What colour timber flooring for my office?
I need help with decorating my new office. It is in a heritage listed building so I want to keep some character within.
So I have the following questions:
- What colour flooring? This is going to be sanded back and restained.
- What colour curtains? I am looking at roller blinds.
- What colour furniture? i.e. desk, credenza, couch, floor rug.
- Should I put a mantle over the fireplace even though it isn't working and we will not be using it ever?
Any other tips would be great.
The back wall in the first picture, is my wall of inspiration - where I will be getting quotes printed with a stick-on backing. There is going to be a large canvas put up over the fireplace.
The walls are a very soft green colour, and there is plenty of natural light coming into the room.
And yes, my son thinks the fireplace is an awesome hide-out.
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PRO10 years agoWhat a lovely office space! I think Roller or Honeycomb Blinds would be perfect for your space. I think a grey colour would look really nice and sophisticated. Click here to see a Roller Blind and here for a Honeycomb Blind.
Here are some photos for inspiration .. Let me know what you like the look of and we can go from there :)
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Comments (17)Lighting - pendants over the servery bench should be another feature that complements your chosen kitchen surfaces. So whilst I love the copper pendants in picture 1.. They could work depending on the rest of your decor and would be a highlight in a neutral white/timber kitchen = Good! If you choose copper you would complement it with a couple of copper bench top items. These are beautiful! (I collect copper because I love it, my kitchen pendants are silver, I renovated to sell in the next 3-5 years) You will see a picture starting to form in your mind and there is nothing wrong with making a statement with your lighting. I found that when I wasn't sure I would get a very strong sense of what was right and what was wrong for a space, then common sense or passion would determine the outcome! Here are another couple that might work, look her on Houzz under lighting, search pendants, then have fun looking!Timber tones with black or white to complement your cabinets... or Statement white pendants for a bit of quirky fun! Your personality can be reflected in your lighting and accessories creating that point of difference from the predictable white on timber look. Plus don't forget the power of greenery to punctuate the theme!...See MoreNeed help deciding on what colour to stain floor boards
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Comments (8)after watching my daughter and her husband agonize over the way their expensive timber floor has not held up well after 3 years, I would recommend tiles/wood look tiles with under heating. Their beautiful warm expensive floor looks like it always needs a clean and polish, not from neglect, they have cared for it well. One of the boards now has a slight and painful moan when it's stepped on :-( I grew up in a completely wood floor home and although it looked wonderful, my Mother hated it. ....and the mats ! Wood is a lot harder to maintain than tiles ,(no matter what the die hards say) the modern wood finishes are much better than they used to be.... But a piece of wood is rather arty no matter what it's used for and it does demand to be loved and cared for.....and if something goes wrong it's a lot more expensive to fix than sand and cement. Ultimately you have to be happy. BTW underheating tiles is warmer than timber :-)...See MoreDark timber floor? Your thoughts please
Comments (1)There are more cons than pros, I'm afraid. Near black floors will show every speck of dust and need constant maintenance. They also will suck up a lot of light, so you need to add lots of extra lighting. If they are shiny, they also show marks just as a mirror does. They are not the best for re-sale properties either, as most people prefer something more medium toned for the long term. I recommend going with a more classic floor, and then adding black accents in furniture, etc. Your kitchen could be mostly white cabinets with some very dark stained sections. Here are some ideas from modern to traditional. Click on the pictures to enlarge them....See More
10 years agoThe photo below is my suggestion for colour of floor. Furniture should be darker - similar to below.
For the rug - choose one colour from the artwork and find a similar coloured rug.
Don't put a mantle over the fireplace - it could be a health hazard - bumps and bruises.
Blinds - unless you want them to make a statement I think white - to match window frames would be fine.
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