What colour to paint sewing room?
03-24-2011, 11:24 AM
#104
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Exactly what I did a few years ago. After a winter like this year I really love being in a bright yellow room.
Originally Posted by Sophie2
My sewing room is in my basement. Since I have no windows in the room , by choice, I wanted something bright so I choose a bright yellow. I really like it. The color makes the room really cheerful, even on the darkest winter day.
03-24-2011, 11:51 AM
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I would think a neutral color would be good, but here's a little expanding on the post that suggested the small sample paints. Paint them on pieces of posterboard and put them up in your room so you can see the colors at different times of the day. they will change color/tint whatever. I like the idea of painting posterboard instead of right on the walls b/c you won't have to try and cover up all those swatches-you can take them down and toss. A color specialist told me about this and it works!
03-24-2011, 01:17 PM
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I haven't moved into mine yet--just need to get stuff carried out to it (a separated building from my house) but I went with a very pale yellow. I would say it is butter colored. There are lots of window and I love the color when bright or when dark outside.
03-24-2011, 01:25 PM
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I just had mine painted Behr Renoir Bisque (DH did it for me - bless him!) and I love it. I can't really even describe to you the colour - you'll just have to go to Home Depot and check it out. BTW, be sure and use their Ultra (with primer included) - it covers in one coat.
03-24-2011, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 3TreeFrog
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"?
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