Paint Color Schemes (1 Viewer)

I try to avoid color questions (at my wife's request). What ever color you do paint it, try to use a flat or eggshell paint. Most paint designed and mixed for trim has a glossier sheen for durability and ease of cleanability, but there is nothing worse than reflections from the trim package.

I have a OT question. You room dimentions look to be about the size of mine. I am currently working on setting up a HT in there. Could you give me your room dimentions? I figured on your drawing that each square was a 6"x6", is that correct? Also are you using a projector? if so how big of screen are you using?

Thanks!

Randy

I would do the trim in black. This is predicated upon your doing the carpet in burgundy that matches the upper walls. I'm probably doing something similar although the top and bottoms of the walls (seperated by the chair rail) will both be burgundy. The top will be painted 3D wallpaper and the bottom will just be painted drywall. The front wall and ceiling (the ceiling at front and back slope from 8 to 10 feet) will be black. I think the black trim will bring in the color of the ceiling and front wall so that it looks like they were painted that way for reasons other than light reflection (or lack thereof). Plus it will match the furniture (which I will also be doing in black).

One other option for you is if you do the carpet in gray, you might consider painting the lower wall black and the trim in gray to match the carpet.



Stew

I think stained trim would look great. I was originally planning on doing all the trim (including doors and bullnoses) in stained wood, but decided that I didn't want to have to replace all the baseboard and other trim that was already in the room (it's a brand new house). It just seemed like a waste. I'm reserving the right to be able to do it at a future date, however. Heck, I don't want to blow my whole wad at once. I need room to upgrade.




Stew