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Our Interior Paint Colors

March 26, 2020 by Courtney 47 Comments

This post is long overdue and one that has been requested time and time again. I am happy to bring you a complete list of the paint colors used in our home. Let’s go room to room so I can share what colors we used and a bit of information about each one.

OUR HOME COLORS

THE KITCHEN

Our kitchen cabinets are white lacquer (no tint). While they look flawless, they are difficult to touch up if they chip and you can’t change the color easily. If you’re looking for something that is easy to repaint, use paint, not lacquer.

kitchen a thoughtful place

bar stools | table | chairs | pendants | chandelier | drapery rod

Our walls in the kitchen and great room are Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore.

pale oak a thoughtful place

Most of our downstairs is painted Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore. We chose an eggshell finish so that we could easily wipe it down. It’s been four years and we still love this color. While it is on the white color palette, it read a light gray/taupe in person. Definitely more gray than beige.

ENTRYWAY

LIVING ROOM

rug | mirror | similar sofa | leather stools | table

This home receives a great amount of natural light and that effects how it reads on our walls. We do not see any undertones in our home, but every home is different. If you want to try Pale Oak in your own home, I recommend a very large sample size on a wall. When the painters originally put a swatch on my walls I was not convinced (even though I had used it with clients and loved it). It wasn’t until the full wall was painted that I fell in love.

GREATROOM

custom color a thoughtful place

PANTRY

our butler’s pantry

In this space we used the cabinets from Ikea. But we added baseboards to the bottom as well as trim where they meet the ceiling. We had these cabinets color matched so that it would be the correct color. If you are interested in that gray it can be created at Home Depot. More information and the formula are in this post.

swiss coffee a thoughtful place

I always laugh at these swatches because they are always so far off. Swiss Coffee by Behr is straight up white. I would call it a warm white. We used it recently in our powder room (all the woodwork) and it’s used throughout our home on the millwork.

DINING ROOM

HALLWAY

vase | mirror | chandelier | rug

All of this trim work is Swiss Coffee by Behr. The built in is white lacquer (no tint).

POWDER ROOM

towel | vanity | towel ring | mirror | faucet

The new woodwork is Swiss Coffee semi-gloss. The vanity is French Beret.

french beret a thoughtful place

This may be one of my very favorite colors ever. I adore it. It’s actually a rich charcoal gray. Having said that, it does read a bit navy at times. It’s just a beautiful color.

TEEN SPACE

french beret playroom

swivel chair | chevron basket | pillow

We painted the shiplap French Beret and used a flat sheen. The walls are White Shadow.

bean bag | leather stools | swivel chair | chevron basket

clear moon a thoughtful place

We used this in our previous home and I adore this color. It’s not white, it’s an off white. A pretty warm, vanilla color.

MASTER BEDROOM

similar chair | pillow | rug | pouf

If you use Clear Moon, I really like it with Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee. It’s warmer. Look at our baseboards. It looks great with the paint. If you look at the crown (painted a bright white before we moved in) the Clear Moon reads a tad yellow. Keep your trim a warm white. One day I will repaint the crown. Not today.

hale navy a thoughtful place

This is a popular color to use. It is a classic blue. Hale Navy reads more of a medium, gorgeous blue. Not necessarily the almost black type of navy.

our master bedroom

This is a very realistic photo of how this color reads in person. It’s really lovely paired with gold.

white shadow a thoughtful place

Absolutely love this color. Vista Paint is a west coast brand. This white is a pure, beautiful white. Absolutely no undertones. A very fresh, clean white.

UPSTAIRS HALLWAY

hallway rug

We’ve used this throughout our entire upstairs hallway, new bonus room and son’s room.

OUR SON’S ROOM

our son’s bedroom

These walls are White Shadow.

bathroom on a budget reveal

The shiplap and walls are White Shadow.

The navy color we used in this bathroom is discontinued and while you can still get the formula, it’s a tricky color. It’s gorgeous if you use three coats. If you don’t, it reads aqua. Super odd. No wonder the discontinued it. I would use French Beret (Benjamin Moore) or Old Navy (Benjamin Moore) to achieve a similar look.

BUT WHAT SHEEN?

This is another question I get asked all the time. In general, our walls are almost always eggshell while the trim is semi-gloss. We also use semi-gloss in our bathrooms. Velvet is a great option for walls (we used upstairs) if the brand offers it. I hope this chart is helpful.

