Charles & Hudson - Latest Comments in Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

Re: Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

Kathy Price-Robinson — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:52:01 -0000

I vote for yellow. I have my office in a walk-out basement that also faces northwest, and I painted the walls a soft, buttery yellow. It tends to be cool down there, and the yellow warms it up. Blue would be a cold disaster in a north-facing room, in my opinion.

Re: Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

Theresa — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:56:22 -0000

2nd for orange

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Joanne — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:14:12 -0000

Orange can be as subtle as off white with a peach undertone. I've used it successfully with northern rooms. Especially with blues.

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Charles & Hudson — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:30:41 -0000

Great suggestion. "Yellow" is available in many varieties and it doesn't always have to be of the "visually assaulting" kind.

Re: Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

Sarah — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:42:08 -0000

I once had a room very similar to this, which only got eastern light. It was painted a color not too far removed from this when I moved in. At first I thought it was a really fun color, but after a while I felt like it was too visually assaulting and that it sort of 'fought' with other colors in the room. I painted it some light cream color eventually (I think SW's Interactive Cream), which lightened it up considerably and gave it a much more serene feel. When my realtor staged it, he went even lighter, something called BM Little Petal I think. While they may not be the most exiting colors, I think they'll give you much more light, and you can punch the room up with furniture and accessories.

Re: Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

Will Barrow — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:18:55 -0000

It sounds like you are open to colors so I say go for it. Blue and orange could be fun for awhile and if you hate it just paint it again. Make sure and check some swatches before you start.

Re: Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

Theresa — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:32:01 -0000

Pick a mirror with a beveled edge which is anything but modern.
http://www.homedepot.com/we...

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Vanessa — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:26:20 -0000

Thank you Sassy Girl! I like the mirrors idea a lot. But all the mirrors I like (modern looking), are always so expensive. Any suggestions on where to get this at a reasonable price?

Re: Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

Vanessa — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:24:36 -0000

One of my friends suggested an orange tone because it might give the living room a more 'denlike' feel and also complement the blues in the bedroom and bathroom. Any input?

Re: Q&A: Should I Go Yellow?

sassy girl — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:21:18 -0000

Some strategically placed mirrors always help in dark rooms. Large full-length floor mirrors work but wide hanging mirrors with ornate frames have always done wonders for my space.