Monday, August 13, 2012

Favorite Neutral Paint Colors

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One of my favorite things about interior design is selecting gorgeous and complementary wall paint colors. This was my specialty when I worked at Five Star Interiors (local model home design company). I spent hours choosing the perfect paint colors to coordinate with the current color scheme and designed details to match.



Top Question
A frequent question that I get while consulting with my current clients is: "What are some good overall neutral paint colors?"  I thought I would spend a little bit of time sharing some of my favorite neutral paint colors.  Disclaimer: I primarily use Sherwin-Williams paint colors because I have seen these colors time and time again and know that they are tried and true. Here goes!

Taupe-Grays
Love these beautiful taupe-grays! These guys are great in any home if you gravitate towards the less "golden" paint tones.  I have seen these beauties on walls over and over and they never disappoint! These colors pop next to bright white trim as shown in the interior below.

  *Accessible Beige SW 7036
  *Balanced Beige SW 7037
  *Tony Taupe SW 7038 (for accent walls)
  *Virtual Taupe SW 7039 (for accent walls)

Martha O'Hara (tginteriors.blogspot.com)
Gray & Blue-Grays
I personally have Lattice as my overall paint color in my home.  I am very picky when it come to paint color, so this one is a keeper! Lattice is a perfect combination of gray with a hint of blue and it doesn't feel too cold. I listed some other grays that are a great option as well.

  *Agreeable Gray SW 7029
  *Anew Gray SW 7030
  *Mega Greige SW 7031
  *Warm Stone SW 7032 (for accent walls)
  *Collonade Gray SW 7641
  *Lattice SW 7654 (this is the wall color in most of my home)
  *Front Porch SW 7651


Lattice by Sherwin-Williams


Coffee-Beige
I recommend these colors a ton. They are the perfect in-between; not too golden, not too gray/taupe. One of my amazing clients in Houston used these colors in her home. We used Nomadic Desert in the Kitchen and Kilim Beige became the all-over color in the rest of her home. It looks fabulous!

  *Kilim Beige SW 6106
  *Nomadic Desert SW 6107
  *Latte SW 6108

Houston Client Kitchen Reno-Nomadic Desert Sherwin-Williams
*In case you are wondering, her Kitchen cabinets are painted Antique White SW 6119 and the island is painted Quietude SW 6212

Warm-Beige & Golden-Neutrals
These colors read more golden and are timeless as neutrals in homes with more of a warm scheme.  I used Whole Wheat SW 6121 in a client's home in Killeen and she was simply amazed at how much of a difference it made in her home!

  *Believable Buff SW 6120
  *Whole Wheat SW 6121
  *Camelback SW 6122
  *Baguette SW 6123 (for accent walls)


Whole Wheat Sherwin-Williams (decorpad.com)

Nutty-Beige
The Nutty-Beige Neutrals are less golden, but not taupe either. They almost have a tiny hint of green in them. I have used these in the past for many model homes and recommend them now to my clients.

  *Softer Tan SW 6141
  *Macadamia SW 6142
  *Basket Beige SW 6143

Macadamia Sherwin-Williams

Green & Blue Neutrals
Okay, I know it sounds contradictory to have "green" and "blue" neutrals, but I promise there are a few out there that read more as neutrals than accent colors.  My same Houston client used Svelte Sage SW 6164 in her Media Room and Comfort Gray SW 6205 in her Master Bedroom.

  *Svelte Sage SW 6164
  *Sea Salt SW 6204
  *Comfort Gray SW 6205
  *Oyster Bay SW 6206 (for accent walls)


Comfort Gray Sherwin-Williams (thenestor.com)

Whites & Creams
I also frequently get asked about trim color, ceiling color and cabinet colors, so I wanted to share a few of my go-to whites and creams as well. The trim in my own home is Extra White SW 7006 and it is a true white-white that is crisp and looks perfect next to my gray-blue walls. It's also a great ceiling color.

