The
use of color can have a dramatic impact and help define the
tone of the dining room.
 If
the informal dining room is attached or open to the kitchen, you may wish to
consider implementing
a monochromatic color scheme or incorporating the grouping
of colors that appear within the kitchen. The use of a complementary
color scheme (see Digital
Color Wheel for all schemes) would
also be appropriate in this situation, providing for a
balanced combination of color within the adjoining spaces.
Faux Finishes: Formal
dining rooms provide an ideal space to utilize faux and other
highly decorative paint finishes (see Decorative
Techniques). Deep, rich colors are often used
to create dramatic formal dining spaces.
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Design Ideas: Color
can be used to stimulate the dining room space through a
multitude of creative projects:
- Create a visual division of space
within a two story dining room by adding molding at ceiling
height, then painting two
distinct colors (above and below the molding).
- Update the timeless look of wainscoting within the dining
room with a coat of stylish paint.
- Decorative paint finishes can be used on wall coverings,
accent walls or ceiling space to provide stimulating
color and interesting texture to the dining area.
- Create a focal point for built-ins that showcase treasured
collectibles by painting the interior using a contrasting
color that highlights the featured collectibles.
Be sure to use the Project
Planner to obtain the results
you desire
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Paint
Tips
Highly
used, active dining rooms require high quality
paint that contains a higher sheen that can be
easily cleaned. New latex high gloss paints or
traditional gloss alkyd paints are excellent
choices for moldings and wainscoting. The latex
high gloss paints will have lower odor and dry
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