Our Go-To Paint Colors

Choosing paint can be daunting so I wanted to share some of my favorite go-to’s with you. I’ve used each of these colors before (some many times over) and have found they tend to always look nice no matter where they are used. They can work well for both walls, trim, and cabinetry applications. Just be sure to use lower sheens on walls (I like matte or eggshell) and slightly higher sheens on trim (I like satin or semi-gloss). Of course, at times, these rules can be broken but this is a good rule of thumb for most applications.

One of my favorite methods for applying paint is to use a lighter wall color and a slightly darker trim color - for example White Tail on the wall and Agreeable Gray on the trim and cabinetry. It creates a lovely historic feeling and is slightly unexpected. Another trick I employ often is to paint the walls and trim all in the same color but vary the sheen on each. This creates a really lovely and simplified backdrop and will instantly make a room feel more custom.

When looking for the right paint color always test out a few options and apply them to several different walls in the room then look at them at different times of day. Morning, afternoon, and evening when the lights are on. You want to be sure the paint looks good at all times and not just at certain times of the day.