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What Paint Color For Hall & Guestrooms?

6 years ago

Fiance asked what color we're doing the hall and guestrooms.. which I figured we'd be doing the guestrooms later but I totally forgot about the hall.. so we are getting paint this weekend and now I'm trying not to figure out a color for the hall and guestrooms. Ugh. Any suggestions? I have it narrowed down to the four at the bottom of the picture. The three at the top are my main colors.

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jhmarie
6 years ago
If you really want gray, the lightest gray possible - a pretty silvery gray or possible SW Sea Salt for the guest bedroom. I have been to Parade Homes this week - thought the rooms with dark gray would make me crazy if I had to sleep in one. Everyone is different, but if it is for guest, don't use dark gray. Prettiest bedroom paint color I saw this week was the Sea Salt.
suzgal59
6 years ago
I've used SW Aloof Gray and Silver Strand. Aloof Gray is cousin to Sea Salt. I would agree with jhmarie. Don't go too, too dark in the guestrooms. Also, gray is thought of as a masculine color so if want a neutral and love gray, pick something lighter and warmer.
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Sandra Jacobs
Original Author
6 years ago
I looked them up.. I don't like any of those suggested colors.. LOL! I like more blue grey, than green grey and I like more cool colors. I want a richer color in my hallway, which is pretty large so I think a darker richer color will be fine. The guestrooms are small. I won't rush those since I do want them to be inviting. If I can't find a color by this weekend I will just hold off till the right one comes along, but thank you for the suggestions. I appreciate it. ;)

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