What colour should I paint this fireplace?
Debra McNamara
9 years ago
We have this hideous black tile fireplace surround. I would love to rip it out and replace it but for now I will just have paint it. The tile has a ripple texture which you may be able to see in the second photo. The wall is a taupe colour and the carpet is a pale honey. What colour and finish(gloss/matte?) would you suggest painting it given the colours in the room and the texture of the tile.Thanks in advance Houzzers!
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Debra McNamara
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PRODebra McNamara
9 years agoDebra McNamara
9 years agoOoh Darzy I like your thinking. Actually the curtains are taupe and a nearly mint green - not stripes more they blend into each other (see pic). But if I got some art picking out those 2 colours that could work. I love teal but not sure about it on this wall. Maybe coral could be nice or is that too on trend? I also have an old chair I need to get reupholstered and was struggling for ideas for that. But a floral pattern with the green and taupe from the curtains and a third colour that matches the art could work well - ideas, ideas, ideas!Thank you Houzzers I knew you'd help me to look at this differently.
Darzy
9 years ago
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