Using a dark painted wall in an open space like this living room is an excellent idea to add depth to the whole area.
Light blue wall oak trim living room.
Blue is also a great choice for red oak hardwood floors.
If you re not digging light or grey walls you might go for dark and dramatic with black dark slate or midnight blue.
There is oak trim in our 1969 ranch home.
I ve always toyed w the idea of painting all the trim doors but this seems so daunting and stained trim is easy to keep clean.
They re stunning with dark wood trim and will create a cozy moodiness.
A wall artwork can be more than just a decoration in your grey and blue living.
When accented with brown leather and faded red the effect is both luxurious and inviting.
You can paint your walls a rich charcoal color or match the floor color to create a classy formal look in a living room or dining.
This means that it will make a room appear bright and cheery.
I so appreciate the advice on your site about wall color to go with oak.
Glimmer is the lightest blue on this list with a light reflectance value lrv of 78.
However with light oak trim an off white shade is often a better option than a pure white.
In a small living room a light shade such as white can help make the space feel larger and brighter.
In a well lit room glimmer will appear more white.
Get some light bouncing into the room in other ways by using light curtains and decor and hanging a mirror opposite the window.
White oak flooring can look bleached out depending on its finish.
Grey and blue living room with a wall artwork.
Even a space with a lot of brightness like this can gain a depth leveling because of the dark wall.
This living room is splashed in rich sapphire blue from top to bottom with the same shade covering the walls fireplace mantel and surround trim and ceiling.
Wall colors for white oak.