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whataboutbob · 23/02/2016 20:50

This is for a small 3 bed flat which my Dad rents to students (he's too poorly to manage it now so i do it). About 3 years ago I got builders to redecorate, i suspect they used cheap paint, it is not too attractive and i want to repaint this summer (the bedrooms, bathroom and hallway) to freshen the place up. I have decided on something fairly neutral, i am thinking of doing the hall 2 or 3 tones darker so maybe Egyptian cotton, and almond white/ natural calico in the bedrooms. Then something like a pale aquamarine in the bathroom. Does that sound OK?

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wowfudge · 23/02/2016 22:28

Sounds far too classy! I remember a floral patterned bathroom in one of the houses I lived in as a student.

whataboutbob · 24/02/2016 14:12

Just trying to give the place curb appeal (or the interior equivalent thereof!).

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wonkylegs · 24/02/2016 14:30

It sounds fine but I suspect that it really doesn't matter what you do for that particular tenant group as long as it's clean and tidy, as it will need redoing regularly and is just a background to their own taste (students are usually good at sticking their own stamp on a place) . You might want to stick to cheap and cheerful - this is what brilliant white and magnolia were invented for.
Personally i'd save colour schemes for another time.

Rupster · 24/02/2016 14:53

I would go for magnolia and then white in the bathroom. Will cost less and look absolutely fine. The students won't care that much about colour schemes: they'll be much more concerned with the flat's location, cleanliness and cost.

Clockworklemon · 24/02/2016 14:59

Egyptian cotton is a lovely colour (most of my house is painted this colour!) it hides scuffs, marks, especially in the doorway, I think it's more practical than say magnolia.

Clockworklemon · 24/02/2016 14:59

Sorry meant to say hallway

whataboutbob · 24/02/2016 21:26

Thanks everyone for your pointers it's good to have your contributions. If Egyptian cotton hides scuffs sounds like a winner!

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DoBananasWearPajamas · 24/02/2016 21:28

just go magnolia, you're over thinking it

kayessbee · 26/02/2016 20:39

I'd just do a durable white everywhere, then the renter can fit in their stuff more easily - loved in a house painted mostly green in NZ to reflect the beautiful trees surrounding it, but hated it....! Longed for white walls for 3 years.....

kayessbee · 26/02/2016 20:39

Ooh, meant to say "lived in a house...." - oops....

whataboutbob · 27/02/2016 17:15

Thanks kayessbee, but they are students and don't usually do any decorationg. I thought something with a bit of warmth would be good. if I was renting to professionals I'd definitely do white.

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IShouldBeSoLurky · 01/03/2016 00:24

I had almond white in my old 1-bed flat. Absolutely loved it, it's a great colour - neutral but not too warm. I'd probably go for a plain white in the bathroom though.

friendissues1 · 01/03/2016 00:38

It's nice to see a landlord actually giving a shit! I hate magnolia op, it's awful. Would have hated it when I was a student too. I think that when a loan do

friendissues1 · 01/03/2016 00:39

*lamdlord makes an effort to make the place nice then the tenants are more inclined to treat it well

Your idea sounds good op

whataboutbob · 01/03/2016 17:56

Thanks for your encouragement friendissues1. i do take the view that if I am going to take their money ( on my Dad's behalf) I should make the place look as nice as possible and of course comply with all the regulations.

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