Color Question from Piper Glenn, NC

Donna,

We have a large home in Piper Glenn, NC and the problem I'm having is lack of color. I have an open floor plan and high ceilings.

It seems I have a lot of “blank” wall space and it also looks like my furniture is floating because it's so dark. Buying new furniture is not an option because my husband and I just can't afford it now.

What do you suggest we do to cozy up our living room area? 

Thanks in advance,

Jill S.

Jill,

The great thing about color is that you CAN afford to paint your home but it has to be in the RIGHT colors. Painting is the most affordable way to change the look of your home without breaking the bank.

Many of the homes here in south Charlotte do have open floor plans and high ceilings. When you don't have color on the walls, the white or contractors beige sticks out like a sore thumb. There is also a huge contrast because your furniture is dark and your walls are so light. How do we fix that? With color!

I would suggest a few colors for your LR so you'll have a light, medium and dark color scheme to add interest and dimension. Choosing just one color for this size room would be a little too safe and a bit boring for this beautiful layout.

Here are some popular colors by Sherwin Williams that could be possibilities for your home.

 Try Sedate Gray for your walls. It's a soft, neutral that will complement the burgundy in your upholstery.

 I would paint Steady Brown on the fireplace wall. This is a medium tone that will balance out the heaviness of your furniture.

 

Turkish Coffee should go on the wall right behind the fireplace. This dark color will bring your eye up to the ceiling where you have a medium tone wood.

Jill, with this color scheme you have a light, medium and dark color for balance. Your furniture will no longer look like it's floating because it won't be the first thing you see when you walk into the room. To add a finishing touch, choose colorful artwork and home furnishings to bring a few of your favorite colors into the room. 

Thanks so much and send a photo when you're done!
Donna Frasca, Color Specialist