For over a year, a rumor has been going around that the color beige is coming back in style. But I wonder if it has ever completely gone out of style? I know in our house I decided to keep some beige rooms. Personally, I think beige and gray look beautiful together and make a lovely neutral color scheme.

So with all these questions and thoughts, I want to introduce you to the most popular Behr beige paint colors, talk about their undertone, LRV, and the best places to use the color.

This article will include white colors with warm undertones and beige colors that contrast nicely with white colors like these in my best Behr white paint colors.

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Popular Behr Beige Paint Colors

So what do you think has shifted the decor from cool to warm tones? In recent years, farmhouse decor and matte finish cool colored paints were the trend. Then last year, Cottagecore decor came onto the stage with its cozy maximalist designs and moody tones. I personally think warm paint color palette was re-birthed from Cottagecore, as well as other designs.

You can see how it looks with these dreamy Cottagecore bedroom ideas.

But warm colors have never left us, all the farmhouse decor just played them down, white painted shiplap walls and so on, and since they are back as a great option, here are the top colors to make selecting your paint color much easier.

• Blank Canvas
• Swiss Coffee
• Antique white
• Off white
• Navajo White
• Linen white
• Cottage white
• Spanish sand
• Even Better Beige
• Aged Beige
• Sentimental Beige

Because Behr paint has been a more recent favorite paint brand choice, I have only used it several times so in this post, I will be sharing one of the colors I have used in my home and then cross reference some Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore colors that look similar to these Behr beige colors.

I hope you love these beige neutral colors. Let's find your new perfect color!

Project Tips:

• LRV – You'll read the term LRV throughout the post. It stands for Light Reflectance Value. The highest LRV is 100. The higher the number, the more light will reflect from the color. A high LRV is a highly reflective white and is great for a small room or a room that you want to be bright and sunny.
• RGB – RGB is the amount of red, blue, and green in each color. The colors with higher red levels will have warm tones, and a higher blue will be a cooler white.
• Paint Delivery: Did you know you can select your BEHR® Paint online and have it shipped to your door? If you plan ahead, this will save you so much time because your paint will arrive in the mail. Consider purchasing other supplies like paintbrushes and trays at the same time.
• Curbside Pickup: Add the paint to your Home Depot cart on the app when you decide on your paint color. Order the paint on the app for car delivery at the store. You will save yourself so much time and frustration from waiting in line at the paint counter. (Order a day or two in advance. Because of staff shortages, sometimes it takes a couple of days to get notified that your order is ready.)
• Trim Paint Colors: When picking paint for your whole house, I recommend you pick the same trim color throughout your whole house. It is a great way to keep your home's appearance consistent and make your life easier.

Blank Canvas by Behr

Let's start with looking at the white colors with a warm undertone.

This photo is a little darker than the color appears in person, but Blank Canvas is one of my new favorite creamy white colors, and it was Behr Paint's color of the year. With an LRV of 84, it has a color balance of  R 241 G 237 B 225 giving it a creamy undertone, this is a gorgeous light color with a warm neutral undertone. Anything above 90 is pretty bright, making this white a nice calming warm white. You can see how I used it when I turned my closet into a pantry.

Blank Canvas is a popular color for a reason. This is a great paint color for interior walls, trim, ceiling, furniture – just about everywhere!

Behr Swiss Coffee

Swiss coffee by Behr is so similar to Blank Canvas that you probably cannot tell when they are painted side by side. I love this color also, and it is very similar to Alabaster by Sherwin Williams, which I used in my niece's home.

Because this paint color is another warm white, we used it in her guest bathroom. Look how lovely it turned out. This is a great paint color for walls, trim, ceiling, floors, and more. It even works great as an exterior paint.

The LRV, light reflective value on this color is also 84, making it a nice warm color but still bright enough to look great in small spaces and nicely reflect natural light. It has a color balance of R 241 G 237 B 224. If you want a white color with a beige undertone, this is your color but if you want a more beige-beige color, then keep reading because I have some beautiful ones to share.

Swiss Coffee is great for walls, trim, doors, furniture, accent walls, cabinets, ceilings, and exterior.

Behr Antique White

Antique white has a little more color and shows an even warmer white look. It is a beautiful warm neutral paint color. It is similar to Benjamin Moore Bone White, and here is an example in my living room.

