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Which color do I choose, left or right side gray? Help please

11 years ago
Please help me choose which color on main wall.
Both colors are similar. Left side is Revere Pewter and right side is a similar color mixed by my painter that has more beige in it, if you look real close you'll be able to see the line delineation.
What throws you off though is the right side color looks a little lighter because the window is next to it on right.
Help me pick please need help ASAP. Left side grey or right side gray?

Comments (38)

  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I vote for the left side pewter because it contrasts nicely with the moulding. Good luck!
  • 11 years ago
    left side!
  • 11 years ago
    I agree with it looking nice w/ the contrast of the moulding, but i would just be careful that it doesn't make your room too dark....nothing worse than dark rooms :( Maybe you could go a colour in between?
  • 11 years ago
    Left!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    The right hand color is better if you want the walls to blend with the flooring. However, if you want the walls to contrast the left color is better. What are you looking for in terms of color, blending or contrast? There is no right or wrong, it is akin to do you like white or dark meat when discussing poultry.
  • 11 years ago
    beautiful! The right side as left would get too dark.
  • 11 years ago
    Both nice...probably the right.
  • 11 years ago
    Guess I'm missing something. Where exactly is the division between left and right? Can you put a marker on the floor where the color changes and take another pic?
  • 11 years ago
    flopsycat1 it is easiest to see in this image http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/7832980104482266_3547-w501-h376-b0-p0--home-design.jpg . The line is differentiated on the left hand side of the window to the right :)
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I like the revere pewter for sure. It's a classy historical color, and will be easier to match down the road. The one on the right is too peachy for my taste.
  • 11 years ago
    I don't think so, l0vit. I think the line is at the right edge of the window on the left. Made me wash my monitor anyway.

    That said, there is so little difference between the two, I don't think we can reliably judge on a monitor. Trust your gut. Or flip a coin.
  • 11 years ago
    I think you're right Grover. That was the first line I seen but then thought is it just light from the window changing the colour. Anyway they look practically same colour to me, similar to when you have a matte and semi gloss in same colour.
  • 11 years ago
    Here's more photos I just took with test lamps lit. I will be getting all new furniture in the grays, whites, creams, maybe blues, maybe browns, and I'll find another color somehow to tie in.
    The 1 picture is the line delineation of paint color in the wall. It changes as a vertical line right at right side of window. Left side of the wall is Revere Pewter and right side of wall is painter adding together grays with beige in it.
  • 11 years ago
    I like whichever matches your floor better, and I think that is the right. I would actually like to see a bit more beige, less gray to blend with the tile.
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    I think both are very pretty, and I like the beige floors with the warm gray walls especially if you incorporate gray and beige in you furniture.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I use Revere Pewter a lot with my client projects. It's a beautiful gray that still has warmth to it. One of my favorite Benjamin Moore colors!
  • 11 years ago
    Love the pillows on your barstools. They look great with the Revere Pewter!
  • 11 years ago
    If you want to play up the beige tones in your floor, go with the blended color.
  • 11 years ago
    I like the printers color.
  • 11 years ago
    I've been pondering back and forth with these 2 colors for over a week now and the painter wants to buy the paint tomorrow hopefully I have an answer for him of which color. I like them both. All I want is for the house to look like a model house when finished. Next after the paint is picked is furniture, rugs, wall art and lignting. The house is empty and no lights just temporary contractor bulbs and I'm not keeping any of my old furniture for this new house because it's all old world and I want the fresh transitional look in this new house. Other house is for sale and hoping to sell furnished.
  • 11 years ago
    Left!!!!!
  • 11 years ago
    Right. The grey seems warmer and a better fit with your tiles, The one on the left looks too cold. BUT I'm just going on the colors I see on my monitor, only you can really see it best.
    I'm sure it will look beautiful either way but I hope you don't forget to give your model house some personality with some amazing art.
  • 11 years ago
    I vote right.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Left side, the cooler colors are more relaxing.
  • 11 years ago
    Left side
  • 11 years ago
    I think you won't regret either choice. I'm liking your choice of pillows and such. Looks good. Hope you'll post pictures of your room when it's complete. Good luck! :)
  • 11 years ago
    Revere Pewter for sure. Goes with any color.
  • 11 years ago
    Jill, I hope when your room is finished you will post pictures. :)
  • 11 years ago
    Hi Jill, I've been waiting to see your room. How are things going? :) If you're not on soon..... have a great holiday and a happy new year. :)
  • 11 years ago
    Right
  • 11 years ago
    It's very hard to tell true color on computer. They look the same. Which do u like?
  • 11 years ago

    use both! The lighter Grey use on the wall that will have less natural light in the dawn and dusk hours, or as an accent wall or on the ceiling.


  • 11 years ago

    There should be a rule about leaving dilemma's hanging....closure required!

  • 11 years ago
    I like the left, too. It looks richer/warmer. Good luck!
  • 11 years ago
    Dclostboy....sorry to bother you with this post being up, it was up from October, I had no idea it was still up.
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Jill4feet, Hope your room turned out the way you wanted it to. Post pictures of your finished room if you have time.

  • 5 years ago

    Left because it's more dramatic and makes more of a statement