Dark or light hallway
merch2005
7 years ago
Hi I'm having a dilemma regarding the hallway decoration. Every inch of woodwork was coated with thick varnish so we have had to replace most of the wood and then take as much varnish off the rest as possible. I was initally going to paint the walls a Chiffon White with the woodwork a mid grey but after a visit to F & B I've been seduced by colour. I was thinking Verdon for the walls, Cabbage white above the picture rails & ceiling and Railings for the newel, string, handrail and skirting? But I'm now doubting myself. So houzzers should I go light and airy or dark and moody?
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merch2005
7 years agoAlso our electric meter and tripbox are situated in the hallway, any creative ideas on how to cover these up?
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7 years agomerch2005
7 years ago
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7 years agoIf you are planning to Paint over it I'm not sure it is necessary to remove the varnish, you should be fine with a light sanding and a good oil based primer. On our staircase, I used Paint Library Slate I for the walls and the darker shade Slate IV for the woodwork. Here is a photo taken this evening - the contrast is much stronger in daylight. I think that would be close to your scheme. I would paint a test area first.
merch2005
7 years agokikiamack
7 years agoI just thought I'd post this photo to show a staircase that has mixed a dark graphite newel post with lighter elements. You may find that you could use the stair runner / carpet to bring in the greeny blue colour and then by having the Railings colour where you mentioned, but white walls, the overall effect would still be light and airy. Having said that, I do like deep colours and one argument would be that as you just walk through a hall and staircase (as opposed to spending real time in them) this would be the place to maybe try something like this. The opposing argument is that this area connects the other rooms of your house and should therefore be cohesive with your style overall.
merch2005
7 years agowendy Anderson
7 years agomerch2005
7 years agoWell I've tested the Verdon and a French Turquoise from the C&R range and they've come out more of a dark green rather than the Teal I was imagining! Back to buy more testers I think
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