I love this color because it gives just a hint of contrast up again a white white color like ultra pure white by Behr. The LRV is 73, so it's a nice warm shade. The color balance is R 232 G 221 B 202. With the higher red balance, it's a warm and cozy color.

Great places to use this color are walls, trim, doors, cabinets, exterior, and furniture.

Off White by Behr

Off white is similar to antique white by Behr but ever so slightly darker. I have a paint color in my hallway that looks very similar to off white so you can get an idea of what it will look like in your home.

Off White has a LRV of 76, so it's a little brighter than Antique White.  With a color balance of R 231 G 226 B 210, it's heavier on the reds and greens, so it has a warm undertone.

The best places to use this color are walls, doors, cabinets, exterior, and furniture.

Frequently asked questions:

What is the most popular beige paint color?

The most popular beige paint color is by Sherwin Williams called Accessible Beige. After years of designing homes, this color is selected more than any other beige color.

Is Behr Aged Beige warm or cool?

Aged Beige by Behr is a beautiful color with a warm undertone. If you look at the color numbers, it is high on red, then green, and a much lower blue, making it a nice warm neutral.

What are the most popular Behr beige paint colors?

In my research for the best Behr beige paint colors, I found that the beige colors on the whiter side are used the most. For example, Blank Canvas and Swiss Coffee are white colors with a beige undertone. But if you are looking for the most popular Behr beige color with a deeper value, I see Aged Beige and Even Better Beige trending.

Navajo White

Navajo White has a color balance of  R 235 G 222 B 196. That very low blue score means it has very warm and yellow undertones. The LRV of 74 means it's not very light reflective, adding to the warmth of this color. Navajo White is great for walls, cabinetry, and furniture.

Linen White

Linen White is also in the white color family.

Has a whiter look with a LRV of 85. The color balance of R 247 G 237 B 216 means it's not as beige-y as some of these colors, but it still has a warmer tone. It's great for walls and ceilings.

Cottage White

Cottage white is also in the white color family with a higher LRV of 82.

With a color balance of R 243 G 233 B 214 it has nice warm undertones that are great for walls, furniture, cabinets, and exteriors.

Spanish Sand

Spanish Sand is still considered a white color, but it's right on the cusp of a true beige.

With an LRV 64 you're getting more depth of color. With a color balance of R 220 G 208 B 189, Spanish Sand is great for walls, cabinetry, trim, and furniture.

Even Better Beige

This beige paint color is admired so much until Behr made it a paint color of the month in 2022. Even Better Beige is so similar to Accessible Beige by Sherwin Williams, and if you know anything about Sherwin Williams paint, then you know this is one of their top colors. Knowing that makes me think no wonder Even Better Beige is popular.

With an LRV of 60, it's a warm and cozy color. The color balance of  R 212 G 202 B 186 makes it a really pretty light beige. To help give you an idea of what it will look like in your home, here is a photo of Jenna Sue Designs‘ bathroom. Look how pretty and warm this color is on the walls.

The best places to use Even Better Beige are walls, doors, furniture, cabinets, and exterior.

Aged Beige

Aged Beige is in the neutral color family. This one is a very pleasant beige color with an LRV of 63. 

With a color balance of  R 215 G 207 B 192, it will make your room feel warm and cozy. walls, trim, exterior, furniture, and cabinets. If you use this on a ceiling, keep in mind it will make the ceiling feel lower. So if, for example, you have very high ceilings in your dining room and want to make the room feel cozier, Aged Beige is a perfect choice.

Sentimental Beige

Sentimental Beige is more of a greige color, which means it has grey and beige put together. It has an LRV of 69, so it's a nice warm color with a deeper look that isn't too dark but not too white.

With a color balance of R 224 G 216 B 197, it's heavier on the red tones, so it has a little bit of red undertones but not too much. walls, trim, cabinetry, exterior, floors, and furniture. We'll talk more about the best greige paint colors in a new post soon!

Final Thoughts

Did you find the perfect new paint color for your home from these popular Behr beige paint colors? Whatever you consider to be your perfect shade, your home will feel warm and cozy. I think you'll see that beige will become more and more popular. If you have any of these colors in your own home, I'd love to hear about it in the comments. Let me know what color, where you used it, and what you think of it.

Happy Decorating!

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You might be thinking, how many white Behr paint colors are there? Well, you will be surprised and possibly overwhelmed so in this post, I have narrowed it down to twelve white colors.

