Brass fixtures not working with BM classic gray
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last monthBrass works with grey walls, etc. And brass works with the grey you chose. It is a combination of factors that can make the combo more aesthetically pleasing. All you are seeing right now are the brass hardwired light fixtures against the grey walls. So you are correct, that you are seeing things incompletely right now.
Once your other elements are in place, and furnishings, etc. - it should all come together.
I put some visuals together. You mention this is your lower level, so I assume basement - but don’t know for sure. And if this is a basement - I don’t know the setup... i.e. if a lounge, home theatre, game room, etc., etc. I just chose lounge for these. And whether it’s your basement or first floor, the concepts should still apply. There might be some glass tables in some of these, and I never recommend glass - if children, teens and/or unsteady people are in the space. And if glass is ever used, only tempered glass. (I just have to say all this because you never know.) The whole point of these visuals is basically just to show brass and greys together; and how using elements such as wood, dark metals, mirrors - warm colors and or black - plants, etcetera. These things can help tie it together.
So just for fun, and maybe some inspiration. Enjoy!
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Comments (3)That is a good point. I didn't mention décor details, because the house will be sold this year, and I am trying to go for a neutral look that would appeal to many buyers. Of course I want to like it too, while still living here. I love gray, which happens to be a popular choice, so I am happy playing with shades of gray. But I would welcome any suggestions for other colors that harmonize with gray on adjacent walls. Here are some pieces of furniture that I have: Dining room table - Flatiron from RH (still looking for chairs, I want mismatched chairs to go with it, some weathered wood, some painted): Breakfast nook: white pedestal tableChairs are like these, but bluish/green - no longer sold at PB, so can't find photo: Red cabinet in living room: Family room: Finish on the console is espresso elm: RH English roll arm sofa, color is charcoal: Sold the old coffee table, haven't chosen a new one yet. There is also white built-in shelving in the family room, and a red-white-gray brick fireplace, similar this one: The floors are your standard 90s yellow finish oak, I plan to refinish them to weathered oak or a driftwood-like finish (so that all orange/yellow is gone). Carpet is this (color is "Platinum Mist" - gray): I hope this helps. Thank you again for your time and advice....See MoreBM Darken Classic Gray paint
Comments (33)I have a post and beam renovation getting ready for paint... in my open concept kitchen/dining/living I have Chantilly Lace on the ceiling, walls and trim in different finishes. I am using Classic Gray down the hall and in the bedrooms. The ceiling throughout is tongue and groove with support beams running through. I need a slightly darker version of Classic Gray that can be used consistently on the ceiling beams, to provide contrast. It needs to be dark enough to contrast from the Classic Gray on the bedroom walls, but not so dark that it overwhelms the open concept area. The color tone of Classic Grey is perfect, but I think I need more depth. Advice?...See MoreBM Classic Grey - is it too beige/greige?
Comments (14)I think it looks fine. I have whole foyer and first floor painted in BM Balboa Mist and I love it. It’s a little more griege that the classic grey, so maybe that’s why it looks cool to me, but if you are looking for grey and not greige, then it totally works. I think it looks great with your cabinets and the floors! This article is really good at parsing up the greys and their pros and cons. Classic grey is in there...just thought I would share in case it helps. https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-9-best-benjamin-moore-paint-colors-grays-including-undertones/...See MoreBM classic gray walls with steam trim?
Comments (10)More superficially regarding value, how is it different from LRV? Excellent question. LRV is a quantity. It tells you how much light a color reflects. The LRV number is a proportion. For example, Steam has a LRV of 86, that tells you that it reflects 86% of the light that hits it and absorbs the rest. Value is a visual judgement of how light or dark a color looks. We make that judgment against e a Value scale, some people call it a grayscale. So, LRV is a quantity of light reflectance and Value is a judgement of how light or dark a color looks/feels. When you have the help of hue, value, chroma and LRV that describes paint colors for you, the visual gymnastics of guessing about undertones etc. stops. Imagine going to the store to buy a pair of shoes but there are no sizes or prices marked on the shoes or the box - absolutely no numeric information about any of the shoes. You just have to start eyeballing shoes guessing which ones will fit. And if you want to try them on to see if they fit, you have to buy the shoes. If they don't fit, oh well. You just have to keep buying more and trying them on. Over and over until you find a pair that works. That's what's happening when people eyeball paint chips, buy sample pots, and paint boards. It's all just guessing and hoping --- and spending money and time until you find a color that works. Color notations - which are numeric descriptions of paint colors - save a lot of people a lot of money and time....See MoreRelated Professionals
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Brass works with everything you have stated, but it all ultimately depends on the look you want and on your style. If you have existing furniture you are using, you can take that into consideration, too. You probably have young children, if there is going to be a play space; so if using a coffee table, definitely consider an ottoman style.
I like the idea of the brass with your finishes. BM Classic Gray is a warmer grey, but there is still grey involved - plus, this is a basement. So even with the red oak LVP, I don’t think you are going to have too much warmth, if you use brass. And you mention that you have a lot of overhead lighting; but I don’t think you are going be full blasting a ton of overhead lighting, in an area designed for lounging, tv watching, etc. Plus, you will probably have some rugs on the floor. But if you are worried about it - of course you could just do the nickel or black, or a combination.
Just posting this as a general example. If there were a larger rug, the floor would be much less of a factor. Also, you notice the combination on the floor lamp.ChicagoBucky thanked freedomplace1 - last month
There can be any number of variations in the color and look of natural red oak and also the various LVP versions.
So I just put together a couple of quick visuals with natural red oak flooring: one with some sconces that show as black and a silver base on table lamp; and the other visual has some brass sconces. Just to give an idea of general look.
I think your flooring might be closer to the second, but I am not sure.ChicagoBucky thanked freedomplace1 
PROlast monthlast modified: last month(plenty of new overhead lights)." "
What ( assuming recessed led ) may we ask are those and what temperature?
Hard to say? What are you going for?
What lights? What are vanities? What does the bath have to do with the living area and what is flooring in the bath?
You're in an UNfinished space with some painted walls. We don't have enough info: )
Do I have a preference below? Sure, but I am not you.
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Here are some photos. Color is not quite accurate but as close as I can get. Our home is 1950s ranch. Our kiddos are getting older (9 and 12) and we all needed some extra space.
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