{"id":19962,"date":"2025-01-09T17:44:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T17:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apartment\/decorating-my-living-room-instead-of-extending-apartment-apothecary\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T17:44:12","slug":"decorating-my-living-room-instead-of-extending-apartment-apothecary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=19962","title":{"rendered":"Decorating my living room instead of extending \u2013 Apartment Apothecary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Our loose plan when we bought our small 30s house was to extend the living space (currently one open plan space including the kitchen, dining and sitting room) after five years. The extension will involve going out at the back by around three metres, which will become a dining space allowing us to build the kitchen into the current dining space and close off the sitting room. As we approach that five year mark the mortgage climate and cost of living has made this project unfeasible for now so I decided just before Christmas to invest some time and a small amount of money into decorating the space instead, something we\u2019ve never really done because in the back of our minds it has seemed like a waste of energy with a big extension on the horizon.  <\/p>\n<p>My first priority was to paint the space. I was tempted to go bold but knowing myself and the fact that this is the only living space we have I knew warm neutrals was the way to go to blot out the cold drab brilliant white. It may not look hugely different in photographs BUT it makes the world of difference in how the room feels and how well furniture and artwork sits against the walls.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2222\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-sitting-room-walls-bookstore-fireplace-cafe-flore-1440x2222.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-sitting-room-walls-bookstore-fireplace-cafe-flore-1440x2222.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-sitting-room-walls-bookstore-fireplace-cafe-flore-300x463.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-sitting-room-walls-bookstore-fireplace-cafe-flore-996x1536.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-sitting-room-walls-bookstore-fireplace-cafe-flore-1327x2048.jpg 1327w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-sitting-room-walls-bookstore-fireplace-cafe-flore-800x1234.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-sitting-room-walls-bookstore-fireplace-cafe-flore-scaled.jpg 1659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><figcaption>Walls and ceiling: Bookstore | Fire surround: Cafe Flore \u2013 COAT paints<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I started the big painting project at the start of December knowing I had four weeks off college and no work until January. What was I thinking?!! Imagine the Christmas fun I could have had instead of painting in every spare moment! Anyhoo, it was all worth it for the difference it has made. I chose COAT paint* having worked with them on a previous collaboration so I know how good the coverage is and the company\u2019s eco-credentials. I\u2019m also very keen on how tough and durable the matt eggshell is as our house takes a beating being so small and having a big dog and a young child. I have already scrubbed the walls and skirting down after mud shaken all over them and they came up good as new.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2186\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nympheus-frill-cushion-1440x2186.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nympheus-frill-cushion-1440x2186.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nympheus-frill-cushion-300x455.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nympheus-frill-cushion-1012x1536.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nympheus-frill-cushion-1349x2048.jpg 1349w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nympheus-frill-cushion-800x1214.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nympheus-frill-cushion-scaled.jpg 1686w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve loved seeing the transformation of Laura Jackson\u2019s home using her Paris-inspired collection of paints with COAT so I chose <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/coatpaints.com\/products\/bookstore-flat-matt\" target=\"_blank\">Bookstore<\/a> for the walls \u2013 a clean but warm yellow-based white \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/coatpaints.com\/products\/cafe-flore-flat-matt\" target=\"_blank\">Cafe Flore<\/a> for the woodwork and fireplace \u2013 a richer unctuous green-based neutral \u2013 and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/coatpaints.com\/products\/the-tobacconist-flat-matt\" target=\"_blank\">The Tobacconist<\/a> for the uPVC window and door frames \u2013 a very dark bronze green. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-room-1440x948.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-room-1440x948.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-room-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-room-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-room-2048x1348.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Full-room-800x527.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>If you want more info about how I painted the uPVC frames do read this post <a href=\"https:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/painting-internal-upvc-window-frames\/\">Painting internal uPVC window frames<\/a>. Friends that have come round since I\u2019ve painted the frames have honestly thought I\u2019ve had new windows and doors put in \u2013 painting them dark is so effective.