Reader’s question
"I have built-in seats on both sides of my fireplace. How could I dress them up? with cushions? and what about the wall above them?".
Reader’s question
“Our living room has unusual shape - far from the so nice rectangular one. It also has 3 big windows so there's a lot of light. The kitchen furniture is wenge and lime green. What colors should the walls and floor be? What about a focal wall - what color would be proper? Which wall or walls should be chosen as focal?”
Reader’s question
"I would like your help. We are about to redecorate our house by making some changes. I attach a draft I have done. The pieces of furniture in the living room and the bedroom are the existing ones. On the floor plan you can see where we plan to locate the kitchen; it is an area 3.00 x3.60m. As you can see on the space layout the only position for the fireplace is opposite the sofa.
1. The big problem is that I would like to somehow separate the kitchen from the living room. I am thinking the fireplace to be perpendicular to the sofa turning back to the kitchen with a drywall construction from floor to ceiling. It is the only solution I can think of and I would your opinion.
2. If the fireplace will be located at that position how could I use the space behind the fireplace?"
"I have 2 children (a boy and a girl) and a really small nursery (only 8m2)! Beyond the obvious solution to make the other bedroom nursery which is slightly larger what other option do I have? Could such a small room accommodate different sex children? We have spent endless hours seeking for children's furniture to meet our needs!! Thank you in advance."
Our recommendation
Area of 8m2 is too small to comfortably accommodate the needs of two children. On the other hand, coexistence of different sex children is not a matter of the space size, as the expectation is different desires and activities and harmonious coexistence in the same space should be fulfilled.
Beds should be arranged in such a way to allow maximum free space for children's activities.
Place beds at right angles. Between you can place a dresser or a wardrobe to ensure both privacy and sufficient free space. “I would like some help ... What paint color do you recommend to choose for the walls of my open plan living room kitchen? The sofas are dark brown with orange details. The walls of the house are all in a light beige paint color. When entering, one sees a beam in the ceiling which I would like to accent. What paint color do you suggest to paint the beam? Thank you for your time.”
Our recommendation
The beige-brown color combination is a classic, timeless combination that creates a warm, elegant atmosphere in spaces and suits in every decorating style.
If you like to add a bright, warm touch to your living room, you can accent the beam by painting it the color of terracotta.
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