Colour advice which comes first?

[Sue]

Help.

We are building a new home on a 2000+sq mtr block with views to the Moresby
Ranges in Geraldton Western Australia. Such a change from the desert
environment we currently reside in. The original plan called the Hills View
is at this site but we have added some extra rooms along with French doors
etc etc. The view aspect remains the same though.
http://www1.ruralbuilding.com.au/views_frame.asp

Getting to the point - I want to give this home a real country feel inside
but as I live in remote area am unable to visit display homes etc etc. I
have hunted the internet and magazines I can get my hands on but seem unable
to find any info on which part of the home I should focus on first. Eg.
colour of the kitchen benchtop or should it be the ceramic floor tiles. I
have deducted that its easy to match walls in with such a huge range of
paint colours so that's not the start point. Ideas - please.

I am thinking about Tasmanian oak cabinets with maybe an earthy ceramic
floor tile. Would dearly love to incorporate a "dado"??? wall to the family
area and am thinking in pale greens although have a love of deep burgundy.
What a mix!!! Ekkk. Someone help me make a start please.
Many thanks,
Sue - Karratha Western Australia

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Post by Sue
Help.
We are building a new home on a 2000+sq mtr block with views to the Moresby
Ranges in Geraldton Western Australia. Such a change from the desert
environment we currently reside in. The original plan called the Hills View
is at this site but we have added some extra rooms along with French doors
etc etc. The view aspect remains the same though.
http://www1.ruralbuilding.com.au/views_frame.asp

I love that plan.

Post by Sue
Getting to the point - I want to give this home a real country feel inside
but as I live in remote area am unable to visit display homes etc etc. I
have hunted the internet and magazines I can get my hands on but seem unable
to find any info on which part of the home I should focus on first. Eg.
colour of the kitchen benchtop or should it be the ceramic floor tiles. I
have deducted that its easy to match walls in with such a huge range of
paint colours so that's not the start point. Ideas - please.

My theory is get what you like. Your taste will most likely
follow along in the same vein. For example, if you like bright
colors, you'll base your design on bright colors. If you go for
a more subtle look, you'll reflect that in all your choices, as
well.

I would get a scrapbook together and collect fabrics, paint
chips, pictures, etc., that I like before I even started. See
where that takes you.

Post by Sue
I am thinking about Tasmanian oak cabinets with maybe an earthy ceramic
floor tile. Would dearly love to incorporate a "dado"??? wall to the family
area and am thinking in pale greens although have a love of deep burgundy.
What a mix!!! Ekkk. Someone help me make a start please.

I think there is one rule of thumb, though not in concrete if it
doesn't suit your taste, is to stay in the same "tone". I like
walls that fade into the background--leaves me free to choose
furnishing, accessories, that I like. Wood is natural, and I
think it goes with everything--same with all earthy colors.

To satisfy both of your "tastes", why not paint a bathroom in the
burgundy that you love, or an office? You could also use
burgundy in throw pillows--find prints and stripes with green and
burgundy. I just wouldn't butt green and burgundy walls up
against one another. I think a house flows better when you're
looking in the same tones. Just my opinion.

I think the scrapbook would really help guide you--it does
me--especially when you have to make many decisions at once.

Good luck. Lovely home. Enjoy.

Post by Sue
Many thanks,
Sue - Karratha Western Australia

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I would suggest making the most expensive elements the ones that are very
traditional or simple and unlikely to change w/ fads...the cheapest elements
are where you can express yourself most freely and follow trends and styles,
as you can cheaply/easily change them as your tastes and styles change (wall
colors, pillows, lamps, knickknacks, linens)...

Post by k***@snow.com

Post by Sue
Help.
We are building a new home on a 2000+sq mtr block with views to the Moresby
Ranges in Geraldton Western Australia. Such a change from the desert
environment we currently reside in. The original plan called the Hills View
is at this site but we have added some extra rooms along with French doors
etc etc. The view aspect remains the same though.
http://www1.ruralbuilding.com.au/views_frame.asp

I love that plan.

Post by Sue
Getting to the point - I want to give this home a real country feel inside
but as I live in remote area am unable to visit display homes etc etc. I
have hunted the internet and magazines I can get my hands on but seem unable
to find any info on which part of the home I should focus on first. Eg.
colour of the kitchen benchtop or should it be the ceramic floor tiles.
I
have deducted that its easy to match walls in with such a huge range of
paint colours so that's not the start point. Ideas - please.

My theory is get what you like. Your taste will most likely
follow along in the same vein. For example, if you like bright
colors, you'll base your design on bright colors. If you go for
a more subtle look, you'll reflect that in all your choices, as
well.
I would get a scrapbook together and collect fabrics, paint
chips, pictures, etc., that I like before I even started. See
where that takes you.

Post by Sue
I am thinking about Tasmanian oak cabinets with maybe an earthy ceramic
floor tile. Would dearly love to incorporate a "dado"??? wall to the family
area and am thinking in pale greens although have a love of deep burgundy.
What a mix!!! Ekkk. Someone help me make a start please.

I think there is one rule of thumb, though not in concrete if it
doesn't suit your taste, is to stay in the same "tone". I like
walls that fade into the background--leaves me free to choose
furnishing, accessories, that I like. Wood is natural, and I
think it goes with everything--same with all earthy colors.
To satisfy both of your "tastes", why not paint a bathroom in the
burgundy that you love, or an office? You could also use
burgundy in throw pillows--find prints and stripes with green and
burgundy. I just wouldn't butt green and burgundy walls up
against one another. I think a house flows better when you're
looking in the same tones. Just my opinion.
I think the scrapbook would really help guide you--it does
me--especially when you have to make many decisions at once.
Good luck. Lovely home. Enjoy.

Post by Sue
Many thanks,
Sue - Karratha Western Australia

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