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alexloon
post Jul 7 2020, 03:05 PM

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HI Ehwee,

I wonder is it wrong to have dark grey theme for condo unit 1300sqf with 10' ceiling (after plaster)?
Is it not common for most ID do handle this kind of design theme? Please Correct me if i'm wrong so i can learn something new while looking for an ID for this job.
And i really like this kinda of color theme - Dark + Light Grey + Wood + Concrete surface - with right lightings and furniture for it.

1. 4 Bedrooms - 1 going to convert to 2 person 1 table workroom with bookshelf and cabinet.
2. 3 Baths - 1 going to convert to non full length stand alone bathtub.
3. A long living hall to fit 6 person dining table behind sofa.
4. U shape open kitchen. (Beside living hall).

This is for own stay. And thanks for reading this smile.gif


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alexloon
post Jul 7 2020, 10:45 PM

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Thanks for your replied smile.gif
Ya, what you saying is true. I do believe is depends on personal and nothing wrong with this theme.
Although my unit is only complete end of this year, i do hope to find an ID who have strong sense of dark theme for the entire house. I do feel it can easily goes wrong if not careful.

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QUOTE(ehwee @ Jul 7 2020, 05:44 PM)
There is no right or wrong on having dark theme for small condo. Ultimately it's still a personal preference, if you really like cozy, warm living environments, you choose to have dark painted wall, black tile, grey sofa and warm timber dining table and some nice spot and wall lights.

Dark theme is nice also as long as you comfortable with it. Especially in city region, a dark and cozy home can make us feel more stress free and calm down after coming back home from daily fast and competitive working day!

Most people still prefer bright environment due to several reasons. Examples, bright lighting environment for safer if you are living with older parents. Study and kitchen area are better and workable in brighter light condition. Toilet try avoiding dark environment due to slippy floor and safety.

Other than these places, by all means you can opt for dark theme for living, dining and bedrooms.

Dark theme is especially good for tv showtimes though smile.gif

You attached dark theme pictures with warm timber flooring look good, hahahađź‘‹
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alexloon
post Jul 10 2020, 01:04 PM

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ehwee When i'm doing some drafting on art board, i do realized lighting, furniture color and decoration on wall are critical (for dark theme) and i stop there for half day staring at it... i guess this is where ID should come in and do the magic. Showroom unit and bare unit are 2 different world, it just a walls but is complicated dimensions and now i understand why ID like to put wallpaper, because it make thing easier - which i don't prefer.

When i'm looking for an ID - I do intent to see what items they selected to put on displayed or used in the room (size, color and texture) no matter in 3D or showroom because it does take effect to show what is the taste of the ID in client/visitor eyes. < Anyway, tht's all i know how to look for an ID.... laugh.gif

This is an example work i've done to plan the theme as house owner. Thanks for your time to reply and advice. Cheers~

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QUOTE(ehwee @ Jul 9 2020, 01:46 PM)
alexloon some tips for you for dark theme home design, types and lighting design scheme play an important roles in dark theme, as you will need different combination of lighting selection of ceiling downlight, spot lights, wall wash light, floor and table lamps just nice enough to highlight and light up the main spots you need.

how to find a good balance between lighting selections to achieve desirable brightness in different space in a tricky thing to really take care.
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