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keepman1020

Gray Ceilings

12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
Hi-
Is it a bad idea to paint my ceilings gray? Walls will be SW 7636 Origami White, and Ceilings SW 7641 Collonade Gray ( http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7641-collonade-gray/).

The ceilings are 10ft high. I want to add some color with a contemporary touch, but am afraid painting the ceiling gray would appear to lower the ceiling.

I should have also said this would be for the entire first floor (halls, living room, kitchen).

Any thoughts? Please share!

Thanks.

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