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  1. RumpledElf

    interior paint colours for 1930's gem

    Grey and white is nice. That is just a few shades lighter than our old bedroom, which is a very grey taupe. Reds and burgundies will look sweet with that :)
  2. RumpledElf

    interior paint colours for 1930's gem

    You are your decorations, I say :) My art is mostly in shades of reds and cinnamons, all my furniture is red and brown, and my ornaments tend to be the chunky African/Indian variety. Probably explains why my old house was so heavy on the oranges and reds (and the Den O'Pink). Photos are in...
  3. RumpledElf

    interior paint colours for 1930's gem

    If you're into light, boring, warm colours try out Dulux hog bristle (our new house is entirely done in this in varying strengths, it is a very neutral colour, and goes really well with the pre-made Ikea Merete curtains in brown), Solver antique white (not very white at all, more of a warm...
  4. RumpledElf

    interior paint colours for 1930's gem

    Timber in old doors/trim tends to be full of old nails, filled-in bits etc so unless you're after the 'rustic' look you're going to be disappointed, and they are so twiddly they are really hard to strip. You might even find there are several different kinds of timber - maybe even some modern...
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