Paint & Fireplace
dcotephoto
7 years ago
The paint in my house is so drab. Walls just look muddy. Craving new paint....again.
With my fireplace would it be better to go lighter or go darker?
The muddy colour I've been wanting to replace, I'm debating over Repose Grey, Revere Pewter or Pale Oak.
My accent colour is Iron Mountain (black)
Any opinions?
With my fireplace would it be better to go lighter or go darker?
The muddy colour I've been wanting to replace, I'm debating over Repose Grey, Revere Pewter or Pale Oak.
My accent colour is Iron Mountain (black)
Any opinions?
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dcotephoto
7 years agoArch way in black is close too the fireplace wall. Too close for that wall to be black too?
Or should I paint my picture wall the black to add interest?
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoRelated Discussions
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Joanna Adelajda
7 years agoJoanna Adelajda
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoshiningautumn8
7 years agoJoanna Adelajda
7 years agoshiningautumn8
7 years agoAND add some art with some color. I love black and white and neutrals but I do think you need some subtle bits of colors as well. So maybe swap out 1 or 2 pieces for something with color. Like instead of the wooden arrow shapes you could do a weaved wall hanging
dcotephoto
7 years agodcotephoto
7 years agodcotephoto
7 years agoWould never have thought I'd have the issue of needing to brighten it with these 2 monster windows.
dcotephoto
7 years agoOk I like Classic Gray and Gray Mist. Those are the 2 contenders.
Do you think they are good colours to pull into my kitchen as well?
Darn cappuccino cabinets.
PROBeth H. :
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agowow. love that arch color. I like them together. ever thought about painting the backs of those bookcases?? Get a color (peacock or a safe, soft blue) and just do one of the backs to see how you like it. Or how about getting some mirrors cut to size and put those on the backs? I would use a mercury glass or antique mirror cut to size.
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