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It’s visual height/weight needs to be balanced, so consider the overall effect.
I don't usually object to a tv being mounted above a fireplace but your tv would be well above window head height if you install a conventional fireplace and mantle. That might be too high for comfortable viewing.
Yes, we are trying to figure it out. Thank you
I had forgotten about the fireplace idea.
I’d center and also create a light/airy feel.
I’d make a wish list and look into costs…then prioritize, as $2,000 will go fast. I’d focus on the entrance and narrow down by affordability: wider walkway/steps and pillars, even just paint door a different color.
If you can paint the window trim yourself (suggest a soft shade that works with your roof) and you’ll save a lot of money. Additional minimal landscaping can be added slowly.
If you are only staying for a couple of years I would concentrate on landscaping only. This is a very charming house.
I would get rid of the eagle and the fret work to the left of the photo. You could paint the front door black. It is very cute. Maybe when you have a lot more money and your 20 years in a larger porch, otherwise keep costs to a minimum with a few larger shrubs. Congratulations!
Have you tried Ikea…if not maybe look into/meet with a kitchen designer (hopefully there is a location nearby)…your $50,000 may go further and their overall advice and guidance will also be a big asset. If getting too close to your top budget, consider less expensive concessions, ie: backsplash, hardware, lighting…that can be ungraded down the road.
Kitchens are most expensive real estate in a homes. But they also “sell” homes. So definitely “adds value”! Just don’t make things too specific if you plan to sell in next 5-7 years.
I agree with you now that I’ve seen some of the surrounding area of your home- it’s too nice for an IKEA kitchen.
I use large mums in September and switch to cabbages when colder, as they can take the frost.
Early December: I save my fillers from previous winters (mini birch logs and pine cones (both on a stick) and red dogwood. Then we only need assorted boughs and search Marketplace sold by individuals..cheaper/fresher and last so much longer. Then add hardy pansies/twigs in the early spring.
For Fall, pumpkins and greens of choice can be nice.
For winter, more greens with pine cones and red berries mixed in are pretty. Add some red berries and battery-powered fairy lights. FYI, you can get free clippings from the Christmas tree lots at Home Depot and Lowe’s.
Love these ideas!! Thank you all!
You might regret not changing the table. Chairs can be quite expensive and a set (try Marketplace) might be a good option instead. Think big picture, so work with stools to create a more cohesive feel.
If interested, the living area could do with warming up and suggest adding a rug. The right shades will have a big influence in unifying the two spaces vs blue chairs in kitchen.
Added softness with a warm neutral rug and drapes, plus a plant and something on the coffee table, tweaked furniture arrangement a little, but mostly turned on warm, varied lighting:
I am not in favour of everyone doing what I like but my advice was for the OP to figure out what they like. I also always have some warmth in all my spaces becuase balance is something I favor. I often add wood to my spaces for exactly that warmth . My advice stands the OP needs to show us what they want in their mind.
Thought this article might be helpful with its commentary and Green Smoke kitchen examples.
https://www.sarahkaron.com/farrow-ball-green-smoke-matches-dupes/
Thank you,VAal. I really love thst color! Maureen/-thanks for sharing
Maybe show the entire room after it is painted and accessorized, as it’s difficult to get a sense of what will suit. Are you leaning towards roman blinds, bamboo or fabric blinds or drapes?
I’d install shades close to ceiling to make the window appear larger and frame with draperies.
I agree with the woven shades and drapery panel solution.
Wonder if you used the suction of a vacuum, car or power vac to pull them down and the opening will be smaller and easier to open/sew up.
I would not wash what is "not dirty", just to list a home for sale the next owner may favor something else at the windows....and lot of OTHER for which you can not hazard a guess: )
@Jan Moyer that was a big if, if I have time These sheers are custom for a bow window. I will make an attempt. Inspections are Tuesday
Looks like it’s part of a bookcase, so suggest creating a connection vs adding random items just to fill and balance/repetition are key.
If you’d like suggestions, provide a picture of that entire area.
