I'm planning to remodel my 60-year-old home, and I have two questions. First, am I making a mistake if I decide to keep the popcorn ceilings and just paint them the same color as the walls? I could either scrape the ceilings and put off the bathroom remodel or just tackle the common areas. The popcorn in the bedrooms is less noticeable. Second, I've almost settled on my paint colors – Greek Villa, Pale Oak, Drift of Mist, or Eider White – and I plan on using Tricorn Black for the doors and cabinets, with pure white or a complementary white for the trim. My current house has a similar scheme with Worldly Gray, which I love, but I'm worried that Worldly Gray might be too dark for a place with only 8-foot ceilings. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Honestly, you're not an idiot for thinking about painting the popcorn ceilings if you want to save time and money. Many people do that and it can look nice, especially if you match the color with the walls. Just a heads up though, painting them makes it harder to remove later if you choose to do that. If you're certain you'll want to scrape them eventually, it might be better to tackle that first now that you're remodeling. Just keep in mind the potential mess and hassle.
If you're questioning the look of popcorn ceilings, definitely take them out if you can! I did it in my older house, and it made a huge difference. Trust me, once you move in, you’ll wish you had just done it first. About the paint, I'd say go with what feels right to you! You've got great options, and that black will really pop against the lighter colors.
Exactly! Once you're in and settled, changes become way harder. Stick with your favorites for the color choices!
I think it’s worth considering removing the popcorn ceilings altogether. They tend to make the space feel lower and dated. Plus, if you’re going to scrape, it's best to test them for asbestos first just to be safe. If you decide to keep them, definitely go ahead with the painting! As for your colors, Greek Villa and Pale Oak would be fantastic for keeping things light and open in your home, especially with 8-foot ceilings. Sounds like a lovely combo!
Yeah, and don't forget, it's often easier to deal with that kind of work before you move in. It can be a real pain scraping it later!