  *Extra White SW 7006
  *Creamy SW 7012
  *Dover White SW 6385
  *Antique White SW 6119 (see picture above for a preview)

White and Cream Interior (restorationhardware.com)

A Little Secret
I know that I only posted Sherwin-Williams paint colors, but you can match any color at your local Home Depot or Lowes. Don't forget to look for Sherwin-Williams coupons in the paper. They have great sales and the people are very helpful. There is also a great app called "Color Snap" by Sherwin-Williams. You can take pictures of anything and it automatically matches paint colors and sets up a scheme for you. So fun to play around with!

Color Snap app by Sherwin-Williams


Let Me Know...
If you would like further paint help or design information specific to your home and your current scheme, fabrics, etc., please message me and I would love to set up an appointment with you soon! While all of my suggestions are great tips, it pays to have a professional help you look at what you currently have and coordinate it all together.





60 comments:

  1. I have Nomatic Dessert in my family room, Cobble stone in my formal living and a Carmel plaster in my dining room. I need help with the kitchen color and maybe An accent color next to the carmel and Nomatic...can you help? Going for a tuscan theme.Thank you

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  2. Try using the Nomadic Desert again in the Kitchen, and how about using a red color as an accent wall? Roycroft Copper Red SW 2839 is a great one that I've used before. It would complement the Carmel color nicely and reinforce the Tuscan theme. Good luck!

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  3. Hello, I used Nomadic Desert in the kitchen and half-bath. Then in the Family Room which is open to the kitchen I am planning to use Kilim Beige. Not sure what to use for the hall which leads to upstairs. I would like to use your suggestion in the previous comment, and add Roycroft Copper Red as an accent wall in the hall. Should I continue with Nomadic Desert through the hall or any other color that you may suggest? Thank you :)

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    1. Hi Grace,

      I would continue the Kilim Beige through the hall if it touches the walls from the Family Room to keep it consistent. If you want some contrast and have a nice breaking point from the Family Room, then you could use Nomadic Desert. Not sure what you floor plan looks like, but I like to use the "overall color" (in your case, Kilim Beige) in most hallways. If you have a good opportunity for an accent wall, then the Roycroft Copper Red would work great!

      Good luck and have fun!

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  4. Hi! I can't tell you how helpful this post was. Thank you!! In my new house (being constructed) I am choosing the main wall color throughout the house to be SW Whole Wheat-- your site really helped me get there as I knew I did not want "taupe" and you broke down the differences between those tans and beiges so beautifully. Anyway, the house is open concept..... kitchen open to dining open to family room. I have chosen Lagos Blue Caesarstone for the counters/island with a backsplash of handcrafted glass minibricks in various earthy tones (brown, copper, tan, cream, white, grey) with an iridescent finish. At the construction supply store when I pair these elements with an antique white cabinet, the result is fabulous. I know I don't want a white white. I considered Dover White for cabs and trim, but think I may want to go creamier now that I have seen how pretty the antique white is. BUT... then do I do antique white on all the trim/doors, etc. in the house? Also I have a white farm sink in the kitchen, SS appliances. Oh, also I am planning on a medium walnuty colored oak floor.
    I would so appreciate your thoughts on the trim/cabinet dilemma.

    Ps. I will add that the house gets pretty decent light. 10" ceilings, no vaults.
    Thanks!

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    1. Hi Kara,

      Congrats on your new home! The finishes sound amazing and I love how you described the Kitchen backsplash tile. I wish I could see it in person!

      I agree that Antique White would work really well for the cabinets. Especially if you put it next to your backsplash tile and Caesarstone and loved the result. My advice is to match your cabinet color and your trim (all doors, window sills, baseboards, etc.). My client who has the Antique White cabinets, also painted all of her trim in the Antique White and it looks fabulous. She also painted her ceilings the same color. It looks crisp against the paint, but it's also creamier than a white white, which sounds like what you want.

      I think that your white farmhouse sink will look fine with the Antique White cabinets. You don't have to be super matchy-matchy with something like that, especially with appliances. Also, with your tall ceilings and your natural light, I think you will be very happy going with the Antique White as your cabinet and trim color (and your ceilings too, if you want).

