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Paint Design Dilemma

sad room needs new paint

8 years ago

I will not paint the stained wood trim, beams and wainscoting, so please don’t suggest that.

It is past time to update the last room in the house marked by the previous owners. The window faces west, so the room is dark most of the day. White seems like the obvious choice, but how to I reconcile that with the ceiling! I am open to other suggestions. If you have an exact paint name to suggest, even better.

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Jamie Ludwig
8 years ago
Is there any other furniture you want to the paint to go with (other than the blue ping-pong table)?? What color is the flooring? How much light is there from windows and/or light fixtures?
kirstenl
Original Author
8 years ago
Most of the furniture will go, as will the keyboard, desk and other junk you see in the photo. We are moving from little kid playroom (before ping pong table) to teen fun room. It is really a blank slate. The carpet is a pale beige. We will get new curtains, wall decor, and lighting. There is a ceiling fan with light.
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