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My old two story timber house needs some paint work
Comments (15)Yours is the style of home that can truly be transformed with the right colour. Your house is already a light colour and it doesnt do justice so Id suggest going for a deep colour on the walls top and bottom and making a bold statement - unfortunately this would require repainting the roof as well but I think this would be well worth doing as pale green is going to be very restrictive to the colour you paint the outside. With every second house at the moment seeming to be painted grey Id suggest a different bold colour in blue tone - such as a navy blue, dusty blue or teal-blue with off white/cream for the trims, window frames, garage door and staircase. This colour combination looks stunning with a light silver colour roof (which is available in dulux roof paint) You have a couple of awnings already so Id add another one on the other side over the LH window and front door as they are very close together - this will help balance out the front of the house and add further interest and character. Paint your front door a contrasting colour as well to add further street appeal. Adding some plants up high in the form of window boxes under the front windows, and one under the side window with the awning, planted out with trailing plants (especially silver toned such as variegated ivy, white flowering geraniums, and silver dichondra) would look amazing! Best of luck...See MoreTimber and brick!! oh my!
Comments (3)Wow, so much to love about your home. I would not rush into anything drastic but live with it for 12 months before spending money. There is a lot of warmth and character in the beautiful slate floor and feature brick walls, which are beautifully counterbalanced by the huge windows and all of that light. The kitchen looks like a more recent renovation and is probably not original, and is a bit at odds with the rest of the room. However it looks well made and has lots of life left in it. I would be looking to build on what you have with a warm, organic feel, with lots of textured neutrals, rather than trying to hide the character of what you already have. You don't want to make it look like a project builder's home with smooth, flat (boring) surfaces everywhere. Love your house, and best of luck with your considerations, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreALL new floor timber where 1/3 of the flooring timber doesnt match
Comments (10)I agree that it can be upsetting at this stage but your timber will all darken naturally and the difference will become less obvious over time and once you have furniture and rugs in place it's likely to be one of those issues that only you and no one else will notice. And I defy anyone to not have something like this in their house which has been newly built/renovated. I know this isn't terribly helpful but I don't think ripping anything up to start again or going to great lengths to seek recompense from supplier/installer is going to help your blood pressure either (by all means raise concerns with them and ask for suggestions from them)....See MoreNeed ideas for an '80s red brick timber ceiling
Comments (15)Hi Jani, Lovely spaces in the home you have bought. Initially I thought it was too much brick but it is quite well balanced with plenty of white walls and the accent timber ceiling. One thing that sticks out to me is the white trim between the carpet and the brick. This should not be needed and a simple transition between the two materials should be implemented. I would stick with a light carpet and the colour depends on what your furniture suits. A light grey might freshen up the space but a soft beige tone would be fine too. You are unlikely to change the carpet again so be really comfortable with your choice, especially if you decide to go with a bolder colour. If you decide on something darker, you will need more lighting. For window treatments - I'm not a huge fan of them unless you need them for privacy. Go with a roll down blind or a simple natural fabric curtain, like linen or silk blend and make sure you hang them from the top of the wall, not the top of the window. If you can get away with it, a plain white or other soft coloured sheer curtain. I quite like the idea of laying a tile or stone floor strip the width of the gap beside the fireplace, as previously mentioned, all the way from the front door to the kitchen and keeping the living and dining spaces carpeted. However, I would hesitate to install more slate and it would be problematic to mix something new with the existing slate - unless you plan to replace that too. I am a huge fan of terracotta tiles. I know they polarise peoples opinions but they work really well with timber and white with other neutrals and natural materials. There is a reason they have been around for centuries!!! They have to be the authentic terracotta though, not ceramic. You could lay them over the whole entry, living and dining rooms (and Kitchen) and just have large rugs for the rooms. Depends on what you like the look of. Lighting - why not look at using some narrow black tubular pendant style fittings. Or something that has a bit more impact but not fussy. C....See More
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoYour current furnishings have a relaxed vibe as does the room so I would consider continuing with the fresh new look by whitewashing the pine. What could work is a Hamptons style of kitchen with pendant lights & more white or grey for the cupboards.
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