design dilemma for entertainment
Rose McTiernan
5 years ago
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julie herbert
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Please HELP quick.......little living room with big dilemmas!
Comments (13)There is nothing worse than ceiling-mounted lights--harsh shadows, flat lighting. They are strictly for utility. I would put a large-ish, shallow cylindrical shade on them and put nothing more than a 15-watt bulb in them. Use them strictly for lighting your way as you walk through the room. I agree with Vincent; the chair in the corner doesn't fit at all, nor does the one under the A/C unit (put that one with its mate behind the love seat). And the curtains look smooshed. I think the problem with the bookcases is that they are uninteresting. Did you buy books-by-the-yard? What are all those identical books? They are visually uninteresting. I'd get rid of some of them and get some colorful ceramics/glass/photos. The room is absolutely overwhelmed with furniture. It needs one less love seat. Do you really need all of them? Pushing them against the walls/curtains so tightly just visually emphasizes the fact that there is too much furniture. I don't think a mirror above the fireplace will work. When people are sitting down (which is most of the time), all they will see is a reflection of the ceiling--the plain, white ceiling. Get some real art in there with some color....See MoreLayout dilemma
Comments (5)Thanks for responding. We're in Auckland, New Zealand and close to the sea. Outdoor living is quite important but it does get chilly in winter so it's a balance. There are three adults and two young children in the household (one of the adults is an Au Pair who likes to spend time in her own room in the evenings). The kids will watch their cartoons generally in the morning and a bit before dinner. Then in the evening my husband and I will relax and watch TV. Right now the kids' toys are in the family room downstairs. We are foodies and like cooking. Generally when guests come over we all hang out in our small kitchen at the moment. The dining table we use for every meal time. We also like the idea of being able to get to the deck from the kitchen, rather than having to carry food in summer through the lounge/dining. The entry way is that big in order to reduce on the structural work but also in order to ensure that the door to the staircase is not in the lounge....See MoreNot a design dilemma merely a software problem
Comments (1)My mac does the same. Instead of waiting for the email, just google "latest from Houzz" . Pictures as usual...See MoreSliding gate dilemma ...
Comments (5)Hi Chris, Is there a reason you need a sliding gate as opposed to swing/standard gates? We could make you this sliding gate in a wooden design to match your fence type, or another set of wooden gates to your bespoke requirements. Our Website is http://www.portcullis-gates.co.uk where you might find some design ideas to help get you started, or we have some idea & project books on our Houzz page. Please don't hesitate to get in contact if you would like us to do a site visit, and put some designs together for you. Good Luck with all your projects, Best Wishes, Portcullis...See MoreNathalie Hailey Interiors
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