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Painting hallway

2 years ago

I have cream/beige carpet on stairs and have no idea what colour to paint hall and stairs walls. Any advice or pics would be great. thank you so much.

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Haru Design
2 years ago
It really depends on the style of your home, your aesthetic aspirations for it & your overall design preferences.

Can you share some of those elements for a clearer recommendation?
HU-818032548
Original Author
2 years ago
Well I would love a nice rich colour but I afraid it will darken the hall even more.
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Haru Design
2 years ago
In this case, you have to choos between the richness of the colour & embracing the darkness a little or a more neutral palette that helps brighten the space.

Loving the samples you've swatched & can definitely recommend embracing the darker, deeper, rich colours!
HU-818032548
Original Author
2 years ago
Which colours would you recomnend please?
melodych
2 years ago
We have a similar stair carpet and went for a warm blush pink. This goes brilliantly with an oak floor in the hall, as well as the stair carpet. We knew that dark colours wouldn't work with the way the light enters our house, as there was a very dark blue on the walls when we bought it.
Daisy England
2 years ago
Green and oak are perfect together. I would look at F&B Cromarty for colour but get it copied elsewhere such as Johnstones to save money
Sonia
2 years ago
I wonder if a taupe shade would go. Something like Purbeck Stone.

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