would an accent paint color be overkill for this entryway?
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Comments (7)I would use the crepe first floor, up the stairs and then (like you just said) paint the adjacent wall at the top a darker version of the crepe. Or even a different color, but a saturated color. I use this trick a lot to push that wall back. And, since the lighting is very diff. there anyway... Even if you stay on the same color card and just move down the line. It really is a very effective technique....See MoreWhat color would tone down yellow cabinets & should i do accent wall?
Comments (12)Get some paint samples of SW Dover White 6385, SW Creamy 7012, and SW Crisp Linen and perhaps some neighboring warm off whites. With Benjamin Moore start with samples of Woodmount Cream 204 and or the close to that chits warm off whites. Take a drawer front with you. This will require a few samples. It's impossible to recommend the right shade by viewing an on line photo. Don't worry your kitchen will be beautiful when done....See MoreWhat color would you do for an accent piece on red-ish stucco build?
Comments (10)What an interesting idea, turquoise. I think it will work. It opens up other possibilities I could also do sage green....See MoreAccent Wall in Entry Foyer
Comments (4)That drop front desk in your last photo looks to be blocking the hallway on the left. Have you considered switching it and the table? I think you need that visual kind of weight in the entry. In addition, there's an outlet where the desk is, so you can place a lamp on the table in the new location. Generally, I don't think accent walls are helpful where there is architectural interest already built in as with your arches. Where would be your stop/start points? I like the entry to express the owner's style and hint at what's to come in the adjoining rooms. Since everything is pretty open here, I would paint the entry to match the main room it opens to. Let colorful art do the accenting....See MoreRelated Professionals
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