What color should I paint my quilting room?

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01-06-2011, 03:10 AM

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SueDor

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A color that you like but also a light color. You need the room to be as light as possible.

01-06-2011, 03:36 AM

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Janetlmt

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My sewing room is painted a pale yellow...

01-06-2011, 04:05 AM

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liblueeyes66

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Mine I just painted last year with a color from Lowes called "Winter in Paris" I brought home paint samples hung them up in the room and then picked the one that didn't clash with fabric colors. It is a gray - very subtle green color. I am really happy with it.

01-06-2011, 05:54 AM

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Mattee

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Go with your gut and paint it whatever color you find most inspirational! Just go to Home Depot (or wherever), check out the samples and pick!

01-06-2011, 05:56 AM

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deema

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ctack2

If I had one, I'd paint it white semi-gloss. The more light you have, the better, and the semi-gloss won't absorb any of your light....it will reflect it.
Just my opinion.
Carol B

This is what I would do as well.

01-06-2011, 06:11 AM

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mrs theo

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Whatever color makes you happy, although I wouldn't go too dark in a smallish room :)

01-06-2011, 06:15 AM

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piepatch

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Originally Posted by katier825

I wish I had one! If I did, I'd probably go with a cream, light buttery yellow or other very pastel color. Anything else would probably be too distracting for me.

I agree with katier825. A light buttery yellow seems to give off better light than white in my opinion. I have had both, and the light yellow by far was easier on the eye when sewing. It was almost like sunshine was in the room day and night.

01-06-2011, 06:16 AM

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My sewing room is a pale yellow with white trim and a white counter. I have a nice big window and call it my "Happy Room"! So whatever makes you feel good is what I would go for. I love bright cheery...soft greens are supposed to be relaxing. I wouldn't worry too much about how the fabric looks as long as the room isn't dark and You are comfortable!

01-06-2011, 06:16 AM

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ShowMama

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I know you said you don't want to go with bright colors, but had to put in my two cents. My sewing room is painted a bright sunny lemon yellow and I love it. I don't have any trouble matching colors because I have a good light above my table. Since I spend a lot of time in this room, I wanted it to be a nice cheerful color.

01-06-2011, 06:23 AM

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I did mine in a blue - I call it Maui blue since it reminds me of Hawaiian waters. It is calming and peaceful...however, it doesn't calm me when frustrated with a sewing problem!

I went to the paint dept. and picked out all the colors that I liked...just what drew me in...and then I brought them home and thought about them in that setting. Most were tossed immediately then I considered the flooring and picked one.