Maybe include just your mom’s piece there and place the pottery on another shelf as they are competing.
Probably not what you want to hear, but, here goes. I'd rip the whole thing out.
Wallspace is too valuable to be wasted on that huge piece that will cost you $$$ to decorate the shelves perfectly.
Buy some old books and line ‘em up. Make it a solid “wall” of antique binders and it’ll look better. @oncape had a pretty great idea, but probably one that you don’t want to hear…
There are lots of ways to improve for not a lot of money. You mentioned you like the wall color but it’s not pulling the room together or working with the wood doors. The biggest bang for your buck is paint (walls and entry door). Step back, decide on a look and slowly make changes (try looking on line for ideas). It’s a great room to have some fun and here’s one example.
Came here to say what Chispa said above. Those cabinets are not doing you any favours since they are so small and the collection of items on top is wasting valuable storage space.
Look on Marketplace or Kijiji for some wood cabinets that someone is removing from a kitchen reno. You can likely find something for a very reasonable price that would be taller. Wood cabinets can be easily painted. Or maybe the wood colour would suit the room better than white since your doors and trim are wood.
Change the curtains and consider painting the interior side of the white metal door. I'd consider repainting the entire room and the white door.
Does anyone actually sit on that bench? Or is it shoe storage as well as the dark cabinet on the opposite wall? My vote would be for one tall cabinet to store shoes and backpacks etc in the drop zone. If you have smaller children bringing backpacks in, hooks at their level can help keep them off surfaces or being dumped in a heap on the floor.
It sounds like you don’t have room for a tree because planting one close to the fence could damage it and/or force your neighbor to deal with a tree they may not want hanging into their yard. There are some very attractive trellises and so many vines that do great in your zone!
We added a modern trellis and it not only hid the view but made the fence more attractive. If worried about the color difference, in no time the trellis will blend in due to sun exposure.
It’s better to consider the entirety of the room as each decision should depend on each other and base decisions on the drapes since you are keeping.
The nightstands don’t suit your headboard and my guess is you’ll be disappointed. Maybe decide if the new nightstands will add more to the room than your headboard. I just redid our master bedroom and am so glad I chose to replace the headboard…it allowed for more options and had a big impact.
Once you lighten the bed area/bedding, the dark closets will feel less heavy. If you do paint…suggest painting the same as the walls. The dresser doesn’t have to fill the room…a comfy reading area for example would be a nice addition.
Light blue walls in a bedroom never seem quite appropriate to me. They often give the bedroom a feeling of chill (and I don't mean relaxed). In a bedroom I much prefer using warm colors. With the furnishings and woodwork in your bedroom I really do think a warmer color would work better - either a color that coordinates and reflects the woodwork or a color that might act as a foil for it - perhaps a mossy green.
Having the large, light colored rug in @Alyssa’s rendition also removes a lot of the dark wood. The floor is easily updated that way.
Lighter closet doors, light night stands and different bedding are all good ideas. For the walls, look into a creamy ivory which keeps the room neutral and light. We have A LOT of walnut trim and medium dark floors in our house and SW Antique on the walls made a huge difference. When I saw my house with my realtor, it was mostly light sage green walls and that added to the feeling of “dark”. Go neutral on the walls is my strong suggestion.
Your bathroom is very eclectic so adding one more finish will just be part of the look. Instead of the geen onyk from wet bar (even if available), maybe search for a remnant that works with the paper AND sink’s finish. In the meantime, just get some plexiglass to protect the paper. It’s not only the paper to consider but sealing the gap attractively.
Very cool powder room!
Using marble as a backsplash in your powder room will not be an issue. I have a bathroom that is used every day - the entire countertop is polished marble + has marble backsplash + side splashes. It's been installed for five years - and there are only a couple etching spots (only on the countertop) that no one else sees (except me - and only if I specifically look for them). I've never sealed it since installation - and water still beads up on it. Marble is not as "tender" as many people believe - at least not in a bathroom.
Personally, I think that the fabricator should make you a backsplash after putting holes in your wall that were unnecessary. I am wondering if a brass one might look nice - have it match the brass trim pieces on your vanity? I think the brass would look nice up against the wallpaper.
