Shirl Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Oh thought I was going to see the after photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I would absolutely use testers first. I have colour everywhere in my house and everyone loves it even though most of them chicken out when doing their own homes. I would tend towards doing the whole room in the colour you choose unless you have a traditional symmetrical shaped room. Red is a great warm colour - don't be afraid of going for a true red as darker reds can get lost in some lights and end up a bit sludgy - try some tester pots in different areas of the room. My parents have a red room with goldy cream curtains and a chocolate carpet - it's very opulent - great for christmas. I'm more of a chalky colours person but red can be stunning. make sure you put the pics up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I talked about this thread to OH and DD, and now they are both clamouring for the dining room to be painted completely in Farrow and Ball Eating Room Red! So we may be going the whole hog sometime soon. Good luck with the painting Snowy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Done at last!! A reminder, before: After: Have to say, I love it! The cream wall actually looks a bit insipid now with the cream suite next to it, but I think that will improve when the new conker brown suite arrives It's a good job i had the chicken saga to distract me though, OH decided to get help with it: I have to say, young boys and red paint do not mix, but they only got a little bit on the carpet And they have done a very good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Lovely & warm loking Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I like it, the two colours go well together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 OK when did the chicken sneak in to the side table on the right Where was she hidden before? Jackiex ps love the room.....think you've got it spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 OK when did the chicken sneak in to the side table on the right Where was she hidden before? Jackiex ps love the room.....think you've got it spot on Thank you Jackie I think she was 'discovered' under one of the chairs (along with several hundred assorted pieces of lego; 6 missing jigsaw pieces; 3 trains and something that we decided used to be an apple ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Snowy, it looks as great as I thought it would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 OMG It don't half take me back a bit when I had 5 at home Understand all the bits ..... BUT......even I couldn't get a chicken under the sofa Jackiex ps Store the memories.....they're priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I think that looks fantastic I may try something like that in here lovely cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 huge improvement and I think you're right about the conker suite. nice pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We had a new kitchen fitted (white) and we painted the wall behind the cupboards and the opposite wall in autumn red (B&Q) and the long wall in magnolia, the wall opposite the magnolia has the windows and patio doors so there's plenty of light and I love it! I must admit when we first started to paint I thought it was too dark but after a couple of coats it looks fab! It does look quite dark today but the weather is appalling and we've got a gazebo outside the kitchen windows for the chickens That's exactly the same as what we've done it our kitchen! I was originally going for blue, but then saw a photo of someone else's kitchen and I thought wow, I want that! Snowy, your living room looks great. It is such a warm colour - almost gives you a hug when you look at it. It is such a difficult thing to envisage when you want to try such a bold colour, especially in a living room where everyone can see it. You're very brave having the kids 'help'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 It looks lovely, what good little helpers you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Wow, what a difference! And it really matches well with your stripy chair! (Is that an Ikea Poang by any chance?) Well done you, perhaps I will be braver next time I choose paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 It looks really good - I can't wait to see it with the new suite as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 WOW that looks amazing, Only just picked up this thread, its good to see red is such a popular colour. When we did our dining room some months ago we knew we wanted red but werent sure about which wall, odd shaped room, so we did cream walls and bought a real dark red carpet. It certainly makes people comment when they arrive Look forward to seeing the suite in situ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 It looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Looks lovely, it'll look fab with your new suite too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 It looks amazing, Snowy! Congratulations to you and your little helpers. Please do post an update when you get your brown suite, so we can see the fully-finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Very nice. You must be relieved that it is all done - especially in time for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 It looks fantastic as does the kitchen shot. I was going to paint my kitchen red (well some of it) but we ran out of time before the units were fitted so it ended up magnolia (or something similar) and now I'm thinking it needs to be red. My lounge already has a red breast and the dining room has one or 2 red walls. How embarrassing is that I can't remember! We don't use our dining room often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 That looks lovely! I love red, and it makes your room look so cosy and welcoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Talk about cutting it fine! The new suite arrived this morning so we are all ready in time for Christmas! It looked a bit odd at first - the dark brown makes it look much bigger than the old suite But we still have the same space to move around so it can't be any different! Anyway, here we have (as a reminder) befores: And afters (although difficult to take good pics today due to various children draped over the furniture and toys lying about ) And now I want to make some new cushion covers so i'll be starting on this little pile of fabric as soon as I can! I'm really pleased with it - and the room now smells of leather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 It looks lovely Snowy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
