This is our new build living room, in the Adelaide hills. I have a few ideas but I’m in desperate need of some fresh perspectives and ideas to help me turn this from a nice blank canvas, to a ‘something special’ space. I’ve included images of our hall and kitchen to give more of an idea on the style of this build.
Not sure if we should add some wall molding/ wainscoting- bring some more texture and interest or if it would be ‘too much’. Obviously need artwork on the walls. Window furnishings..?
A large black ceiling fan is going up above the sofa area, and I’m yet to find a pendant for above the dining table (these dining chairs are all wrong, the were a freebee whilst we search for what we’re after).
A ‘forest’ of birch trees will be planted outside these windows, along with a lot of general landscaping to achieve lots of greenery outdoors.
Would so love and appreciate any thoughts!
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Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge Re: How would you make this room feel homey 2Apr 02, 2024 3:01 pm In my opinion just a few more indoor plants and you're done. It's already a lovely space, you've managed a classic style without being too cluttered and that creates a sense of calm. The birch forest will look amazing!  14 May 2024 92 Loyal Member Re: How would you make this room feel homey 4Jul 26, 2024 2:19 pm  lozz915I would agree with the other replies on adding more greenery, but some more wall art with some colour would brighten the place and I would paint one of the walls in the hallway and the wall behind the fire place as a feature colour you really enjoy. The styles now are often quite plain in colour and adding a few pops of it will make the space much welcoming. The kitchen is perfect the way it is so maybe utilise that dark blue by working with colours that look good against it. Yep, this is a very good point actually. I do like modern, and alot of white, which i went with for my build, but we did one feature wall of Pink in our ensuite, one blue in our main bathroom and one green in our laundry. We went white in kitchen for backsplash and walls, but we wanted our pink appliances to be big pops of colour and coloured picture frames etc... A coloured fireplace wall there would look epic!! Re: How would you make this room feel homey 5Aug 12, 2024 6:47 am Beautifull home! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com 01 Mar 2019 62 NSW Loyal Member Re: How would you make this room feel homey 6Aug 16, 2024 1:09 am For the living room, I’d definitely go with some wall molding or wainscoting—it adds so much character and warmth. I wouldn’t worry about it being too much; just keep the design simple and it’ll look great. For artwork, mix in a few big pieces with some smaller ones to create a dynamic gallery wall. Window treatments like sheer curtains can be perfect for letting in light and adding a bit of softness. A pendant light with some style would be awesome above the dining table, especially to complement the black ceiling fan. And for the dining chairs, I’d suggest something that fits your overall style better once you find the right match. The birch trees and landscaping outside sound like they’ll make a huge difference too. 05 Aug 2024 1 New Poster Re: How would you make this room feel homey 7Aug 27, 2024 8:55 pm  hannah_woodThis is our new build living room, in the Adelaide hills. I have a few ideas but I’m in desperate need of some fresh perspectives and ideas to help me turn this from a nice blank canvas, to a ‘something special’ space. I’ve included images of our hall and kitchen to give more of an idea on the style of this build. Not sure if we should add some wall molding/ wainscoting- bring some more texture and interest or if it would be ‘too much’. Obviously need artwork on the walls. Window furnishings..? A large black ceiling fan is going up above the sofa area, and I’m yet to find a pendant for above the dining table (these dining chairs are all wrong, the were a freebee whilst we search for what we’re after). A ‘forest’ of birch trees will be planted outside these windows, along with a lot of general landscaping to achieve lots of greenery outdoors. Would so love and appreciate any thoughts! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hello there ! Your living room truly has fantastic potential ! But I think adding wainscoting would bring some dimension and sophistication to your place, offering also a timeless look. I’ve read this article that could get you into it ! It strongly suggests wainscoting for a room you feel lacks character ! Something else you might want to try too are large statement pieces or a gallery wall just like portrayed here ! It definitely adds character, and mixing art styles creates a curated look in my opinion. Just gotta let out your creativity going I guess ! You could also consider layering sheer curtains with heavier drapes to add depth and warmth, providing flexibility with light control, like done right there ! Oh and lastly, I recommend large windows or sliding doors to maximize the view of your planned birch tree forest so this stunning view doesn’t go to waste ! Hope this helped ! This house has potentional, but what would you do to the exterior of the house to give it more street appeal? 0 10719 This is the current bathroom with a european laundry. Overall internal dimensions are 3.69 wide and 3.65m deep, including the footprint of the laundry. There is a toilet… 0 24214 if i have understood your dimensions correctly my suggestions include using the smallest toilet and wall hung handbasin eg Caroma Urbane with in wall cistern, small wall… 1 17615 |
