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Wall color next to brick wall

10 years ago
What paint color should a wall next to a brick wall have. The sofa and chairs are mouse grey. Those paint samples turned out to be not as nice as I had imagined. Can someone please help.

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  • 10 years ago

    Of those five the one at the far bottom. Why not consider something with more color? Less neutral.

  • 10 years ago

    The middle one closest to the light switch.

  • 10 years ago

    We need to see your furniture.

  • 10 years ago
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    Respectfully I'm not crazy about any of them although the 2 grayer ones look nice with the wood floors. I think something a bit brighter/lighter to give it some contrast would look nice.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    It looks like you need to pick some greige colors, try butcher paper rather than just on the wall directly - they can be hung up for 24 hours, you can see how they look under all lighting and choose from there - then you can hold them up with your mouse grey chairs and see how they all work together -

    Good luck!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Here in Maryland, we paint a lot of Baltimore row homes. Almost all of them have exposed brick. Using the floor color and your description of your furniture, I would go towards Versitile Gray or Individual white to continue the modern feel. Tans, taupes and darker colors will make a room with a brick accent appear smaller and are more traditional choices. The grey will make the space look modern and more industrial. here is a before/after pic of Baltimore salon Studio 921, where tan was replaced with a light grey, making the space more modern and accenting the brick.

  • 10 years ago
    This looks pretty good to me!
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    A cream or a shade of grey - depending if you want a lighter or more subdued feel in the room.

  • 10 years ago
    None of them. I agree with Maureen.
  • 10 years ago

    I like Philadelphia Cream with brick.

  • 10 years ago
    Thank u so much for comments and suggestions. May I also add that the brick wall is part of a living room (with large window opposite my "dilemma wall". The living room opens to a kitchen. The kitchen cabinets are glossy white, countertops marbled grey Corian (open to suggestion) and back splash ( see pic below) there is going to be an oak brown table with high leather chairs ( 4 persons). The furniture is in living room is mouse grey (or any suggested color). The rest of the walls are stark white. Does this description change ur color suggestions for my dilemma wall?
  • 10 years ago
    That's a great point. If your room is open to the kitchen, your wall colour needs to flow. I like Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Grey for your space. If you want something a little more grey, look at Balboa Mist or even Barren Plain (which is a little more blue/grey). Both are still very light and will look great against your floors. If you want something creamier, look at Maritimer White.
  • 10 years ago
    Here's a visual.
  • 10 years ago

    Thank u so much! Loved the edgecomb grey and the Barren Plain.

  • 10 years ago
    With the tile
    myrooftop thanked wickedwhite
  • 10 years ago

    What color do u suggest for the countertop.

  • 10 years ago

    I think the Barren Plain color is wonderful.


  • 10 years ago
    Nice paint choice! With such a strong pattern in your backsplash, maybe a solid countertop color would be best.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I say whitewash the brick, it will liven up the space a bit and add light as well. It's important that the white washing is done well so it looks right though. Some white was jobs miss the mark. If you're open to the idea search white washed brick on Houzz and see if that aesthetic resonates with you. Good luck!

  • 8 years ago

    Your first one is pink, last one is purple. Definitely choose from one of the other neutrals suggested here.