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Lightening up a purple wall.
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 5:59 pm.
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I painted my hall purple and want to lighten it up a bit. Is there any way I can do that? Maybe sponge white over it? Please help. Thanks.
Jess
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I need help with an African-Style livingroom.
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 4:43 pm.
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I just bought a merlot color, but looks almost dark brown leather couch and recliner. I am so disappointed because it doesn’t look as nice as the uncomfortable couch I had before. My coffee table has a stone grey/pink top design with fairly thick wrought […]
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What color paint could help brighten the walls of long narrow room?
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 2:38 pm.
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I have a long narrow family room with one window (east) and a set of french doors (north facing). Older tan couch, dark blue leather recliner and light oak flooring. What color paint could help brighten the walls and pull the room together?
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What colors to use with a solid tan couch
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 7:02 am.
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I was always one for light pastel colors, especially blue. I’ve been looking for a couch with blue & rose — impossible to find. I’ve found a solid tan color couch — can I incorporate blue with it — say, the carpet? I have an […]
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What color goes best with a red and black room?
Published on 1 Jan 2007 at 7:42 pm.
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I’ve never posted before, but just love reading all of the ideas!
Our oldest son moved out and we are now able to have a guest room. We are planning to do it in reds and blacks.
We purchased tabletop pyramid lamps at Pier One and they […]
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What are good southwestern colors?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 5:51 pm.
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I am moving into a new apartment and a new leather couch was given to me. It is light tan. I plan on putting some red pillows on it to give my living room a southwestern/western look. I will be putting black and white framed […]
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How can I use lighter shades of jeweltone colors in my rooms?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 4:43 pm.
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For a color scheme, I intend to use purple/lavender/some brown accents. I did some research on color schemes and learned that purple, red, brown all compliment each other. If we go with a lighter shade of purple (more lavendar, less dark amethyst) - would jewel […]
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I need ideas for a headboard for my teen daughter.
Published on 13 Nov 2006 at 7:57 pm.
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Right now, I need ideas for a headboard for my teen daughter. Her room is being painted in a light gray/silver with pink (the color of pink found in the new ice cream flavored skittles package. lol). Her bookshelf is black. She doesn’t know what […]
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What colors go good with olive green?
Published on 12 Nov 2006 at 9:24 pm.
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I have the olive green tile floor and the complete wall around the tub which was put in houses about 40 years ago. Instead of changing the tile, I would like to know what colors go good with olive green. I want to wallpaper the […]
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In a room used for both an office and a guest room,I want to pick out a paint color that is stimulating for work but also soothing for the occasional overnight guest.
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 7:37 pm.
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I need help. I have a guest bedroom that we also use as a home office and I have no idea how to decorate it. I want to pick out a paint color that is stimulating for work but also soothing for the occasional overnight […]
