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Basement paint color?

Morissa Wagner-Szmyt

13 years ago

I have a very dark basement, only one flush mount light and a tiny window. The floors are vinyl plank in a medium oak color. I am having trouble picking a paint color. The room is going to be a multi purpose room mostly to be used by my husband as a hang out room. Any suggestion?

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Noz Design
13 years ago
Hi there! Have you looked at any warm-toned greys, with a bright white ceiling? This might help warm up the room while complementing the oak floors. And then the white ceiling could help bounce more light around. Here's a greige (grey + beige) example:
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