This for a small studio salon I have. ~Kylie. Hi there I discovered your site through a google search and Im hoping you can give me some advice. In certain lights it can go just a wee touch pinky. However, rules are meant to be broken as long as you know what you're doing, and last month was a classic example. In north-facing rooms it looks a bit peach to me, which Im not fond of, but overall it is a good color for me. Hope to hear from you! (This color is part of our Candice Olson Designer Picks collection.) Now it does have a yellow undertone and really is essentially white, it will let all of your other colours do their own thing without affecting them one way or another. I have obsessed over your color reviews and posts trying to pick the perfect while house color and finally went with Indian White after trying way too many samples!! The floors are a honey color. Lets take a quick break to talk about paint samples, Undoubtedly, youll be heading out in the near future to grab paint samples stop right there! Ok, so heres my crisis. Hopefully this makes sense. South-facing light is a warm, yellow light which can enhance warm colours EXCEPT at the height of the day, where the sun can actually wash things out. He was clear in what I needed to do on my end, he asked what look I was after, then came back with great choices. There is a color that is a soft cream (with yellow undertones). (Id probably get all of the above colours done and it would still only cost about $20! #2 Cable Knit. Soft and light gray with a touch of beige in it to warm it up It would just make my day if you had any thoughts to share. Which I love but doesnt give me a huge pop as well as my window faces east slash south east so I get sun in morning but then as day goes on I get light but not sunshine light if that makes sense. The floors are large slate tiles, with black, gray, and rust colors. Here are just a FEW reasons why I recommend Samplize to my clients. And while 71 is relatively light, its one of the reasons why I call Gentle Cream a heavy cream. This is my last attempt to send an SOS out there. https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/product-category/interior-paint-colors/, My husband and I are looking to repaint our house and are at a brick wall. Its as if you read my mind. So its nice to see attention given on your blog to warm colors, which I love. So, looking at your photos, my first thought is that the sunroom needs to be visually balanced with the dining room. In the world of interior paint colors, there are guidelines and techniques that must be followed to create the perfect color palette for a home. Benjamin Moores Linen White on our mudroom walls. continuous grain walnut veneer base cabinets with a clear varnish satin finish and stainless steel appliances. I have red birch floors and cedar kitchen cabinets. Thank you! I looked at Pashmina (AF100), but in spite of its warm undertones, it is reading really quite purple in my dark dining room. So if I want to have something that works well with the floor colour, and the blue couch, without becoming overly bright what would you suggest? So, heres the deal. 3. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Over 500 reviews, 20,000 YouTube Subscribers, and over 100 videos. Hi Nikki, I might be careful with the creams re: skin tones. The curtains are an orange / cream print and the bunk bed is painted Van Duesan blue. Explore Paint Colors. Ballet White is a fabulous neutral. There are some GREAT colours in this range and I think that if we can just tweak them to lean towards the yellow undertone rather than the peach undertone then surely we can find the perfect one for you room! Thank you Kylie. The walls are currently a caramel color and the wood furniture is all mahogany. Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Im very happy I did. Do you happen to know the history of your desk? Hi Cathy, thank you for your compliment! I am a newbie and suck at this. Its a great colour to pair with earth tones, neutrals (like chocolate brown and charcoal) and in dark hallways when you want a warm, but not white look. It may also be the tweak you need to accommodate your diningroom. Thanks! My inlaws dont think it would be wise to paint them. In a world where gray and greige call the shots, Im always pleased when one of my E-Design clients request cream. Muslin this is one of the most popular neutrals as its a bit more gentle than Bennington Gray and Grant Beige. 2023 Kylie M. Interiors / All Rights Reserved / Website Design by. Any opinions would be welcome. Check out the New Build Package. When I get a chance Im going to fix it all up. Please let me know what you think, I hope this helps! Revere Pewter doesnt always flash green (and I personally prefer it to Gray Owl) so if youre 100% with it then have at er, but do check out Gray Owl. Trim colour seeing as you are having all of the trim painted, think about doing Cloud White. I just got a slipcovered sofa in the sunroom in a cream color and we have a espresso leather couch in the living room. The artificial lighting in there is a warm white and Im thinking Im needing something warmer and maybe in the cream familyIve considered Gentle Cream, Sugar Cookie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Butter Pecanmy head is spinning!!! Cream is considered to be a very pastel shade of yellow. is Is Expensive. That looks