With the hardwood floors almost completed, it's just about time to paint the walls. The color is one I have never gravitated towards before however we are looking for something that will enhance the richness of the wood cabinets and hardwood floors. Currently the walls are white. We are looking for a golden shade with a hint of Tuscany flavor, not too bright, not too yellow, not too orange-muted, yet rich in tone. Ok, so what's left you say? Here are two color swatches. We tried the Laura Ashley Gold 3 but against these colors and the walls it actually looked like it fell more into the tan family. Our kitchen and dining area are small and both colors look suitable, even in a smaller area.
The cabinets and flooring are golden oak in color. The other color we thought of was a pale blue shade with a hint of turquoise (enhances the rich golden oak) however it might clash with our great room which is in a midtone muted evergreen shade.
What do you think? Your suggestions would be most helpful!
Melissa from The Inspired Room posted a list of "20 Little Things" that inspired her in Autumn. Since autumn is my favorite time of year, hear are my list of 20 little things:
1. Painting the kitchen and renovating (always autum projects)
2. Family gatherings
3. Crock pots of bubbly beef stew and fresh baked loaves of bread
4. Riding in an open topped convertible through Breads Hills, Michigan
5. Thick and cozy handmade sweaters
6. Teracott pots over flowing with Chrysanthemums
7. Paint chipped chairs and furniture
8. Hot Pumpkin pie
9. Candles scents of cinammon and berries
10. Thick warm blankets on a cold night
11. Gourds, squash and pumpkins
12. Fall festivals
13. A hot latte with a warm berry Stella
14. Flannel jackets and duck boots
15. Early morning mist
16. Apple cider
17. Bike rides around the lake, through the leaves
18. Knee high boots and skirts
19. Fresh fruit scones with marmalade
20. Fresh breezes through open windows!
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hey there sweets.
choose the first one.
more brown based.
love it.
can't wait to seethe finished room.
xooxxo,
jessi
Hot latte and pumpkin pie, what more is there? Great list.
I like the first color!!! Looking forward to seeing the project complete.
Hi,
I love your list, 6,12,13,15,19,20.....they all sound so great! Good luck with painting!
Corinne
I enjoyed your fall list, Maggie!
Early morning mist, how could I forget that one!
For some reason I couldn't see your pic. I'm in the middle of a decorating redo too! It's a
hu-normous job, isn't it? Love your Autumn list!
Kathy
The first color is warmer, the second seems to have a bit of green in it and seems cooler. Do you have direct sun in the room? If not, that second color is gonna look pretty chilly. I prefer the first simply as a color.
ooh, I love your little birdies! And I like the first color. it is warmer, more cozy, makes me think of a tuscan sunrise. Not that I have ever seen a tuscan sunrise... hehe. Hey, thanks for stopping by my blog. yours is a delight!
Number 1! It feels warmer. Have you splotched yet? I can never choose until I splotch the wall.
Gorgeous list of fall goodness and inspiration! Thank you for sharing this and being a part of the fun!
Happy fall,
melissa
For what it's worth coming from a complete stranger, I like the first one.
Wonderful list and I so enjoyed imagining driving in a convertible leaf peeping.
Maggie
That is a pretty bird in the bath!
I have not thought to much about paint yet. A shade of Olive green looks pretty good with the granite. At the rate Im going it might be next spring. I have to decide on a backsplash first. I currently have soft camel in the kitchen and family room. Since they are open to each other they must be the same color.
Can you post some pictures of the other rooms in your home so we can see the wall colors. I have LA Gold 3 in my Living Room. I use to have 4 in my Dinning and hall.
My sister did a wall in her kitchen yellow, it looks lovely. I think number 1 but both would be nice.
Lovely blog to scroll through...lovely pics,
Susannah x
Hi Maggie :)
Great list!
I would choose the first one. We had something close to the 2nd one in this house when we moved in and everyone looked green LOL
Have fun painting!
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