After many years of designing new homes and remodeling old homes, I have found that white is almost always used either for trim, walls, cabinets, or anywhere in a home. Recently I have been using Behr paint more and more, and I love it so when I started thinking of a white for our exterior doors I thought why not go to the most popular Behr white paint colors?

This post contains affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase using the links below at no extra cost to you. All opinions are all my own.

Best Behr White Paint Colors

Before we dive into white paint colors, undertones, and pictures of room applications, here is a list of the best white paint colors by Behr

• Ultra Pure White
• Blank Canvas
• Swiss Coffee
• Spun Cotton
• Sleek White
• Whisper White
• Cameo White
• Painter's White
• Polar Bear
• White
• Frost
• Silky White

Now that we have a list of the best Behr white paint colors, here are examples.

Project Tips:

• LRV – You'll read the term LRV throughout the post. It stands for Light Reflectance Value. The highest LRV is 100. The higher the number, the more light will reflect from the color. A high LRV is a high reflective white and is great for a small room or a room that you want to be bright and sunny.
• RGB – RGB is the amount of red, blue and green in each color. The colors with higher red levels will have warm tones, a higher blue will be a cooler white.
• Large peel and stick samples from Home Depot for some of the Behr white colors. I find this to be the easiest way to see how a color will look in my home. I'll add them whenever available.
• Paint Delivery: Did you know you can select your BEHR® Paint online and have it shipped to your door? If you plan ahead this will save you so much time because your paint will arrive in the mail. Consider purchasing other supplies like paintbrushes and trays at the same time.
• Curbside Pickup: Add the paint to your Home Depot cart on the app when you decide on your paint color. Order the paint on the app for car delivery at the store. You will save yourself so much time and frustration from waiting in line at the paint counter. (Order a day or two in advance. Because of staff shortages, sometimes it takes a couple of days to get notified that your order is ready.)
• Trim Paint Colors: When your picking a paint for your whole house, I recommend you pick the same trim color through your whole house. It is a great way to keep your home's appearance consistent and will make your life easier.

Behr Ultra Pure White

A couple of years ago, I was redecorating our guest bedroom, and because it is such a small bedroom, I knew a pure white color was what it needed. So I selected Ultra Pure White by Behr, and it is the perfect white paint color for this room. It has a soft appearance, and painting the trim and walls the same color made painting super easy.

With an LRV of 94 and color balance of R 248 G 248 B 243, it reflects natural light a great deal, allowing the light to bounce off the walls and fill a room with sunshine. This is a great choice for a small room. It makes the room seem larger. Ultra Pure White is a good clean, crisp, and clear white. It works nicely with all colors. It a highly popular color to use on trim and doors.

To read more about this small bedroom transformation, read cheap small bedroom ideas.

Ultra Pure White is also an excellent color for trim, doors, walls, accent walls and furniture. Here is where my friend Lynsey used it as a trim color throughout their early 1900s Victorian home. Isn't it beautiful!

You can get a large peel and stick sample of Ultra Pure White from Home Depot.

You can watch the renovation of their historic home on their Instagram channel at the Pauline Manor.

And here is where my friend Fallon used Ultra Pure White on an accent wall.

You can find more images of Fallon's accent wall on her Instagram at Fallon's Homestead.

Blank Canvas by Behr

Blank Canvas is another color I have experience with, and I love it even more than Ultra Pure White. This beautiful warm white is even Behr's paint color of the year 2023. I am not surprised because look at how beautiful this color looks on the side walls of my converted closet into pantry.

With an LRV of 84, it has a color balance of  R 241 G 237 B 225 giving it a creamy undertone, this is a gorgeous white that has a warm neutral undertone. This is definitely one of my favorite white paint colors. This is a great place to start if you're looking at warmer white paint colors.

To read more about this closet transformation into a butler's pantry, read how to turn a closet into a pantry.

Behr Swiss Coffee

Swiss Coffee has been one of Behr's best-selling paints. This creamy white looks gorgeous in this dining room by Jenna Sue Designs. I love her designs so much that I included it in Behr's popular paint colors. It is one of my favorite colors for interior walls.

With an LRV of 84 and color balance of R 241 G 237 B 224, it is warm and slightly creamy color. To see more beautiful photos by Evelyn Jean check her Instagram at Evelyn Jean Home.

