doors, but real timber is so rare in kitchens these days, that I think it would be nice to leave it be (and save all that time and repainting down the track!). Would you consider dark grey or black engineered stone benchtops? That would create a crisp tailored look and quiet down the timber. You could then add new black shiny cabinetry knobs. The contrast would like great with the tiled floor and still retain a country kitchen feel, just with a bit of pizazz ;)...See Morefiveleclercs
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