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9 years ago

All the wood in my new/old house is dark. Doors,window casings and floor molding. The walls are a pale yellow almost cream. Should I put dark blinds on windows or go light.

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apple_pie_order
9 years ago
Personal preference rules here. In your shoes, I would probably bring home a few samples and live with them for a few days. If the new blinds will all be custom made, the company should have samples to lend you.
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Valley Blinds & Draperies
9 years ago
It would depend on the type of shades you are thinking of using. If they are fabric I would go with the wall color. If wood go with the trim color.
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