Spun Cotton

Spun Cotton is one of Behr's top colors and is popular among designers. It is a great option for every room in the house, walls, trim, furniture cabinets, or pretty much anywhere.

With a LRV of 89 and color balance of R 247 G 242 B 227, it's warmer than the other whites we've looked at so far.

Sleek White

Sleek White almost has a yellow look to it. With an LRV of 92 and color balance of R 250 G 246 B 233, it gives your white a warm glow giving it a sunshine-y feel.

Whisper White

Whisper White has an LRV of 89, so it's bright but not overly so. It has one of the highest levels of green color in the color balance compared to the red and blue levels.

To best see the difference in whites, hold it up to the Ultra Pure White for a good contrast.

Behr Cameo White

Cameo White is the perfect paint color for the interior and exterior of your home. Consider using it on walls, furniture, and cabinets.

With an LRV of 81, which will give your room a calm feel. The color balance of R 235 G 232 B 226 is a nice, neutral white base.

Painter's White

Painter's White is interesting as its LRV of 76 is relatively low. With a color balance of R 229 G 226 B 218, it is a nice neutral color. It is a great wall color with the Ultra Pure White for the trim.

You can get a large peel and stick sample of Painter's White at Home Depot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is beige coming back in 2023?

Beige is coming back in style but greige is probably more in style. Griege is an even mix of greys and tans which make it a great neutral paint color. Gray is not gone yet in fact many people are mixing greys and beiges in their home.

Is beige a neutral color?

Yes beige is considered a neutral color but one thing to know is that beige has a warm undertone. Beige is a neutral with a warm undertone.

Is beige replacing gray?

I honestly do not think beige will replace grey and gray will replace beige. Both are consider neutral colors and neutral colors will always be a great color to use in home interior and exteriors. However, greys are becoming less people in the neutral family while beige is coming more prevelent.

Polar Bear

Polar Bear is highly light reflective with an LRV of 90. With a color range of R 245 G 244 B 236 it definitely has a warm undertone. This is an excellent color for walls or furniture.

You can get a large peel and stick sample of Polar Bear at Home Depot.

Behr White

Another great trim, cabinet, door or anywhere color is Behr white. This color is evenly distribed with R 235 G 235 B 230. That makes it a nice clean color.

Here is a beautiful excample of white by Behr on my friend Luci's kitchen cabinets. Luci has a blog on home decor at the White Oak Shop. They wanted a classic white that matched everything and since the cabinets when all the way to the ceiling picking Behr white was a no brainer.

This beautiful Behr white has a LRV 83 which means it's not going to be reflecting a lot of light and will give that calm look but keep that bright white feeling. This is perfect for a kitchen or bathroom cabinet and the perfect choice if you need a nice, neutral white.

Frost

Frost is different from all the other whites mentioned above as its color balance is  R 239 G 240 B 236, so it is highest on green, giving it cool undertones. This would make an excellent color for your trim if you like grays but keep in mind, with an LRV of 87, it will not reflect a lot of light. It's a great farmhouse matte color.

You can get a large peel and stick sample of Frost at Home Depot.

Silky White

Silky White has a low LRV of 83, so it is not highly reflective. It has a warm feel with a color balance of R 238 G 235 B 226. It would look great on your wall with Ultra Pure White on the trim, or even use it on the walls and the trim.

Final Thoughts on the Best Behr White Paint

I hope this has answered your questions about most popular Behr white paint colors. From warm undertones to the coolest whites, you're sure to find the perfect shade for every room in your home. If you've used a Behr white paint for your walls, trim, or exterior, I'd love to hear what color you used and where you used it in the comments! If you'd rather use a shade of beige, check out my post about the popular Behr beige paint colors for a warm aesthetic.

Happy Decorating!

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After painting a few baskets I couldn't wait to share how to paint wicker baskets using two of my favorite methods.

For years I have been painting wicker baskets and decorating with them. Baskets are a great way to add texture and character to your home decor but sometimes you need to change the color to fit your style. Maybe your old wicker baskets are weathered and need a fresh new look. Maybe you have thrift store baskets that need a basket makeover. Or maybe you have new baskets that are a great shape but not the lovely color you want.

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How to Paint Wicker Baskets

The two best ways to paint wicker baskets are spray paint and chalk paint. Both are easy to apply and you can paint a basket in one day. Simply clean the basket. Then paint the basket. Let it dry and it is ready to use.