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/painted-upvc-french-doors-in-The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/painted-upvc-french-doors-in-The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/painted-upvc-french-doors-in-The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/painted-upvc-french-doors-in-The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/painted-upvc-french-doors-in-The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/painted-upvc-french-doors-in-The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/painted-upvc-french-doors-in-The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" data-id=\"18844\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wall-colour-Bookstore-COAT-paints-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wall-colour-Bookstore-COAT-paints-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wall-colour-Bookstore-COAT-paints-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wall-colour-Bookstore-COAT-paints-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wall-colour-Bookstore-COAT-paints-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wall-colour-Bookstore-COAT-paints-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wall-colour-Bookstore-COAT-paints-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" data-id=\"18830\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/The-Tobacconist-COAT-paints-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Once the painting was complete (well, almost \u2013 I still have a couple of window frames to do when it\u2019s warm enough to open them all day to allow the paint to dry) I turned my attention to adding some beautiful textiles. I didn\u2019t want to change any of the furniture as there is nothing wrong with it but we have never invested in curtains, blinds, cushions, lampshades etc. I decided to make a big set of curtains for the French doors to the garden as it\u2019s always been unpleasant having naked glass at night time and not only does it draw attention away from the uPVC frames it adds such a big volume of fabric to the space that makes it feel so much cosier and less echoey! I chose vertical stripes as this also makes the ceiling feel higher. I will a separate post about how I made the curtains but they\u2019re not quite finished yet as they\u2019re currently hanging on clips so I still need to sew in the curtain header and then hang them on rings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" data-id=\"18829\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-fabric-curtains-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-fabric-curtains-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-fabric-curtains-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-fabric-curtains-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-fabric-curtains-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-fabric-curtains-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-fabric-curtains-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"18820\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Laura-Jackson-habitat-red-and-pink-jug-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Laura-Jackson-habitat-red-and-pink-jug-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Laura-Jackson-habitat-red-and-pink-jug-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Laura-Jackson-habitat-red-and-pink-jug-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Laura-Jackson-habitat-red-and-pink-jug-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Laura-Jackson-habitat-red-and-pink-jug-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Laura-Jackson-habitat-red-and-pink-jug-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Another big addition was the <a href=\"https:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/diy-fermoie-ottoman\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18763\">DIY Fermoie ottoman<\/a> that I bought second hand and covered myself. It is another lovely soft addition to the space and works in combination with the warm neutrals to make the space more inviting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0392-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0392-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0392-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0392-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0392-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0392-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0392-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I had my grandmother\u2019s chair re-upholstered for my 40th a couple of years ago in Willow Bough fabric and I wanted that to be a part of this space and it works perfectly with the new paint colours. I then chose a fabric that would work in harmony with the chair, ottoman and curtains to make into cushions. This is one of my all time favourite fabrics and I just LOVE the cushions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cafe-curtains-and-painted-upvc-windows-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cafe-curtains-and-painted-upvc-windows-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cafe-curtains-and-painted-upvc-windows-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cafe-curtains-and-painted-upvc-windows-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cafe-curtains-and-painted-upvc-windows-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cafe-curtains-and-painted-upvc-windows-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cafe-curtains-and-painted-upvc-windows-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><figcaption>Nympheus fabric by GP&amp;J Baker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" data-id=\"18836\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Willow-bough-armchair-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Willow-bough-armchair-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Willow-bough-armchair-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Willow-bough-armchair-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Willow-bough-armchair-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Willow-bough-armchair-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Willow-bough-armchair-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"18828\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/soderhamn-sofa-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/soderhamn-sofa-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/soderhamn-sofa-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/soderhamn-sofa-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/soderhamn-sofa-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/soderhamn-sofa-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/soderhamn-sofa-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>I left the cabinet in the corner painted in COAT\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/coatpaints.com\/products\/park-life-eggshell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Park Life<\/a> paint and it\u2019s a really nice way to pull together the green strands that are now running through the textiles in this room.