Wood floors too dark, can I lighten?
Ames011
6 years ago
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suzyq53
6 years agoSina Sadeddin Architectural Design
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Comments (6)There is nothing of which I know that will be sensible to use to lighten a wood ceiling in place. That means painting. Or installing something over the present material. There are a lot of materials that can be installed on ceilings. Tongue and groove wood/faux wood, tiles, all kinds of stuff. Do a little research before making up your minds....See MoreISO: paint suggestions to lighten up a room with dark wood paneling
Comments (25)Thank you Betsy! I really do love the aesthetic of Studio McGee. I've been using their work as inspirational images. I also appreciate your suggestions for the stairs and the beams. Now my question is what should we do about the color in the rest of our house? Can we keep it the same and fine a white that will go with it or do we have to paint everything else as well?...See MoreHow to update LOTS of Dark wood trim/ Update paint to lighten
Comments (20)Well that is the dilemma... I actually like some of the wood trim. I think the dining room looks great. Has a bit of character. Im just trying to find the proper "balance" of where I should paint some trim... My husband is ready to have someone come in and paint it ALL WHITE... everything.. I'm like noooooo!!!! So my immediate mission is to "update" and lighten the home without making everything ALL white and losing ALL warmth and character of the home. I dont know what "fixes" I should start with. Doors? Staircase risers and rails? I don't want "all white trim" going up in every room. That means white doors everywhere... once you start... it just keeps going. I have archway into dining room... if it gest painted white it will look weird to have white on one side and brown on the other... so there goes the wood in the dining room......See Morekudzu9
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