Which green paint colour?
Olga
5 years ago
I´m trying to decide on a green for our living/kitchen area. Can't make up my might on which shade to go for, I sort of like them both for our wall panels. The lighter one is softer and perhaps more 'french', while the darker one is perhaps more 'modern' but more of a risk?
The plaster walls will be painted in Tranquil Retreat half strength...but it´s hard to picture it all coming together while the walls are still just plaster, no floorboards (will be blackbutt) and no furniture yet.
What you can see is our walk in pantry and then there will be white kitchen cupboards on the wall to the left.
Lighter Green
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Olga
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annb1997
5 years ago
Of course, looking at these screenshots cannot accurately compare to how the elements will look together in the room in various lighting situations, and the blackbutt finish may not look like this one. However, I think both greens work, but I would be inclined to choose the lighter colour.
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5 years agoI have recently renovated my house and opted for a similar colour door in my living room. Also have blackbutt floors and it looks stunning!
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