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11 years ago

I am not a gray person but the designer suggested reverse pewter for most of my home What should I do??


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  • 11 years ago

    I'm guessing you meant Revere Pewter which is a very nice warmish gray. Edgecomb Gray is another option on the warm side.

    You might ask the designer about a greige, such as Ben Moore's Winds Breath.

  • 11 years ago
    a cool pewter grey would be perfect. it would really make all that warm wood pop. I suggest you go and buy an itty bitty ammount and just paint one wall. live with it for a week and see how you feel about it. if you still hate it you can try a French blue or another shade of cool blue. just remember to stay away from warm tones because that will just look bad with all that wood.
  • 11 years ago

    I posted a very similar question a few weeks ago! We also have yellow walls, which I actually like, but we hired a stylist to suggest paint colors for a couple bedrooms and while she was at it, suggested we paint all the yellow a greenish gray (BM Gray Cashmere). Anyway, after much debate and a long list of comments on Houzz, I ultimately decided I too am NOT a gray person and am sticking with my yellow walls! So I guess my vote is to not do gray if you don't like it. Most of the paint company websites have a feature where you can upload your picture and virtually paint the walls. You can try that to visualize what different colors would look like. It definitely helped me in confirming that I prefer sunny walls over cloudy ones.

  • 11 years ago
    This is the Revere Pewter with wood floors. Just to give you a taste of what it might look like.
  • 11 years ago

    I agree with other comments...don't use gray if you really dislike it.

    This is an example of Edgecomb Gray with wood floors. Obviously, different lighting will make a difference.

  • 11 years ago
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    What colors do you like? How about a warm white?

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  • 11 years ago
    I am not unhappy with the sw blonde my daughter is getting married and just wanted the house to be extra nice So any suggestions for improvement please
  • 11 years ago

    If you like the current color keep it! Post more photos of your rooms and we will give suggestions.

    Is your daughter getting married at home?


  • 11 years ago

    I like the slightly peachy yellow on the walls now, as per my computer. You might try something just a bit brighter for a fresher look. Your floors and china cabinet will go with almost any pastel, and the yellow tones in the wall color go so well with your hardwood floor.

  • 11 years ago

    Remember first impressions: how is the front door for starters?

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Hi Domenica: I have used SW Blonde many times in clients homes and it is lovely. Lighting is very important when choosing a color. It is hard to tell what's going on in the rest of the room or adjoining rooms as well as natural light, any more photos?? Is this a new home or where she has been living? The posted photos by 2 others with the grey are lovely, but they have white trim and furnishings or light-in-weight furnishings and lots of natural light. If this is her existing home perhaps a home stager can come in and update the look...Good luck, I'll be watching for more info! katywernerpaints.com

  • 11 years ago
    More pics
  • 11 years ago
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    Have you thought of just having a designer in to see everything with a fresh eye? Maybe just rearrange some art and furniture? Change out window treatments or new lights? (Not saying you need to! Just some ideas.)

    Will you be hosting a large wedding event here?


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  • 11 years ago
    I picked up the paint chip of revere pewter I am not happy too much gray. My floors are light gray. Then with the gray walls I think it is too cold of a look!!! Any color suggestions???
    Ethan Allen came out today waiting to hear what they suggest!!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    What about antique white & silver leaf as an accent wall?
    The antique white is a nice clean color that will go with dark woods & grey but is also more color than white. The silver leaf has a green hue to it so it could really bring out all of the greens in the decor & plants that you have in the home.
    If you don't like grey, don't do it!! It may be a year down the road but you will end up feeling trapped in your space and no one wants that in their home.
  • 11 years ago
    Ty I do feel that revere pewter will make my home not warm but cold. Cream sounds good. Trying to decide soon.
  • 11 years ago
    Sorry I can not make out the paint suggestions pic too small.
  • 11 years ago
    Really want my open floor plan to look great for my daughters up coming wedding!!! So any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
  • 11 years ago
    I think I finally picked a wall color accessible beige what do you think ???
  • 11 years ago

    Accessible Beige is nice!