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Formal lounge West Australian California bungalow

last year

We’re renovating a 1930’s California Bungalow in Western Australia. The formal lounge has become a bit of a junk room so it’s due a refresh. A feature of the house is the original jarrah dar wood floors and picture rail. I’d love to paint it a bolder colour but not sure what colours go with the jarrah. Would also like to see the fireplace pop a bit more. Any ideas !!!

Comments (8)

  • last year

    Do you want dark and moody or light and bright. The following photo shows a colour which is a wonderful shade. Or you could use Dulux snowy mountain for all walls and fire place surround, for light and bright, bringing impact with artwork and furnishings. Such as the wonderful accent chair in your photo. Let the wood work be the hero, with just one paint colour for entire space.

  • last year

    The ceiling is stunning, as is the leadlight door and the picture rail. The finish on the door and pelmet don’t match the jarrah and the white on the fireplace clashes with the rest. I would consider painting the fireplace dark like in dreamers photo, although I think it would only be necessary below the mantle. If you painted the rest of the room white, the doors would also look great painted white.

  • 2 months ago

    Finished product !

  • 2 months ago

    It looks like a very similar colour to what you started with…?

  • 2 months ago

    It’s mossy green, Chris? Sorry, sometimes my screen isn’t true to colour so I’m seeing that with a teal / turquoise rug. Looking good though. Love that you’re letting the original features shine, either way

  • 2 months ago

    Was originally a light grey but went to a “latte” coffee colour to make it feel warmer. Also decided to remove the TV (we still have one in the main living area) and include a bar cart. It’s worked really well as a space for parents while kids entertain themselves in the garden. Just feel like it needs some more art on the walls.

  • 2 months ago

    Very sophisticated. Hope it is a calming relaxing space for you