Color for walls?

[Steven Sweeney]

Originally Posted by Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco

try a neutral greenish grey?

It's such a good colour . . . to have your paintings hung against. It will make all the colours pop out.
Ilaria

I agree with this. Because my studio is also my main point-of-sale, I hang lots of paintings on these walls. They were painted in this green scheme for other reasons (largely for control of reflected light and color), but the discovery that my framed paintings look great in this unintended showcase has been a most pleasant and unexpected gift.

[Michele Rushworth]

Steven, I'd love to see a photo of your studio/gallery. I'm thinking of creating the same sort of space for myself and would be very interested to see what you have done.

[Sandy Barnes]

A folding screen is a good idea Allan.
Michael,
I imagine any paint store can mix this formula. However I am still wondering do I have to paint the wainscot and drywall the same shade? Could one or the other be a different value of the same color? If so, darker bottom/lighter top or vice versa?

[Michael Georges]

Originally Posted by Sandy Barnes

A folding screen is a good idea Allan.
Michael,
I imagine any paint store can mix this formula. However I am still wondering do I have to paint the wainscot and drywall the same shade? Could one or the other be a different value of the same color? If so, darker bottom/lighter top or vice versa?

I don't see why not Sandy. The purpose of the color is to neutralize the background behind your subject and to control the reflection of light. A lighter or darker shade for trim will make the room look more purposefully decorated that way, but will not detract from the benefits you get from the color.

[Sandy Barnes]

Thank you Michael, and thanks again to all. You have been very helpful.