Sitting Room Paint Colour Choice
Debbie
7 years ago
Hi all,
Ignore the wall paper as it's damaged and going but would love to get opinions on what colour I should paint this room!
I have a chocolate brown leather sofa which I have to keep for now but I would definitely consider buying chairs in a different colour/fabric. Fireplace also has to stay.
Debating between off whites, light greys and creams. Would really appreciate some advice!!
Thanks!!
Ignore the wall paper as it's damaged and going but would love to get opinions on what colour I should paint this room!
I have a chocolate brown leather sofa which I have to keep for now but I would definitely consider buying chairs in a different colour/fabric. Fireplace also has to stay.
Debating between off whites, light greys and creams. Would really appreciate some advice!!
Thanks!!
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7 years agoDebbie
7 years agoPhoto of the East facing window and some colour charts on the fireplace from earlier today!
Jane Cobb
7 years agoDebbie
7 years agoThanks Jane, I was looking at French grey last night. Think that perhaps I just wasn't brave enough with my initial choices and went too light/off white and ended up with a bunch if samples which looked quite drab...
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It has windows/outside leading French doors on the east, south and west sides. As well as the double doors that you can see, there's another painted solid door into the kitchen.
I'd be tempted to use studio 93 from fb somewhere as I think it's gorgeous but a) my OH has a breakdown when I produce really dark shades :) and more importantly b) I thought it might work better with lighter shades of wood rather than my rich, dark walnut floors.
I've included a photo of some lighter paint shades with the walnut floor but can't find a good photo of the room since the windows were changed...
Debbie
7 years agoJane Cobb
7 years agoDebbie
7 years agoJane Cobb
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PROBath Bespoke
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
Elizabeth Cowley Leng
7 years agoI've used Farrow and Ball elephants breath to harmonise my mish mash of furniture, the colour brings everything into harmony quite nicely and the greyish brown is cosy in the evening. You need to find a colour that works for your furniture and gives more definition to your fireplace. I love they idea of French Grey.
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