But let's break this down even more and I will share a few tips and tricks to make your old basket turn out looking fresh and new with just a few craft supplies.

Painting Basket Supplies

• Basket
• Drop cloth
• Spray paint (if you are spray painting)
• Chalk paint (if you are chalk painting)
• Paintbrush and possibly artist brush (if you are chalk painting)

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Get a Fresh Start

Spray painting wicker baskets is easy and you don't need many supplies. Gather spray paint, the basket, and a location where you don't have to worry about the spray paint getting on anything else. I find it's a great idea to spray paint your basket in an outdoor space.

You need to start with a clean basket. The first step is to brush off the basket. If it is really dirty clean the basket with water and mild soap. Rinse it off, then let it dry. You can find detailed instructions on how to clean a wicker basket here. Now let's paint the basket. In this case, I'll be using a white paint color.

How to Spray Paint Wicker Baskets

Start by spray painting the inside of the basket. Use even strokes holding the can of paint away from the basket about 8 inches. I find placing the basket on its side helpful.

Let the inside dry for 5 minutes and spray paint another coat. I usually have to paint three coats if I am using white spray paint.

For the next step, let it dry for 5 minutes then turn the basket over and paint the outside. If you do not need the bottom painted and you have a handle, go ahead and leave it sitting uprights and paint the outside.

When painting the outside I start spraying slightly away from the basket and move the paint in long even strokes across the basket. This helps get a more even finish. Apply a second and third coat if necessary.

If you have a handle on the baskets leave it to paint last. Once you have finished spray painting the body of the basket, now paint the handle.

Let the paint dry completely before using the basket. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour depending on how hot or humid it is outside.

I like spray painting baskets because the paint adheres very well. And it is very easy and cheap. As far as what paint I like to use, I like to use matte finish paint. You can find a matte finish by looking at the cap of a can of spray paint.

Also, I am not picky about what brand of spray paint I use. I have used different kinds of spray paint like this Rust-oleum brand and I have used Behr spray paint chalk paint before, too.

Chalk Paint Wicker Baskets

You can also chalk paint wicker baskets following these simple steps. I like to use this painting technique indoors so first place a drop cloth on your work area, you'll need chalk paint, a cup of water, and a paintbrush.

Begin chalk painting with a brush on the inside of the basket. Use a little water on the end of the paintbrush and then dip the brush into the chalk paint. Next, chalk paint on the inside of the basket starting on the bottom and working your way up.

You may need to work the paint into the little nooks and cracks. Also, a little paint will come through the cracks onto the outside of the basket.

When you have finished painting the inside, smooth out where the excess paint has come through on the outside.

After it is dry, turn it over and chalk paint the outside of the baskets. If your basket is going to sit on a table and no one will see the bottom I wouldn't paint the bottom.

If you need to paint the bottom, I would wait until the inside is dry and turn the basket over. For this particular project I am not planning to paint the bottom of my basket so it will be painted upright.

Start painting from the bottom up. If your basket has a handle like mine, you can hold the handle to help paint around the outside of the basket.

Now if you have a handle, paint it last. And don't forget to smooth out any paint that has squeezed through the cracks onto the inside.

Your Basket is Almost Done!

You may need more than one coat on your basket for full coverage. If so, let it dry for about 15 minutes and then apply another coat. I love how my basket looks with one coat so we are going with one coat.

Now let the entire basket dry for 30 minutes and then you are ready to decorate with your freshly painted basket.

I love the look of chalk paint on baskets. It gives it a beautiful chalky finish. My best advice on chalk painting baskets is to take your time and use an artist brush if needed to get the paint down into the cracks.

Between the two techniques, I find spray painting a basket provides and easy makeover and is quicker. But I love the old-fashioned vintage farmhouse look of a chalk-painted basket. They both look amazing!

Final Thoughts!

Now that your basket is painted, you can display it in your home decor. Here are some ideas for decorating with baskets.

You can place them on a bookcase with other decorations.

Or you can set it on a coffee table on top of books and fill it with bottles and a sprig of flowers or greenery.

You can also use baskets for storage in your kitchen, bathroom or any room. Get creative and have fun!

If you need more ideas try how to decorate with wicker baskets or how to hang wicker baskets on walls. Both of these posts will inspire you and give you lots of ideas.

