paint colour which compliments Manor House Grey

Ellie Buttercup

7 years ago

Hi, does anyone recommend a shade that will complement manor house grey? I'm looking for a lighter paint. Thanks

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Litecraft
7 years ago
Here are few options from Farrow & Ball that might look nice together.

What type of style are you going for ?
Ellie Buttercup
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7 years ago
I think I want a more grey tone so something like ammonite but I'm not totally convinced it's a great match. I think there's a grey based paint called strong white which I'm considering getting as a sample. I'm getting the hallway decorated and it has a dado rail. Originally I was intending on painting beneath the rail with the darker grey and painting above it with the paler colour but now I'm not sure whether to go darker on top, lighter underneath.
Decisions decisions! Excuse the mess, it's getting skimmed this week!
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Litecraft
7 years ago
This article might help you a bit http://www.madaboutthehouse.com/mad-about-50-shades-of-grey-paint/

I would go for darker at the bottom and lighter at the top to create a more spacious and airy look. Like in the photo below.

I like the Strong White, but I think Great White might also be a good match. It's hard to tell without being able to see it in real life. Ammonite seems a bit dark though.

Just order few samples and test them out to see what you prefer.

Have you thought about lighting as well? I think a chandelier would be a great addition and compliment the period features. I would suggest something rustic and elegant.

Romeo 5 Light Chandelier - Cream & Gold

Or maybe something like this..

3 Light Hall Lantern Ceiling Pendant - Antique Brass

Hope this helps and would love to see the end result!
Ellie Buttercup
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for your help! Will definitely try great white as well, must have missed that on my many searches!
Funnily enough we have that chandelier (or very similar... From our old house! I'm hoping it will still work well in this hallway once we've decorated. It's the one on the right...
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Litecraft
7 years ago
Keep us posted and you definitely have a great taste for lighting :)

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