That’s a wrap on our interior paint colors. We have yet to snap updated photos of my daughter’s room but it’s currently painted Pale Oak. Please let me know if you have any paint related questions in the comments below.

Stay safe and healthy, my friends.

Filed Under: our home, Paint Colors

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Comments

  1. Roberta says

    March 26, 2020 at 10:20 am

    Excellent post. Love all the colors. They’re so warm and inviting.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:39 am

      Thank you, Roberta. I really appreciate that. Stay safe and healthy.

      Reply
  2. Melodee says

    March 26, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Love this post, bookmarking for upcoming bathroom remodel! Do you have a link to your front door (unless it was original to house)? Thank you for sharing all of these beautiful ideas!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:39 am

      That makes me so happy to hear that it will be helpful. It was original to the home. I’m sorry I don’t have any details. Take care of yourself and have a lovely weekend.

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    March 26, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Your house is so beautiful. I love the colors you’ve chosen and appreciate the post. I was wondering if you have any color suggestions for the inside of my walk-in clothes closet. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Thank you, Susan. I really appreciate that. Gosh, I like to keep my closets very light and airy with a white (like Swiss Coffee) but fun to add a bit of pattern with wallpaper if you can. Always makes it feel like a boutique.

      Reply
    • Janet says

      April 22, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      Beautiful blog post. I will definitely book mark this for my kitchen remodels and any remodeling work that get done for any of my listings. Your home is gorgeous as well. 😊

      Reply
  4. Kaitlin says

    March 26, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Are you ever going to write a post about those beautiful new floors? I have seen a lot of people ask about them but have never seen you respond.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:36 am

      Yes! SO sorry, it’s coming. Been trying to respond individually. Can’t wait to share.

      Reply
  5. Jenny says

    March 26, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Your home decorating style is my absolute favorite! So classy but still comfortable! I would love to see more of your sisters house if she would let you!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:36 am

      Such a nice compliment. Thank you, Jenny. Her home is so gorgeous. I’ll let her know.

      Reply
  6. Jane Flynn says

    March 26, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    So lovely!! Every picture is a sight for these tired eyes!!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:34 am

      You’re so kind. Thank you, Jane. Hope you’re staying healthy. Hugs to you.

      Reply
  7. Dori Hauberg says

    April 1, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Hi,

    I love everything about your house! Would you share where you got your kitchen cabinet knobs? I love the mix of silver and gold you have!

    Thank you, stay healthy!
    Dori

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 27, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you, Dori. Here you are https://amzn.to/2M9Dkzw

      Reply
  8. Julie says

    April 6, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    Thank you!!! Have to turn my paint colors into the painter tomorrow and I just decided that I didn’t want to go white on white but wanted some dimension…Pale Oak it is!!!

    Reply
  9. Renee Ross says

    May 5, 2020 at 6:41 am

    This is absolutely beautiful from beginning to end. Could you please share the sectional info.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      May 6, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      So kind. Thank you very much. That is from Comforts of Home which is a store that make pieces from scratch so you can customize the fabric and dimensions. They do a beautiful job.

      Reply
  10. Julie says

    June 28, 2020 at 4:59 am

    Early in the post you mentioned Swiss Coffee by Behr for the mill work but later mentioned Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore on the baseboard. I really like your suggestion for the baseboards with the Clear Moon paint but want to make sure I am getting the right one. Swiss Coffee by Behr or Benjamin Moore? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 29, 2020 at 10:51 am

      Hi Julie! With the Clear Moon we used Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee. But downstairs it’s Swiss Coffee by Behr. Hope that helps.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        August 16, 2022 at 6:09 pm

        What trim color did you use with Pale Oak in the hallway? Its such a beautiful combination!!

        Reply
        • Courtney says

          August 19, 2022 at 9:37 am

          Thank you. We used Swiss Coffee.

          Reply
          • Alycia says

            May 7, 2023 at 4:44 am

            Swiss Coffee by Behr or BM? Thanks in advance. 🙂

          • Courtney says

            May 8, 2023 at 10:04 am

            Oh shoot. I’m so sorry but I’m not certain.

  11. Nicole says

    July 5, 2020 at 9:28 am

    Love the light fixture in the bathroom and the mirrors, I will try to replicate in my powder room downstairs. Can you share where you got them from. I am considering using hale navy for kitchen cabinets would you say it reads blue gray? Your house is so inviting and airy – love it .

