Painting suggestion on wall (ceiling, color, light, room)

[choff5]

Should the blue extent up above the shelf to the ceiling or just leave it below the shelf as it is now? This is a dining area in an open room. Yes, I know, the chandelier will be lowered! Thanks.

[davebarnes]

Hire an Italian painter. Notice how much blue he used.

[choff5]

I’ve seen that in person. It’s even more incredible standing there and seeing how the windows, light and shadows align perfectly with the rest of the room.

Now, given I won’t be hiring an Italian painter, serious thoughts about whether go with the blue on top or leave it as it is to define that space are truly appreciated.

[El Chingaso]

I’d probably take it upon just that one wall, leaving the shelf the same color it currently is.

[ToyVW55]

Originally Posted by El Chingaso

I’d probably take it upon just that one wall, leaving the shelf the same color it currently is.

I agree!

[cp102]

I would do the same, it draws your eyes up if you pant above the shelf making the room appear taller, otherwise your eyes settle on the chandelier.

[rainydayparis]

I'd leave it the way it is in the picture. It has a good flow, overall. Bringing the blue up would make the area look choppy. Right now the ceiling area flows nicely throughout.

[Diana Holbrook]

I think I would continue the blue up that wall and leave the shelf the same.

[BirdieBelle]

If you continue the blue up the wall and leave the shelf its current color, it will give the room a more midcentury modern look, which contrasts with the island/tropical theme you seem to have going.

I would leave it.

[Diana Holbrook]

Looks like there's enough opinion either way, that no matter which you choose, you will be right.