Help! Refreshing the Southampton Foyer –Again

May 6, 2013 · 14 comments

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Yes, again.  About two and a half years ago, you helped us with a new color for our foyer in Southampton, and we chose the beautiful marigold color we have now. We’ve enjoyed it, but we’re ready for a change, and I’d appreciate your advice again.  We’re in the mood for a change because we’re just restless, I guess, but also because of our changing use of the house.  We used to spend most weekends there year-round, but we’re using the place less in fall and winter now, and the color seems a little autumnal for what has become much more a summer house.

For context, here are a few pictures showing the present color (in autumn.)

Looking South

Looking South

Looking North

Looking North

Looking down the stairs to the landing

Looking down the stairs to the landing

The furniture and Beni Ouarain carpet will stay, but I just bought this cheerful 1959 Bitossi studio pottery lamp to sit on the entry console.  (Julia is particularly happy with this addition.)

Bitossi Lamp

Here are three preliminary color directions:  a medium yellow (Pratt & Lambert “Summer Sun” 14-11), apple green (Benjamin Moore “granny smith” CSP-860) and a cornflower blue (Pratt & Lambert “Kitten’s Yarn” 26-6).  What do you think?  Other ideas?

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We’ll paint by Memorial Day.

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