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Accent Walls for Cabin with Knotted Pine?
Hello, I live in a log cabin in the Pacific Northwest. The windows, base boards, and along with ceiling (vaulted in the living room) are all lined in knotted pine. The people that lived here before me painted the main room a dark sage green. It’s a little to dark, especially since it rains 8-9months out of the year. I am really looking to lighten up the room. What colors would go well with a long room and will brighten and happy-up the feeling? Links to ideas or just your thoughts on which walls to paint or painting the whole room. 10pts for sure best answer. thx so much!
I love knotty pine.
Your will have to use a ‘prime’ or base coat to cover up all those dark walls.
Options:
white, ivory, off white
pink, rose
peach, coral
butter, light lemon, or pale gold
celery, light lime
sky, smoke blues
sage green living room ideas
50 Features That Home Buyers Love
1. A sense of historic connection resonates with buyers today. French, English, Tuscan and Spanish homes with stone or stucco walls, tile roofs, iron fixtures, heavy beams and rustic floors are in demand. Old world styles are in demand.
2. The Craftsman style, built in the early 1900′s, is back. Rustic stonework, deep eaves, tapered columns and wide trim, reflect the handmade look over the mass produced.
3. Farmhouses and country homes are sought after for remodeling and are a source of ideas for new homes. Wood windows, simple floor plans, local stone and muted colors connect with nature and earlier times.
4. The retro look is fashionable, and a great fit with fashionable mid century modern furniture styles. Younger folks are breathing new life into their parent’s ranch styles and split levels from the 1950′s.
5. Urban modern is everywhere, with experimental use of space, color, tile, glass, plastic and metal.
6. The preferred ceiling height is about 9 – 12 feet. Two story ceilings are out. In small rooms these feel like towers.
7. Lots of floor level changes are not desirable. These can cause tripping and are not pleasant to live with.
8. Most buyers today want at least two living areas and four bedrooms. Formal dining rooms are still in demand. Formal living rooms are often converted to studies, libraries, or guest rooms. Media rooms are a sought after feature when price range allows.
9. The visual and spatial connection between kitchen and family room is firmly established.
10. Cabinet space is required for large televisions and wall space is needed for the newer flat screens.
11. Three car garages are in demand, especially in areas without basements.
12. Structured wiring is important today for internet, phone, cable and sound. Desk space for computers, fax machines, printers, etc. is required.
13. Good access to the outdoors is a basic design requirement. French doors combine access with light. Sliding glass doors are not as favored.
14. Lots of storage is needed for today’s lifestyle. People have lots of stuff. Huge master closets, pantries, laundry rooms, and extra storage closets are expected.
15. For some people, very spare lofts are perfect. Simplified spaces are an antidote to today’s complex lifestyle.
16. Most buyers are savvy about kitchen design and appreciate good work spaces with easy access to range, refrigerator and sink. Lots of counter space, deep drawers, two sinks, nearby extra refrigerator, and butler’s pantries are all desirable features.
17. Stainless appliances are still in vogue. In urban modern styles, white and colored appliances are back. High end homes conceal some appliances in cabinetry.
18. Eat-in kitchens, with breakfast bar or room for a small table, are a basic requirement for most buyers.
19. Antique tables or cabinets are being refurbished and used as bath cabinets. Kitchen cabinets that look like furniture are a great look.
20. Granite and stone counters are popular. However, granite tops added to 1980′s cabinets do not go over well. Consider your architectural style before adding features. Concrete countertops are perfect for ultra modern, but are not a mainstream feature.
21. Built in refrigerators are desired. Wide, cabinet depth refrigerators have a built-in look, and are not as expensive as the true built-in type.
22. Large rustic stone or ceramic tiles, concrete or wood floors have a warm, functional appeal. Subway tile (3″ x 6″) is popular in bathrooms and on kitchen backsplashes. Patterned cultured marble and laminate are out. Slippery, white floor tile is out.
23. Generous trim is a much appreciated upgrade. Wide, baseboards (6″), and door and window trim (4″) are key features in old European and American styles.
24. Craftsman style doors work well with both old and modern looks. These are simple square frames with flat panels. Iron or heavy wood entry doors make strong statements that buyers love.
25. Rustic finishes on hardware, such as brushed nickel, oil rubbed bronze, weathered brass, and other non-shiny finishes are the popular choices.
26. Rustic wood beams or wood covered ceilings create a hand crafted, primitive look that buyers like.
27. Wrought iron gates, stair rails and light fixtures compliment the rustic style. Stair rails in ultra modern homes may be wire, pipe or painted metal.
28. Front porches and covered patios are always a strong selling point. Outdoor fireplaces are popping up everywhere.
29. Re-claimed wood used on floors or walls is very desirable. New wood floors that have been distressed or scraped are valued. A variety of wood boards with cracks exposed are being used instead of traditional wood flooring.
