light blue walls. are they trite?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. So, if I don't do light blue, what about a light/medium blue green with gray tones? like this:

http://us.farrow-ball.com/dix-blue/colours//fcp-product/100082

Oooh, lovely.

My general contractor/designer practically shuddered when I floated the idea of pale blue.
That being said, you have to go with a color that you love, regardless of trends.

[Anonymous]

I don't think F&B is all that expensive - if you are paying people to decorate then the labor works out as being much more than the paint. Secondly, it is very high quality paint that goes on very nicely and is very resilient.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am honestly curious about this thread. I was unaware that people could have the same debate about paint that they have about skinny jeans and Uggs. How often do paint color trends turn over? For those of you that are up on the trends, how often do you repaint?

This was my thought too. Also, would you really choose a "fashionable" color over one you want?

My feeling is that the easiest way to ensure your home will look dated is to try and keep up with every trend (unless, perhaps, you really are committed to changing your cabinets/appliances/paint colors on a regular basis).

[Anonymous]

Well, I think trends in home decor are much longer lasting than clothing trends (think country kitchens throughout the entire 8s), so changing paint color every 10 years is not a huge deal, as long as you have classic (and neutral) furniture pieces that will work. Changing accessories every few years is not crazy either. Don't you sometimes get bored looking at the same knick knacks for 15 years?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am honestly curious about this thread. I was unaware that people could have the same debate about paint that they have about skinny jeans and Uggs. How often do paint color trends turn over? For those of you that are up on the trends, how often do you repaint?

This was my thought too. Also, would you really choose a "fashionable" color over one you want?

My feeling is that the easiest way to ensure your home will look dated is to try and keep up with every trend (unless, perhaps, you really are committed to changing your cabinets/appliances/paint colors on a regular basis).

No, you don't have to follow any rules with decorating. And, a lot of houses that look great have broken most of the rules. But, your house will look "fresher" if you are keeping up with some of the trends, which don't change often. For years dark furniture was the norm (while blond went out). Everywhere from C&B to Pottery Barn had dark stains on furniture. Now, the "nude" weathered look is in. But, it doesn't mean you have to throw out your dark furny. It just means that if you want to stay current, then throw some weather oak piece in. Really the best rooms grow over time, so you can easily layer and adjust your look if you don't buy "sets", move pieces around, repaint, change out art, and accessories periodically. Besides, it's fun. Be creative, not burdened.

[Anonymous]

Oh please. Unless you are selling soon, paint the walls the colors that you love. Your house should reflect your own personal tastes and not trends. I looked at magazines and catalogues a lot when I was painting my new house but I ended up tossing them all. The "trendy" colors are depressing grays, browns, and your basic muds. I hate them.

[Anonymous]

Last summer we painted our living room Benjamin Moore Beacon Grey. It's light blue with a grey undertone. Love it.

[Anonymous]

When I look at houses to buy I always fall in love with the ones that use a robin's egg blue--it's not exactly light blue--it has more aqua in it. But perhaps this is dated and I don't know it. All I know is, that color makes me want to live there.

[Anonymous]

I think light blue is probably dated, although I like it myself. We have a shade of it in the family room that's not quite right (too white and bright) that I'm dying to repaint. I'm waiting until we redo the whole room, though.