Our family room is quite large, & is in the basement.?

Question

It has: 2 windows (lots of light),that have white, pleated fabric shades. Ceiling is brocaded white... Walls are a very, very light, taup/pinky color....2 support poles in the center of the room, that are gyprocked and square....Carpet & glue have been stripped off the cement. I would like to do a distressed, or old look, on the walls... a "Fibre Wall" product, on the square support columms, to round them & make them look rough, and rustic.... Paint the floor to look like big rock, marble, or ceramic tile...Windows leave the pleater shades,& drape, unfinished muslin fabric, onto the floor. Trim..?? What colors, different treatments, and How To'S, for the floor, support poles, windows, walls, and trim, would you suggest, to give it an old world or rustic charm? Furniture Colors and Accessories Burgundy/wine colored leather couch and loveseat. Other couch done in tapestry with large leaf patern, predominant color is taupe & dark green, with smaller amounts of a darker taupe,burgundy,aqua

Answer 1

First, let me commend you on your sense of adventure in undertaking a project of this size!! Therer are a few different treatments that we've used to achieve the look you're after with much success. For the "old world" look on the walls: you could achieve an "aged fresco" look by applying plaster with a trowel before painting. This is a forgiving process as you smooth it in some areas, leave bumps and gauges in others until you have a consistently inconsistent look! After it dries, paint with a matte shade of mocha, sage or parchment for a great fresco look. There is also a "texturing sand" that can be added and mixed in paint that we've had moderately good results with. Or, if you want to use a painting technique to achieve visual interest, choose 2 colors that are at least 3 shades apart on the color card such as: dark mocha/light caramel, light verdigris green/deep forest, deep terra cotta/warm peach, etc. Apply a base coat of either the light or darker color (test both on a scrap piece of wood to see which effect you like best) and working in sections while still wet, use a damp natural sponge to apply the opposite color with a "dab/twist/swirl" action. You can then use a "badger" brush to lightly sweep the surface for better blending. As for your columns, you could use a large sisal or jute rope rug and wrap it around and attach with screws or large decorative ties at the top, middle and bottoms for a great texturizing effect. You could also use large jute rope(3" or larger diameter) and wind it around the poles. These are great effects because you can then use the rugged surface to hang architectural findings, wooden masks, or other decorative accessories on. As for the floors, the best technique that we have used is to paint a basecoat with grey garage floor paint, then tape-off 24 inch squares running either on center or on a diagonal diamond pattern and then using 2 colors (one dark, medium and light) such as; deep burgundy, caramel and mustard yellow or light turquoise. Use a bunched-up rag or natural sponge to apply each color in varying patterns and intensity on each square. You'll probably have use more of the darker colors and just a little yellow or light turquoise. You can "eyeball" the look to know when you've achieved the right stone effect. After all is dry, remove the tape carefully and finish with 4 coats of poly sealer or finish applied with a floor paint roller. You then have a great stone effect with grey faux grout lines! I hope this gives you some ideas to achieve the rustic charm you're looking for!

Answer 2

so what exactly do you want to know????????

If you're looking for rustic charm, go with antiques.