like it would be perfect, and I love the way it looks in that photo! Thanks Im advance. Love this post, so helpful! Now on the otherhand, if you DO want to paint then yes, Gentle Cream is one of my uber faves. If all else fails and we cant find a colour that a) suits Revere Pewter and Elephant Tusk while b) suiting your dining room, then maybe.you might need to change the living room or kitchen????? BTW, from now on Im just calling it Gentle Cream so we can BOTH keep our sanity. Its warm without being TOO colourful (but leaning towards the yellow end of things for sure). So what do you think am I on the right track and if not could you please give me some suggestions I have to give the painter the colors in 3 days. I painted our south facing living room bm moonshine and love it (even though it changes like crazy throughout the day). I think they should be able to do this. As for finish, I lean more toward eggshell if youre super clean freak as it just is more washable/wipeable. I am planning on painting my open concept dining room and living room area. I read your blog regularly and enjoy the banter as well as the information. They are all over the house and my husband just humors me. 2. Love your post. Aura Interior Paint The ultimate in performance & color vitality. The living room and hallway have picture frame molding. (This color is part of our Candice Olson Designer Picks collection.) Im wondering if you think BM Powell Buff would look good with the Gentle Cream for the entry way and stairwell area next to the LR and on the North side also? The wall directly across the cabinets is the longest wall with a sliding glass door and a bay window. Partner post to The Best Benjamin Moore Neutrals. Cream will let your cupboards and island shine as well as complement your tan and sage green without competing. OC-96 Gentle Cream is part of Benjamin Moore's Off-White Collection. I am debating between blue/gray colds and warm greenish or beige but which unfortunately become bluish with the morrocan spice. I dont even know it that can be done. 1. Hi I need help in deciding a neat color for my 6 year old boy bedroom. The color is lovely, but the previously painted gloss white trim and ceiling look horrible ! Can other paint companies, such as Cloverdale Paint match Benjamin Moore colors 100%? We will have natural maple floors and lots of windows! Before, this room was a creamy-yellow that was a bit much for the owner. Ive been having a love affair with Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream for a long time. Super duper subtle. To get you off on the right foot, check out SW Aesthetic White, which is a lovely off-white with neutral undertones. #3 When it comes to kids room, I allow a lot of forgiveness with regard to how they relate to the rest of the home. We will be redoing the floors probably a medium colored wood. Whether youre a beginner or well-versed in the colour world, these fun online courses will take your colour education to the NEXT LEVEL! Double bow : ). I love all your in-depth analysis of various paint colors. I think that gray even bordering on a darker charcoal couch would be lovely and a white rug would be stunning especially with the grays and your flooring! So, I need a new white to use for moldings and ceiling. Was having trouble choosing a colour to complement a new comforter in a couple shades of purple with red undertones. ca/benjamin-moore-the-best-neutral-colours/ and Im sorry! Now you know why Gentle Cream is darker and not as yellow as most cream interior paint colors. You come across as knowing so much concerning this, like you authored a If you like light and fresh creams, Gentle Cream might not be the colour for you. Samplize offers peel and stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. The warmer greige colors Im looking at right now are Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray and Sail Cloth. Compare colors instantly to make the best choice for your space and re-use in different spaces and . If that interests you, I have some affordable and fun options to check out! You have given me so much insight, direction, and confirmation of some paint choices I had picked out. I would like to go lighter yellow more lemon and less And, my painter suggested going a little darker. LOVE it!???? if photos would help, I have them on photobucket. Black Raspberry 2072-20 Peel Stick Sample. https://www.jcpenney.com/p/madison-park-ella-rod-pocket-curtain-panel/ppr5007796731?pTmplType=regular&country=US¤cy=USD&selectedSKUId=73232250018&selectedLotId=7323225&fromBag=true&quantity=1&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=&utm_content=73232250018&cid=cse%7Cgoogle%7C%7C_73232250018&kwid=-adType^PLA&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5J_mBRDVARIsAGqGLZC9l4MbTiRvYXQa-A3n-qOnUgapuc1KLW1SQOqvFJ8KTrKGp7snssoaAngVEALw_wcB, Hi! I pulled out my BM fandeck and feel you are so right to recommend a variation on one of the existing shades versus a whole new color That just makes so much sense. The problem I see with Gray Wisp is that it really is quite an earth toned and it wont necessarily connect as well with your dining room and kitchen in particular but you were on the right track with it being a cool colour! Shop sophisticated and endlessly versatile white paint at Aboff's in New York & Long Island. Ive heard it called Colonial Revival and Im also sure mine is from the 40s or 50s. Notice how the yellow rises up but isnt day-glo. 1982 Star-Batt Drive Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309 (248) 598-0311 ext. Colours CAN lighten well, but sometimes the undertones shift in weird ways and you could be left with quite a bit of yellow or yellow/orange, Cloud White will be safer and easy to decorate with long-term. Merry Christmas! Sorry if I didnt make that clear in the above post. My site has gone gangbusters on questions lately and I have to give my priority to a) my clients in town here and b) my Online Consulting clients. