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Foyer: boring beige to bold green!

13 years ago
Our blah-beige two-story foyer wasn't doing anything for me, so I transformed the walls, doors, and window grilles with paint and a new chair rail. Going this bold was a bit scary, but just take a look outside--green is everywhere in nature and goes with any color! Still to add are the shadow boxes below chair rail, and then I'm planning to paint the balusters white with a dark brown rail. Paint used: BM Aura in Sycamore Tree (walls), Linen White (wainscot) and Wenge (door and window trim).

Comments (29)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    That is indeed a BOLD color !
    M H thanked Dytecture
  • 13 years ago
    A beautiful, dramatic change!
    M H thanked Barbara
  • 13 years ago
    Great job, love it
    M H thanked Greenthumz
  • 13 years ago
    Bold indeed.
    M H thanked zmhome
  • 13 years ago
    looks wonderful and great to see grassy green used so extensively!
    M H thanked Nancy
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Love it so glad to see some colour!!!
    M H thanked Essentia Interior Design
  • 13 years ago
    i love it
    M H thanked Debbie
  • 13 years ago
    I really like it ,good job.
    M H thanked Geneviève
  • 13 years ago
    I like it!!
    M H thanked kcar66
  • 13 years ago
    I love it! It looks amazing, great job!!!!!
    M H thanked chrisari
  • 13 years ago
    Looks great!
    M H thanked ginale
  • 13 years ago
    it looks really nice!
    M H thanked printesa
  • 13 years ago
    Wish I had enough nerve to go bold! I love it!
    M H thanked Joanne Hardin
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Love it!!! Good for you!!! I wish I could convince more clients to make their entrances come alive!!!
    M H thanked OasisDesign&Remodeling
  • 13 years ago
    Joanne- it's only paint. Try a bold color, if you don't like it then repaint it! As for this house, look how much more that beautiful window pops against the green. It looks beautiful.
    M H thanked lake1114
  • 13 years ago
    Love it! I love bold colors, beige is so blah and over done. Nice work
    M H thanked allie0609
  • 13 years ago
    that looks really terrific. nice job, and good for you for going bold!
  • 13 years ago
    Love it. What a great green!!
    M H thanked m3459
  • 13 years ago
    Amazing! Beautiful entry - stunning color!
    M H thanked AllAmericanAmy
  • 13 years ago
    That's fantastic! Definitely need the contrast of the whiter colour below the chair rail against that gorgeous green above. Your hall has gone from the cavernous impersonal hotel lobby look to a grand home with a really striking entrance.

    How many greens did you try before choosing the right one, though? I always find it interesting to see what didn't quite work, in projects like yours.
    M H thanked bubblyjock
  • 12 years ago
    @bubblyjock, yes, I tried many green sample boards in all my lighting conditions. Most bluer-based greens looked fine during daytime, but sickly at night. I needed a yellow-green. Second choice was Brookside Moss; similar tone but not as rich. I'm happy with my choice!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    You inspired me to go bold with a splash of colour: I just finished painting my front door a very bright blue - Laguna Blue from Benjamin Moore - and it's fabulous!

    Well, *I* think it's fabulous - I await DH's return from work this evening with some trepidation - and a large conciliatory G&T, perhaps!
  • 12 years ago
    I think I'm the only person who doesn't care for it....feels too top heavy.
  • 12 years ago
    To Mary Sheehan-that is why there are so many colors on the color wheel!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Absolutely stunning - you made the right choice with the green!
  • 12 years ago
    Wow, definitely a dramatic difference to your foyer!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Fabulous color!!!
  • 10 years ago

    Love it, great color. The door color made it all come together.