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My boyfriend and I are renovating the previously unused garage/storage into living space. The way the building is set up is as follows: There are two large swinging garage doors that open outward, exposing two different areas separated by a wall. We plan to open up the middle wall so that the two spaces are somewhat unified into one. One side will be a bedroom/bathroom, and the other side will be a living area. I would like to put in insulation, running water, a new wall where the garage doors are, more lighting, hardwood floors, at least two more windows, plumbing, and sheetrock. There are also some holes that need to be patched on the ceiling.
We have already gone through the process of obtaining all permits necessary to remodel and build to our hearts' content. So luckily, all is good to go except for the fact that I wouldn't know how to decorate such a small space.
I have my heart set on using the Benjamin Moore color 2061-40, which looks like:
How could this color best be incorporated into such a small living space? To be clear, I would love to have this color run throughout both of the rooms, but I am open to any suggestions if that sounds too overwhelming.
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I love this color because it goes so well with white, black, and beige, and those colors are so versitile. But then again, a lighter shade of this color would probably match as well...
We want to take out the garage because we cannot afford our own home and do not want to feel locked into a contract with any apartment. His parents gave us permission to remodel the garage, and although it might devalue the house, there is also room for a covered car-port in the driveway.
I don't see why you couldn't paint the entire space in that color...but you could also use a similar color in drapes and bedding, seat cushions, you get the idea.
I know someone who carpeted their garage and uses it like a porch. If it was nice outside, they'd even open up the garage door.
I don't see why you couldn't paint the entire space in that color...but you could also use a similar color in drapes and bedding, seat cushions, you get the idea.
I know someone who carpeted their garage and uses it like a porch. If it was nice outside, they'd even open up the garage door.
I wasn't sure if painting a small room one color would dwarf it. What colors do you think would match it if I were to paint the entire space with that blue?
^ The tans and whites you were speaking of earlier would go with it--or as I was saying, you could use the blue itself as your accent color, if you didn't want to paint the walls in that color. Of course other blues that use the same proportions of tint would work with it too.
I painted a 10'x10' room in a color very similar and it didn't dwarf the room at all because of the white ceiling, white trim, light colored carpet on the floor, and my furniture and accessories were light-colored and visually "light-weight".
I painted a 10'x10' room in a color very similar and it didn't dwarf the room at all because of the white ceiling, white trim, light colored carpet on the floor, and my furniture and accessories were light-colored and visually "light-weight".
I would like to put in bamboo flooring in a color similar to this:
http://www.teragren.com/imgs/grain-color-rollovers/sigclr_walnut.jpg (broken link)
I love the way it would look with the blue, but do you think that because it isn't light-colored that it wouldn't do much to open the space?
@TKramar: Hmm... If I were to paint one wall blue, what would you paint the other walls? What do you think would go best? A white, off white, or tan color?
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How could this color best be incorporated into such a small living space? To be clear, I would love to have this color run throughout both of the rooms, but I am open to any suggestions if that sounds too overwhelming.
I am no expert, and just peaking from recent experience painting my rooms.
Remember that the color almost always looks darker so be careful, you may see that it is "too" blue. If in doubt, err on the side of light pastels.
also, take a look around the build and see how much natural light will enter from normal openings. It is important to find out. A shady spot is not a good place for dark colors where a more sunny spot allows more "wiggle" room with your decision-making.
Make sure to take some photos and reply here with them for us to see.
I would like to put in bamboo flooring in a color similar to this:
I love the way it would look with the blue, but do you think that because it isn't light-colored that it wouldn't do much to open the space?
@TKramar: Hmm... If I were to paint one wall blue, what would you paint the other walls? What do you think would go best? A white, off white, or tan color?
I may be wrong but how does this blue go with the dark bamboo flooring?
I would like to put in bamboo flooring in a color similar to this:
I love the way it would look with the blue, but do you think that because it isn't light-colored that it wouldn't do much to open the space?
@TKramar: Hmm... If I were to paint one wall blue, what would you paint the other walls? What do you think would go best? A white, off white, or tan color?
Just FYI, since I am actively researching bamboo flooring - the process to make the bamboo that darker makes the flooring 20% softer. I have yet to read any good reviews on the darker, or carbonized bamboo flooring. Going with blond natural horizontal or strand, myself - strand might look good with your color as well.
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What colors do you think would match it if I were to paint the entire space with that blue?
