This isn't exactly a home repair question, but I am new to the site and hope someone can point me in the right direction. I have moved from the deep south (lots of sun) to the pacific northwest (sun-challenged) and from a traditional ranch home with 8 foot ceilings to a house with an open floor plan. I am intimidated by the walls in my new house. I need all the light I can get but the 12' to 16' off-white walls are so boring. In addition, the new house has 8 to 16 foot walls with a 'layered' appearance. When you look from the living room (8, 12 and 16 ft walls) toward the front door you see the living room wall (8 foot), the wall on the stairs (1 to 5 ft) the open walkway (12 foot) to the upstairs rooms and two walls of the entry way (16 ft). Then there are 8 foot walls under the open walkway between the entry and the living room. It is architecturally interesting but a challenge for me. First, how do you paint 16 foot walls/ ceilings? Second, how do I get some color in the rooms without losing light? Third, do I use one color or do I mix shades/colors to emphasize the layered appearance. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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17 years ago