Just because... (colors I used in my new house)
Hey everyone!
I have found this forum to be an invaluable source of ideas and information. Little by little, I've defined my own sense of style and decor in my home by reading this site. GW has become my "study break" when I need to let my brain have some fun.
One thing I've really enjoyed is looking at everyone's paint colors they've used in their home and so I thought I would share what I chose in our new home, just because!
Pittsfield Buff
BM Pittsfield Buff
SW Hopsack DS's Bedroom
SW Underseas Master Bedroom
SW Spun Sugar DD's Bedroom
SW Rainwashed Laundry Room
BM Nantucket Gray Office
All of our ceilings are BM Mayonnaise, and all of the woodwork is going to be BM Simply White. Hope something here is useful/helpful to someone!
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Happyladi
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16 years agoThank you everyone! Very kind comments!
Skeet,
Here's a pic of the bedding that we are using with the Underseas. It's Pottery Barn's Marie Floral.
Skypathway,
Rainwashed looks blue IRL. I was leaning towards BM Palladian Blue for a long time, but I saw a hint too much green in the Palladian. Rainwashed is like a creamy, spa-like blue. One of the best things I learned about the quest for the perfect color is that Sherwin Williams sells their sample QUARTS for $5.00 and they have every single one of the BM colors in their computer. Even if you're going to paint with BM's paint for the real deal, you can get a large swatch up on the wall instead of spending $4.00 for a little poster board's worth in BM's little sample pots. I thought of this after spending $13.00 per quart to sample some of BM's tans and buffs that they don't carry in the little pots. Just a tip.Msrose,
I'll post more pics as construction continues, and when it's finally decorated!Thanks again, everyone!
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