Trying to change paneling, color?
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Ginger Robinson on Jan 29, 2015have you thought of white with faux paneling?Helpful Reply
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Belinda Todd on Jan 29, 2015What about off white? Also I would chalk paint the chandelier off white and put some black burlap shades with some neat trim on the edge.Helpful Reply
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Country Design Home on Jan 30, 2015With black and white and golden oak, you pretty much have an open palette in this kitchen. The color you choose really depends on whether you want the wallpaper to blend or be enhanced. When you use a bright contrast color, whether its aqua or pink or red or whatever you choose, it makes the black and white more stark. If you use white (not off white, but the white color in the paper) it creates more of a "one-note" look. If you will be adding oak trim, then my feeling is that a color might brighten up the nook- even a soft green or yellow that will enhance the yellow in the oak but give some color to the room. Would love to see the finished space with the hardwood floors!Helpful Reply
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Wanda.ll on Jan 30, 2015What about doing the bottom in either black like chalk board paint or bead board in either black or red. Put splash of red, yellow with it if you like either of those colorsHelpful Reply
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Joyce on Jan 30, 2015I'd leave the wallpaper; it seems to fit well with the room, and as has been suggested, paint the turquoise areas in either black or white. The suggestion of bead board is a good one, and painted white, would give the eating area that vintage feel it deserves to have back. Looks like a nice house the uncle built :-)Helpful Reply
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Janet Manger on Jan 30, 2015I would look 'deep' into the shading areas of the wall paper. it looks like there might be some grays in there? I would pick one of the gray colors in the background and paint the lower wall with that color. Add some items (flowers in the vase maybe) of blue (same as the carpet) and sit them higher on the shelf or on the table to balance out the look.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Marks on Jan 30, 2015Hello: I would go to Pinterest and search "Board and Batton Wainscoting" to get ideas on how to update the bottom (blue) section of the wall. You could mimic the pattern that already exists in the Oak molding. As far as painting the wainscoting I would probably opt for some color such as Benjamin Moore CC-160 (White Rock which is actually a soft yellow) and I would introduce some color on the ceiling such as Benjamin Moore OC-24 (Winds Breath - soft gray) I would spray the chandelier black but leave the candlestick part white (the part below the actual bulbs) I would also make the chain longer to lower the chandelier and either swag it to position it over the table or center the table under the where the chandelier hangs now (but still lower it)Helpful Reply
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Michelle on Jan 30, 2015that wallpaper is back in style, I love it! Beadboard at the bottom would be great!Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Jan 31, 2015By moulding, do you mean crown moulding? I don't see baseboards but may be just the pic angle. If you keep the chair rail, I would lower it to the bottom third of your wall and use a grass cloth paper on the bottom. Painting the top portion gives you more options for adding pics that sometimes patterned wallpaper doesn't.. I'd also replace the chandelier with one more in keeping with your style. Wallpaper that has been up since the 70s?? Time to go. Blue is a cold/cool colour to use in a dining room so I might think of going with a warmer palette.Helpful Reply
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CK on Feb 01, 2015I agree with others. I'd paint the paneling in whatever background color the wallpaper has. (white/off-white). The you can use any accent color you'd like for accessories. What a pretty room!Helpful Reply
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Mary Gemmell on Feb 02, 2015The wallpaper and wood moulding is great! did you want suggesting for updating the room decor-wise? I'd update the light fixture and dining chairs. Keep the table. Paint the lower wall and the trim that separates white.Helpful Reply
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Judith Horton-Holm on Mar 21, 2015Too ornate for me----lighten up the walls and take carpet off----use area rug if necessaryHelpful Reply
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Leslie on Dec 12, 2015Google 'diy board and batten'.....paint it white.Helpful Reply
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Ran2188341 on Feb 07, 2016Oops, but I love that wallpaper. Any possibilities of you changing the wood tones to match it? For instance the light fixture painted black with slight grey brushing? Use that gorgeous blue accent color in your decor, mount something blue on the wall. Use black trim around top and bottom of the wallpaper? I just love that industrial look with your current setup.Helpful Reply
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Laura Rudgers on Oct 20, 2016I would paint the wall black and paint the table using the blue in the paper, black and white, paint the chairs white with blue and black stripes, paint the chandelier blackHelpful Reply
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Laura Rudgers on Oct 20, 2016By the way - what did you finally do? We would like to see an "after" photo!Helpful Reply
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