What color to paint my furniture
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Cynthia H on Aug 08, 2015What about a much lighter shade of gray than the walls? I find gray on gray very serene.Helpful Reply
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Tana, Little Red Bag Productions on Aug 08, 2015It depends on whether or not you wish the room to remain monochromatic or use the side tables to add a "pop" of colour/character.... Should you wish a more consistent feel, consider painting the tables white to stand out against your walls and paint the drawer(s) the same colour as the wall. Add a beautiful hit of hardware in the antique pewter found in the lamp. If you are looking for a little bit of contrast, consider cream as shown in picture - it marries beautifully with grey and white. Remember to apply a bit of black somewhere to anchor the room!Helpful Reply
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Kayo Frazier on Aug 08, 2015Ok, Here's my 2 cents...Why limit yourself to just nightstands? You could look around your home for unusual pieces of furniture that could serve your purpose as a nightstand. Don't know how crafty you are, but you could get a stack of plain hat boxes, then decoupage them w/ scrap paper, OR find 2 steamer trunks OR stack old suitcases paint them w/ a bright color like red, teal, or your favorite color. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Ellie on Aug 08, 2015Black if you want to stay more monochromatic, but I think you should do something bright, yellow maybe or even redHelpful Reply
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Denise on Aug 09, 2015Why not use an accent color to pop, and break up the grey and white? Yellow, red, orange, teal, blue, green, purple???Helpful Reply
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MaureenB on Aug 09, 2015What about marbling or crackle paint in grey/white with a hint of black.Helpful Reply
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Jacalyn on Aug 09, 2015I like the pop of color idea. What about coral?Helpful Reply
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Sherry Fram on Aug 09, 2015I agree with Jacalyn go with the coral. It will look awesome with the gray!Helpful Reply
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Kayo Frazier on Aug 09, 2015Depending on what you get for decor (steamer trunks standing up) rather than tables. As long as you have room for a alarm clock, tv remote...You should be good. Tuck the lamps behind the trunks or on the side. Each lamp has it's own power. It should work out beautifully.Helpful Reply
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MaureenB on Aug 10, 2015Hi Karen, I would use white, the a little less lightergreythN the walls & touches of black in the veins of the marbling. If I were using crackle paint I would use two shades of grey & white. The grey would be more of a bluey Grey. Not a black Grey. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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MaureenB on Aug 10, 2015Hi Karen. I have done both & they were stunning but in you instance I would do he marbling it is softer. To make use of colour maybe consider it in the linens & curtaining/cushions etc. coral or peach would be great. Another colour that goes well with greys is buttercup yellow. My favourite with greys are grey/burgundy/pink. Good luck with whatever you choose & enjoy doing it. Maybe you can post some pics when you are finish.Helpful Reply
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MaureenB on Aug 10, 2015Hi Karen. I have done both & they were stunning but in you instance I would do he marbling it is softer. To make use of colour maybe consider it in the linens & curtaining/cushions etc. coral or peach would be great. Another colour that goes well with greys is buttercup yellow. My favourite with greys are grey/burgundy/pink. Good luck with whatever you choose & enjoy doing it. Maybe you can post some pics when you are finish.Helpful Reply
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Denise on Aug 11, 2015Your room sounds beautiful. Would love to see what you come up with!Helpful Reply
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