      Thank you and good luck! I'm glad that the post was helpful for you!

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  6. This post has been very helpful! Thanks for all the recommendations. I can not decide on a color for the life of me!! We have cherry wood cabinets and black granite in our kitchen. Any colors you recommend to go with those? Any tones to stay away from? I'm definitely wanting a nice neutral. What do ya think?

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    1. Glad it was helpful! I am leaning towards Nomadic Desert or Whole Wheat. I think it depends if you prefer a warmer or more taupe look. Whole Wheat is more golden, so if you have more golden/warm tones in your home, that might be the way to go.

      With cherry cabinets and black granite countertops, there are a lot of options for neutrals. Get some paint samples and try them out in your space before you commit. Seeing the color in all lights is key!


      Let me know what you decide!

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  7. Rugh Family,
    I am redoing our kitchen. We will have a gray/beige/black mixture granite counter top, white trim around the doors and ceiling, white cabinets, and a light beige and white tile. We really wanted to paint the ceilings this time around. We also have a tray ceiling to think about. We were looking at doing a medium beige wall with a blue ceiling to contrast the light floor and cabinets. What do you think of Nomadic Desert or Latte with either Denim, Sporty Blue, or Downpour? Any other suggestions other than beige and blue would be helpful. We thought a gray would look good to match the counter top but we didnt want it too boring or depressing. We are going away from the sky blue we have now. Thanks for your input!

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    1. I like the thought of doing something different and painting your ceilings blue! I love Nomadic Desert as a neutral and it sounds like it will go well with all of your other selections. All of the blues you mentioned are pretty bright, so I would get some samples and see them in the lighting of your Kitchen first.

      If you are still thinking about doing a gray, my favorite is a actually kind of a blue-gray, called Lattice. I have it in my home as my all-over color and it doesn't get too "cold" looking. It's a gorgeous soft gray neutral and I've loved it so much. If you go that direction, I would keep the ceilings more neutral. Maybe you could do your ceilings in the Nomadic Desert instead!

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  9. Thank you so much for this post! My entry way and hallway are painted with Eddie Bauer Pecan, but I want to go with something lighter and not quite as gold-ish for my adjoining living room, kitchen and masterbath. Do you think SW Kilim Beige would work? Thank you

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  10. Kilim Beige sounds perfect if you are going for lighter and less golden. It will still be warm enough to coordinate with the Pecan paint. I say, go for it! Kilim Beige is one of my favorites.

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  11. We are having our new home built. We loved the Kilimbeige and have chosen that for the wall color in all our rooms. We have a problem though. The ceilings!!!! I want to stick with it for the ceilings too. Our living and dining ceilings are over 9 ft. But the bedrooms aren't. Will it make the house feel dark? Our floors are going to be a dark hardwood. We have plenty of light filtering in. I like the idea of a nice warm color for ceilings and walls with crisp white trim and crown moulding. Any suggestions?

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    1. Hi! I personally prefer lighter or white ceilings, but if you want a warmer look against the crisp white trim, you could try to go one shade lighter than Kilim Beige for a little bit more contrast from the walls. Honestly, Kilim Beige is not dark and it really sounds like you have enough light for it to look good on your ceilings if you want that look. Like I mentioned, I tend to prefer going lighter on the ceilings, but I don't really think you can go wrong either way!

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  12. Currently the base color of our house is camelback with whole wheat on the ceiling. I would like to get rid of some of our accent colors in other rooms...ie. high tea in office, baguette in foyer, and some tone of burnt red in the kitchen. I really want to put in place a more neutral color palette that includes grays. Do you think I could accent cool tones with the camelback and whole wheat to give the whole house a new feel?

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    1. Hi there! Camelback and Whole Wheat definitely have more of a golden/warm feel to them, so if you really want to go more gray, then you may want to start over with a base color that is more taupe or gray (see sections mentioned in post for paint color suggestions).

