I've been thinking about painting the ceiling that run's underneath the staircase...
I'm thinking that it should look like its a part of the staircase?
Should I paint it black???
I'm thinking if I do paint it black...that I'll end of the a similar look to the image below???
BUT - the reverse??? If that makes any sense?
Have you thought about the shadows it'll cast? I know it works well in your front reception room, but that's a much larger expanse of ceiling without all the angles. Try painting some long sheets of paper (like those Ikea kids' rolls) with tester pots of black and stick 'em up with decorator's tape. Then leave it up a few days to look at it in different lights. Should you not like the effect, you won't have damaged the white paint work.... Best of luck, M
ReplyDeleteWhat a FANTASTIC idea!
DeleteI've seen black ceilings in rooms with high ceilings like yours. Breathtakenly beautiful--especially with the crystals and brass of the chandelier. Do it.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't decided what to do...although I have purchased the paint just in case!
DeleteDefinitely black it will look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of think it would too...
Deletewhatever you decide it will be stunning...
ReplyDeleteI have never seen such gorgeousness all in one place.
you guys completely astound me with your impeccable taste.
Thank you SO much Kate! x
DeleteGo black!
ReplyDeleteI'm still in two minds as what to do!
DeleteSounds like you're gonna go black! I can't wait to see the result!
ReplyDeleteKatie what do think? Should I? I've purchased the paint just in case.
DeleteI too say do it!
ReplyDeleteI dont know why I'm feeling SO nervous about doing it!
DeleteDid you see you made it on the Decorno blog?
ReplyDelete47 Park Av is going places!
Yes - I did...I'm SO HAPPY!!! Thank you.
DeleteI absolutely love what you have done with the house! Brilliant! I have a question for you, are the floorboards that you painted the old ones that were there under the carpet? Or did you put them in and if so what type of floorboards were they?
ReplyDeleteThe floor boards are all original to the house.
DeleteI was hoping to see oak boards when we lifted the carpet...BUT - unfortunately not! The boards are pine, thats why I ended up painting them! Our building sanded them back and used the saw dust with glue to fill in gaps.
Dare I suggest a colour? Deep teal? smokey blue? Of course, I'm a colour junky, black will look beautiful and austere. Great job on this place!
ReplyDeleteHello Trica, I haven't thought about using colour instead! Thank you.
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