Reimagine our Lodge living rooms

last year

After many years of great service looking at updating our lounge suites in our Lodges but need some design tips.

Need a sofa bed lounge as we can sleep up to 6 with 2 x queen bedrooms.

Need to be robust fabric, prefer cushions that can be turned over and arm covers to stop the wear & tear.

Currently we have 2 x 2 seaters and double sofa bed.

A suggestion is a collection of similar items but not exactly matching or even drop one double sofa for 2 x high back single chairs.

Will be putting a larger TV wall mounted above current small one.

Prefer not to repaint at before xmas as still fresh.

Currently have a large grey carpet rug.

We are an eco retreat set in a 100ac conservation sanctuary so after a comfy not modern theme, hopefully timeless style.

The large stereo has been replace with a JBL speaker.

Has a custom made farm sourced custom made Sheoak coffee table.

Suggestions welcome, kind regards Joy

as not to date quickly.

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bigreader

last year

Did you like the style previously suggested for the bathrooms? A flow between rooms always gives a more high end look. I think you need to rethink the decision to not repaint, it will be very hard to get the “premium” look you’re advertising with yellow walls (and the vertical blind need to go also). Can you post a pic of the new coffee table? Have a look at IKEA sofas. They come in a lot of configurations and you can order new covers from a variety of resellers. Are you replacing any of the other pine furniture? As it is a business and outfitting three cabins is an investment I’d seriously consider paying for some design advice even to just create a moodboard and shopping links.

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Julie Herbert
last year
West Elm, Brosa have a good range of sofa beds, try Temple and Webster, Freedom or coco republic for high end, sturdy fabric, even think micro suede for easy clean, an initial Scotchgard treatment is best so any mishaps can be easily wiped away, a set up similar to this with sofa bed and two chairs would look great as well.
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Kate
last year
I would not do a light colour as it shows the dirt. Grey marle is good, a bit of colour variation
Joy Ensor
Original Author
last year
Yes definitely no light colours, we are on a farm/conservation sanctuary and do have children.
Julie Herbert
last year
Yes a dark grey would look great, you could add a touch of mustard, this would look lovely in the room and look warm and inviting.Sounds like a wonderful place.
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Joy Ensor
Original Author
last year
Was thinking of timber cabinets table and chairs - a Hamptons style with leaving natural timber tops and light coloured painted lower sections. Been saving photos on Houzz in folder for ideas as it's a big task but very aware of budget constraints plus must be hard wearing and easy to clean. Be an interesting challenge!
bigreader
last year
Hamptons won’t suit the location and will detract from what you are trying to do. It’s also a dated look that you won’t get longevity out of. If you’re keeping the current furniture you can strip (and bleach) it. Have a look at Pintrest for DIY. This would give you an updated look with minimal $ outlay, just elbow grease.
bigreader
last year
The following picks up ideals from your saved pictures.

Refresh paint in a soft white

Remove absolutely everything that isn’t essential

Strip wood furniture back to remove the orange and give it new life.

Add Tan sofa plus grey sofa bed plus artwork. This artwork is from a local in my area but I’m sure you’ll have someone in your area. The sofas are available from budget retailers.
bigreader
last year
You could have green armchairs or a other accent colour. Wicker lampshades are readily available and quick cheap.
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Joy Ensor
Original Author
7 months ago
some update pics, new vinyl grey tone flooring, lots of Ikea boxes later. Now retiling kitchen with large off white tiles and cupboard door yet to be painted to new off white colour, finally getting there!