Need design help for new home--wood trim, wall paint, and metals!
Linda M
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Need overall simple design help for small cottage - paint panelling?
Comments (3)I am way bad jealous- a beach cottage *&* the chance to start almost from scratch! I love that stacked stone! It seems to me that stone (other than the enormous sliced boulders that people use when they think their home really is their castle) is like water; it adapts to & reflects its environment. If you use that stone in a cottage, it'll look like it belongs in a cottage. my thought, your decision. I generally like warm colors in a home, but for a beach cottage, especially a small one, grays & blue-grays & slate are very "beachlike" in feel. Pale sand would be a warm color that would work well, & you can find vinyl flooring that has both blue/gray & warmer sandy tones. I generally like wood-stained cabinets, but in a small beach cottage, off-white would work really well with humidity & water, & it would open/enlarge the space. Since hubs loves that paneling, maybe you could keep one wall & paint the rest; when he sees how much the paint enlarges the room, he may change his mind, & if he doesn't, well, he's happy, & that's excellent. If the paneling is "real", maybe you can lighten it a bit. Best luck, & have fun!...See Morenew home, need help choosing neutral paint and trim color
Comments (2)Select your colors from you tile....lightest tone for trim, and the next darkest for walls. If these is a paint consultant for hire in your area that might be a good investment as paint can drive you crazy.....also a good paint contractor has seen it all and can give you some pointers too....but a designer might be your best bet....See MoreHelp needed on new trim color to go with new front door
Comments (3)I love that door! That deep red brick is very powerful, saturated color, and it needs Trim and accents that can stand up to it without battling. British racing green, a deep blackish green or greenish black, or charcoal, ith a little bit of thin white lines (more experienced people will have advice as to exactly how to place this), would be beautiful. I would use something just a tad lighter for that floor. Given the fact that people are going to be walking on it and leaving scuffs and shoe prints, I'm afraid the darker colors would always look messy....See Moreneed help picking out paint color for kitchen cabinets and trim
Comments (39)Congratulations on getting those cabinets redone!! Great job!! Pendant above sink will be right in your face though and will block window/view...See Moreeverdebz
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