Basements are oftentimes one of the most underused and under appreciated rooms in the house.
Light gray basement walls.
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But we promise that could not be further from the truth.
Sure it s most commonly used as a scary storage area full of christmas decor and boxes of who knows what but with a little tlc you can turn your basement into a kids play room a media room a yoga studio a laundry room and so much more.
If you prefer darker colored walls or just a little more pigment than these light grays you can always use the third swatch down on the sherwin williams paint strip or the fourth or fifth swatch on the benjamin moore strip for the non hc colors.
A shiny paint finish will reflect more light but shiny walls can be super horrendous especially if your drywall isn t 100 awesome so stick with reasonable finishes like matte flat and eggshell.
The light green of these walls adds just a little bit of accent to the basement but isn t too dark at all.
Sure gray is a neutral color.
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Although this crisp neutral is highly versatile gray is one of the most challenging colors to select due to its shifting.
Whether cool warm light or bold grays of all tones and intensities provide a fresh backdrop for decor and coordinate beautifully with tile countertops furnishings and art.
But there are more toned down options to consider.
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It s just light enough that you get the feeling of brightness at the same time.
Gray continues to top the list of popular paint colors for homeowners and for a good reason.
The secret to using a bold color like this is to accept that the room will be dark until it s lit properly.
All of these grays work really well for rooms with lighter hardwood floors and for rooms with wood trim.
You might be thinking light gray walls sound like a snooze fest.
However you may not know it comes in a broad range of beautiful shades in both cool and warm tones even if you are not a fan of neutral room colors light gray walls provide the perfect backdrop for colorful décor and lively wall art.
Light gray and deeper gray definitely combine to create a very unique look.
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This one grey wall will really stand out against.
Peppercorn is a warm dark gray paint color that can anchor a basement.
When most people think of a grey basement they will imagine grey walls and how about a grey ceiling.
Pair gray walls with neutral furniture for a classic look or embrace modernity by adding bold details in colors like orange deep blue or lime green.