From: cj.green@worldnet.att.net (Christopher Green)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Walls and Beams ?
Date: 17 Sep 2004 12:58:15 -0700

April Lee  wrote in message news:<41496f95$1_1@news.tm.net.my>...
> Hello guys
> 
> I was wondering if you know of a site where they have some recommendation or tips
> in regard to how to paint walls ? If say use two colors , which wall or what color will
> make impression that the room is smaller or longer. I also have two huge beams on the ceiling.
> Pretty large one. Wonder if better paint it in ceiling color or walls color ?
> 
> It's a small place , try to at least make it visually larger.
> 
> SIlly stuff , I do realize that but I'll appreciate if any of you have some
> suggestions.
> 
> Thank you

Usually, light colors create a feeling that the space is more open and
airy, dark colors that the space is more close and cozy. You can paint
or stain the beams in a contrasting color if they are worth
emphasizing.

If you have ever seen the "painted churches" in Hawaii [the one at
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (Place of Refuge) is outstanding], the interiors
of these tiny churches use a trompe l'oeil effect, with light colors
on the walls, tapering to deep blue at the peak of the ceiling, to
create an illusion of great depth.

-- 
Chris Green