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/original-btc-hanging-pendant-over-dining-table-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/original-btc-hanging-pendant-over-dining-table-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/original-btc-hanging-pendant-over-dining-table-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/original-btc-hanging-pendant-over-dining-table-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/original-btc-hanging-pendant-over-dining-table-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/original-btc-hanging-pendant-over-dining-table-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/original-btc-hanging-pendant-over-dining-table-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><figcaption>Cabinet painted in Park Life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I love the calm vibe these neutrals give to this space and how much better furniture, especially wooden pieces like my little bureau, look against a warm white instead of cold brilliant white.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/antique-bureau-Walls-Bookstore-door-cafe-flore-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/antique-bureau-Walls-Bookstore-door-cafe-flore-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/antique-bureau-Walls-Bookstore-door-cafe-flore-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/antique-bureau-Walls-Bookstore-door-cafe-flore-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/antique-bureau-Walls-Bookstore-door-cafe-flore-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/antique-bureau-Walls-Bookstore-door-cafe-flore-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/antique-bureau-Walls-Bookstore-door-cafe-flore-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><figcaption>Cafe Flore on doors and skirting boards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another BIG project is to add built-in cupboards and book shelves to the ceiling in the large double alcove below to hide all the six year old\u2019s crafting paraphernalia!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1004\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-dining-room-1440x1004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-dining-room-1440x1004.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-dining-room-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-dining-room-1536x1070.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-dining-room-2048x1427.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-dining-room-800x558.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><figcaption>We hope to do some DIY built-in cupboards and bookshelves to hide all the \u2018stuff\u2019!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The last addition to the room was a large linen pendant in the sitting room space to help define that space as separate from the dining\/kitchen space. It has worked so well for us, with the house the size it is, to have an open plan living room but once we extend I would definitely like to partially close up the sitting room again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" data-id=\"18833\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Watt-and-veke-linen-pendant-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Watt-and-veke-linen-pendant-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Watt-and-veke-linen-pendant-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Watt-and-veke-linen-pendant-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Watt-and-veke-linen-pendant-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Watt-and-veke-linen-pendant-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Watt-and-veke-linen-pendant-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><figcaption>Linen pendant by Watt and Veke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2282\" data-id=\"18804\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-fire-surround-1440x2282.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-fire-surround-1440x2282.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-fire-surround-300x475.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-fire-surround-969x1536.jpg 969w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-fire-surround-1292x2048.jpg 1292w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-fire-surround-800x1268.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1930s-fire-surround-scaled.jpg 1615w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Picking out the doors and woodwork in the darker neutral Cafe Flore has worked really well to emphasise the characterful 1930s doors and fire surround.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COAT-paints-cafe-flore-and-bookstore-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COAT-paints-cafe-flore-and-bookstore-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COAT-paints-cafe-flore-and-bookstore-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COAT-paints-cafe-flore-and-bookstore-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COAT-paints-cafe-flore-and-bookstore-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COAT-paints-cafe-flore-and-bookstore-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/COAT-paints-cafe-flore-and-bookstore-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I love the new touches of different tones of red around the room that give a bit of interest and contrast with the neutral walls.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"18812\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Demi-john-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Demi-john-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Demi-john-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Demi-john-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Demi-john-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Demi-john-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>I still need to buy a replacement black handle for the uPVC doors below and I would love to add some mini chequer board tiles on the hearth of this fireplace to continue the thread of the tiles in the hallway: <a href=\"https:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/1930s-hallway\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18525\">1930s hallway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" data-id=\"18843\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-curtains-painted-upvc-garden-doors-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-curtains-painted-upvc-garden-doors-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-curtains-painted-upvc-garden-doors-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-curtains-painted-upvc-garden-doors-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-curtains-painted-upvc-garden-doors-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-curtains-painted-upvc-garden-doors-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/striped-curtains-painted-upvc-garden-doors-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2084\" data-id=\"18834\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wiggle-lamp-1440x2084.