what colour can i use in alcoves in the lounge?

Question

I want to give my lounge a fresh coat of paint ,the colour is Putty ,just off white.What colour could I do the alcoves either side of the fire place to give them the look of depth.Nothing bright.Do they need a darker colour or lighter

Answer 1

Either classic white or cream, I wouldn't stray too far from the wall tone.

Answer 2

Depends on the dimensions of your room and the overall outlook you are trying to achieve. If you want it to appear larger, and lighter overall, go for a lighter colour in the same colour pallette or a touch of white colour that usually is a white base with a hint of a colour. If you are not concerned with size and want to accomplish a cosy setting would suggest you go for a darker colour - such as appropriate shade of brown or even a deep rich red/burgundy, gold or green.

Why not try some of those small tester pots that are available that are reasonably cheap and will give you some idea of the finished result.

Whatever you decide hope it turns out well, if not you'll have to start over again and be grateful that you are painting and not papering as it is so much easier.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

Painting Alcoves

Answer 4

depends on your furniture and carpet but I'd consider coffee (classy) or terracotta. Get a sample of each and put some on the alcoves so you see how light affects them. If you go too light it can look boring, but a bit of expensive looking dark is good. If you then get a couple of cushions and an ornament with that colour in, and maybe a picture with that colour in too it will all gell!

Answer 5

avoid using anything too white as this can then make the 'putty' walls look dirty rather than fresh and clean -

is there anything in the room soft furnishings for example that you could pick from, that would then tie the whole colour scheme together -

how about wallpaper - Matthew Williamson or Harlequin do some really versatile styles.

have a look at www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk.

Answer 6

Just remember, the darker the color the smaller a room or area appears. With ceilings, the darker the color, the lower the ceiling appears.
It's the same way with wainscoting. The higher it is the narrower & small the area or room appears.
I personally like bright colors, but in our new house I have tended toward muted & pale colors. But then we have oak hardwood floor in all rooms except the baths & kitchen, so the muted, pale colors are warm against the hardwood floors. There are soooo many beautiful warm colors out there to choose from it is really difficult to find just "ONE" & stick to it.

Answer 7

If your space gets a lot of natural light, then you can afford to go with a rich colour, try looking around your space and pick out a colour from your surroundings ex= furnishings cushions etc, and try these,but if your space doesn't get light keep it light with natural colours,i have just done my kitchen with a straw coloured emulsion and it has made the room look much larger, but go and get tester pots and paint them on to your wall and just look at them for a couple of days.and your eye will go to the one that is for you.also try some daring colours that you would not normally choose, it will surprise you ??

Answer 8

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Answer 9

My mum has alcoves either side of her fireplace and we painted them a rich Aubergine purple and the rest of the walls cream...looks fab!
I love rich heritage type colours but unfortunatly i dont have that type of house (new-ish house with no characteristics) so would'nt go well here so its great to unleash some colour into my mums house lol. x

Answer 10

I would mix the main colour with a white to lighten or brown to darken, either way the colour will tie in and you can use the testers to alter the shade, it will look matched and is cost effective..

JD

Answer 11

Any colour you like they are your alcoves and your the one looking at them. there are so many answers here you will never be happy. just choose a colour YOU like, and blow everyone else