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Amy Q
Amy Q Brooklyn, NY on Jun 18, 2011
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What color of wall is good for attic also need to look good with the wood floor and what is best stair rail for my new

wood floor? I need the final touch up, any suggestions?
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  • Hudson Designs Loganville, GA
    Hello Amy,

    I would go with a pale yellow or mint green. Pick a light shade and maybe a semi gloss.

    The more light the better.

    on Jun 18, 2011 · Like 0
  • John H Clermont, FL
    Amy,

    Attics don't have many windows. I would go with a lighter color. I would try to match the stair rail to the new floor as best as possible.

    on Jun 18, 2011 · Like 0
  • Amy Q Brooklyn, NY
    I don't have a stair rail yet, Should I choose wood to match the floor? or iron? I personally like the blue color (the blue color close to grey.) Now it sounds like it's too dark according to your opinions.
    on Jun 18, 2011 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    There are some really light, bright blues that should work. As far as the rail, sounds like either would look nice. It's mostly an aesthetic choice. I like iron, but that's just an opinion.
    on Jun 18, 2011 · Like 1
  • Patsy W Smyrna, GA
    Try a wood & Iron stair-rail. You can get the "spindles" in several styles at both Lowes & Home Depot. How about a pale Teal Bule with splashes of Orange/coral for accents! Remember it's not matchy, matcy, bur BLEND!
    on Jun 19, 2011 · Like 2
  • TonyaM Williams Atlanta, GA
    Hi Amy, I might choose a very pale tint that has both some blue and grey tones--I think the color is by Behr called Ostrich.The reason I am suggesting this is because attics generally hold more heat than other areas of the home so heat rises and you want a light color up there to aid in the coolness factor. Additionally, I don't know how much square footage you are working with, whether its a lot or a little you want a color that you can accessorize around. For instance if you are ...»
    going to have a media area up there with a neutral color on the wall your furniture could be very muted or earth toned with beautiful accent pillows to make the room pop...or even a lively area rug to bring the room together , give it a little warmth as well as make it interesting. The wood floors and the wood and iron stair railing will look amazing and timeless...with neutral walls you now can add your personality through the decor and accessories you choose. Please post pics of the finished room! TMW

    on Jun 20, 2011 · Like 2
  • Amy Q Brooklyn, NY
    Thank you for all the input! Now I have more confidence in my color choice.
    on Jun 20, 2011 · Like 0
  • KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
    @amy....If your looking for some Iron railings I have used these guys.

    http://www.stairwarehouse.com/

    I also did a Loft and stair railing using aluminum tube Balusters .. these were picked up from Deckorators ...»

    http://www.ufpi.com/product/deckorators/inde...

    • iron bakset and Hammered baulusters
    • Second stair and loft rail
    • Aluminum Balusters
    • Hemlock hand rail
    on Jul 08, 2011 · Like 1
  • Kel M Dallas, TX
    Let us know what you decide. I love the blue-gray option, especially with the wood and if you added dark iron railing. You could go with a lighter blue gray. It is such a versatile color and really works well as a neutral. Get a couple of paint cards (several taped together if you need bigger swatches) and put up against walls and leave them so you can see how they work throughout the day and in different lighting. The darker colors tend to absord light, yet can also reflect ...»
    beautifully against warm woods, rustic textures, the iron you mentioned.

    on Jul 09, 2011 · Like 0

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