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This is 1 of 2 adjoining bedrooms. Should I paint ceiling/wall same?

5 years ago

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redsilver

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I think you could, but in our ceiling like that, we painted the 45 angles the same color as the vertical walls, and put the white only on the middle horizontal line of the room. It was shocking at how different the room felt. It was like someone finally got the combo just right. We had a light green walls, with only the white on the horizontal of the ceiling... The room felt so much larger! So you might consider that. In your case, if you want to do something different?? just put the blue on the horizontal line of the ceiling and put the white on the walls and 45 degree angle surfaces. Blue ceiling are soooo coool! And ....ne'er a spider will make a web there, really! It is crazy but true.

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apple_pie_order
5 years ago
Do you mean the same colors in both rooms or paint everything the same color?
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From your description I would advise you not to paint the walls white. White needs light to come to life and becomes drab when you don't have enough light. With the flooring you selected I would stick with the taupe colors for your walls. Taupe can be tricky. I have found that many of the taupe colors in both SW and BM tend to either be too gray or have too much purple. The nicest taupe I have found is by C2. You can order samples and paint from the company if you don't have a C2 store in your area. Test the color Filament and Archival. The first BM color I would test would be Pale Oak. It is a bit more gray than the C2 colors, but is a light taupe. I would paint the ceilings the same color as the walls.and would use white for the trim. The white should be the same hue and the white counter. Please test paint colors using large samples. I like to paint my samples on 140 lb watercolor paper - it simulates walls pretty well. Spraying paint creates a slightly lighter color and colors look lighter when they are on a perfectly smooth surface. Most pre-painted samples that you can buy are sprayed and on slick paper. Michaels, Hobby Lobby and Amazon have watercolor paper in a variety of sizes. For neutrals and whites I like the larger sheets (18x24). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQ49PLM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1
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tatts
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
No. Not with a color that dark. It will be a cave, and there will be no diffuse light reflected from the ceiling--just harsh, dark shadows.

Ceilings are white for a reason--a very good reason.
Karen Duzant
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes, should I paint everything the same color or keep the white ceilings and paint the walls a neutral color to make it seem bigger? The rooms are fairly small and doesn’t get a lot of bright light.
apple_pie_order
5 years ago
White ceilings with light colored walls. Or all white.
redsilver
5 years ago
I did not want to judge the hue, everyone sees colors lighter or darker. Mix your blue with one part white to one part blue. It will be very nice. . A 2 feet wide strip of that hue on the vertical ceiling will not be too dark. But if you mix the blue one to one with white, it will make a big difference probably. Do it like 1/4 cup to 1/4 cup, and see if that is light enough. If not, try 1/2 white to 1/4 cup blue, and see if that blue is nicer for your area? Just an idea. Good luck with your painting!
katinparadise
5 years ago
I'd pick a nice, warm white and paint everything the same color. I think it would really open up the space. Add color with bedding, pillows, rugs, etc. Consider removing the curtains and white blinds and adding a pretty roman shade or woven wood blind mounted inside the window.
jonio
5 years ago
Love continuous color on ceilings and walls. This is a sunroom...would look totally different in white, or with a white ceiling!
kay kin
5 years ago
the dark blue color on the ceiling will suffocate the room.
Karen Duzant
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you all for the helpful comments! I went with a light wall color and white ceilings. Looks great. Will take katinparadise and add color accessories to the room. Will post final look!
katinparadise
5 years ago
It looks much better! Can't wait to see the final outcome!

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