30. Bamboo floors are popular, especially in modern style homes where light colored floors are desired.
31. Concrete floors – often stained and scored are popular. These go well with the modern look, and are used in Craftsman and rustic European styles too.
32. Colorful laminate floors are a good fit with mid-century modern. Laminate floors that look like wood are out. Parquet floors are out, unless they are hand crafted.
33. Framed or hung mirrors are preferred, although plate glass works in ultra modern styles. Mirrors used on walls or ceilings are a turn off.
34. Colors are in, but soft is the word. Soft greens, yellows, earth tones and creams create a serene background that works with all styles. Complex colors, with more colors in the mix, are a more interesting choice. Deeply saturated colors, such as plums and reds, are used in moderation.
35. Flat paint on walls hides flaws and creates a designer look. Shiny is out. Soft whites are safe for trim.
36. Faux finishes are out. Often these do not turn out as well as expected, and are difficult to maintain. The same (or similar) wall color through adjoining spaces creates a more spacious feeling.
37. Historic paint colors such as sage greens, beiges, muted yellows, and grays work well on the exterior. Bold or harsh colors are a turn-off to most buyers.
38. Wallpaper is problematic and harder to change than paint. Very often it does not fit the buyer’s taste. Heavily textured walls and popcorn ceilings are totally out.
39. Buyers want more windows, natural light, and a greater connection with the outdoors. People today are more discriminating about the quality of light. Windows on two sides of the room balance the lighting and reduce glare.
40. One light in the middle of the room will not do. Under cabinet task lighting is appreciated. Security lighting is important. Wall sconces offer soft ambient lighting. Recessed cans provide area light. Dimmers help to control the lighting.
41. Light fixtures are a decorative element in all styles. Retro fixtures are interesting decorative features in 1930′s craftsman and 1950′s ranch styles.
42. Clean, modern fixtures, such as pendant lights, recessed cans, and wire string lights compliment the urban look. Industrial metal fixtures are in. The un-decorated look of metal or stainless steel is being used with modern and rustic styles.
43. Heavy drapes are out. Light cotton, linen or silk drapes are used. Or, wood blinds. Or nothing. Retro woven wood blinds have made a comeback. Mini blinds are very yesterday.
44. Bath fixtures are finished in rustic bronze, nickel, or chrome. Old style two-handled faucets and farmhouse sinks are in style.
45. Bath sinks may be glass bowls, granite, stone, stainless or traditional china. Free standing tubs are in. Pedestal and wall hung lavatories are in. Cultured marble is out.
46. With fuel costs going up, energy efficiency is important. Buyers want high efficiency AC, good insulation, low-e glass, programmable thermostats, double pane windows, and ceiling fans.
47. Effective passive solar orientation is a great advantage. It shows a smart planning and use of natural solar energy. No one wants foil on windows or stick-on window film.
48. Instant hot water is a perk that buyers like, as are drinking water filters.
49. Do remove solar screens when they are not needed, such as under patio roofs, porches or shade trees. Light is more in demand than ever.
50. Screened porches are back. They create a fun, multi purpose space that is both indoors and outdoors.
About the Author
Roselind Hejl is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker United in Austin, Texas. Her website – http://www.weloveaustin.com – offers homes for sale, market trends, buyer and seller guides.
Austin Texas Real Estate Guide
Multiple questions regarding furniture/decorating. Also, tell me all about your own living room!?
Hello, I need all the help and ideas I can get! I’d like to know what your own living room looks like. Colors, fabrics, etc. Also, do you know of any websites that you’ve personally experienced with reliable service, good quality furniture? Please if you could post any links. I’m tired of local furniture shopping!
Also, I have a few options in my head for my living room. Keep in mind all of the trim/stairs/double doors/woodwork is dark. And my carpet is neutral.
1) I’m looking for a SKY blue couch. I don’t know what accent chair color though? Or what wall color? Brown?
2) Dark plum couch, with a sage green wall? Or dark plum wall, with a sage green couch?
I need ideas, open for anything, [except burgundy, it's currently what we have] if you have any please post! Thanks in advance!
I go to big factories/warehouses where you can get them cheaper by skipping the middleman and they have some great stuff!
My living room:
Our wood looks about like this- http://www.whitehousemuseum.org/west-wing/oval-office-resolute-desk.jpg
We got a black leather l-couch and an ottoman with brown pillows that have a black leather stripe down them. Our curtains are olive green silk and we have green accents acattered around. We’ve got tan walls and light wood floor, hope that helped!
1) I would say cream but that would be a disaster for spills and etc! So my second choice would be a dark brown. Same for the walls
2) Dark plum couch with sage green walls, darker walls makes for a smaller-looking space!
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