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Need help picking colors

13 years ago
Two story home Kitchen, Dining Room, Foyer and Great Room all on main level. Need to pick out some new colors.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • 13 years ago
    Its a beautiful home, I like the wall colors you already have.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks Elaine just looking for something different
  • 13 years ago
    I, too, like your home! I might suggest using a monochrome color pallet of your favorite color. This would be elegant and very pleasing to the eye. Good luck with your project.
    Wayne Cox thanked Gayle
  • 13 years ago
    Do you by any chance remember your foyer, kitchen and living room color? (are they different colors?) Your home looks beautiful, if anything I might try some gray or greiges for a more modern feel!
    Wayne Cox thanked Rachel Boyd
  • 13 years ago
    Down sizing to small house have brown leather couches. Want to paint but tired of tans and creams. Want it to look elegant. Please help!!!!!
  • 13 years ago
    White
  • 13 years ago
    Lyndaloula, have you thought about robin's egg blues or greys...soft aqua or corals?
  • 13 years ago
    Yes that's what I have been thinking. Greys but want it to look elegant Really small room with dining room right next to it.
  • 13 years ago
    I'm just not good on decorating. I always see other people's homes and wish I was that talented. Like the picture with looks like same brown leather furniture I have. Colors look great. I just want and need change. Guess u would say starting over in life single !!!!!
  • 13 years ago
    You can't go wrong with greige. Take a color chip card full of greige shades and work it throughout your home, using darker shades in naturally well lighted rooms and lighter shades in darker areas (hallways, closets, baths) and even the lightest shade can go on the ceiling.
    https://www.houzz.com/magazine/going-greige-tips-for-choosing-this-all-around-neutral-stsetivw-vs~577375
  • 13 years ago
    What is greige shades?
  • 13 years ago
    Gray and beige together.
  • 13 years ago
    There are many shades that qualify as greige. Read the tutorial by clicking on the words under the picture above. It is a great neutral.
  • 13 years ago
    See I'm just not that talented. But I'm trying. I just want it to look elegant and classy. Just tired of same. I really was thinking more towards grey. I appreciate your advice.
  • 13 years ago
    Okay what picture? I tried nothing happened.
  • 13 years ago
    I would go with more of a dramatic contrast; like maybe the same color but a darker shade would be nice. Its your entry way; its your spot to make the first impression and you don't want it to be boring.
  • 13 years ago
    I would change your curtains, your wall colors are fine
  • 13 years ago
    lyndadoula, if you would like to start your own thread... You're sort of hijacking Wayne Cox's space here and that is really confusing.
  • 13 years ago
    Your home looks lovely, but I can imagine that you want a new look. I agree with decoenthusiaste's suggestion of greige (warm beige/gray). And for your dining room you could take a clue from your rug. Pick the colour that features least in there.
    Changing the curtains to a more modern look will make a big change too.
  • 13 years ago
    Rachel the color of the foyer and den are the same ,pretty sure it was Ben Moore Sandy Brown and the kitche n was a BM color also , Hush
  • 13 years ago
    You have such wonderful trim and molding! Grays will make such elements pop with freshness! Sherwin Williams' "Mindful Gray" is a great color option to explore. Here's an example of how white and gray work elegantly together. Best of luck! Have fun!
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    this inspiration pic for the living room
    Chalet Interiors · More Info

    dining room
    Dining Room · More Info

    bedroom?
    Chalet Interiors · More Info

    follow the link under the pics for more ideas