Update with Paint!

The smartest, quickest, and most convenient way to give any room a new look is through the use of color. The ‘right color’ can instantly revitalize an interior, camouflage cosmetic imperfections, and minimize architectural flaws. Paint can dramatically change the ambiance of a room, create harmony within a décor, build illusion, and accent an interior with personal taste.
In this week’s blog post, we would like to share our 16 favorite Benjamin Moore paint colors. From the best whites, grey, taupes, yellows, reds and more!
Now, why Benjamin Moore? Some of you may like other brands that are affordable but we personally prefer BM paints. It’s what we normally use for our clients and believes that they are a good investment.
Here are our top picks:

#1 Chantily Lace

 

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This white has a light hint of grey. It is crisp, clean and bright. It looks fresh against grey and is perfect for trim and cabinets.

# 2 White Dove

 

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White dove has a faint yellow undertone and works so well with traditional furniture and gives off a beautiful gloss for trim. The warm and soft color is perfect for the bedroom, living room, kitchen and bath.

#3 Linen White

 

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Linen white can make a room feel so clean yet cozy. It has a bit of warmness to it and not overly crisp. So classic!

#4 Edgecomb Gray

 

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This soft, barely there type of grey is perfect for any room with lots of natural light. It compliments everything and works well with almost any color.

#5 Coventry Grey

  

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Coventry Gray can be used as a shy neutral or for a pop of color. It has blue undertones and the atmosphere it creates is incredibly relaxing. It is so modern and fresh.
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#6 Yarmouth Blue

  

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Yarmouth blue is one of the best light blues out there. Paint your bathroom with it for that extra calming effect.

#7 Mannequin Cream

  

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This light, creamy yellow is ideal for spring. It’s not too yellow nor too pale to our liking. It feels so inviting and comforting.

#8 Mesquite

 

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Mesquite is a gray green color that works well in a country bedroom or modern when paired with darker shades of green or gray.

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#9 Narragansett Green

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This is a color we are so in love with. Look how beautiful that cottage is! Nothing is more perfect than Narragansett Green for that lakeside cottage.

#10 Clay Beige

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This neutral beige has green and red undertones to it. Clay Beige looks perfect with browns and blues.

#11 Greenbrier Beige

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If you want to work on a room with dark, wooden floor, try Greenbrier beige. We just love the warmth and gorgeousness it creates.

#12 Soft Marigold

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Orange doesn’t have to be ‘popsicle orange’. Soft Marigold is that type of orange that can make any room looks romantic and sexy.

#13 Exotic Red

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This is a deep, saturated red. Paint your kitchen chairs and cabinet with it for a playful vibe.

#14 Million Dollar Red

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Another rich red variant that we adore is Million Dollar Red. It brings a sharp, sophisticated look and exudes a bold and a million-dollar-look to any room, hence the name.

#15 Razzle Dazzle

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Oh, we love pink! And Razzle Dazzle is a show stopper. It can make any room fabulous, flirty and feminine.

#16 Blushing Bride

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This Ben Moore pink, on the other hand, is so subtle and so soft on the eyes. Perfect for your crafts room, home office or nursery.
Disclaimer: This is not an advertorial for Benjamin Moore paint products.
If you wish to learn more about Benjamin Moore paints, visit www.benjaminmoore.com.

Picture Perfect Paint

Looking for the right paint colour for your home or space?  Look no further these are some of the best hues out there.

Neutrals:

- Rockport Gray by Benjamin Moore - a perfect neutral for any space, it has a richness without being too deep

- Mega Greige by Sherwin-Williams - sophisticated and a warmer alternative to grey but still very urban

- Urban Sunrise by Valspar - a cooler gray but a great neutral for an all over tone in a space

- Intellectual Gray by Sherwin-Williams - a warm and rich gray and would look beautiful in a space where you want a bit more drama like a master bedroom or a dining room



Cool Blues:

- Marlboro Blue by Benjamin Moore - perfect in a boys' bedroom it would grow with your child no matter how their interests change

- Celebration Blue by Valspar - a deep denim with a nautical feel would pair beautifully with light wood and textiles



Brighter Blues:

- Take Five by Sherwin-Williams - a bit bright for a room but perfect for polishing up a garage sale find like a chair, desk or side table

- Waterscape by Sherwin-Williams - a very vintage aqua tone.  If you like the 1950's look this is for you!

- Blue Danube by Benjamin Moore - a more sophisticated blue would be great in a home office space especially if you want a nautical feel, see image below



Gorgeous Grays:

- Rodeo by Benjamin Moore - soft and light a great all around neutral tone, see image below

- Liberty Gray by Behr - a blue grey with a lot of depth, would be great as a front door colour, accent wall or for furniture

- Pewter Mug by Behr - another great neutral in the gray family

- Northern Cliffs by Benjamin Moore - a more sophisticated true grey will add some drama to a space and paired with an ultra white trim just stunning and rich



Pretty Pinks:

- Sweet 16 Pink by Benjamin Moore - perfect for a nursery or a little girls' room the pink is soft and light

- Nancy's Blushes by Farrow & Ball - a deeper pink but not too bright and blinding

- Deep Carnation by Benjamin Moore - looking for a punch of colour, this is it!  Great for a fun furniture piece, see image below



Great Greens:

- Rosemary Green by Benjamin Moore - would be a great pop of colour for someone looking for a country look or organic element in a space

- Kentucky Haze by Benjamin Moore - almost a neutral, a sophisticated green that's richer than the 'sage' green that was once so popular, see image below

- Holly Leaf by Martha Stewart Living - very deep perfect for a kitchen island or a front door.  Warmer than black but really dark



Wow Whites:

- Ultra White by Valspar - perfect for trim and wainscoting, see image below

- Spanish White by Benjamin Moore - a warmer white but definitely not a cream could be all over colour or just trim work

- Swan Wing by Behr - not quite a true white but still pure



Deeper hues:

- Temptation by Benjamin Moore - perfect for a front door or any room in need of a statement

- Kendall charcoal by Benjamin Moore - a warmer gray but deep and dark again great for a door or even commercial spaces.  Try it in a powder room, too

- Warm Stone by Sherwin-Williams - a beautiful warm brown for a front door, powder room or a library space

- Graphite by Benjamin Moore - a purple-ish brown perfect for a front door or a space needing some drama.  Some of my clients did their dining room in this colour.  See image below.