However, I don't know if the brass on your current vanity is lacquered or unlacquered? or if it will age. I don't know how much work it is to use unlacquered brass due to water splashes. I guess if you just let it age naturally, eventually it will just darken and be fine - however, if lacquered brass was used on the vanity - you'd want the two materials to match.
I assume that the metal that was used for the rest of the vanity won't change due to water splashes - it may be the safer way to go.
A nice piece of marble would be my second choice. I love marble - you'd want to select one that doesn't stand out - it needs to blend. The "star" of this room is the vanity. You've already added in a "co-star" with the wallpaper - I wouldn't add a piece of marble (or any type of material) that would draw someone's eye to the backsplash.
Sorry I am confused the 3 holes I see are for your faucet that I do not see so why not a pice of the same metal as the sink for a backsplash then it will look as if planned,
You mentioned you would like a transitional feel and your chairs may not lend themselves. After all the effort/cost of kitchen, it‘s important for the dining set to enhance its feel.
If painting, keep it light so kitchen draws attention vs the table. Be sure to ask a paint consultant for their paint type recommendations.
Re-staining table (ask for a low sheen finish) is another idea and just paint the chairs (can be more easily touched up).
A way to achieve a transitional feel would be to sell/replace the chairs.
I hold off on any decisions until kitchen is finished and you have a better sense of what will enhance the space overall.
The table was a gift from my parents 40+ years ago,since it is a simple table I would like to make it work. i am thinking of sanding the wholentable to raw wood now. Chairs are very solid maple and honestly most chairs now are not made nearly as well. i need to make these work. i want to paint now as there is not much else I can do during construction. natural wood table and soft black/taupe?
You should be aware of how difficult maple is to stain. It's a very hard wood and can be blotchy when stained. Maple also has a tendency to yellow when it is left in its natural state. I would look for tutorials on how to stain maple effectively.
If you find a few shades you like, look into their undertones and compare paint chips next to each other and be sure to test a few in large areas and look at during different times of the day. Your roof may also have an effect. https://nishthasadana.com/12-best-benjamin-moore-gray-paint-colors/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic
Lori A. Sawaya: "AI is stuck in the same color space as the lamest, oldest color visualizer."
Google Banana Nano Ai can be accurate in rendering paint colors. One must carefully specify the surface to be painted and the paint (e.g., "Benjamin Moore OC-20 Pale Oak"). It may be more efficient to select paint colors from the website and then ask Ai to render them on the surface. Of course, one should test an actual sample.
• Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015): A soft, universal light gray that shifts beautifully in daylight and features minimal undertones.
Great warm gray but will read very light on the exterior. Much lighter than what your inspo photo shows.
With that ceiling height, I’d actually use the vertical space rather than adding more decor at eye level. A cluster of several moon-globe pendant lights hanging at different heights could look amazing here. The warm moon tones would also tie in beautifully with your rug and the large artwork, while filling some of that huge empty space above the room.
I recently compared several very different moon-inspired lights, including these hanging globe designs, so you can see the effect I mean here:
https://youtu.be/g-R98L8EdII
If you haven’t already made changes (ignore art choice).
I think there is actually too much going on. The wall feels busy because of the two openings, the grouping of prints, and the numerous items on the console.
Suggest moving console over a bit to create more balance and add weight and volume to ground the wall/offset the openings and enhance the fireplace. Different proportions will really make a difference…less will be more.
The six frames are good pieces; the wall is just two stories tall, so they read as one small patch. Swap them for one 24x36 landscape centered over the credenza, and move the six to a hallway where you'll see them up close.
Full disclosure, I'm a nature artist, and I'm testing one sentence about what I do: "For the person standing in front of a big, empty wall they see every day: send me one photo of it, and I'll tell you the one nature print and size that belongs there, so the room is finished without redesigning it." What's the first thing that comes to mind when you read it?
You can fill the empty space with a plant.
In general you have too many accessories in your home. There is stuff covering every inch. Your space needs some breathing room. Start editing.
