80s brick fireplace
Sarah P
7 years ago
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Comments (8)I would look through the many images on this app under a heading like "cathedral ceilings " and find a picture or two that you like the feel of , then follow that design... The feel of the earthy wood ceiling and a stark painted white one is miles apart... Only you are going to know which one feels right for you.. For me I would keep the ceiling and floors wood , render the inside brick and then decorate... I love an earthy feel.. There is also real stone cladding you could cover brick with. Have fun :)...See MoreUpdating 80's brick exterior
Comments (8)I’d paint everything that can be painted the same colour. The front door could be a earthy version of your favourite colour. You are lucky with your wooden windows which means you can pick one the millions of colours out there. You’re not limited to Colourbond colours but have a look at Woodland Grey which looks great with green gardens. Darker colours are more modern that lighter colours for your type of architecture but when you need your tests what was your preference....See MoreColour scheme; 80s brick
Comments (6)Hi Kate, I would normally suggest a change to mid grey or charcoal to go with the brick with a pop of colour for the front door or go with cedar doors. However, if you are not changing the 80;s brown aluminium windows, this will not work. The green balcony railings and the fabric awnings need addressing but I also think it is worth going a bit further to look for a good solution. I don't know your budget or time frame but initially I would ask if you actually use the narrow balconies that face the street? If not, are the doors onto the deck used just for ventilation and light into the rooms. Maybe a permanent sun shade would be better for you. Below is an image that shows an integrated balustrade and sun shade screen that might work similarly on your facade. Perhaps you could demolish part of the deck and extend another part of it to make it more usable. Does the roof actually need maintaining or are you just wanting a visual update? These images illustrates that you could update the facade with framing the facade differently and maybe use glass balustrades or a different material altogether. I wouldn't normally suggest rendering brick that is in a good condition but perhaps a small portion of it might work well with a re-worked elevation. Good luck, Christine....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 MoreSarah P
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