Wednesday, September 29, 2010

If my walls could talk...

Are you afraid of color? So many people are afraid to paint a wall anything other than white. My hubby was like that, until he saw just what one can do with the right color. Now my choice of color isn't very traditionally primitive, but I propose that looking at color on your walls and what it can bring to your decor be done outside the box. Saying that, I'm now confessing to my choice for my kitchen and family room...purple. Not bright or even dark, but a soft medium tone that balances out the wonderful wood tones of our cabinets and furniture. At night, the lighting casts a darker greyish tone that adds to the soft character of the room. And warmth...well, this is a color that really makes one feel cocooned in pure tranquility. And I can't find a color to accent in this room that doesn't look great with the purple. When I made this transition, I was actively involved in a MOMS group, and had many get togethers with this group at my home. New in this home, I was always painting a room anything other than white. So many of these women were taken back at the idea that I would actually choose purple as a base color, but once they saw it, they wanted to change their own homes. So many were just too afraid to try a color on their walls. But, this is the easiest, and really most inexpensive change you can make to your home. And, it's reversible! If you don't like it, change it again! Decorating gurus will tell you that the right shade of black on the walls will have the same effect. The dark subtle tones of your walls can really bring out the beauty of your furniture and surroundings. It's an amazing transformation. So, if you're looking to accent your beautiful primitives and furnishings with a backdrop that is fresh and different, consider purple. I've had it in this room for about 7 years now, and I haven't grown tired of the color at all. It works, it's versatile and it's me!

8 comments:

  1. You are brave like my daughter. She painted her living room red and one of her bedrooms pumpkin. I enlarged your photos and have to say not bad. Nice ambience:)

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  2. Very pretty Ilene! I would never have thought purple, now that is thinking outside the box, and it is perfect!

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  3. Purple is outside the box, and it looks wonderful! Next time I paint I will have to try some color on my walls!!

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  4. Love your purple. It looks great and it's a color I never would have picked!
    Kim

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  5. Beautiful!! My husband is all about color so he painted our frontroom walls deep rust/burgundy and celery green. I thought I would hate it but it looks great.
    Thanks for sharing your color!
    Barb

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  6. Looks so warm & comfy!!!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Denise

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  7. WOW Ilene I love it. I have all white walls but as soon as the holiday rush is over I think I will paint. thank you for sharing
    Brenda

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  8. I so agree with you. All my husband wants is antique white. But I love putting color on the walls to match the decor, Valerie

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