To paint or not to paint? Or wallpaper?
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Carolina
7 years ago
minnie101
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI agree they're great rooms. Part of me says continue with the peacock colour scheme and go really bold with a really deep teal/petrol or nearly emerald on the walls :) As you've mentioned grasscloth though I wonder what a gold one would look like and perhaps continue on the feature wall in the dining area? I really like the white cabinet in the dining room but wonder what that would look like in the emerald or deep teal? Can I also be cheeky and ask where you got the Thai wall carving please as I haven't my seen one that size:)
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7 years agoI've just had the graham and green brochure put through the door. I thought I'd post pics just in case you did like the nearly emerald idea as it's shown with your colours!
Carolina
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoIf you're still considering wallpaper, Designers Guild has some really nice ones too. Even in Emerald or Jade. Could be lovely to do the dining room in that colour and only the chimney breast in the living room. Hmm...
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