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| Coordinating color/s for orange | 10/6/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I just painted my 12 year's old bedroom a yam color with golden honey trim. It looks exquisite. I ...
A: Because you picked such a great neutral color, the rest is easy. You can use any of the following ...
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| Light vs. Dark Color Floor - Pos/Neg for Each? | 10/5/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I've heard how light or dark colors of flooring "ground" a room/area or may make it seem larger, ...
A: The lighter toned wood will definitely open up the room where as the darker wood could tend to close ...
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| color scheme vaulted ceiling | 10/5/2008 | Rachel Mallon Allied Member ASID |
Q: In our living room we have vaulted ceiling and only one window for natural light. Our color scheme ...
A: If you are looking to bring the height down a bit than painting the ceiling the darker shade will ...
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| interior painting | 10/4/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: what is the best color scheme in the living/dining room ,when the furniture is cherry wood, also the ...
A: A great paint color for the room would be Sherwin Williams - Smokey Topaz #SW6117. You can then ...
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| paint color to compliment match printed sofa material | 10/4/2008 | Rachel Mallon Allied Member ASID |
Q: I have a room that needs color and furniture arrangement. The room is about 18' (North to South) X ...
A: From the information that you have provided I would suggest going with a beige tan color or a soft ...
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| what color to paint bedroom walls | 10/3/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have beautiful long panel burgandy curtains that shimmer to a blackish burgandy. We have very sexy ...
A: How about painting the other 3 walls a nice grey color that might compliment the mortar of the ...
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| Accenting with white furniture | 10/3/2008 | Rachel Mallon Allied Member ASID |
Q: I painted my office/living room a golden pineapple color. The room has a very high sloped ceiling. ...
A: I think that white for the bookcases and fireplace surround would give it a really clean and open ...
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| Paint colours....help | 10/2/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: We are moving to a new home soon....and want to have it painted. We are not sure what to paint the ...
A: I think a good place to start is looking at decorating magazines to get the colors you like. ...
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| knotty pine cabinets | 10/1/2008 | Rachel Mallon Allied Member ASID |
Q: We are having a cottage built. The builder is putting in a knotty pine kitchen cabinetry with a ...
A: Since you have a neutral palette to work with you can go with almost any color. Some colors that I ...
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| painting a basement room | 10/1/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I am finishing a 14 x 25 ft basement room for a rec room for my teenage son. We picked a light ...
A: I think one accent wall in red would be a great idea. Then with the description of the carpet color, ...
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| RE:Kitchen/diningroom paint color | 9/30/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I am in the process of updating my '70's kitchen and breakfast room. We have chosen Polar Blue ...
A: I will do the best I can without seeing a sample of the wall paper. I agree, beige might not be the ...
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| oak kitchen with red walls | 9/30/2008 | Rachel Mallon Allied Member ASID |
Q: I have just moved into a 20 year old colonial home. It has existing raised oak panel cabinets with ...
A: I like when there is a darker color on the bottom of the chair rail and a lighter color on top ...
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| Living Room/Dining Room design | 9/29/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I want to make my living room/dining area dramatic and elegant with good flow throughout. We painted ...
A: Well in my book - you got a WOW - great job. I think the thing you are missing are colorful accents. ...
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| two story high wall | 9/28/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: Good day! I am currently looking into painting my new condo (it is presently on primer). I have one ...
A: You might want to stay with some neutrals for this situation. This could be almond colors or perhaps ...
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| Red Leather Couch | 9/27/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have a red leather couch set in my living room with evergreen colored rugs. What color should I ...
A: I would aim for some colors in the golden yellow family. Something like a Sunflower color. This ...
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| dark green carpet | 9/26/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: i just started renting this apt. and it has dark green carpet in the living room and in the bedroom ...
A: I would stay with something in the neutrals for your couch. Maybe a deep tan or almond color. Then ...
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| kitchen table and chairs | 9/25/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have maple(lighter golden brown) kitchen cabinets in my kitchen and a chocolate brown couch that ...
A: I personally like mixing wood colors. Black would be a very nice option. My theory is go with you ...
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| My Bedroom colour? | 9/24/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have dark wood furnishings in my bedroom, My favouite colour is blue, my husbands too! I'm ...
A: How about a color called "windy blue" from Sherwin Willams #SW6240. This is a blue/grey color that ...
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| living room | 9/24/2008 | Rachel Mallon Allied Member ASID |
Q: My living room has a slate gray couch and 2 red, not bright red, armchairs. I don't even know what ...
A: I would suggest going with a soft gray color for the main walls and then doing an accent wall ...
