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Time to Freshen Up

2 years ago

My home was built in 2007 and we currently have walls that are quite a dark brown shade, black galaxy granite countertops and Brazilian cherry floors. I want to lighten up the whole house. So far, I have done the primary bedroom in BM Putnam Ivory and it looks good. For the great room and dining room, I would like to go with something a little lighter and fresher. Our trim is cream with a lot of yellow in it. Our exposure is North with a forest right behind us. We don’t get much sunlight, so i need to brighten the space with paint. Any suggestions for the wall colour would be appreciated as I don’t want to go to the expense of painting the trim and doors.

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  • 2 years ago

    Paint is chosen based on furniture and textiles in the space, also

  • 2 years ago

    Here are a couple if photos that may help. Thank you for any insight you can give me!!

  • 2 years ago

    I also wanted to mention that we are planning to replace all of the upholstered furniture, the coffee and end tables and anything else that you suggest needs to be replaced.

  • 2 years ago

    Maybe paint the walls the same color as the trim in an eggshell finish. Or chooses a rug (I would go for one with a light background) and use a color from it for the walls.









  • 2 years ago

    So funny that you mention the rug. My husband and I have been bickering about that rug for years. He loves it, I hate it!! I like the 2nd rug in your photos- the blue one. Where is it from?

  • 2 years ago

    Anne - beautiful room! The windows are amazing! Plus, the floors look really nice. There is just way too much dark brown.


    Are you able to determine the name of the paint color of the trim? That would help since you don’t want to repaint it (understandable if it’s still in a good condition).

  • 2 years ago

    The paint is by Cloverdale and is called Arizona Heat. It is discontinued now, so I don’t think you would find it anywhere. I will see if I can find a close colour in Benjamin Moore. Yes, the trim is in great condition.

  • 2 years ago

    Just a comment on the creamy wood work. It could be similar to B.M. Linen White. I have done a client's house (who wanted to keep the Linen White) and used B.M. Decorator's white on the walls and in the same house B.M. Muslin on the walls. Lovely!

  • 2 years ago

    I love the fresh look and feel of this color palette for your room.



  • 2 years ago

    Wow! That is beautiful and it looks similar to what I have in mind minus the grey tones. Our kitchen (see new photo) is two-tone brown and I can’t visualize grey with it. I think I would have to stay with warmer colours and add some blue. Thoughts?

  • 2 years ago

    This shows the kitchen. The kitchen

  • 2 years ago

    This photo shows the dining room. My husband doesn’t want to paint any of the woodwork in this area. All rooms are very open to each other.

  • 2 years ago

    Sorry, my kitchen photo wasn’t the kitchen. I will try again.

  • 2 years ago
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    I agree that blue would be a great complement to the gorgeous deep wood tones, as well as including warm accents from the wood. The colors in this rug jck910 posted are perfect.



  • 2 years ago

    Hi! Your home has beautiful features, and I can see why you're looking to lighten things up, especially given the limited natural light. Since you already like BM Putnam Ivory in your primary bedroom, here are a few suggestions that will work well with your existing cream trim and brighten up your great room and dining room.


    Consider Benjamin Moore's Simply White for a clean, crisp look with a hint of warmth. Swiss Coffee is another warm white that pairs beautifully with cream trim. Pale Oak offers a light greige that adds warmth without being too dark. Sherwin Williams' Alabaster is a soft white with warm undertones that will also complement your trim nicely.


    Good luck with your renovation! Don't forget to share your final choice with us!

  • 2 years ago

    @Anne Crossley the rugs are from horchow.com


    With all the beautifulwood in your home I would stay away from gray