Help me pick a neutral paint for the living room!

14 years ago

Hello! Please help me pick a neutral bright paint for the living room. The couches and media center will stay, but end table and all art, etc. can be replaced, so I'm not stuck with a color scheme. I need the space to stay bright. I was leaning toward an off white or gray, but would like a warmer tone. I was looking at Pratt and Lambert's timidity, but looks like this paint is hard to obtain. The living room is attached to the front entrance which I will do a neutral with an accent wall (stripes or stencil) and the dining room is BM Buxton Blue. All our trim is dark wood and the floor is dark wood as well. Any ideas would be great. I'm dragging my feet.

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BLUEPRINT AFRICA

14 years ago

I would try something like Thom Filicia Nantucket Fog. See image below. Good luck!

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14 years ago
You should start with an inspiration piece that you love, one that is timeless. Perhaps your favorite pillow, rug, or favorite piece of art.
You can read paint color tips such as "How to add color to a room", "A must read for selecting wall paint", "Do the paint colors in your house flow?" "Candice Olsen explains wall colors", they're all in this BLOG: transformingrooms@blogspot.com.
Just type the words "PAINT COLORS" in the SEARCH box. Here are examples of the many room photos throughout the blog.
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User
14 years ago
You should start with an inspiration piece that you love, one that is timeless. Perhaps your favorite pillow, rug, or favorite piece of art.
You can read paint color tips such as "How to add color to a room", "A must read for selecting wall paint", "Do the paint colors in your house flow?" "Candice Olsen explains wall colors", they're all in this BLOG: transformingrooms@blogspot.com.
Just type the words "PAINT COLORS" in the SEARCH box. Here are examples of the many room photos throughout the blog.
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User
14 years ago
You should start with an inspiration piece that you love, one that is timeless. Perhaps your favorite pillow, rug, or favorite piece of art.
You can read paint color tips such as "How to add color to a room", "A must read for selecting wall paint", "Do the paint colors in your house flow?" "Candice Olsen explains wall colors", they're all in this BLOG: transformingrooms@blogspot.com.
Just type the words "PAINT COLORS" in the SEARCH box. Here are examples of the many room photos throughout the blog.
Chandani
14 years ago
Since you already have BM colour in the DR, here are a few suggestions to check out:
If you wanted to go light- gray mist CC-80...but I think you should go a bit darker to reduce the contrast with your dark furniture. Darker shades- smoky taupe CC-490 and natural linen CC-90. Of course it will depend on lighting etc.
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Custom Home Planning Center
14 years ago
Do the tv wall with grass cloth.