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Display Name:	ivy mae
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Now here are some really nice wooden interiors! http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2009/08/turnbull-griffin-haesloop-architects.html Apartment Therapy Chicago \| How to Modernize this Panelled Room? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/14/09 8:46 PM
apologies for the spelling errors, far too late on a friday night to be talking home renovating... Apartment Therapy Chicago \| How to Modernize this Panelled Room? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/14/09 8:44 AM
Hi Xandra, Thanks for your contribution, it is good to get different opinions. This experience has not been painful at all, enlightening and amusing at times but not negative. I understand everyone has different views and I like to hear them! Cheers to you! Chipmcd - I too like Bamboo but not in this house. I think there is far too mcuh wood already and to add another species would be just crazy in my eyes! The different use od the wood is not an Aussie thing! LOL! I think this builder was actually a European! Yes, the yard is lush. We will be putting a lovely big "wooden" deck there :) Apartment Therapy Chicago \| How to Modernize this Panelled Room? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/14/09 8:43 AM
Well, some interesting and thought provoking comments here...so thought provoking that I am now a bit indecisive about a few things :) Will have to have think it over some more after the furniture is gone and we see what is under the carpet. Thanks all, all of your comments have been taken on board. Cheers, Ivy Apartment Therapy Chicago \| How to Modernize this Panelled Room? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/13/09 7:06 AM
HeidiS & Azure – I also like the idea of plastering or rendering the brick walls on the sides of the fireplace. I don’t like that serving hatch or the shelving below. The fireplace is the first thing you see when you walk into the house and at the moment, it looks enormous! It is the focal point of the living area and therefore I will be trying to make this look as inviting as possible. Xandra – You ask a valid question. Like a lot of others on this site, you can appreciate a house for what it is...you feel it’s a shame to change things. I admire your loyalty. Me – well I am not that precious. I still like to retain some old features but I also like to personalise a space. I like to keep my living space updated – not necessarily on trend, just fresh. We fell in love with this house for many reasons – the garden, the position by the sea, the views, the community...the potential. Jmck – Great idea with photoshop! Unfrotunately not something I know how to use but I have friends who do, so may ask them to help me out. Will def help me visualise things. DahliaCactus and for anyone else interested...I have posted some pictures on Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornerblock As you will see, the builder had a thing for wood in all shapes and sizes... Apartment Therapy Chicago \| How to Modernize this Panelled Room? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/11/09 8:48 PM
Hi everyone, THANKS for all of the suggestions! Appreciate it. I should point out that the wood panelling is real wood, not laminate. My husband loves it (same thinking as ChristopherB) but has agreed to have it painted. The house is near the beach, so I think the interior does lend itself to a white treatment with perhaps a slightly nautical theme. Useful links to Carrier and Co and also the Young Love House – some gorgeous rooms. I have been trying to look for inspiration – thanks. Unfortunately, we won’t be knocking down that archway – it’s a strange structure but it will be staying for now. So what I think we will do is paint everything a warm white, inc walls, trimmings and doors BUT leave the ceiling and beams unpainted. Not sure what to do with the flooring yet until we see what is under the carpet. If there are nice floors, perhaps just use some lovely natural sisal rugs as seen here http://carrierandcompany.com/portfolio/wilton_house.php After seeing the painted fireplaces, will definitely do that – maybe bag it and then paint, still having the texture visible. Will leave the wood elements natural. We will be enlisting the help of a professional painter, so will rely on him to achieve the best finish possible! Our furniture is a mix of retro styles from the 60s and 70s (similar to those seen in the Madmen link) and also some more modern pieces, all in neutral tones. We have simple taste when it comes to furniture. Splashes of colour will feature in the cushions and decorations I think. Anyway, if you think there is lots of wood here, you should see the rest of the house! Will post an 'after' photo when the time comes. Many thanks, Ivy Apartment Therapy Chicago \| How to Modernize this Panelled Room? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/11/09 1:20 AM