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Has anyone got a navy or dark blue living room?

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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 23/08/2017 10:35

Really tempted to take the plunge and redecorate my lounge in Little Green Royal Navy. Anyone else done this? Pics or advice would be gratefully received!

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hamsterloverlover · 23/08/2017 10:36

i was in john lewis yesterday and all their furniture range seems to feature alot of navy blue walls Grin

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Couchpotato3 · 23/08/2017 10:43

We painted over navy walls in our living room when we moved in. It took many many coats of paint!

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bellsandwhistles89 · 23/08/2017 10:56

I have a navy wall!

Looked at using Little Greene Royal Navy but ended up using Benjamin Moore - Deep Royal. It looks lovely and would definitely recommend.

I want to paint the whole room navy now but the partner isnt as keen, we will see what happens when he goes away one weekend... Wink

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SherlocksDeerstalker · 23/08/2017 10:57

I went navy and ochre in the bedroom. I have a LOT of navy rooms on my Pinterest boards!

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pistachioicecream · 23/08/2017 11:04

We have a navy living room. Ours is Breton Blue by Dulux, but would imagine its similar to the Little Greene one.

It's great. Really cosy and relaxing. I was worried about it being too dark but we were brave and just did it! So pleased we did. Love it. Go for it.

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Greypaw · 23/08/2017 12:05

I went dark blue in the boot room, it's lovely, especially with white or silver features.

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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 23/08/2017 13:34

Ooh thanks so much everyone, you are spurring me on! Will look at the Dulux colour.

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krazipan · 23/08/2017 13:48

Yep! I love it!

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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 23/08/2017 13:49

Is anyone bold enough to post me a pic of their blue rooms?

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Tronkmanton · 23/08/2017 13:57

Not sure if this helps but I love the blue we painted our dining room- it's not quite navy though. I think it would work in a sitting room.

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Janika · 23/08/2017 14:01

Yes that looks the same blue we painted our conservatory with. I absolutely love it and so do all the visitors.

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pistachioicecream · 23/08/2017 14:12

Here you go.

Not quite finished though as we'd only just had the woodburner and hearth put in when I took this - still need to finish the skirting and find a fire surround that works, and we have a big antique gold mirror to hang above the fireplace to break it up a bit. But hopefully you get the idea.

Has anyone got a navy or dark blue living room?
Has anyone got a navy or dark blue living room?
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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 23/08/2017 16:35

tronk and pistachio your rooms look great! Really lovely shades. I'm going to order some tester pots Grin

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JoyceDivision · 23/08/2017 16:41

Beautiful rooms,we have dark grey in ours, looks fab! Tronk what shade of blue is yours? Looksv similar to a very expensive one I liked but coyldn't face paying for!

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IMissGin · 23/08/2017 16:44

I'm about too. F&B stiff key blue

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GherkinSnatch · 23/08/2017 17:01

If you want to be ahead of the curve go for a deep forest green instead of blue/navy [knowing wink]

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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 23/08/2017 18:44

gherkinsnatch I love the idea of a forest green room but I think the navy will go better with everything I have in my lounge. I am having Forrest green tiles in my kitchen (when I finally find a fitter...)

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rumer35 · 23/08/2017 20:46

Gherkinsnatch, I'm going to go for it!

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TheTeaFairy · 24/08/2017 05:34

Love your sofa Pistachio - would you mind saying where it's from? Smile

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MotherFeeder · 24/08/2017 17:08

Sorry to jump your thread but can I ask about dust and dark walls? I wanted to have very dark grey cupboards and the decorators said that whilst they look great to begin with, the dark colours show up dust more than lighter colours. I wonder if this applies to walls too?

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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 24/08/2017 20:28

motherfeeder I have farrow and ball downpipe in a few places in my house. Haven't noticed any dust issues. Its a great shade and a lot warmer than people think it will be.

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pistachioicecream · 25/08/2017 19:16

TheTeaFairy It's from sofa.com The snowdrop one.

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Tatlerer · 25/08/2017 19:50

Go for it OP. I'm going for a F&B stiffkey blue dining room on all four walls and the ceiling (leaving only the original cornicing in white) and I can't wait. My builder thinks I'm utterly bonkers.

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TheTeaFairy · 26/08/2017 18:47

Thank you OP. Off to the sofa.com website now Smile

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TheTeaFairy · 26/08/2017 18:48

Whoops. Thank you pistachio Grin

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