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adifm
05-12-08, 12:52 AM
Hi All, I am new to the forum, but have been busy reading lots of good ideas you all have and am hoping you can help me too.
I would like to paint my new cottage in one colour to start. It is very open plan, high vaulted ceiling with all windows across the front, so LOTS of natural light but facing north, so not direct sun. Flooring is all grey/beige. Furniture is
sage (but looks olive to me) Trim is all honey oak and cupboards too.
Counters are dark with swoosh which is faint and could be green/grey. Dishes are green. Looking at brandon beige, turret or sandy hook. How green do these look on the wall?? Will it be too much green with the furniture?? I am open to all your suggestions....Thanks


twelvepole
05-12-08, 04:42 AM
Paint colors will vary from sample chips and as seen on computer sample. It is often recommended that some samples of the paint be purchased and to paint some cardboard samples. View at different times of the day under both natural and artificial light because paint can appear differently. There are many beiges, just be careful with the undertones.

Because you have indicated three different Benjamin Moore gray paints, it sounds like you want to go with gray walls. Take a look at Hollingsworth Green which is a lighter gray with green undertones. This is a very popular BM paint color.