Now that you know how to paint wicker baskets, go forth and give those boring baskets a makeover! You can paint them all kinds of lovely colors or go with simple white like I did today.

Baskets are a great way to add texture and character to your home decor. And this quick project is an easy way to give your baskets a makeover. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or contact me. I love hearing from you!

Happy painting!

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How to Paint Wicker Baskets

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I will show you how to paint wicker baskets using simple methods and supplies.

Active Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost 10.00

Materials

• Basket

Tools

• Drop cloth
• Spray paint (if you are spray painting)
• Chalk paint (if you are chalk painting)
• Paint brush
• Artist brush (if chalk painting)

Instructions

1. The first step is to brush off the basket. If it is really dirty clean the basket with water and mild soap. Rinse it off, then let it dry.
2. If spray painting, start by spray painting the inside of the basket. Use even strokes holding the can of paint away from the basket about 8 inches.
3. Let the inside dry for 5 minutes and spray paint another coat. I usually have to paint three coats if I am using white spray paint.
4. Let it dry for 5 minutes then turn the basket over and paint the outside. If you do not need the bottom painted and you have a handle, go ahead and leave it sitting uprights and paint the outside.
5. Start spraying slightly away from the basket and move the paint in long even strokes across the basket. This helps get a more even finish. Apply a second and third coat if necessary.
6. If you have a handle on the baskets leave it to paint last.
7. Let the paint dry completely before using the basket. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour.
8. If you'll be using chalk paint, you'll want a drop cloth on your work area, you'll need chalk paint, a cup of water, and a paintbrush.
9. Use a little water on the end of the paintbrush and then dip the brush into the chalk paint. Next, chalk paint on the inside of the basket starting on the bottom and working your way up.
10. You may need to work the paint into the little nooks and cracks. Also, a little paint will come through the cracks onto the outside of the basket.
11. When you have finished painting the inside, smooth out where the excess paint has come through on the outside.
12. After it is dry, turn it over and chalk paint the outside of the baskets. If your basket is going to sit on a table and no one will see the bottom I wouldn't paint the bottom.
13. If you need to paint the bottom, I would wait until the inside is dry and turn the basket over.
14. Start painting from the bottom up. If your basket has a handle like mine, you can hold the handle to help paint around the outside of the basket.
15. If you have a handle, paint it last. And don't forget to smooth out any paint that has squeezed through the cracks onto the inside.
16. If you need more than one coat, let it dry for about 15 minutes and then apply another coat.
17. Let the entire basket dry for 30 minutes and then you are ready to decorate with your freshly painted basket.

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With warmer weather here it is time to get outside and freshen up our porches. This is a great time to give your porch ceiling a fresh coat of paint or a whole new look.

An often overlooked design element, these porch ceiling ideas will help you plan a new or soon to be improved porch ceiling. Whether you have a screened porch or an open porch, a beautifully finished ceiling is a great way to make the area feel complete.

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Porch Ceiling Ideas

In all my years of designing homes, I found that the ceiling of a covered porch seems to be the one area that is most overlooked. Think of the ceiling as a fifth wall and treat it with as much attention as everything else. I want to share with you the best porch ceiling ideas.

Okay now, let's do some brainstorming on all the porch ceiling ideas for your front porch ceiling, back porch ceiling, outbuilding ceiling, and so on.

What can I use for outdoor porch ceiling?

• Shiplap
• Beadboard
• Painted Wood
• Stained Wood
• Tin Roofing
• Vinyl
• Clear

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Now that we have a list of ideas let's look at photos of different woods, painted and stained.

Beadboard Porch Ceiling

This is our back porch and when we were designing this space I wanted something authentic meaning real wood. I love the old southern style of blue porches and beadboard ceilings so I thought this is the perfect spot for that look.

A while back I wrote about popular haint blue porch ceiling colors. I have loads more photos of the porch ceiling painted in sky blue colors. But for our porch, I wanted that feeling of height and the illusion of a blue ceiling that will give you just that.

A popular choice, the beadboard ceiling was very easy to install. It comes in larger sheets so we simply place the board up and nailed them into studs. It was as simple as that but creates an elegant look.

Next is my friend Sara who has another haint blue ceiling porch with beadboard on her front porch.

This will give you an idea of what an open porch area looks like with a beadboard ceiling. Isn't Sara's porch so wonderful!

