Results: Paint Colors Homeowners Regret Most After Living With Them

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Source of this article is: https://www.thespruce.com/paint-colors-people-regret-most-11972387 Black walls can look dramatic and chic in photos, but in real life, they're often more trouble than they're worth. "It's a bold choice, but very few people keep it long term," Jensen said. "It absorbs light, shows every bit of dust and fingerprints, and makes the space feel smaller." While black can work in small doses or in spacious rooms with plenty of natural light, it's rarely a good fit for everyday living areas. Would you ever paint a room all black?
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Would you paint a room all black?
Yes
7%
75 votes
No
70%
753 votes
Maybe one wall or use as an accent
15%
158 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
5 votes
Not Applicable
8%
87 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
Did and hated it 0.10% 1
hell no 0.10% 1
Maybe, period 0.10% 1
Dumb Q. 0.10% 1
Ridiculous Q. 0.10% 1
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Homeowners also regretted bright red, rusty orange, neon colors, and sunshine yellow. Have you ever painted a room and regretted your choice, after seeing it on the walls?
Yes
20%
216 votes
No
59%
632 votes
Undecided
8%
83 votes
Not Applicable
14%
147 votes

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