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Paint colors play room/family room

2 years ago

Im looking for color/s to paint my downstairs family room. my whole upstairs is BM-balboa mist. Should this room get one color or possibly 2. top area where shelf is one color and bottom a different color? or all one? any ideas would be great as well as color suggestions. the couch will be navy blue and TV stand is grey. TIA

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
I would need to see the furniture you plan for the space , is the carpet staying? . I think we need a bit more info
D I
Original Author
2 years ago
The couch is not set up yet but it’s a sectional -see below. The tv stand as well. Carpet on Floors are staying the color they are (unfortunately;)) here’s another pic of the enterance into the room
Hope that helps. TIA
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Thank you all. I pretty much feel like the kitchen elements are dictating the show because I am not changing them anytime soon. The kitchen shares a wall with the family room so the color has to satisfy both. I should have mentioned that in my first post. I have natural linen being painted from the upstairs hallway and foyer area and so far that color looks awesome. However I am Leary that this color will be too light for this room. We have 9 ft ceilings and very bright late afternoon sunshine in the family room. Its very dark any other time. I am partial to beige and taupes. Would those colors work here? And for those who have strong opinions about the rug. Would you go light or dark?
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I took a couple inspiration photos from your idea books to pull some colors together. I would lean to hues in these basic tones and they are on the warm side. Lighting is key in all spaces, so consider multi layers of lighting for great looks. So see what appeals to you most and then a neutral wall color can be found that works with your intended palette. If you can find a sofa or painting or even a rug you love. That can provide direction to set your color palette.
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Lyn Nielson
2 years ago
the furniture is very dark and heavy,

I would keep thhe space very light. It's a basement, you don't want it to feel like a dungeon.

I would stay away from cute, it won't be a playroom forever.

... an accent color for the Fireplace wall would be appropriate. What's your favorite color? You want to LOVE going into that space for it to be successful.

Lighting is the most important part of designing any space, don't skimp.
kandrewspa
2 years ago
I painted my basement BM Timid White recently. While I do have some windows, they face north, so it doesn't get much light. It's a white with a yellow undertone. It looks warm like candlelight which was exactly what I was looking for. I have navy curtains and an area rug which is predominately navy. I don't know if it would work in your space, but check it out if you don't hate yellow.
D I
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2 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions- I went with cumulus cloud came out great!!

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