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| furniture height in front of window | 9/23/2008 | Rachel Mallon Allied Member ASID |
Q: I have a picture window with a window sill 31" from the floor and I want to get a different love ...
A: I think it will look fine if the loveseat is a little taller than the window sill. Go to my post to ...
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| window treatments | 9/20/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I would appreciate your advice on window treatments. Our family room has one small double hung ...
A: The window treatments can be different, but they need to be made of the same fabric or a ...
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| built in book case | 9/18/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have a studio apartment with a separate breakfast room/kitchen area and separate walk-in closet ...
A: How about filling up some of the shelves with some colorful bottles or vases. You won't need to fill ...
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| Living room with too much glass | 9/17/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: you pretty much answered my question concerning what type of lamps, accent piesces to use in out new ...
A: I'm so glad you like the ideas I have provided. Another option for your lamps would be black iron ...
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| decorating tips | 9/16/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: My living room is painted a pumpkin color. I just bought a couch that is beige, I would like to add ...
A: Sounds beautiful. I think warm browns, golds - yellows, would look stunning. And some earthy green ...
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| furniture and wall painting | 9/15/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have a mocha colored sofa and a wood coffee table which has sections inside filled with rocks, ...
A: I think the yellow would be fine - although it will be a big change for you. Another option is a ...
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| Living room furniture | 9/14/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: We just purchasd a condo and bought new glass tables and entetainment set...what type of accent ...
A: I think with all the glass in the new tables, you should stay away from more glass in the lamps. I ...
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| decorative molding in bedroom | 9/13/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: We are thinking of installing chair rail and "box framing" below in the master bedroom. What are ...
A: Normally my preference is to have the darker color paint on the bottom of the chair rail and a ...
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| decorating living room | 9/12/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: We have just put Brazilian teak hardwood in our living room so I have just purchased some new ...
A: I think the brown leather would be just fine for the 3rd chair. I also think a paisley pattern in ...
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| livingroom | 9/11/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I'm looking for new furniture for my living room but not sure what color will look best. The walls ...
A: The first colors that came to mind were chocolate brown or sage green. Those two colors would look ...
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| End tables | 9/10/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I will be purchasing end tables for my living room and do I have to match the wood colors. I have ...
A: I don't think you have to match the wood colors by any means. I think a room looks much better and a ...
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| Kitchen Paint Color Advice | 9/9/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: We are redoing our kitchen and recently installed some black granite counter tops. There are ...
A: I would think a very soft blue/grey would look very nice. Sherwin Williams has a few I'm thinking ...
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| corner (built-in) shelf | 9/8/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: What can you put on a corner shelf to replace the giant gaping hole of space left behind when you ...
A: I would place a piece of large artwork, or a beautiful large vase with greenery. Another option ...
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| wall color with black/witefurniture | 9/7/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have a furmica bedroom set in black and white I would like to know what is the best color for my ...
A: I would think a very soft sage green or a nice calm light yellow would look very nice. You could ...
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| trim | 9/5/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I have inherited an antique sideboard that fits exactly (66") into an alcove in my dining room. ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. For some reason my "expert" question e-mails have ...
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| accent wall | 9/4/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: My sister is almost 15 and getting ready to move in to the big bedroom of the house. She needs to ...
A: I too think the red wall will look cool. Make sure the reds are the same when finding the paint to ...
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| Best flooring color for large family room with all light knotty pine walls & ceilings | 9/1/2008 | Jenny Wojcik |
Q: We just redid our Wisconsin Northwoods home's family room with knotty pine walls and ceiling in a ...
A: Stay with a neutral pallette for your carpeting. You're not going to get your "wow" factor from ...
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| carpet color | 9/1/2008 | Jenny Wojcik |
Q: i recently pulled panelling off my family room and painted the walls a dark sage..my furniture is ...
A: Since everything is dark, you might want to consider a lighter color for the floor. Typically I ...
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| SIDE TABLES FOR LARGE SECTIONAL | 9/1/2008 | Jenny Wojcik |
Q: I have a LARGE sectional in my family room. The left end of the sofa is where the walkway into the ...
A: Your dilemma is a common one these days. What you'll need to do is look for a small ottoman that is ...
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| New Brazilian Cherry Flooring | 8/28/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: I just put in pergo brazilian cherry flooring in my formal living and dining room. I am in love ...
A: I would have thought the mahagony would look very nice with the floor. Maybe it's too much of a dark ...
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| Living Room Colors | 8/28/2008 | Sandy Knutson-Grebner |
Q: My friend Art has a salmon colored sofa and salmon-colored wing chair identically matched. I say ...
A: Colors should compliment each other - they don't need to match. So I am leaning toward your end of ...
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