Colour scheme and lighting advice for our new outdoor area please.
We’re midway through a small renovation to our house including an undercover deck area and small bathroom. I’ve hit saturation point with decision making and seem to be going around in circles, so hoping to get some advice on a couple of things:
Colour scheme: Initially I was thinking woodland grey for the scyon axon vertical cladding, with woodland grey gutters, dune fascia and eaves or perhaps surfmist eaves. Is woodland grey too dark for the wall though? Should I go for something lighter like dune?
Lighting and fan: Leaning towards black industrial looking coach or nautical style wall lights... or should I go for something a little more modern? Pretty set on a black fan but open to suggestions.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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julie herbert
4 years agoWhat a great space, you have done a terrific job, love your colour scheme, black fan for sure, I would go a more square light and these won’t date or restrict your styling, a concrete table could add an industrial look and be easy seating for the family, add a gorgeous sofa that you can relax on, some beautiful planters and lush plants, bliss.
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