      That being said, I do think you can accent paint the Whole Wheat with cool colors, like a blue/green. Maybe try Quietude? Get a few samples and put them up next to your base colors to see how it will look. Have fun giving your house a little facelift!

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  13. This blog has been a lifesaver! First of all, thank you so much! We are currently waiting on our new construction and paint is needed like yesterday! We are trying to decide between Kilim Beige and Softer Tan. We love Kilim, but are a bit concerned that it will look pink with our natural red oak flooring. We have an open concept with vaulted ceilings and 12ft dining and foyer. There is a lot of natural light as well. I would so appreciate your input. Jennifer

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  14. Hi Jennifer! I love Kilim Beige and would suggest getting a sample and seeing it in all lights/times of the day before you decide. Make sure you put it up next to your wood. I have never seen Kilim Beige turn pinkish, but putting a sample on the walls and testing it out will help you feel more comfortable. Since you have natural light and vaulted ceilings, I have a feeling that it will look really good. Good luck with the new construction and I'm glad that my post was helpful!

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  15. I have whole wheat in my dinning room... what would you recommend for an accent wall color?

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    1. I think it depends on your look! Do you prefer cool colors or warm colors? Also, do you have any other colors in your home that you are trying to accuentuate? Whole Wheat is definitley a warmer neutral, so I love it with a rich red. Roycroft Copper Red is one of my favorites.

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  16. Please help! We are moving into a house with very large and angled ceilings. We need a paint color for all the living areas since all the walls run together. There will be white wainscoting but we are leaving all the stained wood trim. I thought about painting the ceilings just in the living room sea salt since the one color we pick to go throughout the whole house needs to be a neutral. What color would you pick to compliment the sea salt ceilings, stained wood trim, white wainscoting/fireplace and golden wood floors?

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    1. Hi Cari,

      One of my personal favorites is Kilim Beige for an all-over color. It also looks great against the Sea Salt, as I have used this combo with a design client before. Sounds like it would also look good with the white and the stained wood trim. As I always suggest, get a sample and see how it looks in all lights before making a final decision. Happy painting!

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  17. Trying to decide between accessible and balanced beige for whole house color. Acoustic white will be trim and cabinets. Do you think balanced will be too dark, or accessible too light? Thoughts on deciding between two shades like this? Thanks.

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    1. Hi Lisa!

      I would go for the Balanced Beige. If you have white trim and cabinets, it would be nice to pop them out with a tiny bit more color. Accesible Beige is gorgeous, but can be a little bit light in my opinion. Good luck with everything!

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  18. I am thinking of using Kilim Beige SW for most of my house and would like to know what white trim color you would recommend with it.

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    1. Hi Jamie!
      I think it depends on if you would like the trim to have a strong contrast or not. It also depends on what kind of whites you are drawn to or currently have in your home.

      I personally love a strong contrast and am usually drawn to a bright true white vs a creamy white. I used SW Extra White on all of my trim in my home (and my ceilings!) and love it.

      I had a client who liked the creamier white, so we opted for Antique White for all of her trim, caninets and ceilings. It turned out fabulous! She also used Kilim Beige as her overall color.


      I hope that helps! If you like more of a pop and tend to be drawn to brighter whites, go with Extra White. If you like the creamier whites, Antique White is a great one. Good luck!

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  19. What a great blog! I have Macadamia throughout my house with dark wood work. I am looking for a nice gray/blue for a play room. Do you have any suggestions that would go with Macadamia?

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    1. Hi!

      My personal favorite gray/blue is Lattice and I do think that it would look good with Macadamia. It is very soft though, so if you want a more saturated color, I also love Comfort Gray 6205. Comfort Gray can look more greenish-blue in certain lights, so definitely get a sample and check before you commit. Another one to try is Misty 6232. Again, get a few samples and see which one looks best in your lighting and go for it!

