Paint choices -Dulux warm pewter/chic Shadow
Lisa Chapman
6 years ago
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Hello,
I am in the process of redecorating my bedroom and wanted to do it grey, my bedroom furniture is black
and intend to use faux fur throw, cushions etc., I can’t decide between Dulux warm pewter or chic shadow. Any advise would be appreciate. Thank you in advance
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6 years agoWe have both (in different rooms), warm pewter is definitely darker but certainly not dramatic. If I were painting a very large area I'd probably choose chic shadow but both are lovely. Found a photo of warm pewter, this is in a south-facing room with no sun in the room. Can take a photo of chic shadow if you like.
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