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bungalow hallway

9 years ago

it has a long narrow corridor with a square at the front door. a dark wooden arcatrave and dado rail. yellow bottom and cream top at the moment. it tends to be dark. any suggestions we
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chalkandbell
9 years ago
I wish I could help but I have exactly the same problem! I hope someone comes along and gives you some great advice. Mine's long and narrow with a small L shape at the end. Only light is through the front door, it's even been painted in the same colour scheme as yours and even though it faces south, still looked gloomy. In 15 years I've never once been happy with it!
I did paint my dado white if that helps.
rinked
9 years ago
Could you post a few pictures please?
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