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advice...sage green for a north facing dining room

8 years ago
Hi there, I need to paint my dining room and have off white furniture, and soft grey curtains and a chair. I love grey for the walls but was worried it might be too much grey so was wondering about a sage-green for the walls...perhaps something like Dulux Sophisticated Sage or Dulux Muted Sage for the walls so it is a greeny-grey. What does everyone think please? Will that be warm enough? Thanks

Comments (21)

  • 8 years ago

    Do you have any photos you can share?

  • 8 years ago
    Sorry about the rubbish photo but the room is slightly a work in progress, and I’ve tried a few testers on the wall. I plan to fill in the archway and put a mirror up to add a little more light. Thanks
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    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    North facing rooms looks great in Green, only make sure it's a warm shade (with added yellow).

    Also do not be afraid to experiment with the slightly darker Shades of green, since you are using off white furniture it would create a good balance.

    Good luck!

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks so much, that’s really helpful. How would I know what has added yellow in please? Would Dulux Sophisticated Sage have it in please or something similar? Many thanks :-)
  • 8 years ago
    I’ve been looking for inspiration for a question of my own and found this space with a green ceiling. Just adding something to the mix that might spark a better idea. Ps, think your room might look good with some soft green (dresser?) and some compatible off whites? Good luck :)
  • 8 years ago

    It does look to be a yellow biased green. Are you keeping your carpet?

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks. Initially yes but eventually hoping to change to wooden floor boards
  • 8 years ago

    I think greens and greys look great together.

  • 8 years ago
    Oh wow thanks so much! I actually think I prefer the darker tones as you’re right, they do look good. What is the darker grey shade please? Thanks for all your help, everyone has been really kind
  • 8 years ago
    P.s. I love the dark blue in the bottom picture too
  • 8 years ago

    It's Benjamin Moore in 'Flint' (they are a US brand but if you're in the UK you can buy them here: https://benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk/)

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks so much x
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    What aspect is the room? Also, as your walls are yellow you can't get a true reading of a colour on them as anything neutral will read as violet. Slap some white paint on first. In North facing rooms they have a cool blue light and this dramatically affects the feel of the room. Saturated colours are sometimes required to break through the greyness of North rooms.

  • 8 years ago
    It is north facing. Thanks.
    Now I’m thinking maybe Dulux Denim Drift or Coastal grey maybe? Both lovely bluey-greys.
  • 8 years ago

    Oh HU I’m going through the same dilemma and have received great advice from Houzzers. My chimney breast wall is turning into a patchwork of greens and greys and I’m drowning in tester pots! I’ve tried F&B greens, a couple of Dulux ones and now trying Laura Ashley. I really like LA paint, very good coverage, but not found the right shade yet. I’m liking their Eau de nil but it’s quite dark so I’m going to try Pale Eau de nil. My favourite so far is F&B Cromarty...........good luck with your search!

  • 8 years ago

    How do you intend to "fill up the archway" in your chimney breast?

  • 8 years ago

    I wanted a green-grey that wasn’t overly green for a bedroom and Jurassic Stone from Dulux is actually quite nice.

  • 8 years ago
    F & B Hardwick White is a lovely greeny grey.
  • 8 years ago
    Thanks so much for your help guys. I ended up going with this bluey-grey and I’m really pleased with it.
  • 8 years ago

    Very nice!