Nelly Reffet's Profile

I agree with apartment T fan's and Carrotsticks' comments above.

I would stick to one colour though for all walls and moldings, being a light brown or light earthy grey. Try to avoid any grey that has some purple or blue undertones as they won't mix very well with your cognac furniture. Dulux "Classic Cool" or Dulux "Taupe White" should look quite lovely here. Keep the area above the moldings white (Dulux "Natural White" or the standard "Vivid White" will be fine)

I would definitely add curtains to your room. I'm not sure what kind of style you're going for, but I always recommend simple, fuss-free, linen panels. They would look great if hung at the same level as the moldings, preserving the sense of height of the room (what cannot be hidden should be embraced!).

Have fun!

1. Leave the cabinets as they are for now. They are retro but in great condition and would look great after a good scrub.

2. Paint the walls in a lighter colour. Light cream, light sage (or a soft green with a hint of grey) or a light earthy grey would be good. Try each colour on a little patch of each wall first, and see how you feel about it. Make sure to get a matte or low sheen finish.

3. Paint your door white.

4. Remove all the blinds (if you don't have a direct view into a neighbour's home).

5. A light sheer white curtain can be placed on the window under which the dogs are hanging out. Install the curtain rod as high as you can on the wall (not just above the window) and make sure the curtain is long enough to almost touch the floor. This will give a little more dimension to your nook and make it a little more welcoming.

6. Install under cabinet lighting.

7. Try to declutter. I understand you don't have much space to put the things you like or need, but the more visible "stuff" on your countertops, on your fridge, on your shelves, etc, the less airy the room will feel.

8. Divert the attention. Try to put an artwork next to your shelves (a long rectagular one), instead of your clock and calendar. Chose one that has a retro feel maybe and some colours that complement the rest of the interior. That also could be a way to inject some colour - why not some red?

9. Try using tea towels that have similar colours to your artwork to "link" things together.

10. For the breakfast nook, a round steel table in a cafe style could do the trick. (like this: http://static-1.worthingtondirect.com/images/97320a.jpg) Alternatively, try a leaf drop table (a white one would be best).

Enjoy the ride! :)

Beautiful bedroom in which to take a nap on a rainy-grey-sky Sunday. As it is such a small room, you were absolutely right to go with dark neutrals.

However, I would personnaly add some hints of color to bring a little more 'life' and interest to the room. A bright pink or some coral/tangerine would work a treat! It could be added by putting a small vase of such color on your shelves and then carry the same colour through with two or three other items (a scarf hanging from the hook, a smaller coloured pillow on the bed, etc)

But nice job anyway!