For some reason, the tiny hall~entryway is hard to make decisions about. It will be very enclosed, and mostly visible through the front entry with double doors, and through the hall window. I liked the first mock-up I did, but worried that it would look too dark.
It looks a little lighter here because of the sun and also the flash from the camera.
This isn't the furniture that will be living here; I just borrowed it from Chez Erma so it didn't look completely bare.
So, I went with a lighter combination. I'm not certain about the wainscoting choice here. The one I had in the first mock-up may well look better in terms of color.
This is a very rough mock-up of wood wainscoting. It's painted, but would be stained. I think it's going to look far too dark, although a creamy colored paint that matches the creamy stripe in the wallpaper might be attractive.
Or no wainscoting with the stripe?
What to do, what to do....
LOL! I am laughing at myself; I am every bit as bad making decisions with my Real Life house. All opinions welcome!
One accomplishment today was giving Stella her summer cut. It has been just too hot for her bracelets, topknot, and tail pom. Off they came! I think she likes it; she has to feel so much cooler.
~ Chris
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Ruth. It was so sweet of you to think of us and mention us on your blog.
DeleteYes, thanks you Ruth, that was really sweet!
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I like the striped paper and I think that it would look nice with a cream color on the bottom.
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Thank you, Mary. The cream color would definitely look better than the dark wainscoting. I'll make a mock up of that, too.
DeleteI still like the first one best!
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Hi Chris! I like your choices but if you are looking to lighten up the walls then the paper with the lightest ground color is the best way to go. I nominate the floral in picture number 2 with the wainscoting from the first photo In the photos the green stripe of the second photo looks more blue/green and the floral looks to have more yellow tones in it. It appears to match with the wainscoting from picture #1 although it is hard to tell for sure on screen. If you are lighting it don't forget that the lamps will contribute to some color variations. There is just so much to think about isn't there? I like Mary's suggestion of the cream color on the bottom too. I love painted woodwork although not everybody does but it always makes the space look fresh and alive with light! Have fun!
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Thank you for your ideas, Elizabeth. Now I need to go read your blog about putting the electric in your dollhouse. You are giving me courage!
Delete~ Chris