Paint color ideas?
8 years ago
My husband recently built (and I painted) cabinets for our office. He also built the live edge desk out of a walnut slab which I love! However the beige we currently have on the walls is no longer working. I was thinking of doing more of a greige but after bringing home paint samples, it just seems too boring. So now I'm thinking we need color! I love blues and greens, but my hesitation with using color is due to our dining room color, which is visible from the office and front door. It may not work with other blues or greens. Any thoughts of what colors, or color ranges, that would look good in that space? The pics show the office, and also pics from the office through the dining room and towards the office. Front entry is between the two rooms. Thank you for any suggestions!
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8 years agoagree,,,darker shade of that dining color. looks beautiful w/natural wood and crisp, white trim.
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jody, remember,,it's only paint! easily changed if you don't like it. get a small can and try it first on one wall. you could always do the one and paint the others white. bring in some bold artwork, pillows, accents,,to help play off the bold wall.
or,,,do a persimmon or coral shade. it's a natural compliment to the turquoise blue in the other room.
this color you'd have to restrict it to one wall. but look how nice w/the walnut!
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- PRO8 years ago
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- PRO8 years ago
- 8 years agoI do. Its a lighter version of that color. Here's a pic where you can see both colors. What do you think?
- PRO8 years ago
Lovely. Yes, it looks perfect! Good job! Might I also suggest changing the "photo rack" on the wall in the office to a piece of art and moving the photo rack to another wall. That would be a nice overall look between the spaces. Something that makes you smile and blends all your colors.
Something that harkens to a great memory. I had an aunt who lived on a lake and we all went there every weekend in summers. There was a dock and small boats for us to use. So this pictures evokes wonderful memories for me. Find something like that for your office. It will brighten every day! :))
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