Painting the Family Room

Sterling Walls

Hi Guys,

Green Walls Before

Ever since we moved the green plaid sofa into the basement and purchased a red leather sofa for the family room, I have wanted to paint the family room's green walls a color that was more flattering to the sofa.

Green Walls Before

Gray Walls

Steve Painting

I chose Benjamin Moore's sterling. It is the same color as the back splash in the kitchen and looks lovely with the colonial blue wall in the family room and the northern air blue walls in the living room. I left the trim Super White. Gray is very neutral and looks good in any room, so if you're having trouble picking a color for your room, don't be afraid to look at the grays.

Finished Walls

My next project will be to make some pillows for the sofa that bring out the grays and blues in the room.

Pendant Lights

Lights Above Table

We also purchased two pendant lights to hang above the glass kitchen table. They are lovely and add a little class to the dining table and lucite chairs.

Finished Family Room--Gracie on the Red Sofa

Gray Walls next to Colonial Blue

As today is the final day of 2010, I wish you all a Happy and Healthy 2011.

That's my tip for today.

b