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Light grey walls for a little girl's room?

13 years ago
My daughter has pink accessories and we are thinking of doing light grey walls? Is this a good idea? Paint suggestions?

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  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    I would like to know the exact gray color you have in mind, but, yes, it could be a great carry over color. At her age, maybe some fun, girly, sweet, tomboy, what ever her personality, decals on the wall. As she grows, the two of you can choose some new ones and then in highschool, just gray. Very neutral and flexible.

    Look at BM Collingwood.
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  • 13 years ago
    Nothing like inducing depression. Unless they are almost a silvery white sounds potentially a bit grim in winter.
    Turquoise lilac or white are great with pink. IMO.
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  • 13 years ago
    Green would also go well with pink.

    Are you trying to avoid painting it in a few years when she's tired of pink? Chances are no matter what you paint it she'll want to change it.

    I found a perfect photo, but I can't figure out how to attach it.
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  • 13 years ago
    Gray is a great choice. This nursery was put together for a couple that didn't know if they were having a girl or a boy. A soft gray is the perfect background, especially if you have white trim.
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  • 13 years ago
    Inspiration pic for a young girls room
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    13 years ago
    Pink and gray look wonderful together and would make for a splendid little girl's room, as evidenced below.
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  • 13 years ago
    I was thinking BM calm OC-22
  • 13 years ago
    That's a lovely, pale neutral and will go with any accents you want to add.
    Kjg thanked feeny
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Calm is lovely and will look fab with pink!
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  • 13 years ago
    Age group would be of great help :)
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    If you haven't chosen a grey yet, look at our paints, "Luminous" and "Wake". They are both lovely for nurseries. All of our paints are baby-safe and eco-friendly. https://lullabypaints.com/shop/all-colors/
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  • 13 years ago
    My 3 year old boy's room is grey but it's very gender neutral (accent color is turquoise) so I definitely think it would work for a girl's room. His room gets a lot of light - very bright not depressing at all.
    We used Pittsburgh Paints Greystone.
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  • 13 years ago
    After trying BM calm OC-22 I think it is one shade too pale for me. Does anyone have a suggestion for a grey that is just a hint darker then calm which almost looks white on our walls.
    Thanks
  • 13 years ago
    I just painted both my daughters' rooms BM's Balboa Mist. I think it is in his OC (off-white collection). I haven't finished yet but you could see what I have so far under my discussions.
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I think that grey is great. So easy to change up as she grows. Good job!
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  • 13 years ago
    You can ask someone over at BM to darken the paint for you by 50%. If the undertones are what you're going for, which are sometimes hard to get right with grays, then it might be worth a try.
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  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    I agree with lizzankowski. If "Calm" is the right shade, but too light, just increase the percentage of the formula until you get the intensity you want. Don't go through the trouble of looking for another color.
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