Changing paint/trim color from room to room?
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Comments (7)Interesting idea. It sounds almost like an ombre treatment - except you wouldn't be going from lighter to darker but transitioning between two very different hues of the same color. I think an artist or skilled crafts-person who works with wood could do the ombre effect and also blend the two colors in an appealing way. I think it could look very cool but I also think it has to be integral to your over arching design plan for your home. The trouble will be finding the person who can do it well. Otherwise, you might want to stick with one stain for all the flooring. Here's an example of integrating two very different colors in wood flooring. The contrast is high and makes a graphic and modern statement. You flooring wouldn't be as dramatic because the hues are so similar. Here's an ombre effect, which doesn't apply to your situation, but thought I'd show it anyway, because it's so cool looking! Your best bet will likely be sticking to one stain. Maybe others will pop by with additional feedback....See MoreHow do paint colors change in north facing rooms? kitchen color help
Comments (16)Thank you @everdebz and @eam44 for the input. I did hire Kylie for a cabinet color consult and she did a good job (though I hadn't chosen a counter top at that point), I was more looking for a cabinet color that would be a "white" that would look good in a north facing room and this is from her consult - "SW Alabaster. This is a warm, creamy white. It will help to off-set the northern light coming in, without being as yellow as Dover White." She also suggested Westhighland White as a 2nd choice. SW 7566 but I feel I see a bit of pink...maybe I need my eyes checked. I do like Alabaster, but it seems a bit too warm for some of my counter top selections. What is the "nuance" of SW alabaster.... And does it contradict what Lori says about nuance below? From reading the chroma info from land of color expert @funcolors it seems I want "Colors with a nuance that is light and clear. Meaning choose paint colors that are clear but not vivid or bright", but how to pick one. Don't exactly understand how I figure out "nuance". Also, do I start with a paint color that will work in a northern exposure and then select a counter top to go with, or do I pick a counter top and then pick a cabinet color? I see so many counter tops that I like, yet I can't figure out how to pick the proper paint color that will work with the counter top AND the north exposure. And then to bring in a dark color for the island. Kylie suggested SW Cyberspace or SW Grizzle Gray 7068. I really like Grizzle Gray, but I am concerned it is too muddied and gray for the northern light. Will the gray stand out more? Say I chose something with green undertones (SW Urban bronze 7048) is the blue north light going to counteract to make these colors appear brown? or will the green tones be more prevalent. Bottom line I am still having a hard time figuring out what the natural light will do to the various paint colors. And because the house is under construction and my cabinet color choice needs to be made, I am not in a situation where I can wait until everything is in place....See MoreChanging the dining room paint color, maybe do one with wallpaper
Comments (1)Would love to see some pics. Maybe try to post them in the comments?...See Morelooking for a color suggestion to paint living room with gumwood trim
Comments (1)If you have, pictures usually give a better response....See MoreUser
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