Help w/ paint colors in formal dining room with antique white shutters
My DH just finished painting our formal dining room. I purchased many samples and put them on cardboard prior to choosing the paint color. I went with accessible beige lightened 50%. I love the color, however, once on the wall it just doesn't look right with my current furniture and plantation shutters. I am trying to update the area with just paint. Not trying to spend lots of money. The room was initially a dark brown and the shutters are an antique whitish color. The chairs have the maroon, green, and gold color as well as the rug. The rug also has some hints of dark teal.
Was trying to lighten the space and modernize (update) at the same time. Are there any paint colors that would complement the shutters? I currently have Believable Buff, Whole Wheat, Antique White, those colors throughout my house. I was trying to put something different other than those colors just to try and change things up a bit. Thanks in advance for any help.
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PROFlo Mangan
5 years agoI think this color would bring a beautiful look to your dining room and bring it up to a new level. Beautiful color. BM Waters Edge.
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Flo Mangan
5 years agoI tried to show you how this color would look with your chandelier. Your trim would be beautiful with it too.
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Flo Mangan
5 years agoJust playing around with your room. I put white Christmas trees on your table. Hope this gives you an alternative paint color for your lovely room and beautiful chandelier.
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5 years agoI really like the waters edge, but if you afraid to paint a new color you can use neutral colors like Agreeable Gray from Sherwin Williams, or Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter. Its gray-beige with green undertone which I guess will match your furniture and its modern.
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