We have a mid sized Victorian terrace hallway with a victorian tiled floor. Having tested nearly every grey going and found them too blue/purple etc and also not being able to find a grey carpet that didn't look dirty, we have now had a change of heart and think we are going to go for white or an off white (still haven't found a shade I like that isnt yellow based) and a neutral carpet as the landing at the back of the house is v dark. BUT I would like some colour and am thinking of painting the left hand wall as you walk into the house plus up the stairs on that side a dark colour - maybe Downpipe FB? Basically I think a pale wall will be covered in filthy fingerprints and a different coloured wall will add more interest. Has anyone done this, did it look shit? Will Downpipe be too dark (should I go for more of a teal or navy) - have navy in the sitting room however....I really can't make up my mind about this blooming hallwAy...