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I have a white sofa and love seat and crown mold with dark oak floors What colour should my walls be?

What colour should I make my walls?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    This site will let you visualize for yourself. Great tool!

    https://www.sherwin-williams.com/visualizer/

  • 1 decade ago

    I would choose a color that makes the crown and floor molding show up.

    For instance, if the molding is white, use a color darker than white but not too dark as you already have a good amount of deep color in the room with the dark oak flooring.

    If the molding is dark then definitely a light/medium color.

    The color you choose is totally up to you. Any color would work since you have neutral furniture.

    Choose a color that feels good to you. Choose a soft version of the color, nothing bright or harsh.

    I always advise clients to choose an inspiration piece from their own belongings like a favorite picture, plate, pillow, etc.

    So, if you have a favorite belonging that you enjoy looking at, choose a color from that and then go find paint charts that are similar to that color. Then choose a soft, calm version of the color and use that on the walls.

    After you have painted the walls, you can add a few accent colors or darker/lighter versions of the wall color for throw pillows, rugs, lamps, etc. You may find the accent color in the "inspiration" piece.

    Good luck

    Source(s): Professional Painter
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Depending on the mood you want to create - adding a warm color like orange or red will keep the space feeling cozy. I would recommend caution with using red as it is associated with an Asian influence. So be careful with red if that's not what you're going for - it can be done well but it's tricky! Orange could also seem a bit 70's with all the brown and neutrals but it has been in-style lately, however some people (who remember that decade) would prefer not to recall it in their living room. A cooler color like a light blue adds a nice, subtle contrast to all the warm neutrals going on and will stand out without being too visually "loud". Either way, I would suggest choosing either "warm" or "cool" colors and using them in combination (ex. both blue and green). With your furniture, flooring and walls you have a lot of neutrals going on and multiple accent colors could be used to balance them beautifully. You should also consider the type of style your room is. Are your window coverings and furniture traditional in style? Modern? This should also effect your choice of color. For example, the light blue and chocolate brown combo has been extremely popular in more contemporary designs lately. So has a sage green and brown combination. The room you've described sounds like a fantastic blank slate, though. You could always look up a local design school, such as the International Academy of Design & Technology or the Art Institute for free advice from a senior level student (they're one of each in most major cities). They'll jump at the chance to help out and you won't have to pay a designer's fee. (I just graduated in September and found that happened a lot!) Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    You can never go wrong with white. BUT, I would make sure it is the exact same shade as the love seat and sofa. If their is a slight difference in color between the walls and furniture, one, of them will look dirty. Also watch hgtv for decorating advice to see what colors are in vogue. Currently, light beige is all the rage.. good luck

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    any shade of a light blue, green,or another color to brighten the room because of the dark floors :]

  • 1 decade ago

    Featherdown. Benjamin Moore 0c-6. It's a light beige color with no yellow... very sophisticated looking color.

  • 1 decade ago

    i agree go for a pastel mauve color! or like a light blue. if you pick solid dark colors make sure the room is huge or it will make it look super small

  • 1 decade ago

    A nice shade of pale lemon.

  • 1 decade ago

    me personally i would do a golden yellow colour. or a really pretty blue.

    http://www.countryliving.com/media/cm/countrylivin...

    http://thelennoxx.zymichost.com/wp-content/uploads...

    or you can do all white look:

    http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/imag...

    it's so versatile you can really do any colour you want, those were the ones i would choose though! good luck. (:

  • Nikki
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    You could do tan, burgundy, purple, red or green

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