You need better lighting to illuminate the art on the walls.
It requires a strip light to highlight the art.
My two cents lol. I’d worried the combo may feel dated/dull and with the cost to redo and the long term commitment, maybe consider lighter/softer.
I’m helping my son and his wife with updating two bathrooms and when the designer recommended using the same large tiles throughout, I had my doubts. After seeing examples, I changed my mind as the showroom bathrooms felt less broken up/larger (and will be faster/less expensive to install) and need less grout maintenance. Would an off the floor vanity be helpful for your daughter.
Is it this bath? from eight months ago??
https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6529994/bathroom-remodel-to-include-a-curbless-shower
Aside from the nearly identical look in tile selection, ( perhaps the least of the issue) is there some space to be stolen in adjacent rooms?
Do a very accurate to scale drawing, and consider and include the adjacent areas we can't see....
Stacking tile is the LEAST of the issues.
Yes, same bathroom. My daughter was hospitalized and then our selected contractor needed to take some time off. He came back from his time off with a decision to switch careers. We are back on track with a new contractor and have a start date of mid October. We don't have space we can take away from in adjacent rooms. Timeline is also important bc while the bathroom is being renovated our daughter will not have access to another bathroom we can bath her in. We will have to send her to a care facility intermittently for overnight stays and she can be bathed there. I have been using this space for 16 years as is so going curbless is going to be lifechanging for me. I can just wheel her bathchair in and not have to deal with a bridge to roll the bath chair from outside of curb to inside of curb. We are also getting a slightly smaller chair bc this chair is too big for her. I will post a drawing to scale soon.
As for tile being nearly identical - my taste is earth tones. The new tiles are less busy. The wall tiles are actually a flat cream color and floor tiles are a marble look versus travertine. I am open to other tiles but it's all overwhelming and at this point i just want a functional bathroom for our family.
I think you are missing an opportunity to create a more balanced/interesting look. The floor lamps are definitely throwing things off; suggest a lamp and edit/test different items. If interested, down the road consider a longer console with more height variation.
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More ideas for low-level lighting
Adjustable fixture from Amazon hidden behind sofa. It's on a timer, set to turn on for a few hours in the evening.
This one has a couple of 15 watt bulbs/equivalents. Also on a timer. The lamp is from CB2, c. 2008. I think Amazon and West Elm have something similar.
I agree with the others commenters that the console table is too small for the sofa. I'd go with one that's almost the full length of the sofa and add a table lamp. If an outlet is an issue, there are some great rechargeable lamps that don't need a cord.
I gather the wall on left isn’t long enough to accommodate your door. Wonder if adding a permanent wall on the right half way across the opening with a narrower sliding door would work? Imagine below, but pocket door placed on the other side.
Be sure to add lots of personality.
Get a Myson toe kick heater. it utilizes the hookup to the radiator plumbing and is so quiet and extremely efficient and not at all expensive. When we remodeled our kitchen in our 1910 house 8 yrs ago we had the plumber remove a 6 ft long radiator and hook a Myson up under the counter area along the wall where the radiator had been. He had never seen one before ! They have been around for years and make lots of different styles. Your radiator is so small you could also just get a hydronic towel warmer/ combo heater instead.
Here is a link:
I would definitely do a wall mount sink. Some small cute ones out there.
How to create a connection in both areas. I think black frames would better suit your home and ignore the lighting.
chispa said it well, I won't repeat her comments, but I agree with her.
Your home is very neutral, and any "art" you place on the walls could really stand out if you select very colorful pieces. Don't try to do it all at once, find one piece you love to start and go from there. You can mix oil/acrylic paintings with photographs, watercolors, pen and ink drawings, and any other wall hangings, such as plates, 3-d art installations, tapestries, etc. This makes for a much more interesting composition than everything "matching."
We took pictures of our paired down front and headed to a large nursery (at a slow time) and were shown all kinds of options based on the soil, etc and our wish list. They came up with a plan at no charge, as they would be benefit from our purchases. Highly recommend this approach as it‘s also important to consider long term outcome as the garden matures.