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  20. Hello! Love this blog!! I have lots of wood trim in our house. The vaulted ceiling in the great room has dark wood tongue and groove, kitchen cabinets are dark stained alder as is all the baseboards and wood trim. The house is about 2,000 SF, 1.5 stories. We have a blank slate as far as paint. We are in Wyoming, lots of sunny cold days! I am thinking neutral and warm with a nice contrast off of the wood colors. I am looking at Steamed Milk, 7554 or Patience 7555 for the great room, not sure about the kitchen/laundry room. There is an open stairway leading to a landing that leads to 3 small guest bedrooms and a bath. I am thinking about Sea Salt 6204, Upward 6239 and Pediment 7634 in 3rd bedroom. I am lost as to what I should do in the bathroom and hallway?? Also, if you think I am nuts, please let me know!! I am color challenged!

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    1. Hi!

      I love Steamed Milk! Looks so pretty and neutral and will pop out nice against all of the darker wood trim and cabinetry. Try Sea Salt for sure in your third bedroom. I love this color! I would repeat the Sea Salt again in the bathroom. It will make for a very "spa" feel. Go with Steamed Milk as your all-over color and keep it going into the hallway. I love the idea of keeping it neutral and clean against all of the wood trim. Good luck!

      Laura

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  21. Hi
    I love your page... Painting my home over I took your advice after testing in my home and went with Kilim Beige and love it!! This is the color downstairs and going upstairs .. Thinking of Nomadic Desert on top floor for contrast..I am pulling my hair for my bedroom trying to stay neutral but cozier.. Thinking chocolate back wall and softer tan on adjacent three walls.. Could you please suggest bedroom colors that you love in neutral brown tan family!!
    Trying to tons down my home.. And would my Master bedroom to feel peaceful!
    Thanks

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    1. Hi! I'm so glad that you like the Kilim Beige! It's really one of my favorites. One of my favorite chocolate browns is Rookwood Dark Brown 2808. It's not too dark, not too light and it's very cozy. Try it on your headboard wall and keep the remaining walls lighter with a neutral like Softer Tan. I hope that helps!

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  22. Good Morning we are building a home and I want to use SW 6142 Macadamia Beige can you help me with walls colors everywhere, My floors are dark walnut and cabinets are espresso?

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  23. I am painting my entire house and (unfortunately) have honey oak trim everywhere. I like grays and golds and browns. I need help. I have open floor plan and need it all to flow.

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  24. I am painting my entire house and (unfortunately) have honey oak trim everywhere. I like grays and golds and browns. I need help. I have open floor plan and need it all to flow.

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    1. Hi Jennifer,

      Try Softer Tan or Believable Buff as your overall (main) color and accent with Rookwood Dark Brown (chocolate brown). I think these would coordinate with your honey oak trim better than Whole Wheat (which was my first thought as a go-to).

      Also, a darker gray could look good with Softer Tan, like Warm Stone. Try a few out to see what you like in your home with the lighting, style, etc. Good luck!

      Laura

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  25. Thank you! That is the coolest app! What fun! I'm working with naturally stained mesquite that is a bit reddish and stained concrete floors in shades of gray and a little bit of mixed golden browns. Kinda granite-y. Having a hard time deciding on a color that is warm, but not too yellow. I'm coming from a lifetime of predominately white walls. Kelly Moore White Hot Chocolate is my daughters pick, but I still feel it's a bit yellow.
    Thanks for your help.

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    1. Hi Deb! Hmm...try Macadamia. Whole Wheat is warm, but may be more yellow-y than you are looking for. Grab a sample of Macadamia and see how it looks in your lighting. The natural mesquite sounds so pretty! Let me know how it all works out!

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  26. I love your blog, very hlepful.
    The picture that is abve the Gray and Blue-Grays sub title, what color is the walls.

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  27. I stumbled across your blog and found it very helpful. I am planning to get the house painted and it's pretty much a clean slate. We tend to like Green/Blue/Gray shades so have tried to avoid beige as the main neutral color. I have gone to SW store and have tried at least two dozen paint samples by now. I am getting close to final selection but could use some advice.

