I need major help!

16 years ago

I need lots of help but I'll start first with the paint color. Like others I've been reading about, I'm having trouble picking the right cream/gold. I got a sample of Tobacco Road and Shelburne Buff. I ended up thinking I liked the Shelburne Buff more and went with that but now that it's up, it looks really dark and not the buttery color I was after. I want something that is not too dark but is rich enough to make a statement on it's own. This color is for the family room, maybe kitchen or a contrasting color (it's a very open space), and the entry hall. The entry and family room don't get a lot of light, but the kitchen/bf area is quite a bit brighter.

Here's a picture that I found and I like the color. Sorry it's so small. Any thoughts?

I should also mention that my curtains are gold so I was trying to find something that would go with them. I guess if I have to, I will change them but that's one thing that has given me trouble selecting paint. Also, the couch has a greenish undertone to it in a neutral color so that is also throwing me off. But it was second hand and doesn't have to stay if it doesn't work.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and I would really appreciate your help!

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rosessecretgarden
16 years ago
Well as for the color of the whole place its nice,but as you would ask for the combination of the gold curtain you can combine it with white so that it will look fresh on eye.As for the floor I may suggest that you may change it to a more plain one...
booboo60
16 years ago
tryingtodecorate,

I thought I would show you this pic of my living room(actually it is of my desk) because it shows the paint color quite well; it is a very "flexible" color as you can see from the left of the pic where it is by a window to the corner on the right. It is SW Plantation Beige which is the next lighter shade next to TR on the color card.
It looks very much like your inspiration pic!
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charlieinnj
16 years ago
twotogo ~
I love your color. Does it have a buttery yellow tone to it? That's how it's displaying on my computer.
booboo60
16 years ago
charlieinnj,

I don't think it looks like a "buttery yellow tone"; I will include another pic. To me, it has a bit of a raw umber tone which is a brownish gray but it is a gold type color overall! See if this pic looks different....

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Kathleen McGuire
16 years ago
Hi! I have Duron Tobacco Road and I would not say it is a buttery color if that is what you're after. It is more of a brown gold. Plantation Beige as 'tryingtodecorate' has shown is the next color up from TR. Above that is Millet which is lighter and also quite nice. A little less of the gold and more of the cream, if that makes any sense!
jlj48
16 years ago
Sorry, I don't know the name of my paint color since I changed it with paint from my garage. But I DO have a buttery color with gold drapes on my slider and I like the combination very much. I think you could use that combo and be pleased.