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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Light or Dark

OK, I think I have finally decided on grasscloth for my entrance hall. 
And I know I want blue..big surprise, huh?
But now I have to decide if I am going light or dark...

First up...Light


Light blue grasscloth wall,

Powder room! LOVE the Blue Canton china and the red lanterns!! Seagrass grass cloth by Phillip Jeffries.


Foyer - Wall molding inlaid with metallic grass cloth elegantly sharing the space with a classic side chair, antique console table and silver framed round mirror.  Sophisticated elegance.     (repinned photo only from Greg Natale - Sydney based architects and interior designers)


And next Dark...

Blue grasscloth + white wainscoting + patterned rug on stairs



I really love the navy lacquered wall with board & batten, the graphic octopus art...and the shade of wood of that sideboard goes so well with navy


They're both good, right? But which one is better?

pictures here

13 comments :

  1. This may come as no surprise, but I LOVE the darker!! I think it makes such an impact - it comes off as rich and luxurious. Nothing wrong with the light - it is very elegant too. Decisions are hard, but I still vote for you to go to the Dark Side!

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  2. I love the dark!!!

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  3. The light blue is safe and looks great. The dark is dramatic and could make a high impact. Yet, if the dark is too dark it may appear overly dramatic and close the space in. I would have to see the exact shade of dark blue before deciding. Oh well, . . .

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  4. They are both gorgeous, but I think you'll never ever regret the light, when coming in the door.

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  5. YAYYYYY!! I'm dying for grasscloth in our home. Do you get light in the hallway? If not, I might go for the light. Both are beautiful. I kind of lean towards the light. xoxo

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  6. I agree with the last comment; it depends on the light. I have an entrance on the north side of the house and just-applied Ralph Lauren grasscloth was removed several months after the install because I couldn't handle the dark. So, look at your light and make the decision based on that.

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  7. Oh I say the dark one! It's gorgeous. The light one is pretty too, but I tend to gravitate toward dark in my paint colors, etc. and I've been happy with the outcome. :)

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  8. OK... I've done dark navy blue for two clients. Looks great, but if you get a lot of sun it will fade. Telltale picture frame marks and all. I am about to do a light blue grasscloth in my bedroom, and in the office of another client. I'm totally digging the softer blue. Amanda Nisbet sealed the deal for me with this room: http://amandanisbetdesign.com/portfolio/country/
    (first room in second row)
    I can see all sorts of awesome color combos happening in there. I says light!

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  9. Dark! Elegant and certainly makes a statement.

    xo
    Pat

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  10. I love them both. I guess it depends on the mood you are going for: Bright and airy or dark and cozy...either one will look great.

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  12. I am probably too late to weigh in but I prefer the light one. I love looking at the dark ones in magazines but not in real life:) Is the last photo navy lacquer? LOVE that look too...it brings in more light (reflection). Can't wait to see what you choose.

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