Should I paint both walls the same color?
Hi everyone! I just moved into a new house (not fully unpacked yet as you can see) and would like to paint the living room. I am considering white walls with a navy (SW Naval) accent wall where the TV and bookshelf sit. If I paint the TV wall navy, do I also need to paint the wall that is in the adjoining room navy since they somewhat overlap visually? Or, can I just paint the TV wall navy and paint the adjoining room in white or other coordinating color? The adjoining room's use is undecided at this point. We have another room that we are using as a dining room so, as of now, this is a "flex space." Thanks for your advice!
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Add some more pictures with things in the basic spots and we can see if the crew here has more ideas for your space. I thinking you could paint a warm white, to have the flooring continue to work. Take a look at this house (check out the other rooms, too) and see how it sits with you.
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Alternatively you could possibly get this effect with the current set--a couple large art works that fill out the wall and maybe add a lamp:
I see a wall clock lying there. Put it anywhere but the living room, which is just for relaxing, not counting the minutes.Holly D
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4 years agoOr floating shelves in the same wood as your shelves on the TV wall. I prefer large art--something abstract--on both sides--certainly simpler and gives you something else besides a black screen to look at. Good luck!
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