Lounge Room Refresh
Lee Bradley
8 years ago
My lounge room needs a refresh. It's looking a bit "brown" and drab.
I have added a colourful framed tapestry of elephants, orange ottoman and orange cushions for a splash of lively colour.
The brown paint and the brown rug have to go. But I'm stuck for ideas!!
Please help me with suggestions of what to do with the feature wall. Paint it the same colour as the other walls? A different feature colour that has more life? Or any other suggestions?
You don't have to limit your suggestions to the feature wall, I'd love to receive suggestions about the whole room!!
I have added a colourful framed tapestry of elephants, orange ottoman and orange cushions for a splash of lively colour.
The brown paint and the brown rug have to go. But I'm stuck for ideas!!
Please help me with suggestions of what to do with the feature wall. Paint it the same colour as the other walls? A different feature colour that has more life? Or any other suggestions?
You don't have to limit your suggestions to the feature wall, I'd love to receive suggestions about the whole room!!
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Comments (57)it's ok Oskuee, I still haven't really finished the lounge, really? this is a great website, I can refer back to comments and advice for future reference as well. I definitely want to find a nice light/s for over the table, I just don't know what will look good, I have been scouring houzz and a few other sites trying to find something that might suit and perhaps improvise with as well with a similar/replica? I still have a couple of pieces by the dining table I want to sell or swap? as I had my eye on a beautiful 2mtr long 1mtr high buffet, but for $3000+ (perfect dimensions and look) Which hides all the dishes and glasses and a built in hidden wine rack : ) I couldn't justify spending that much so have an empty space waiting for something to come along? I have even considered trying to build my own? but don't want it to look banged up either? hehehe...See MoreIdeas needed for my lounge room.
Comments (10)I actually think you are on the right track with your colour scheme of browns and blues - see the photo I've attached that has a 'spa and gold' colour theme (found on 'howtodecorate.com') your lamp would tie in with this colour theme, and your sofa is 'gold'. This colour scheme looks elegant but also relaxed and I think would suit the style of your house. Would you consider painting your wooden panelling a pale blue? This would add the weight to the lower half of the room that Sian mentioned and add subtle colour. From what I can tell from the photos, it should work with the wall colour, although the walls could possibly be a bit lighter. I would move the mirror to above the fireplace (I think perhaps it's too large where it is) and add some artworks to the walls (in gold frames). I agree that a coffee table would be good. I think the rug you already have will work if you just add some some cushions and throws in creams and blues to the sofa to tie it in. If you purchase an arm chair, I would suggest it should be a pale cream or coffee colour as per the picture. The tv unit does look quite dark, it might lighten the room if it was a paler colour - perhaps you could simply cover it with a material slipcover in a light brown fabric which would also hide the contents, that would look more elegant....See MoreLounge room decor advice needed.
Comments (22)I would paint your bookshelf the same colour as the walls and stuff it with, well, books! I would paint the built-in corner unit to match and just use it for potplants - ivy that hangs down would look good. As for the coffee table, if the room is small, what I did in our little family room was hunted around and found a large curved hunk of tempered glass from Freedom and it sort of 'floats' and looks invisible in some lights. Seriously, I think the line was called Ghost and was very reasonable (they also had a side table to match). Throw a bit of cherry red around and see how it looks with the creams and the taupes. Here is a pic of the coffee table....See MoreLounge room HELP !
Comments (22)A glazed door would allow more light whilst still providing privacy. I would be replacing the cabinet with a smaller one that is a little taller, then you don't have to hang the TV on the wall. A bright rug and a large colourful print above lounge suite will also make a big difference....See MoreUser
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8 years agoThis work?www.classiquefurniture.com.au/index.php/dr-who-tardis-telephone-box-blue.html
Here's pic. It's a wine rack.
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8 years agoHi there,
I also have a big black corner lounge. We changed the flooring to wood to warm the area, and I've done a black and white kitchen, I kept the walls on the same colour.
I was planning on a grey rug, but the grey made the area cold, so I got a rug that looks grey but it has some brown to it giving more of a warm feeling.
You could add a fireplace under the TV or maybe add some recess on the TV wall for get more cozy.
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4 years agoJeepers this room needs help. One of those curved lamps would work well in the corner, or a cluster of small pendants. A round or rectangular table at the left hand end of the sofa with a vase of flowers and framed photographs would give a 'come-hither' appeal. A coffee table with art books and decorative items would be better than the round poof. A complete change in cushion covers to bring the whole place to life and more artwork on the walls. An interesting chair would work well too. Happy thoughts.
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