I love this style of house! There are lots of great choices for smaller shrubs , such as azalea (reblooming varieties), rhododendron, boxwoods and possibly roses that would work well in your landscape.
Don't forget to add lighting to enjoy the space at night.
Ai changed the steps and the side yard space, so ignore that piece.
Here is I adjusted lush landscape
Personally, I think the floors are an issue - they don't work well with the countertops.
Thanks everyone.
I searched to find a close up of your vanity and it’s lovely. Instead of a strong/floral wallpaper being the focal point (less can be more), I’d let the vanity, textured wallpaper and art create a lovely cohesive feel.
This is lovely Maureen! The vanity is really a special piece and I like how your mock up and idea keep it as the star of the show.
I like the wallpaper with the orange poppies
I’d choose based on what will work best with the seating vs the shape of the table. A round rug can feel awkward; too small...skimpy and too big..unbalanced.
You may want to measure both a square and rectangle shape to see which would work better visually and ensure it’s large enough
Square, but I agree jute will not feel good on your feet and will difficult to clean.
I assumed this would be a dining room. SHOCKED it's a living space. If the room were round, and the table were round I would probably go with a round carpet. That is the only time I can imagine it working.
The first thing I noticed was the feeling of imbalance, due to where the top of the fireplace surround ends and not sure if adding art/or even a mantle will help. If you are fine keeping as is, you have received lots of ideas.
Imagine below, which will create a more unified and attractive focal wall (it looks fine with the middle section sticking out a bit).
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Skip the mantel. One vertical 18x24 centered on the tile above the firebox gives the middle section its focal point without fighting the built-ins. Something from outside those windows, like trees or a bird, ties the wall to the view.
Full disclosure, I'm a nature artist, and I'm testing one sentence about what I do: "For the person standing in front of a big, empty wall they see every day: send me one photo of it, and I'll tell you the one nature print and size that belongs there, so the room is finished without redesigning it." What's the first thing that comes to mind when you read it?
So cool! I just watched your YouTube!
Looks like you changed your mind on a glass table? If not, suggest a style with more weight and interest and your books will work well.
I’m not a fan of your last three tables either (for your room or your mood board).
Suggest something like the one below.
Consider moving the chairs together, facing the window.
You don't necessarily need a glass top on the coffee table, you need legs, and then you get to see the rug from a different angle.
I do like the table with the legs, but where to put books? Maybe I can just do the legs option with a drawer and find somewhere to put a bookcase. I’m not using those chairs, they are just there as they were easy to carry up the stairs lol. I am actually putting a chaise over by the window. I was debating no chair(s) at all on that side as I felt like it was blocking the walking area to the hallway that leads to the beds/bath. I dont think I’d ever have more than 2-3 people as visitors as it’s a guest house at my son’s house.
There are a few variables to consider flooring, vanity, lighting and if you prefer it not as broken up.
Without seeing your bathroom, it’s hard to suggest, but if you provided you may get more helpful advice.
This show the current state, the other shows a sample my ideas
With the tall ceilings and the tile up 5' I'd choose the fresher of the color options,
BM Sherwood Green, the SW green onyx is kind of too drab/gray...
Paint the ceiling the same color you choose for the walls.
A white ceiling will make it look even taller, and you'll feel like you are in a well.
Your photo doesn’t resemble GC. If you could confirm it is and you may get better suggestions.
You also mentioned there are sections with this color.
In addition to two paint colors, there is going to be the black metal…suggest a less harsh black and shingles that pull everything together. Hold off making decisions until you can test them with each other.
Left shade vs black will make a difference.
Ask your roofer for a box of samples. @cat_ky is right. You need to see the shingles, on the roof, in different light - i.e. a sunny day, a cloudy day, etc. There are many shades of gray shingles. A deeper gray, without any hint of either blue or green, would work with your house.
I would definitely go for the darker colors, closer to black. Ask for samples! https://www.buildersservicecompany.com/how-to-coordinate-exterior-house-colors