Comments on: Painted Stripes in the Hallway

By: Laura Brown

Laura Brown — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:28:32 +0000

I’ll make you a deal – I’ll come help you paint your walls, if you come help me paint mine! I’m local, so we could totally do it! The colors are terrific – I like the tone on tone stripes, and making them horizontal instead of vertical.

By: Irelle

Irelle — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:07:11 +0000

Have you thought of verticle stripes instead of horizontal. I used them in my entry and loved the look. They are about 20″ wide. I love the subtle idea noted above as well.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:18:34 +0000

I would totally recommend adding a light tube at the dark end of the hallway. We have an interior stair hall and because of how it goes put in two. It has made such a difference to bring in natural light.

By: Miq

Miq — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:22:19 +0000

It doesn’t matter if they are done to death or not, if they make you happy, do it!

By: Sewsew

Sewsew — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:20:12 +0000

I third the idea of subtle stripes using a different gloss (or a slightly diff color). That looks so fun and classy!!!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:47:45 +0000

Just painted stripes in my dining room and I love it. Used the same color but used one matte finish and one gloss finish. Really shimmery in the evenings . . . . : ). Makes me want to put on a dress with pearls.

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:51:08 +0000

Love the idea of stripes! I used to paint designs (including stripes) in clients’ home before my current fabric gig. I never tire of them! Two tricks, if you’re interested. Once you tape the stripe, paint lightly over the edge with the same color paint that’s on the wall already – to seal that edge and give you a super crisp line. The second trick is to use a semi-gloss (or even satin) in the exact same color as what you’ve already painted (assuming it’s flat or eggshell). This will create a very cool shadow stripe effect… not a total pop, however! Some of our clients couldn’t go all the way with the verve, so this was a nice in-between for them. Have fun!

By: SEwing princess

SEwing princess — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:59:17 +0000

I would keep the walls as they are. I like how you cleaned up the awful mess of the previous owner and I would keep it simple (background info: my walls are stark white

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:30:15 +0000

I like the stripes idea.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:56:25 +0000

I love the idea of stripes. Never mind if they are done to death (and are they? I have no idea!) – they will look fab!