“The best advice I can share is that there is nothing permanent about paint - it is so easy to change, so why not take the risk? It usually pays off,” she says. Still can’t decide between two great shades? Don’t stress too hard over it. “I find that painting a swatch on the wall will help tip the scale in one direction or the other,” Calderone says.
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Then, actually paint the options on your wall. This will all affect how a color is perceived within your actual space.” “Factors to consider are the light, more specifically the direction of the light, ceiling height and what is outside your windows.
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“The best starting point is to request a larger color sample card so that you can really see it in your space,” she says. Once you’ve settled on general shade, Calderone recommends ordering some samples or swatches. And with regard to neutrals, I feel like warmer, sandy colors are having a moment.” “I am also finding green to be especially popular in a variety of hues from soft and sage-like to deeper forest tones. “Deeply saturated and rich colors such as navy are being seen often right now,” Calderone says. However, I promise to post about other colors soon.Ultimately, though, choosing the right paint color comes down to personal preference and what trends feel right for you. I could talk/write for HOURS about paint and there are so many colors to cover. It’s difficult for me to end my first paint post here. My client was overjoyed when she returned home. So I had her walls and trim painted this color. She told me two words before she left, “creamy dreamy”. I have a client that asked me to make her paint selections while she was out of town.
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However, PLEASE, test your gray before committing. I’ve painted samples that turned blue or even purple on the wall. I LOVE so many grays but varying undertones make them difficult to recommend. I’ve recommended this color many times for clients and it usually ends up being their favorite. BM Revere Pewter is a wonderful mix of both. I’m not sure if greige is even a real color (!!!), but it’s a staple in the design field. I recommend this color to many clients because it’s so versatile – great in many spaces for grown-ups, tweens and children. My previous home office was painted BM Palladian Blue and it simply made me HAPPY when I walked in. I’ve had a long-time love affair with BM Palladian Blue. My husband still says “looks white to me” which is why I usually don’t ask him! 2. With a touch of gray, the color is white without being stark white. White: Benjamin Moore Swiss CoffeeīM Swiss Coffee has been a favorite of mine for a while even if it is a little hard to see on here.
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Therefore, it’s been difficult to narrow my long list of favorites down to five…but here they are… 1. My DESTINY! I try my best to create a unique palette for every client, as I want each home to reflect the individuals that live there. Repeat after me…ALWAYS sample a paint color on the wall!ĭesigning at Twin Interiors, I get the opportunity to pick out paint for many rooms. So, always sample a paint color on the wall before committing. So if youre looking to reflect as much light back into the room as possible, Edgecomb Gray is going to be the color you want to choose. Edgecomb Gray has an LRV of 63, while Revere Pewter sits at 55.5. So, bear with me as my enthusiasm for this topic is expressed in many ALL-CAP words.įirst, I MUST tell you that every paint color does not translate to every house. Edgecomb Gray sits next to Revere Pewter on the same color card, but doesnt inherit its cousins inclination towards green and muddy undertones. I LOVE picking it out and can usually name the paint color when I walk into any room. My friends keep telling me I have a weird obsession with paint. The one question I’m most frequently asked as a designer is, “how do I select paint colors?” It’s a difficult task and one that definitely deserves it’s very own blog posting. In the upcoming weeks, I’ll be telling you about my absolute favorite interior topics and things. I’m a designer for Twin Interiors and am thrilled about the new Twin blog.