Advice on Built in wood color and wall for open concept area
Hi all,
I'm planning to have a fireplace and storage built around the TV in the great room. I'm at a loss on the color of wood the console, floatng shelves, and the wall so it can blend in with the kitchen.
The kitchen cabinets are dark (which I like) and it has the modern feel I like. I was thinking of havng the floating shelves and console the same dark color, but I'm afraid it would make the room too dark.
I'm also purchasing a new coffee table with a lighter color wood that I'm hoping it would lighten up the room. I'm also thinking of getting new counter stools in the lighter wood. I have pictures on the coffee table and counter stools.
The paint on the wall is currently SW agreeable gray.
Like a mentioned earlier, I like the dark cabinets in the kitchen, but I would like to lighten up the area.
Can the console be a darker wood and have the floating shelves a lighter color wood? Oh gosh... my brain hurts.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
thanks !
Comments (9)
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoStay dark or distressed gray finish. There is no basis to introduce the light finish. It will look like a mistake.
https://bernhardt.com/product/vintage-patina/cocktail-tables/square-cocktail-table
An upholstered magenta cocktail ottoman is also an option.
And the entertainment wall could have some dark wood accents also.
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4 years agoI do appreciate the need for a lift top table but size and color are important to the success of your room.
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