Ribbons Bows

What is a great color to paint a dining room?

Choose a warm color for the dining room. I love yellowish-gold. It's warm, soothing and can be mixed with just about any other color. In the spring and summer you can accent with Blue Flowers, candles, dishes for a cheerful, springy look. In the winter and fall, cozy it up with red or orange. Be careful when choosing a yellow paint though. I was told that yellow, more than any other color, really intensifies when it's on the wall. Choose lighter than you think you should and sample an area first, looking at it in all lights. I just painted my dining room with a Glidden color called "Newborn" and love it.

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