And we wouldn’t have it any other wayexcept, well, when we would.
Gray with green undertones, it’s like a striking piece of sea glass.
Take a cue from thisNorth Carolina homeand paint your bedroom walls a pale, barely-there shade of gray.
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Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster
Peach may just be our new favorite color.
Our inspiration: Dallas-based Melissa Smrekar’scolorful cottage.
Inside, light walls are a calming contrast to her bold, graphic furnishings.
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White trim draws out the delicious creaminess of Alabaster.
Which, in turn, makes us love it all the more.
Benjamin Moore White Dove
It’s hard to beat classic white,especially in an entrywayor kitchen.
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It maximizes natural light and feels like a breath of fresh air.
Just see to it to pick something that isn’ttoobright.
Your home should still feel cozynot like a modern art gallery.
it’s possible for you to’t go wrong with forever-favorite Benjamin Moore White Dove.
It’s soft and vibrant without being blinding.
Inthis Kentucky home, designer Hanna Seabrook pegged it as the perfect backdrop for neutral furnishings and accessories.
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“It brings a ladylike elegance to the edgier items I’m drawn to,” Williams says.
Inthis Florida beach cottage, the porch ceiling is coated with Embellished Blue by Sherwin-Williams.
The cool color reflects light well, so it’s an ideal pick for a soothing outdoor space.
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Dunn-Edwards Bay Salt
Strike the balance between comfort and style with a warm-toned gray.
Paint the trim in the same hue for a cozy floor-to-ceiling effect.
Sherwin-Williams Jasper Stone
Are you noticing a trend?
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But what makes this space uniquely serene is the blue-green trim.
Sherwin-Williams Spicy Hue
Yes, this bedroom isn’t blue, green, or white.
And, yes, the paint color includes “spicy” in its name.
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But before you conclude we’ve lost it, look at this restful guest room in aFlorida Cracker-style home.
It calls to mind dusky sunsets, red clay masks at the spawell, you get the idea.
Sherwin-Williams Quietude
This bay-window spot in the primary bedroom of our2018 Idea Houseis pure poetry.
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(She also used these accent colors to create the checkerboard motif on the floor.)
Achieve a similar look with Dunn-Edwards Belize Green.
Backdrop Home Palo Santo
Interior designer Phoebe Howard prefers to keep spare bedrooms relatively neutral.
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That way, guests find a blank canvas they can easily make their own.
For a warm beige with a hint of yellow, look to Palo Santo by Backdrop Home.
This is one of her all-time favorite beiges, and we can see why.
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Farrow & Ball Parma Gray
There’s coastal, and then there’s kitschy coastal.
This hue has a history of being used as a backdrop for costume dramas (really!
), but here it takes on a less demanding role: encouraging everyone to exhale.
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This restful shade provides a neutral palette that’s light and airy, but never stark.
For something a touch warmer, try Benjamin Moore Gray Owl.
Cabinets (and appliances) painted with Sherwin-Williams Austere Gray give dimension to the easygoing palette.
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Yet Benjamin Moore Beach Glass manages to effortlessly ground the regal room with its soothing gray undertone.
For a softer finish, go with a bluish charcoal, such as Sherwin-Williams Inkwell.
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