If you are searching for a shade of paint that feels warmer than gray but not yellow, taupe is the answer. Today’s post is for you because I have all my favorite Taupe Paint Colors listed below! I’ll also share whites to pair with taupe, a color pairings and when to avoid using taupe (and…
Hiring a color consultant can feel a little mysterious. Is this going to be an Architectural Digest fantasy meant for people with professional organizers and private contractors, or is someone going to fix everything with the right shade of greige? The truth, mercifully, is far more practical. Before you invest in professional color help (whether…
Traditional New England homes have a lot going for them: character, history, charm, and usually at least one room that has you standing there thinking, I know this doesn’t feel right, but I cannot put my finger on why. So you stand there, trapped in a mental stalemate, because every option feels like it could…
You heard it here first: Peach paint colors are cool again! Not only am I seeing these hues pop up in design journals and color trend forecasts from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, but I’ve also noticed this trend in my Color Consultations. People are asking for peach paint colors, and if that’s why you’re here,…
What my mom, a fine art painter, taught me about color, tension, and not settling for the obvious choice. I never recommend black paint, not because it’s bold, but because it usually isn’t. Let me explain, because that tends to surprise people. Especially those who want their space to feel bold, modern, or grounded and…
How to Use Classic Colors in a Modern Home Without Feeling Stuffy or Stuck in the Past If you’ve been scrolling lately and thinking, I just want colors that won’t look dated next year, you’re not alone. There’s a reason historic New England paint colors are suddenly everywhere—they’re the ultimate tried-and-true shades. They’ve already stood…
Choosing paint colors for a New England home feels a little like stepping into a different universe. Our houses come with history: wide-plank floors that have seen generations of feet, deep sills worn buttery-smooth with time, antique trim that refuses to be ignored, and light that changes dramatically from July to January. Colors that look…
If you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of neutral paint chips, you know how confusing it can be to tell taupe from beige. Today I will show you how to tell them apart, where to use them and what to avoid! Beige and taupe are both timeless, versatile, and endlessly useful, but they…
As a certified color expert, I’ve seen my share of off-whites and warm neutrals—but Ballet White by Benjamin Moore is one I keep coming back to. It’s a color I’ve personally used in my own home and have recommended to many of my color consulting clients. It is bright without feeling blank, so it is…
If Goldilocks was searching for a perfect green paint- she would say Benjamin Moore Creekside Green is Just Right! As a certified color expert (and someone who’s actually used this hue in my own home), I can tell you right up front that Benjamin Moore Creekside Green is hands down one of the best shades…
