tips for a cheap updates
hi all, I've recently moved into what I can only describe as a very yellow house, while we've made good progress throughout the rest of the house I'm stuck with the kitchen and bathroom for the new few years while we get together a budget to fully refirb. I'm looking for ideas on how I can tone down the yellow in these two rooms for as little money as possible. is there a colour I can paint the walls that complements and tones down the yellow slightly? Ideas very welcome TIA
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Justine Kingston
4 years agoJustine Kingston
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Comments (21)My understanding: You didn't find any problem functionally, but you feel this looks old & need some brightness & change in this. My advise: 1). Remove towel rod, shift it next to tub or behind closet & have full length mirror, which will make your space double & reflect natural light as well thus makes the space more bright. 2). Get couple of plants (small plants or bush type or creepers which doesn't occupy much space on floor but grows vertically). 3). Get some artifacts made from bright colored glass, can flower vase or wall hangings or glass tiles etc, these can be of yellow or Bright Orange color these are to be hung on walls opp to mirror or pasted(3M tape both side glued) if you are using tiles. 4). Get a mat of same color as artifacts & place between tub & closet. these all are easily done by yourself. OR if you can afford to then replace only green tiles & floor tiles if you wish to OR all tiles....See Moreneed help to update bathroom to wetroom
Comments (3)If you are using an installer they should be able to give you more tips on the best layout. Light coloured or white tiles will make the space feel bigger, maybe adding a line or border of another colour to add interest. Check out our website and blog for more information on wetrooms: http://www.londontile.co.uk/category/wet-rooms...See MoreAdvice for kitchen seating area
Comments (5)Hi. I love your couch and if light is an issue, I would think about a large mirror because it'll bounce the light around the room (your little starburst one is a bit wasted over there). Mirrors don't have to be expensive - look in charity shops and second hand shops. If you go for a large canvas, make it quite colourful so the boring walls fade away. Again, you don't have to spend a fortune - there are lots of websites with affordable art. A floor lamp would be great and if you get a ceiling light, make sure it isn't so low that it blocks whatever fabulous new item you have hanging behind the couch. I'd see how it looks when you've done this before you paint or also to help choose your paint colour so it goes with mirror/art. Good luck!...See MorePaint over or rip out the fitted wardrobe?
Comments (9)My first instinct was to move it to a garage/basement for good storage but the more I think about it the more I think I'd prime inside and out with Kilz then apply a couple of coats of white semi-gloss (use good quality paint.. Benjamin Moore) in the same white that you'd use for all the trim in your room. Be sure to lightly sand and 'tack rag' between coats. If the handles are removable by all means remove them prior to painting...fill in holes, sand smooth and paint as previous sentence. Set up inside the way you find most functional. Buy nice new knobs ( maybe crystal?) and, if it is as tall as it appears, have crown molding installed to create a custom look. It is probably far better built than anything else you could find....See More
PROMarina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
4 years agoI’m in the process of painting my kitchen cabinets right now and using Rust-Oleum Furniture Paint and clear wax on top. Changed the handles. You also can add vinyl self adhesive wall and floor tiles. https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/mexican-talavera-tile-decal/
Carly Morgan
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
4 years agoIm using Rust-Oleum green Bramwell for the bottom cabinets and grey Flint for the top cabinets
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