Morning folks!
Sorry for the silence – we’ve been busy bees lately. But, I’m back this week with lots of goodies, starting today with a tour of our home, in paint colors. Paint questions are the most frequently asked, so I figured I might as well do a quick show and tell…
Living Room – Benjamin Moore’s Copley Gray
Dining Room – Olympic’s Quill (more details here)
Guest Bedroom – Behr’s Pebble Stone
Kitchen/Nook – Benjamin Moore’s Rockport Gray
Upstairs Bedroom – Benjamin Moore’s Fairview Taupe
Basement – Benjamin Moore’s Pale Oak (more details here)
There you have it – our little abode in paint colors. You can bet we’ve sampled dozens of other colors, as we’ve repainted a few rooms more than once. What have we learned? Make sure you are in LOVE with your paint color before painting an entire room. Or rather, picking a color because you are in a hurry/just can’t decide is not a good idea. Paint is a big commitment, and you need to really, really like the colors you choose.
What I’m dying to know – what are your favorite paint colors? Do tell!
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February 21st, 2012 on 5:20 am
Our living and dining rooms are connected by a large archway. The living room was a cream color but the dining room was a nice greenish gray (white trim). The best match i found to the dining room was quiet moments by Ben Moore. We painted both rooms with quiet moments and they look great! I love it! It’s a better contrast with the white trim than the cream was, and the rooms look larger since they’re the same color now!
February 21st, 2012 on 10:41 am
Quiet moments is totally on my “to try” paint color list now – thanks for the tip!
February 21st, 2012 on 7:13 am
I love all your paint colors, great choices. My favorite neutral is Behr Wheat Bread and I adore Ben Moore’s Quiet Moments. You can see all our paint colors here:
http://www.mysocalledhome.com/p/tour-house.html
February 21st, 2012 on 10:40 am
Will have to check out that Ben Moore color – sounds amazing! Just checked out all of your paint colors…so pretty!!!
February 21st, 2012 on 10:45 am
Love the dining room color! Unfortunately we rent so we can’t paint our walls. But i just finished refinishing a thrift store cabinet in a really pretty blue (Ace Royal Brand.) It was a custom color called “slow dance.”
you can see it here: http://jennifersmentionables.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/whats-old-is-new-and-a-slow-dance-blue/
February 21st, 2012 on 10:49 am
LOVE your dining room color. fresh without being easer-y
February 21st, 2012 on 12:22 pm
I loooove your kitchen an nook, it has been an inspiration to me!! Keep doing your thing girl!!
February 21st, 2012 on 2:40 pm
Your color eye is right on, friend! I love them all.
The one color I’ve painted and have loved for years is called Gobi Desert by Behr (in our dining/living/kitchen). It’s gotten tons of compliments. I think all other colors I’ve picked have been busts and we’ve had to paint over them. Oops! xo
February 21st, 2012 on 4:52 pm
Love your beautiful home! Especially the dining room table and chairs!
February 22nd, 2012 on 7:38 am
They are all fantastic! Agreed, paint colors are ridiculously hard to choose, so thank you for sharing yours! On a side note- is that the hand-me down dresser all fixed up? It looks gorgeous in those browns!
February 22nd, 2012 on 8:48 am
It is! Its not completely finished, but it certainly looks much better:)!
February 22nd, 2012 on 9:38 am
I love it! I usually gravitate towards white when upgrading used furniture, but really love the natural browns on that piece. And the beloved knobs just look fantastic!
February 22nd, 2012 on 1:28 pm
Benjamin Moore’s JUTE. just painted our spare bedroom this color and I love it so much that now I want my bedroom to be the same color. I have a question for you regarding paint color..if painting your kitchen cupboards a white — should they be the same white as your trim? we are getting ready for a kitchen makeover and this has had me thinking. thanks!
February 24th, 2012 on 12:34 pm
Hi Toni! Yes, I believe the cupboards should be the same color as the trim. Happy painting!
February 23rd, 2012 on 10:36 am
Do you love your living room color. My walls are currently light yellow with all white woodwork. Desperately seeking a change.
February 24th, 2012 on 12:31 pm
We do! It’s one of my very favorites:)!
March 13th, 2012 on 7:38 am
Thanks for sharing your paint colors, everything is lovely. But what color is your trim?
March 13th, 2012 on 7:55 am
Hi Carrie! Our trim color is Benjamin Moore’s white dove – thanks for stopping by!
March 14th, 2012 on 2:45 am
Hi Kirsten, I love the design of your home and the whole blog. I think you did an awesome work. I am thinking of redecor my home. But it seems there are so many things to do and hard to find a clue. Thus, I haven’t started it. Am I wrong on this? Maybe I should start from small things? But I really want to change the color of the walls which is not small. Do you have any good suggestion?
March 14th, 2012 on 6:58 am
Thanks Maggie!The best rooms are created organically and over time, so start with whatever you feel most comfy with. And only decorate with items you love – there’s no rush to decorate everything at once, so begin with the small things, and when you get more comfortable, tackle the big things:)!
March 14th, 2012 on 9:56 am
Loving your blog (Found it via Younghouselove!) What great choices! I was wondering what color your exterior is?
March 14th, 2012 on 10:00 am
Hi Amber! It’s called Sharkskin by Benjamin Moore – we love it:).
March 31st, 2012 on 4:44 am
Just found your blog today c/o Fancy Things and I’m loving it! I hope you don’t mind my asking, but I’ve just got to know – where did the artwork featured in the upstairs bedroom come from (the one of the girl in the yellow swimsuit) – it’s beautiful! I think I need it in my life.
Thanks in advance!
-Dawn
April 5th, 2012 on 1:02 pm
Hi Dawn! I love that print too – it’s from Kiki and Polly. Here’s her website: http://www.kikiandpolly.com/
April 8th, 2012 on 11:50 pm
Hi – your house is beautiful – I found you through Young House Love. Could you please tell me more about the sofa pillows in the living room? Thanks.
April 9th, 2012 on 8:28 am
Hi Sara! Sure thing! The orange pillows I picked up from Manor Fine Wares in Portland, and the rest of the pillows I bought from West Elm and Crate & Barrel a few years ago. Hope that helps!