Long-room paint query
Hi I'm moving into a flat where every room is stark white, which I hate. The flat is north facing and the combined living-room kitchen is in a long room - 3m wide and 9m long that leads onto a balcony. The kitchen is at the opposite end to the balcony so doesn't really get any natural light. I am struggling to decide on a colour. The kitchen has bright white cabinets, so I was thinking something along the lines of F&B Borrowed Light or Skimming stone. However, I usually like some colour on my walls and these feel too neutral. does anyone have any suggestions?
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3 years agoReally nice flat. I think your Skimming Stone idea would work well with the blues, a sort of homage to the sea and the shore. I think you have a real flair. I rather like Purbeck Stone as Barry has suggested, or Elephants Breath as the room looks quite bright.
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