Need help with where to go from here
I'm on a budget, moved in just a year ago. Nearly everything in the room is 2nd hand (lounge is ex Embassy 15 yr old Drexel Heritage in IKEA Ektorp slip cover, stitched to fit), coffee table was $50 from a friend's old shed, tv unit from Aldi, but I'd still like to get the room looking attractive and comfy. Any ideas for the way forward?
Comments (12)
Related Discussions
Where to go from here? Living/Dining
Comments (9)Hi Deco Everything that I have collected part from the dining set which was an investment has been from garage sales. So I am quite happy to part with everything... I think the most expensive was $10.00. My problem is that I cant focus because you are right. I just have too much going on in different styles. Going with the style of the dining table - where do you think I should head with rug choices from everything I am reading - it says I should zone out the room?? I am staying away from leather couches and heading towards a cotton fabric. I really just want the space to be comfortable. Thanks for the tip about the ideabook. I've been collecting here and then, but mainly watching how people solve their dilemmas. I look but don't comment much....See MoreNew build - here goes. Kitchen help first up
Comments (27)Do you see what I mean about my imagination my skills. My drawing look oh so like yours (not). I really love your idea of the island bench. Connie I've had Others warn me off a sink on the island, but to be honest I don't mind if there is a dish in the sink (not dumped everywhere - I'm a stickler) the house is to be lived in I guess. With the suggestion of the border that mldesign gave I think the problem is solved. Still leaves me with two metres give or take for plating up etc. I did consider the sink on the other wall but just didn't feel the flow. As my pantry door and the window wall are are right angles - ie not stepped behind I was still thinking I would have a tall cupboard as per my sophisticated drawing above for small appliances and keep coffee cups etc in there. In saying that I was thinking I might swap the fridge from left to the right so the tal cupboards, pantry door and second tall cupboard are all grouped. Love your idea re the mirrored kickers. A big thank you for taking the time to draw these up. I will most definitely be using most of your ideas!...See MoreHelp! Which colours go with these bathroom tiles?
Comments (78)That is a hard one with those tiles. I would have to think if you did a white, it would kind of work with the colour of your tiles. At the end of the day, they do need to be replaces, but as you said, due to budgeting reasons, you cannot, I can pass on this photo of a nice bathroom with those tiles for you though for inspiration... : )...See MoreArchitect has inertia....where to from here?
Comments (3)Hi, Pin down a builder? I would suggest you take the plans you have to a builder and get some feedback before you go much further. Builders are often your best ally when it comes to practical ways to achieve the design intent.... many is the time we have been asked to price a set of plans where the client has invested an inordinate amount of time and money on detail only to receive a rude shock when the reality hits the budget for all the detail desired.... cheers...See More
marymoonlite
7 years ago
PROMorel Construction Ltd
7 years agoHi Mary,
I would put up a gorgeous big bright painting, and tie the painting to things in the room like candles or cushions. Love the table but have you considered painting it white to match your TV cabinet? Good start with your plant by the TV i would add more! Something low maintenance. Will attache some photos for inspo
Interior Designers Abstract Paintings · More Info
Paintings · More Info
Vintage Tracey Keller Paintings · More Info
Layered Colour Cushion · More Info
Bondi Outdoor Cushions · More Info
Black Ice-Dyed Cushion - Shibori Cushion · More Infomarymoonlite thanked Morel Construction Ltdmarymoonlite
7 years ago
jac24
7 years ago
KK1000
7 years agoSome colourful rug options in 2x3m , K mart has some budget option mirrors and frame your painting yourself ,just get a cheap print in nice frame and pop your artwork in it ,it only takes 1/2 h. Large plant in the corner next to the window and the most important - keep it tidy.
jac24
7 years agou could do this around the TV. same sort of principal - same coloured frames, u can print off pics from pinterest (I did not say that) and put them in. cheap frames from cheap shops :-)
Fiona Anastasia Whitefoot
7 years agoKK1000
7 years agoYour curtains are not bad but a bit old fashioned if you can replace it with eyelet style it would look more modern and maybe sunscreen blind for privacy instead of sheer curtain.
siriuskey
7 years agoBefore replacing your curtains as this can be quite expensive for such a large window, if they are in good condition, add a band of extra fabric to the bottom in what ever suits you, your existing curtain track can then be moved up to the ceiling for good looking full length curtains without the large round eyelets, could save you a lot of money, I would look at replacing/removing the sheers cheers
94236633