Showing posts with label landing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label landing. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Libraries, Landings and Art Walls



I am just collecting some ideas for our landing and library area.  Right now, I'm thinking that we'll do an art wall on the east wall coming up the stairs as that area is so blank at present.  On the north wall, which has a lovely window, we will do flanking book shelves.  In front, I see two big, comfy chairs or even very small sofas with a table in between that can be usable as a workspace.  I'd like the walls to be a creamy white to allow the artwork to pop.  I'd also like to go with a rich colour for the window treatment and upholstered furniture.  And, of course, I'd like to hang a sparkly black and crystal chandelier above the table. 










(Elle Decoration via Desire to Inspire)







Also, some helpful reading thanks to Discover Interior Design on hanging art. Part one and Part two...

Paint Colours to Test

I've been doing some research on the best whites.  This weekend, I'm heading to Benjamin Moore with this list of paints so I can get tester pots.  Then, I'll be painting swatches of my walls to see what whites work best in our light.  Here is the list of the best of Benjamin Moore white paints by Apartment Therapy:

Benjamin Moore Super White
Benjamin Moore Linen White
Benjamin Moore China White
Benjamin Moore Ballet White
Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine
Benjamin Moore Decorators White
Benjamin Moore White Dove
I'll also need to track down my April 2009 issue of House and Home as there is a great article on Lynda Reeves favourite whites!  In the meantime, here are a few other House and Home white paint pics.

Benjamin Moore
Floral White (OC-29)
White Dove (OC-17)
Cloud White (CC-40)
Oxford White (CC-30)

Ralph Lauren
Picket Fence White (WW57)
Poncho White (WW58)
Mother of Pearl (WW21)
Studio Cream (UL01)
Sail White (WW49)