Today’s decorating dilemma:
We live in a two story open floor design. We have a light beige carpet throughout most of the house, except for the foyer and kitchen area that divide the middle of the house which has wood flooring. Depending on the time of day the carpet has a slight pink hue.
We are having trouble finding the right wall color everything we see seems to clash, perhaps we are choosing the wrong hue? I am looking for a nice neutral color that can be used in several rooms (ie, two story great room, living room and adjoining dining rooms etc.) that won’t clash with the carpet. Any suggestions? Warm Regards, Cindy
Kate suggests:
Cindy, you are not alone when it comes to feeling frustrated when trying to find a wall color that matches beige carpet. The main reason people have difficulty is that they cannot determine the undertone of the carpet or the paint or both.
If you have a carpet with yellow undertones and a wall color with (more…)
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As my son turns eighteen today I’ve been enjoying the memories of his many past birthday celebrations and in my mind’s eye I can recall the warm colors of fall always in the background.
In honor of TJ I’ve created some autumn-inspired color schemes that remind me of him.
While fall colors are often very brilliant the more muted hues are (more…)
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Today’s decorating dilemma:
Your advice is wonderful, and I’m hoping my home can be helped as well. Here’s why: Built in the 80’s, my country style home has 4 brick colors: a few tan, mostly orange, very few charcoal brown, and some a light orange. Currently, trim (over garage and all around, is slate blue. Shutters are blue with white trim. also have a country railing (white) around front porch. (all windows are those 80’s brown) My husband won’t repaint until I choose a different color, and we must paint extremely soon. I hate orange and brown…
Can you help? ~Donna
Bethany*suggests:
Yes!! To start off with, notice all the different colors in the brick. There must be a color in there that you can embellish, such as the tan. The tan/beige colors also will look very well with the slate blue. Also, slightly changing the existing brown color will make more of a difference than you might think.
A color of past decades is repeated years later altered slightly gives it the updated look. A slight change makes all the difference!!
Another idea would be to take out the slate blue color altogether and replace it with the dark charcoal brown, 6076 Turkish Coffee, you have mentioned for the trim. This color will look fabulous when coupled with a lighter color (pulled out of the brick conglomeration) such as Sherwin Williams Tatami Tan 6116 for the shutters. Instead of just plain white for the rails, you can choose a white version of Tatami Tan: 7124 Crescent Moon- this slight change will give the home a cozy glow.
*Not just Any Beth
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Today’s decorating dilemma: My boyfriend and I are trying to complete our bathroom, the floor is in dark brown tile with chai tea wall tile color. After going crazy searching for Tiffany blue I wonder if this would be the best combo for a relax bathroom, what do you think?? Should I go for it and use Erica’s pick????
Look forward for feedback! ~Helena
Bethany’s Suggestion:
Tiffany’s Blue definitely has some pizzazz. The dark, chocolatey browns that you described always look good with (more…)
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11th Jun. '08
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Living Spaces
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Tags: blue, color-dilemma
Authored by Kate Smith
Today’s decorating dilemma:I have recently bought a house with a light blue carpet running through out. I need some advice on how I should go about choosing an appropriate colour for the walls and decor. I have already purchased medium brown coloured furniture. Can you give me some inspiration?
I have thought of painting the house an ivory colour so it would compliment the colour of the carpet and furniture. Need your advice for interior decor! Hope I am not doomed by the blue! –Melanie
Kate’s Note: During June and July designer and guest blogger Bethany Good will be assisting me to answer the dozens of questions that I receive each week. Take it away Bethany….
Bethany suggests:
Actually blue is coming back in a big way, so you are in a good position! What I like to do is (more…)
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About two months ago I started following along as Newell Turner, Style Director of House Beautiful magazine blogs about the renovation of his farmhouse in Upstate New York.
Newell selected the colors some time ago but I hadn’t gone back and read many of his older posts until now which is why I am just now taking a closer look as his color palette.
Here’s what he selected (more…)
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Today’s color dilemma…
What color do I paint the walls? –Azsa
Kate suggests…
I would pick out the light color from the background of your sofa and go with that or a step darker. This would allow the sofa to visually blend into the space. I would use the same color on the walls and ceiling, which would help to expand the feeling of the room. If you want to add a bit more color I would do that by adding artwork or and area rug.
From the picture it looks like this may be close to what you have although the walls look like they are a bit more yellow (more…)
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A beautiful accent color….Stone Blue
I loved it in this room from the Washington Design Center but this color can work in a more traditional setting as well and looks beautifully at home on these cabinets from Boulder Kitchens.
Resources:
- Visit Farrow & Ball’s website
- Do you have a color dilemma? Post it in the Makeover Gallery at RoomVues.com and you could be the next reader to have your color question answered on the Color For Your Home blog.
**Please note: Due to individual computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may not accurately reflect the paint colors. Please refer to an actual sample of the paint for an accurate rendition of the color.
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Today’s color dilemma…
I would like to paint the fireplace wall an accent color and am considering blue and not sure if I should go dramatic and dark blue or shade. Also wonder if I should paint the large window wall as accent wall instead but hesitate as the room is long and narrow across and I would like to cozy it up. The living room dining room are L shaped and am considering a bright green for the dining room and kitchen has melon paint trim and mexican colors. Furniture is blues/biege. Like a fun warm place-help–pshelly
Kate Suggests…
Since your room is long and narrow, it would be wise to make the fireplace wall as your accent wall, especially since this wall also serves as the room’s focal point.
Usually I would suggest (more…)
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Once again for Fall 2008 Pottery Barn has partnered with Benjamin Moore to create a palette that perfectly complements their line of furniture and home accessories.
Note the number of blues in this seasons collection. The popularity of this color continues as we make our way into fall.
More color at Pottery Barn
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