Post #499447 by Monkeyman on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 4:04 PM

its a good start but the color of the wood fencing and walls doesnt seem to provide enough contrast.

Its a fairly pale color palette. Maybe stain the fence boards a slightly darker color

If upgrading the wall coverings to lauhala or bamboo board is out of the question... or getting some split bamboo up on the walls...then maybe some color lighting in strategic spots might help add some more texture.

Raincape thatch on the roofline over the bar could be helpful too.

The lighting should be less "general" (like that ball lamp in the middle of the room) and more directional. Something that points into a corner... or a upward lamp that illuminates the wall. General lighting washes out the decor of the room and makes it feel less like a hideaway

Glass float lamps would provide both color and accent but no true "lighting" in the room.

preferably no white walls or ceilings and deeper wood colors and natural tans and browns...

[ Edited by: Monkeyman 2009-12-16 16:09 ]