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wiggle-lamp-1440x2084.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wiggle-lamp-300x434.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wiggle-lamp-1061x1536.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wiggle-lamp-1415x2048.jpg 1415w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wiggle-lamp-800x1158.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wiggle-lamp-scaled.jpg 1769w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>I promise to also do a blog post about how I made this frilled cushion. I sort of made up the pattern myself but I managed to make three big cushion covers from just one metre of the Nympheus fabric so I hope it\u2019s worth sharing how to make the most of some beautiful fabric.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1004\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Soderhamn-sofa-and-nympheus-cushion-1440x1004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Soderhamn-sofa-and-nympheus-cushion-1440x1004.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Soderhamn-sofa-and-nympheus-cushion-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Soderhamn-sofa-and-nympheus-cushion-1536x1070.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Soderhamn-sofa-and-nympheus-cushion-2048x1427.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Soderhamn-sofa-and-nympheus-cushion-800x558.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Oh yeh, one more project still remains\u2026 roman blinds for the bay window to hang above the cafe curtains: <a href=\"https:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/making-cafe-curtains-for-a-bay-window\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18629\">Making cafe curtains for a bay window<\/a> So, you know, the sitting room is \u201cfinished\u201d!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" src=\"http:\/\/apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cafe-curtains-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cafe-curtains-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cafe-curtains-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cafe-curtains-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cafe-curtains-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cafe-curtains-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.apartmentapothecary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cafe-curtains-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I hope you like the changes to make this space feel warmer, softer and more inviting introducing more greens and reds and less cold blues and whites. I will keep you updated as I add the finishing touches.<\/p>\n<p>Katy x<\/p>\n<p>Source list:<\/p>\n<p>*COAT paints (AD \u2013 PR Product) \u2013 Walls and ceiling <a href=\"https:\/\/coatpaints.com\/products\/bookstore-flat-matt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BOOKSTORE<\/a>, woodwork and fire surround <a href=\"https:\/\/coatpaints.com\/products\/cafe-flore-flat-matt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAFE FLORE<\/a>, window and door frames <a href=\"https:\/\/coatpaints.com\/products\/the-tobacconist-flat-matt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THE TOBACCONIST<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Linen pendant \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordicnest.com\/brands\/watt--veke\/ellipse-lamp-shade-65-cm-linen\/?variantId=46771-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellipse lamp shade by Watt and Veke<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cushion fabric \u2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mistersmith.co.uk\/products\/gp-j-baker-perennia-fabrics-nympheus-linen-stone-pistachio?variant=41775318996\" target=\"_blank\">Nympheus fabric (pistacio and stone linen)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fermoie fabric on Ottoman \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/hainescollection.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haines Collection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Striped curtain fabric \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theclothshop.net\/product-page\/double-widths-canopy-stripe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Cloth Shop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Red wiggle lamp \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/biaseditions.com\/products\/wiggle-lamp-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bias Editions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kilim rug \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naintrading.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nain Trading<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jute rug \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dunelm.com\/product\/jute-natural-weave-rug-1000171022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunelm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/759976400\/danish-designed-beech-wood-accordion?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=le+crazy+horse&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-2&amp;etp=1&amp;sts=1&amp;organic_search_click=1\" target=\"_blank\">Danish Scissor lamp<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/gb\/en\/cat\/soederhamn-serie-22178\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soderhamn sofas <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bemz linen sofa covers \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/bemz.com\/en-gb\/products\/SOD1-SL132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Simply Linen, unbleached, relaxed fit <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<!--noptimize--><\/p>\n<p>\t<!--\/noptimize--><\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our loose plan when we bought our small 30s house was to extend the living space (currently one open plan space including the kitchen, dining and sitting room) after five years. 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