Dark home
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Sus2720478
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We have bought a house in France and love it but it's very dark. The lounge or saloon as it known hear has a lot of dark beams, my furniture is dark as I had it in an old farm house so its all antique not modern. I think moving forward I will go shabby chic and change using Anne Sloan chalk paints with gold underneath. Please help with what colour on top as I've never done this.
Thank you in advance x
Thank you in advance x
5 answers
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Are there any painted walls?
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 30, 2015
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Hi there , all walls have now been striped the room has rather a lot of dark beems so I think the shabby chic is the way as I can use the cream n gold with a classy damask paper heavy cream curtains as there 3 lovely French patio doors in the one room it will lighten once the paint wor is fresh I hope I have had some great advice so thanks to every one xx
Sus2720478
on Oct 30, 2015
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Shabby chic seems to be a good idea to lighten up the room.But is there a way for you to share a picture so we can help further with suggestions?
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 30, 2015
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Such a shame you feel the need to paint antiques, but they are yours. I would add light with strategically placed mirrors and full spectrum lighting along with lighter area rugs and off white walls. Possibly slipcover the upholstered furniture in light fabrics.
Z
on Oct 30, 2015
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Would hesitate to paint antique furniture. You may love this home right now, but it may not be a forever home. There are options. Lighter walls, mirrors, and wonders can be done with lighting.
Marion Nesbitt
on Nov 01, 2015
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