    First the layout - The entrance is into a two storey foyer with living room the left and formal dining to the right. The foyer then leads to the two story family room so Foyer is connected to the family room (in terms of continuity). There is a study on the left of the family room and open kitchen and morning room to the right of it.

    The colors we are leaning towards:

    Foyer + family room - Sea Salt SW 6204
    Kitchen (minimal area to paint) and morning room (lot of windows) - Chartreuse SW0073
    Study - Light French Grey SW0055 or Heart of Palms SW6415.
    Living Room - Grassland SW6163 or Svelet Sage SW6164 or Whole Wheat SW6121
    Dining Room - Empire Gold SW0012 or Reynard SW6348

    My biggest issue is to finalize the color for Living and dining room given that I have Foyer in the middle with Sea Salt color. So, I need to make sure that it flows with Sea Salt and also looks fine as living / dining combination. Do you have any advice on these or other colors? I am open to any suggestion you might have. I have tried at least a dozen colors and now I am losing my mind! BTW, in dining the part below the chair rail will stay white (if that helps).

    Additionally, for study, I like both colors - grey is soft / neutral while Heart of Plams is warmer.

    I would really appreciate if you could make some suggestions.

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    1. Hi Matt,

      Some things to try:

      Collonade Gray as an accent or main color (above trim in the Dining Room?)
      Go with Hearts of Palm for the Study...I love that color!
      For the Living Room, what if you used Collonade Gray again or the Sea Salt?

      I personally love the gray, green and blue color combo together! Grab some samples and test some of these out. I feel like adding the Collonade Gray would help break up some of the strong greens and soft blues. I hope it all turns out well!

      Laura

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  28. I am looking for a color for the main areas of our house. I would like it to be a light, warm (not cool) neutral. Kilm beige takes on a pink tint in the lighting in our house. I'd like to stay away from the pink undertones. Trim is definitely white/white! Cabinets are 7011 Natural Choice. I plan to paint the kitchen 6176/7 Liveable or softened Green. Any suggestions? Thank you!!!

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    1. Hi Perry! Try Macadamia. I love this paint color and it sounds like it will accomplish the warm neutral look that you are going for. It will definitely look good with the white trim and cabinets. Try it next to the Liveable and Softened Green with a paint sample in your lighting. Good luck!

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  29. I'm so excited I discovered this blog! We are new homeowners and we're having a hard time choosing colors. The previous owner had the ceilings painted the same color as the walls and they are all very "drab", darker tones. They are darker browns and the kitchen is a gray/green. We will paint our entire kitchen, and also our L-shaped living/dining room. This is a very large room and the most visited in the house. Also, we are painting our entry and hallway. All of these rooms can be seen from the other rooms.

    We want to freshen up the place, as we have east and north facing windows. Also, our winters in Idaho get very drab. We tried some colors with yellow because we thought they are cheery but oh my! They were too glaring (Lily for main room, and Midday in kitchen). I am new to this, and would love any advice! We love light, warm, neutrals.

    I can't wait to peruse this website more!

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    1. I should add that we will be painting our trim, ceiling, and cabinets one color... a warmer white?

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    2. Hi Morgan,

      Yellow can be so bright and cheery if the color tone is right. If you want to go this direction, my personal favorite neutral yellows are Compatible Cream and Jersey Cream. If I had to pick one, it would be Jersey Cream. I've seen this as an overall paint color in homes before and it is so fresh and bright! I would suggest a crisp true white for the ceilings, cabinets and trim, such as Extra White. Dover White is another good white choice.

      If you want to go with more a beige neutral, then try Whole Wheat. This color has more beige in it, but comes across very warm and cozy. Get a few samples of each and try them out to see them in all lights and times of the day. I hope things go well!

      Laura

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  30. I have decided to use the color Sea Salt as the main wall color in my house but I am having a hard time choosing a good trim color to go with it. Can you help with this? Thanks!

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    1. Hi Janet!

