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jeanneb52 03-24-2011 05:32 AM

For me, it doesn't matter...can't see the walls because of the shelves. LOL The walls were white when I took the room over from a departing daughter. I never painted, just shelved the hell out of it. I guess the walls are still white . My daughter will let you know when I depart and she gets rid of all the stuff on the shelves...

grandma anna 03-24-2011 05:32 AM

What is your favorite color you could pick a shade of that.

katlady 03-24-2011 05:38 AM

I would paint the room a off white, as it makes a room seem larger.

Jeanne Egeland 03-24-2011 05:39 AM

I painted mine pale yellow instead of going with white. I really like it and it is bright and a good color to have but the final choice is yours.

grannypat7925 03-24-2011 05:42 AM

I always go for the neutral color for the walls and then I can use any color wherever I want without it clashing. Usually I choose a nice Ivory of off-white.

Theresa 03-24-2011 06:03 AM


Originally Posted by Janetlmt
I painted my sewing room a pale yellow. It keeps the light in my room bright without being garish.

This is exactly what I did about a month ago and I love it!

Robin Lynn 03-24-2011 06:07 AM

Well I am certanly not the person to ask. Everytime I pick out a color it looks good in the bucket but when it hits the walls it takes on horrible dimensions. But I do know that light colors bring in more light and you will want that to see what you are doing. And I would go with a favorite color so that your mood will be good when you walk into the room to get started on a project.

3TreeFrog 03-24-2011 06:10 AM


Originally Posted by quilterella
As many of you are aware, I am currently painting out rooms in wait for my Tin Lizzie to arrive. My question is, what colour would you paint your room? I had read a longtime ago, that dark colours aren't appropriate for the sewing room as it distorts the fabric colour. I'm wondering should it be totally white(not my first choice), or a soft beige, or yellow or what? I know it needs to be easy on the eyes and pleasant at the same time. The room has two windows in it and hardwood floors. I would really appreciate your opinions!

Quilterella

You know if beige makes you happy then so be it, use the colour of YOUR liking.

BTW: what is a "Tin Lizzie"?

TreeFrog

bettysew 03-24-2011 06:18 AM

My sewing room is light aqua. It is such a lovely and peaceful, calming color. I really need calming when I'm having a difficult day and nothing goes together right. lol

damaquilts 03-24-2011 06:21 AM

Mine is a soft blue grey, not my choice but it works. It depends on how the light hits it whether it is blue or grey.


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