Light Gray Wall Dark Gray Chair Rail

Choose a two toned look and to balance a dark and light color for a sophisticated and fresh look.

Light gray wall dark gray chair rail.

A beige or gray neutral with a slightly green undertone rather than fleshy peach or pink which i suspect she meant by beige earthy tan on all the walls in this space. Where there is chair rail apply this color above the chair rail only. A light gray linen chair sits at an expansive parquet wood coffee table while a wood and fabric cabinet is positoned beside a fireplace and against a gray wall accented with dentil crown moldings and a chair rail. A gray accent wall is all that s need to create a dramatic effect on this minimalist bedroom.

In rooms with a clear separation to the wall such as a chair rail painting the wall below the chair rail a darker color than above the chair rail adds drama as well as dimension. I have a chair rail should the walls above and below it be the same colour or a different colour this is a question i get a lot particularly with the 1990 s homes and the old gals referring to homes not women. In deciding which goes on top the goal is to create contrast between walls and furniture so they don t blend together she says. Msi dove gray quarter round molding 5 8 in.

One of the most popular color combination techniques is to use similar hues. The accent wall also injects a dose of warmth to the predominantly white interior. Dark shades can add drama to a space but sometimes they re overwhelming on a full wall. Lighter colors on the upper portion of a wall.

Colors used with gray in this room. Notice how the rug mimics the wall pulling the style into the space. A light gray linen chair sits at an expansive parquet wood coffee table while a wood and fabric cabinet is positoned beside a fireplace and against a gray wall accented with dentil crown moldings and a chair rail. Glossy ceramic floor and wall tile 2 5 lin.

If the furniture is lighter in value the wall color below the chair rail can be darker 11. This is what i recommend. Paint colors throughout the house. Make the most of a chair rail and paint the upper and lower walls two different shades to draw attention to it.

One light and one dark. For a cool modern room no need to create high contrast. A lighter wall color is better below the chair rail if the furniture is dark. The right color placement is as important as the right paint colors.