      I love Sea Salt. Good choice! I think it depends on what other "whites" you have going on in the house. Such as, if you have a white sofa or fabrics with white in the background versus more fabrics with a creamy or antique white look. I have seen Antique White as a great trim color with Sea Salt. Antique White is more creamy than a brighter white though, and does't pop out as much. I personally love Extra White and have it on all my trim in my home. It would pop out great against the Sea Salt and give a fresh and clean look. Get a couple of samples and test out on your trim if you aren't sure.

      Good luck!
      Laura

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  31. Good day! I have just stumbled upon your blog and am so inspired! We are working on a big overhaul of the house, color and decor. We are going from the green, yellow, red scheme to the grays, browns and taupes but color has me at a stand still! We have done BM Covington Gray in the dining room which I lovel. I am wanting to add a warm taupe/beige to the rest of the downstairs. We also have a 30'x15' 2 story sunroom with 10 large skylights attached and opened to the rest of the house. Sunroom on one side, stairwell up the center and dining room on the other side. Cream sofas in the sunroom and brown leather in the family room. Brazilian koa floors and dark walnut antique armoirs in both rooms. We have bright white crown, square white support pillars and ceilings. Can you help with a color suggestions? All the light makes selecting a color difficult. My only requirement is that the color not be yellow or green in any way shape or form. Thank you so much in advance. Laura :)

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    1. I should also add that accent color on the front and back side of the stairwell is what we currently have (red) so an accent is also welcomed. Thank you again sooooo much! Laura

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    2. Hi there!

      Your home sounds beautiful. I have a few suggestions to try for a warm taupe/beige: Kilim Beige or Balanced Beige. I'm leaning towards Balanced Beige for you since you have the Coventry Gray Dining Room. Balanced Beige is a great warm taupe, but doesn't come across yellow or green looking. As always, definitely get a sample and check it out in all lights/times of the day, but I've seen it over and over and have never seen it look bad. It looks great with soft blue-grays. Try Comfort Gray for an accent color! Balanced Beige (and Comfort Gray) will also pop out nicely against the white trim. I hope it all comes together for you soon!

      Laura

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  32. I made an error, our dining room is Coventry Gray :)

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  33. I really need your help. I went against my husbands wishes to remodeled my kitchen. I really thought he would like it once he saw it completed. He doesn't and I can't blame him because I don't like it either. I think it may be the paint, but not sure. I chose granite on my counters and color is "brownie". The back splash is the Noche Travertine. The travertine isn't colored, but I haven't sealed it yet. I painted the cabinets Latte 6108, the walls Kilmer Beige 6106 and the trim Divine White 6105. My walls look kinda green and the trim looks pink. I tried 4 different light bulbs to see if this would help it, but it has no effect. Can you help me.

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    1. Hi Beverly,

      I would start with toning down all of the browns with a lighter color for your cabinets to give a nice contrast against the countertops and backsplash. Try Antique White for a trim color and cabinet color. Having the cabinets lighter will make a world of difference! Try Whole Wheat or Macadamia for a wall color. Get some samples first and test these out with your lighting to make sure they don't take on a different look. I hope this helps!

      Laura

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  34. Hi, I was wondering... if you have a semi open floor plan from living room to kitchen, would you recommend the kilim beige throughout living room area and kitchen? There is one main wall that flows from living area to kitchen. I also have white trim everywhere and in the kitchen there are black appliances eventually might be stainless/black. Do you think this color would look ok? We have mid tone dark laminate wood floor in kitchen and the cupboards are a light maple.. I'm kind of stuck on what colors to do. The kitchen counters have specks of black, light tans,and a light orangey color in it. I just want something light and bright but still cozy feeling. Also, the kitchen opens up to another room that our wood stove is in and its painted a burnt umber.. a warm, dark brown with a maroon undertone. Thank you so much!!

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  35. I love the color under the Taupe-grays section (Martha o'hara photo). Do you know what color this is and do you think it will look nice with light Maple hardwood floors?

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