After I think, nearly three years (?!), Orchard Cottage is finally finished. To see the upstairs room and the repaint, see this post. The main reason, other than my procrastination, that it has taken me so long is that I could not decide what colour scheme to go with in the downstairs room. I would usually go for a muted floral in the kitchen/living area, but I felt with the very floral room upstairs, this room called for something different.
Orchard Cottage isn't meant to be a grand home, so instead I went for a cosy theme with pale yellow. I wanted the walls to be white as this room is quite dark. However it ended up feeling too "plain" for a traditional Sylvanian home, so I ventured into the relm of making curtains.
My sewing machine has given up on me, so I had to hand stitch all of the curtains - (I do not recommend this, just these three sets took me two whole evenings!). I do think they make the home look a little more cosy though.
I also painted the floor in this room as well - I just loved the colour!
A lot of you have been asking who will be moving into this house...here is a few hints!
It looks great Lily! Glad to hear that you are back into your Sylvanians! I love the colour scheme of the house, it does make it look so cosy, the floor looks just so good, how did you do it?. The curtains you hand sewed are amazing! The Brighteyes are so very lucky to live in this wonderful house. =) You probably don't know this yet, in 2015 I stopped blogging for a while but I now have a new blog which I try to update every weekend! (though I really need to post something today but have not planned a story or anything, eek! I am sure I will think of something though =)) Here is the link Lily if you want to take a look around:
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Love, Emily
Thank you so much Emily :D I will have a look at your blog now, thanks for sharing!x
DeleteIt looks wonderful!When I first saw the upper floor it was love at first sight and I have to say the same about the bottom floor.The curtains are lovely and they match so well! It feels so cosy and homely that I would love to live there myself!The floor looks great, like real wood! You turned this cottage into a lovely home for The Brightfields. Congrats on your great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I am so glad you like it :)
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