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Home » DIY & Crafts » Rooms and Redesign » Basement Update – Picking a Paint Color

Basement Update – Picking a Paint Color

February 10, 2014 By Amy 11 Comments

10 Feb

With the microwave challenge out of the way in the kitchen, we are finally able to get back into focus on the updating the scary basement. We have both been very busy at our regular jobs, so progress has unfortunately been a tad slow. But, at least by now, most of the clutter has been de-clutterfied, and it is time to pick out a color palette, or perhaps just one paint color for both the walls and ceiling. That is the question!

Basement-before-picking-a-paint-colorHere is a quick peek at the mostly de-cluttered basement. Yes that is Ken at his workbench, and yes, this is as close to being de-cluttered as we are going to get until the work days arrive.

Basement-before-picking-a-paint-colorHere is a shot from the “laundry room” if you will, because to qualify this as a “room” with the way the walls were originally put up… well that would just be a misnomer. I’ll explain that at a future time.

So that’s what we are looking at. The so called “walls” have to come down, which won’t take long, but I want to get my paint color picked out and be done with that part of it. I found an inspiration photo to help me make my choice.

Sink-drain-tea-lights-and-wall-texture-Michlinla.comThis is it, and it’s from Mich L. in L.A.  Let me first say, don’t you love those tea light holders???

They’re made from sink strainers, and she made them in like, 5 minutes!! You can check them out right here. You won’t believe how simple they were to make!

I pinned this project a while back, one because I simply loved the lights she made, and two because the wall in the background is part of my inspiration. I love that wall in both color and texture. I’m not an expert, but I think it’s called California stucco, and I have fond memories of seeing plenty of walls like these from all the visits I made to California to see my relatives throughout the years. Now, to translate some of this look into the basement while keeping a little of my prairie state in mind, that is my goal.

 

I’m off to pick a color:

By using Behr paints consumer color viewer, I was able to pick a room, pick my color choices, and then apply them to the screen shot to see what a room might look like in that paint color/ colors. Have you ever tried using one of these online tools? It’s pretty handy, and I was able to narrow down my choices right from my computer while wearing my bunny slippers.

The following are my four choices. They might all look the same to you, but they are each slightly different. There are only three paint color choices, the decision is whether or not to paint the ceiling and wall the same color, or use two different colors on the wall and ceiling. Have a look and please, if you have a chance, tell me which combination you like.

Behr-paint-castle stone-walls-and-ceiling

Paint color option 1:

Walls – Castle Stone

Ceiling – Castle Stone

 Behr-paint-castle stone-ceiling-cup of tea walls

Paint color option 2:

Walls – Cup of Tea

Ceiling – Castle Stone

 canvas1-quitet veranda walls-and ceiling

Paint color option 3:

Walls – Quiet Veranda

Ceiling – Quiet Verands

 canvas1-quitet veranda walls-ceiling-cup of tea walls

Paint color option 4:

Walls – Cup of Tea

Ceiling – Quiet Veranda

They all look so similar, right? But one has a bit more grey than the other. I’m hoping that once I choose one of these combinations, I won’t look back.

Yes, I should take a sample color home and try it on the walls, but truthfully, these are so close already, they’re neutral enough, it’s only my basement, and we’re hoping to move anyway; so I really just need to move forward and get this basement project underway, having said that, I loved using the online tool from Behr. I can’t believe how easy it was to narrow down my color options. This is NOT a sponsored post, either. I just wanted to tell anyone who will listen how it has made my life easier this passed weekend.

I am starting to get excited about fixing up this horrendous basement!!

Thank you for stopping by and for letting me know which color option you would choose if you happen to leave a comment.

Have a great day ~ Amy

More posts on the basement update progress, here.

 

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  1. Bliss says

    February 10, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Well I like #1 and #3. As near as I can tell. But I should warn you anyway, I suck at picking paint colors.

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  2. heather f says

    February 10, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I say#1 We just went through picking grey and it’s an arse. I like the one I chose well enough, but I sure wish i had known about that sweet feature you’re using. Just remember, light plays a huge part!! In part of my house my grey looks grey, in other parts it looks purple and also blue. Pick a grey with an under tone that you like. I steered clear of any greys with green under tone and tried to stick to blue under tones. Phew. Grey advice of the day. 🙂

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  3. Feral Turtle says

    February 11, 2014 at 5:15 am

    That is one of the hardest decisions to make. I feel for you. I am still living with my paint choice in the kitchen but only until hubby leaves for work again. I think it gets new paint once a year….but I do like all the colors you have picked. I think any of them would look great 🙂

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  4. Danni@SiloHillFarm says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:56 am

    First…I have to say..I LOVE Mich in LA and have been following her for a long time! You never know what she’ll do next! You sure have made some progress in your basement. I love the first option in your paint choices. Can’t wait for an update girl!

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  5. Doreen@househoneys says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    For all the reasons you mentioned, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Any of the choices you picked will be more than ‘ok’.

    Having said that, my personal fav is the first one. You’ve got such a large basement Amy! I’m jealous!!

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  6. Anne@DesignDreams says

    February 12, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I like 2 & 4 – pretty!!

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  7. Mel says

    February 13, 2014 at 4:20 am

    Ohh exciting I like them all. It’s going to be a great space.

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