Universal Paint Color?
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Comments (6)yes, it's a mid - long term effect. Back in the seventies/eighties here in europe we had just regular powders with oxygen bleach and wool powdered detergents. The choice was between a too harsh detergent that faded dark colours and a too mild detergent that was uneffective with several stains. Since 20 years we have regular detergents *whitout* oxygen bleach that wash colours whitout fading. Some detergents have even anti transfer agents to wash "mixed colours" and dark fabrics with no damage. To have a clue my black jeans and coloured polo shirts back then faded a lot despite of warm washes, now they last for many years. Also : since round 10 years we routinely wash black, cherry red, green Ikea (so not the finest quality) towels @ 140°F with detergents for darks (as the likes of Perwoll Black Magic or Woolite for Darks) Black is still black, cherry red is still cherry red ... back those times it would have turned into grey and pink within six months Also be aware that powders may leave some unsoluble residues on dark fabrics. Washer manufacturers (miele included) reccommend to wash dark fabrics with liquid detergents. They say powder contain zeolites ( roughly speaking, clay) that are unsoluble and leave little unpleasant white grains on laundry. I feel those powders that use zeolites as water softener take ages to be rinsed properly and no matter laundry feels rather stiffer than if it were washed with liquids or other kinds of powders...See MoreSW universal khaki, relexed or wool skein?
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Comments (20)We just finished having the entire interior of our house painted. We went with Dunn Edwards Inside Passage 25% lighter. I wish I did the full colour, but was afraid it would be too dark. As it stands, it is a very pale beige and it has made a huge difference in the appearance of the house. WE too, have wooden doors (not veneer) and we had the painters spruce them up with fruit oil stain. They did the same thing with the bathroom cabinets and the baseboards throughout the house. What a difference! Once the new tile is in the house, i will post before and after pics because this house had a myriad of colours that didn't blend as well as horrid, horrid wall paper. The kitchen cabinets were painted a tan colour and we had them painted Dunn Edwards Swiss Coffee. The contrast with the walls is wonderful and really brightens up the kitchen. As for whether to paint or not, I don't think you should do it. Rather, put something colourful on your bed, maybe a new duvet with some accent pillows. Some silk plants or other accessories can add colour without having to go to the time/expense of painting a colour a prospective buyer won't like....See MoreUniversal white paint to go with white vanity and marble countertop?
Comments (2)First, review your lighting that is currently in there, to be sure you're using the lighting you'll want going forward. There are multiple threads in Houzz about choosing "daylight" bulbs of certain wattages. And there are also threads about lighting making whites appear yellow (or blue). Then, you can start out by getting some white primer and painting a wall, or a big section of a wall white...or even the whole bathroom. I would also consider buying a 3' x 3' piece of drywall (or something that size) and trying out your potential colors on that. You can set it against the cabinets, and the marble, and move it into the corners of the room, to help you decide. I love choosing whites, but when i do, I get 5, or 10, or (ahem) 20 sample pots to look at before deciding. Those are my tips. Good luck!...See Morealex9179
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10 years agoThank you all for your suggestions. Here's a photo of the room with the comforter I use most. The photo doesn't represent the true color of the walls, there are no pink undertones. I think the color is BM Muslin, which is a light beige. I would also like the décor to be changed a bit, any suggestions? Thanks
nosoccermom
10 years agoI would change out the window treatments. Do you need the bottom curtain? If not, I'd go for a plain shade --- I like bamboo shades --- and side drapes (with ribbon?), or maybe relaxed Roman blinds. However, I notice that unless you move the bed, drapes may be a problem with the window next to the bed.
tibbrix
10 years agoI am absolutely in love with the new Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Collection. The colors are just amazing.
For an all-around neutral, check out CW-30, Market Square Shell. It is the color on the bottom of the wall in this pic.
teacats
10 years agoalex9179
10 years agoAlso, try grouping your smaller art together on one wall. Right now, they're a little lost on the large expanse of wall.
Teacats is on to something! Fresh white with the dark wood tones would be so pretty.
A vibe like this, excepting the architecture of course.
[Traditional Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2107) by Wayzata Architects & Designers Eskuche Design
Tone on tone and using your folded comforter to add some color.
[Beach Style Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/beach-style-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2110) by Montauk Kitchen & Bath Designers Kitchens & Baths, Linda Burkhardt
Hanging the curtains close to the ceiling and widening the rods so that the curtains hang on the outside of the window will let in more light. If privacy is a concern, use shades inside the window frame.
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