What to do with this wall?

5 years ago

I live in an older farmhouse. My dining room has a faux red brick surround (?) where a wood stove used to be and wood paneling on the bottom third of the wall (see pics). Replacing or painting the brick is not an option nor is painting the window trim. Should I paint the wall, the paneling, both? What color(s) would you suggest that will work with the brick? Note that I have a table that matches the hutch that will also go in this room (and the awful ceiling fan will be replaced).

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Sammie J
5 years ago
I would just paint the wall - probably a soft sage green. Then, get a large rug in creams, greens, and blues to ground the dining set and take the eyes off the expanse of wood in the room.
houssaon
5 years ago
I am curious why you would not want to remove the faux brick or paint it.
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Erin Reid
Original Author
5 years ago
@houssaon I don't have permission to do either. We are renting the place. I also don't mind the brick, despite it being fake and the weird half chimney thing.
houssaon
5 years ago
Now that is understandable. This is a great color to pair with wood. My dining room is painted Storm.

This gray has a green undertone.
Lyn Nielson
5 years ago
I would hang drapery panels on the outside of each window (extended rod beyond the window) AT ceiling height. 96" ?Grommet panel? it would help soften the wall.

a pattern if you don't have any other crazy patterns in the room. If you choose a patterned rug, go with a soild drape. Forget the light kit in the fan and put lamps in the room. Is it a dining room? Work with your furniture colors for the wall color. Make the furniture the interest.