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth B. says

    December 6, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    Hi,

    Absolutely love each room – gorgeous! Can you please post details about the great room, in particular the table, drapes and throw. Also, where are the drapes for the kitchen from? Thanks!

    Reply
  13. amelia. smith says

    January 18, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    When painting something like the bathroom vanity can you just paint over the paint it came with, Also what kind of kai t brush did you use?

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 19, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      Hi! So I would use a paint sprayer. But yes, you can paint over paint (after sanding) if the cabinets are real wood. Unfortunately, ours are not in this bathroom.

      Reply
  14. Brenda Simpson says

    February 11, 2021 at 11:25 am

    I love, love, love your powder room. I know you said the trim/wood work is Swiss Coffee by Behr, but what color are the walls above the wood work?

    Reply
  15. Christy Cantwell says

    February 18, 2021 at 9:55 am

    What colors did you use on your ceilings? You’re home is beautiful! thank you for sharing.

    Christy

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      February 21, 2021 at 8:48 am

      Thank you so very much. Sadly, I don’t know. We never repainted them after we moved in. I’m sorry.

      Reply
  16. Tara says

    April 13, 2021 at 6:47 am

    What a fabulous post! Your home & the colors are so beautiful & inviting. Such helpful information. As an East coaster, I was wondering if there is a similar option to the White Shadow (a clean white) that can be purchased through a nationally available paint brand like Behr, etc.?

    Reply
  17. Meghan says

    April 18, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Thank you! What flooring do you have in your entry way? Very pretty!

    Reply
  18. Denise says

    April 19, 2021 at 9:45 am

    Love your blog! Could you share what exterior paint colors are on your home?

    Thanks!
    Denise

    Reply
  19. Angie says

    May 16, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Love everything about this house, beautiful!
    Could you please let me know where the floors in the kitchen are from? Obsessed with them!

    Reply
  20. Paula says

    July 20, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    The wood floors in the entry way/foyer are gorgeous. Are they hardwood or LVP? Please do share the floors information as we are struggling with picking out a color that is light, but not too light with the exact tones as your floor in the entry. Are they Coretec by chance and if so, what color? Your home is absolutely beautiful, top to bottom.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      July 21, 2021 at 7:12 am

      Thank you so very much. They are LVP and if you search “new floors” on my blog it will pop up. I also sent you an email. Have a great day and good luck with the process.

      Reply
  21. Meredith says

    January 24, 2022 at 11:58 am

    Hello! I just love your vanity with the gold faucet and hardware. I see the link to the faucet to a faucet on Amazon. For the PB towel ring, is it the brass or the tumbled brass color? Also, can you share the cabinet door hardware pull? Thank you!

    Reply
  22. Janet Hayes says

    February 9, 2022 at 6:53 am

    Hello!!
    I love all your color selections! I’m wondering about your bathroom with the French Beret vanity, does that room have any natural light and does the paint color ever lean toward blue? I’m in the process of a bathroom remodel and I’m looking for a dark gray/soft black that doesn’t go blue, green or purple. I would love any suggestions!!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  23. Sara Gonzalez says

    February 10, 2022 at 11:00 pm

    Great post! I absolutely love Swiss Coffee! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Anna says

    April 9, 2022 at 12:00 pm

    Can you share what brand and style your dining room rug is? Looking for something exactly like this in our new living room.

    Reply
  25. Sue says

    April 21, 2022 at 6:16 pm

    I absolutely LOVE the colours of the walls and choice for the bathroom vanity! I would love to do this color scheme in my house— though I don’t think my husband would be too happy that it’s not “real” colours. I’m going to try it on the guest bedroom!! The guest bedroom has direct sun pretty well from 1 to sunset., so it be nice a airy!
    What paint did you use to paint the bathroom cabinets? Was that Benjamin Moore too? Thanks!

    Reply
  26. Jessica says

    June 10, 2022 at 5:20 am

    Hi do you know what color the nursery is? I can’t seem to find it Thank you

    Reply
  27. Jen says

    October 27, 2022 at 7:34 pm

    Beautiful home! Where did you get the upholstered chairs in your dining room, from? Are they beige, natural? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      November 4, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      Thank you. Yes, they are a beige linen. Years ago from Living Spaces.

      Reply
  28. Jen says

    July 1, 2024 at 8:27 am

    I would love to know what brand and color your floors are. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      July 1, 2024 at 1:37 pm

      Hi! They were here when we moved in. The are red oak. They were quite orange in color so we sanded them down had them stained dark walnut. I hope that helps.

      Reply

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