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Ben

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finished basement color ideas.........
« on: December 19, 2005, 10:44:43 AM »
Hi all,

Just finished my basement big time, bar, mounted TV, full bathroom, etc...

It has a lot of light in it, but was wondering if anyone had any good color ideas for our basement?

We are thinking some variance of yellow or orange, but are open to other ideas.  Now, walls are white and finishings are basic wood color.

Thanks.

Ben J.

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Re:finished basement color ideas.........
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2005, 02:27:58 PM »
When you say basic wood color,  I assume you mean you have a medium oak woodtone - not dark, not painted white.  Oak, for example,  can be golden, cinnamon or brown.  It makes a difference for selecting wall colors.

What color flooring and funiture do you/will you have in that room?  Any pattern i.e. window treatment fabrics, area rugs?

Colors from the warm side of the color wheel are a good choice for finished basements.  Definitely will cozy it up, bring in some energy and would be very appropriate for an active space.  You might also consider a full spectrum paint like Ellen Kennon www.ellenkennon.com. they are easily obtained thru ICI Dulux.   Full spectrum color is way cool, can add a little extra oomph and they are especially nice in the warmer colors.  EK's Tuscan Sun is fun (have that in my kid's bathroom)  Carnelian is definitely an orange, but it's not obnoxious.
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the PAINTSMITH

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Re:finished basement color ideas.........
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2005, 08:49:48 AM »
Hey now, this is cool....Having a color expert on the panel keeps me from putting my foot in my mouth!! ;D (I like blue no matter what color it is...)

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Re: finished basement color ideas.........
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2011, 03:41:52 PM »
More spam ^^^ ugh....

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Re: finished basement color ideas.........
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2011, 10:52:40 AM »
Wha--? Where?!

 

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