Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge Re: Advice re interior colours 8Oct 11, 2010 4:22 pm I've definitely thought about it. When I first saw the dado I knew I had to paint them white to lighten the house up but I have since gotten used to them and feel it a crime to paint 104 year old originals. I don't know what to do! I'll start by painting the walls above and see whether that is enough. Otherwise I'll whip out some white paint. I'd be interested to know the preferences of others in regards to dado. To paint or not to paint? I like Tinge of Mauve. Thanks for the advice. Mauve Organdie is rather nice also. Thanks all! Re: Advice re interior colours 9Oct 11, 2010 4:58 pm Just got some more updated photos of the lounge and bathroom. As you can see the carpet is quite tat. It ends at the extension and then becomes floorboards again but they don't match the original floorboards so it's all quite topsy turvy. The lounge area is going to be carpeted and I will carpet over that small area of floorboards. I haven't bothered with the decore just yet. Not until it's painted and the new carpet and venetians are in. Doesn't seem worth hanging curtains just yet. I'm also changing the fireplace around a little. A new mantle surround plus a insert with a gas heater. Asthma and open fires don't go well! I was thinking I would go with a white mantle surround. Opinions? Thanks everyone. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd438/paddyandbeau/lounge002.jpg Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd438/paddyandbeau/bathroomhall009.jpg Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd438/paddyandbeau/bathroomhall020.jpg Re: Advice re interior colours 10Oct 15, 2010 3:01 pm I love your home, its just beautiful! We're currently extending/renovating a traditional style home..we're going the VJ/tongue n groove wall panelling all through with belt rail in the main areas..we're painting the bottom half Beige Royal full strength and the top 1/4 strength with antique white USA high gloss archs, trims, skirting, belt rail. I wanted something light and airy, the beige royal has a light grey undertone compared to the HB which has a more pink/cream undertone IMO. I love your clawfoot and washstand...we we're hoping to get a clawfoot, but not sure if we can spare the $$. I think white mantel surround would look fabulous, with a mirror above.. could you even render the brick to get away from the naked brick? Just a thought. Just completed DIPLOMA INTERIOR DESIGN!! http://www.thelittleshouse.blogspot.com Check out our progress thread... viewtopic.php?f=38&t=39954&p=596811#p596811 Re: Advice re interior colours 11Oct 15, 2010 7:44 pm Thanks so much Liz The clawfoot is original to the house. Considering it's 104 years old I'm surprised it's in such good condition. The enamel isn't at all worn. You can purchase some really cheap clawfoots on Ebay which have been re-enamelled. Much cheaper than the new clawfoots which to me look a bit tacky. Then again new is nice sometimes. Your colour choices sound great. I've decided to go with Grand Piano 1/2 for my interior and most likely Tinge of Mauve to tone down the 2nd bedroom from that brighter purple. I live in an area with a fantastic array of Victorian and Federation houses and came across a cottage I adore. I am going to copy their exterior colours It's a beautiful pale lilac/pale blue with white trims. Sooo cute! I'm still pondering the idea of painting the dado rails and rendering the brick. It's convict brick so I would feel a bit guilty and I think a real estate agent might kill me if they found out I did that! Would love to see your advancements on your home. Feel free to attach to my post if you like. All the best. Re: Advice re interior colours 12Oct 15, 2010 10:02 pm Yeah, we're currently 'watching' a clawfoot on ebay which is currently $10. We've actually got perfectly good clawfoot 'feet' which came with the house we currently are renovating, but just didn't have the bath! How bizarre! But we're wanting to use the old school tapes and also a ring/oval shower rod with curtains to bring in the much needed character. Convict brick..wow...thats cool! Better not cover it then hey! Grand piano will look awesome! Happy to post some pics too of our extension...might make up a separate thread, dont wanna impose on yours! Looking forward to seeing you adjustments! Just completed DIPLOMA INTERIOR DESIGN!! http://www.thelittleshouse.blogspot.com Check out our progress thread... viewtopic.php?f=38&t=39954&p=596811#p596811 Re: Advice re interior colours 13Oct 17, 2010 12:12 pm What a gorgeous cottage! i agree it seems a shame to do anything to the original timbers; and I agree with Judie about going for something like White Duck Quarter to lighten up the place & cool off all the red in the timber. i would definitely do this first. Do you know what kind of timber it is? 'Cos to me it looks like it may have been stained that red colour. I am looking for someone who might have tackled a similar issue as me. I have a few rendered interior walls, the surface condition is hardly flat. I can see all the bumps… 0 8085 Hi All, I am looking to go with tiles instead of laminate timber flooring throughout my living areas for my new build (Ashbury 29 - Henley). 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