Need help with my great room!

14 years ago

I'd like to paint all the oak in my home. I'm leaning towards a black trim on windows and baseboards, including stairways and doors. I'm getting a little nervous! I could use some advice!

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lefty47

14 years ago

HI - Before you get carried away,- print a few pictures of the area and color them in , and maybe it will give you an idea of how it would look. Painting them black they are going to show up a lot more because you are outlining everything and it will be high contrast with the wall color. If you don't want high contrast with the walls then paint all the trims one shade darker or lighter than the walls.

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Darzy
14 years ago
I'd be nervous too! I think the black would be STUNNING but I too would be reluctant to do for fear in a few years I'd be repainting all the trim in an off-white! Be brave! I think. : )
martiniglass
14 years ago
On Revenge, The Grayson Mansion has a lot of black trim and it looks stunning. Check out old episodes.
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elcieg
14 years ago
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White everywhere, semi gloss for wood work and matte for walls. How about the black marble for atop the "hearth".

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jojo132
14 years ago
What about a charcoal rather than a black-black? I recently had my windows restored and painted black but it looks too stark against the walls (different colours in different rooms ranging from white to French Grey). I really regret not going for a slightly softer colour.
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
14 years ago
I would not do it in the entire house. I think you should do what lefty recommends and color in a photograph or use the Sherwin-Williams website to see what it would look like. And even if you like the look, I would recommend first trying it in one room, such as the study. However, I DO think that painting the fireplace surround in a black satin finish would be wonderful!
Linda Sisler
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you all so much! I will try all the tricks and try to post more pictures so you can understand the home surroundings. I really want to make the space more "cozy" -- therefore leaning toward the dark, but always have loved white/creamy woodwork! I really appreciate everyone's opinion! I am really up and arms with what I want to do!
Melissa Cee
14 years ago
I do love all white... especially amidst a water view... but if you are going for cozy, have you considered staining the wood in a darker espresso toned stain? It will be darker, but not as stark as black, which, of course can be stunning too. Don't be nervous! You have a gorgeous space... can't go too wrong with waterfront. :)
Melissa Cee
14 years ago
Antiqued warm white should be cozy also.
anitajoyce
14 years ago
I think your tv is way too high for viewing. I wouldn't paint the trim in black. I would paint it white and add black as an accessory color. This way , if you don't like it, it can be changed in a flash!
Linda Sisler
Original Author
14 years ago
I agree that the tv is up too high:). I'm knocking out a wall, putting in a see through fire place, and hardwood floors as well. I'll display more pictures of other rooms soon. I'm really leaning towards the creamy white...appreciate all your ideas:).