Comments on: Great Room Quandry

By: maryn

maryn — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:04:17 +0000

I like the white much better and second or third the need for an architectural, metal scrolls thing above the tv. It looks awesome!

By: Missy in Texas

Missy in Texas — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:55:13 +0000

I like the paint how you did it. It was too busy before. Sometimes in decorating we feel the need to" fussy" everything up. It looks much cleaner and draws more attention to the beautiful shelves.

By: Cathy Wall

Cathy Wall — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:26:34 +0000

LOVE the way the the painting turned out. Another reader suggested something architectural above the TV and I agree. Look for a piece that is a more rustic wood and would help tie in the color of the tile around the fp. Something like this only a better color for your room: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/weathered-wood-plaque/wall-plaques/all-wall-plaques/240423?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=0

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:20:24 +0000

In reply to Sheila. Thanks so much for your comment Sheila. As for the Palladian Blue, it's the first time that I've painted one of my main rooms blue, so I was hesitant at first. But I do like it, and I think had I gone with a beige color, my great room would have been a Sea of Beige, and I didn't want to do that. We're looking to put in hardwood floors in the semi-near future, so I don't know if my opinion will change at that point or not. But I do like the color and don't look to repaint it anytime soon.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:09:53 +0000

I love your house. It's gorgeous. I think you should offset the panels in your entertainment unit as the white is a little stark but maybe with a slightly different color than what you had there. Perhaps the natural choice from your dining room would work there. Unless of course that was what was there to begin with? Confused yet? haha. Anyway, I have a question for you. I have been contemplating using blues as neutrals in my house and was wondering how you are liking the palladian blue. I know you said at first you were a little indifferent about it. Have you grown used to it? Do you see yourself changing it anytime soon or is it a color you feel you can live with for a long time? I have never used blues for main living spaces. I have only used them for baths and bedrooms and am just trying to get an idea of some main living areas in blue. I feel my house needs some color. Right now it's mostly beige/tan/taupe and I hate them all! Any thoughts you can give me on this palladian blue would be appreciated.

By: Sarah @ Simply Sarah Style

Sarah @ Simply Sarah Style — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:52:34 +0000

I am loving your coffered ceiling. It is such a statement feature in your room. How stunning!

As far your entertainment area, I agree. It does need a little some above the TV to add some flair. The paint colors do work well together though. I see the room and its palette as very soothing and welcoming.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:30:11 +0000

I don't think it's an epic fail at all. 🙂 I think you just need a little pop of something above the TV. I'm picturing something architectural and curvy. Maybe a shelf with some ornate-ish corbels? Or a piece of iron work? I actually like the pop of red on the bench. It ties in the big painting above the fireplace. You could add some more of that red color above the TV, and that would tie it all together. 🙂

By: Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement

Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:17:03 +0000

I like the white. I wonder if some sort of shelf above the tv would work... Or maybe something textural like a metal scroll thingy...

You have such a beautiful room that I'm sure you'll have it looking perfect in no time!

Have a great weekend.
Pam

By: JenV

JenV — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:56:45 +0000

what about painting it the same as the wall color to kind of "lose" the way it stands out? I use to have 2 large cubby like wall openings in our great room that were up high, on each side of the fireplace and played around with painting them different colors, etc and they always bugged me. I then painted them the same color as the wall color and they kind of just disappeared and eyes were not drawn to them and I loved it so much better! just a thought, however, I think it looks nice painted white!

By: Lisa at Shine Your Light

Lisa at Shine Your Light — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:58:42 +0000

I like that the white really makes that beautiful millwork pop. You have so much beautiful architecture in that room!! Your ceiling looks great too in all it's white glory. Very impressive that you conquered your fears and got up there and did it!