paint color

9 years ago

Help! I want to paint the wood detail on our enclosed porch, but am at a loss for what color. I want to keep it as bright an airy as possible.

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sajoko

9 years ago

I think you could paint the woodwork off-white and be happy with it, but what about a bit of color (haunt blue? Mint green?) for the ceiling? Also agree about removing the chevron rug, and what about painting the concrete floor? Something lighter and neutral would brighten up the space. If you plan to paint the plywood-covered windows, what about hanging some artwork or several hanging plants in front of them? Might make them look more intentional that way.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
9 years ago
Why is there plywood where there should be a window?
grapefruit1_ar
9 years ago
Do you mean that you are going to paint all of the wood? It looks as if you took out some windows? Are you planning to paint those big wooden panels? I think that I would keep everything painted white. I would remove the chevron rug, btw......too much pattern with the stone.
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Stephanie
Original Author
9 years ago
We did remove windows...they went into the bedrooms and it was just weird having them there. I agree about the rug!
Stephanie
Original Author
9 years ago
We added the same kind of wood that surrounds the other windows (it's not plywood) and yes, I plan to paint it. I feel like staining it would be too dark in there.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
9 years ago
Sorry, but IMO there should be windows in these locations. The room is always going to be too dark otherwise.
sajoko
9 years ago
Okay--another idea for the plywood windows: paint them, then add sconces. You'd have to run electrical to tie in to bedroom lines, probably, but the addition of lighting here would not only give that plywood some purpose, but would also allow you to enjoy this space at night. It really is a beautiful porch--I love the stone.
CLC
9 years ago
I would color match the stone, so they blend in as much as possible.