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Do not place opposites with it. If they dont we can always look at other brands (although I do love my B.M :)), Please let me know what you think! The kitchen has oak cabinets and chair rail. Hi Trish, good for you for taking charge of things and doing some research! This collection contains 150 of the best white paint colors. I am really going insane with the whites! Thanks for any help, jody, Hi Jody, lucky you, I wish we had homes like that here on Vancouver Island! The furniture and carpet are predominantly gold and gold/beige (couch) with hints of sage green and warm reds in the gold carpet. I have Amherst gray in my office which I think needs to be changed as it doesnt seem to work with the new flooring. Help? Im quite challenged here. I just feel like I want better flow and a more modern feel, more sophisticated. ~Kylie, I just came across this site as Im in the midst of making myself crazy over the best warm creamy color for my livingroom. And I think Ive settled on either SW Patience or BM Palace White. I also feel the Gray Owl is colder than expected. We were thinking of going a bit darker in the hall to break it up, but not too dark(as its small). I also looked at Revere Pewter at 150%, but its just shockingly blue in the evening really disappointing given that RP is usually one of the warmest grays that designers recommend. Have you ever tried to lighten Gentle Cream by 25%? I want it to be warm yet blend in nicely. I know grey floors and walls are so popular right now, and I admire them in other peoples home, but theyre not for me. These E-books cover a wide range of topics and are sure to have you refreshing your space and rethinking how you live in your home! Lately I am drawn to the coastal colors and their calming effect. I have 13 colours in my home, believe it or not! 3. which is getting a bit too orange for my liking. #3 Powell Buff. In my home, almost all of my interior lights are just the good old fashioned bulbs and I just try to be conscious of turning them off when I leave the room. You know what Ashlee, you are so right! Theres seems to be a pattern where I decide to paint when I am stressed. Shown above, BM Winter Wheat, another beautiful cream paint colour. I am looking for something very very pale. I am hoping you can help me as I know have 6 different colour samples on my wall and NONE are working. #4 So as for actual colour, if you hadnt told me that you didnt want a yellow undertone, I would have directed you to colours with yellow undertones. If you are at all interested in an Online Consult youll be able to send me some photos of your space as well as notes on what you like/dont like and this would be a 1 hr ($30 charge). Colorado Gray 2136-50 Peel Stick Sample. Its really quite soft and looks just like butter. Hi Kylie! Your site was so informative. AS for the painting the trim.I am and have been trying to talk my husband into doing that for awhile now. First of all, if you dont want to paint again heres a few thoughts. I mean they will look good, but most times sticking to 2 at best in a small space is nice (and I am NOT one to talk as I have 11 colours in my house of 2000 sq ft) But anyways. They may say that it wont be an exact match, but I find that Home Depot is always darn close and darn good! Here is the link https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-consultation/ textbook on it or something. 2 colours that I love, that I think could be AMAZING at a fraction of their strength.Blue Grass cc 640 and Palladian Blue HC 144, Now if it were me, I would go to Home Depot and ask them if they can make these Benjamin Moore Colours at 1/8 of their strength into the sample pots that they have (our Home Depot has sample pots of Behr and CIL paint). My brother is colour blind, so I understand. I would not have chosen this flooring, but whats done is done. What do you think? But since he did all the renovations, I dont put up a fight as yet!. The Cornforth looks medium grey even though I though it looked on sample as a warm colorit is not! Mountain Peak White for a fresh and bright look Well work together to find the right combo for you and if these dont work then I will jump into my Sherwin Williams when I get home and check things out. I thought I had a color for my living room/dining area, open room-BM Pale Oak. Well Im totally touched that you usually ask Houzz questions and you decided to give me a try thank you Linda!!! Cream paint colors are light and bright enough to be very neutral. Constellation AF-540 (Aura Affinity colour) is also VERY VERY VERY close to Ocean Air. Come on in to learn a little more about me! 2. I commented on your post about Cyberspace for my sons room a few days ago. 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