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wall paint colors to tone down a terra cotta floor

5 months ago

hello houzz-mates!


our new house has a finished basement with a terra cotta tile floor (listing photos attached; not our furnishings). eventually we hope to replace the floor, but for now we're trying to make it work. ceilings are low and white, and there is an open kitchenette with light wood cabinets in the visual mix (see photo). there's not a lot of natural light. we're open to painting the walls, baseboard, trim, doors; probably not the ceiling and not the cabinets.


the current green paint color gives me a southwestern vibe against the terra cotta, which i want to avoid. we'd like to create a more subdued, cozy and contemporary mood. we plan to use this room as entertaining space. there will be a bar, art on the walls, and probably a couple area rugs. the room you see through the windowed door will be our den/music studio where we'll hang out and jam with friends. i'm thinking the wall color in the terra cotta room could extend into the music room.


the furnishings we'll probably bring in lean towards a neutral, woodsy palette: mostly browns, with olive, brick, and olive accents, dark wood tones, a few mid-century and vintage lamps/accessories.


upstairs is a very bright, modern color scheme (mood board attached). obviously, it's not on the same floor, but i like it when a palette/decor feels cohesive as you move through the house.


i would love your suggestions for a new paint color--or do you think this color will work? also welcome any suggestions to make the kitchen fit in a bit more visually.


many thanks!


mark







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