She is all-the-time decorating her porch and has the prettiest flowers around her front door. If you get a chance go check out her Instagram at simplysoutherncottage.

Shiplap Porch Ceiling Idea

Next is shiplap because it is similar to beadboard except the boards are wider. This is my friend Jennifer's front porch. Isn't it lovely!

When they designed their porch she wanted the traditional southern farmhouse shiplap design.

Her home is so pretty and she has loads and loads of photos on her Farmhousewifey Instagram. She also shares lots of home decor tips.

But they used an exterior shiplap material for their porch ceiling and then painted it Alabaster by Sherwin Williams.

Painted Wood Ceiling

Next, let's look at other painted wood porch ceiling ideas.

There are so many colors to choose from when selecting paint colors for your exterior. I have made that process easier by narrowing down the most popular Sherwin Williams exterior paint colors in another blog post.

But today let's look at one example of a porch painted wooden ceiling in a neutral color.

If you love rustic farmhouses then you will adore my friend Beth's house and porch. Her home would make the most wonderful bed and breakfast.

Her porch ceiling is constructed with T1-11 with a beadboard design. By using wood tones it looks stained and finishes the whole look. But if you look closely it is actually painted a beige color creating a beautiful rustic look.

I love how it turned out. It fits the style of her home perfectly!

Remember if you love rustic farmhouse decor then go check her out on her Instagram at shady_pines3interiors.

Stained Wood Porch Ceiling

Now if you love stained wood then you will love this porch ceiling idea. Look at my friend Alieta's porch. Don't you love her ceiling?

This is a great example of a stained wood porch ceiling. These are shiplap boards stained.

She is always decorating her porch with ideas that you will love on her Instagram at alietatreasurehunting and website at Alieta Treasure Hunting.

And what do you think about her pink door?

She has managed to pick just the right shade of pink. Front porches are the first thing people see when they come to your home and a beautiful porch adds to your home’s curb appeal.

This front door creates a lovely focal point and creates visual interest. You can find out more about her door in my popular front door paint colors post.

Here is the other side of her porch, with a lovely seating area and gorgeous stone pillars, to see how amazing her ceiling turned out.

Tin Roofing Porch Ceiling

Next, let's talk about tin roof porch ceiling ideas. I have two ideas and it just happens that they both are beautifully decorated. First, here is my friend Donna on Instagram at gramsfarmhouse.

She has the coziest outdoor space with a tin roof over it and string lights. This is a fabulous example of a tin roof porch in an outdoor living space. I can imagine sweet, intimate dinner parties on this porch.

Take a moment to look at all her farmhouse decorations. This unique look is so pretty and inviting!

A while ago I shared fall porch decor ideas and my friend Chyvonne's outbuilding was featured. This small shed in her backyard is another perfect example of a tin roof porch ceiling.

Isn't it adorable! I love this photo and all her decorations!

Tin is such a great porch ceiling material. Basically, if your porch has a tin roof, it's a good idea to leave the space between the ceiling joists open and let that beautiful tin roof shine. There are limitless cool porch ceiling designs possible.

If you have room for a hammock on your porch, add one because the best soft rainy day naps on a porch are the ones with tin roofs.

If you love Chyvonne's decorated shed and outdoor area then check her out on her Instagram at burlapandrust.

Vinyl Porch Ceiling Idea

Now let's talk about vinyl porch ceilings. Our house is brick and vinyl so when the builder built our house he put vinyl beadboard on the ceiling on the front porch.

The beauty of vinyl is its longevity. It's one of the best inexpensive porch ceiling ideas. It washes up nicely and you don't have to do any touch-up painting. However, did you know you can paint vinyl?

If you want color on your vinyl porch ceiling you can paint it a different color. It's a great way to change up the look of your porch ceiling. We have never painted ours but I have had many clients' vinyl ceilings painted.

On our porch, we kept it that crisp wonderful white color. I love how they gave it a tongue and grove farmhouse wood look.

Clear Porch Ceiling Idea

Next on our agenda is a clear porch ceiling idea. Wait until you see this beauty!

Rachel and her hubby built her a greenhouse during the pandemic all by themselves. Can you believe that? I think that is wonderful!

Look at how pretty her greenhouse turned out.

They used polycarbonate roofing panels in clear. This is a perfect roof for a greenhouse and porch but it would also be amazing on a pergola or any kind of porch. This simple look can give the illusion of more space if you have low ceilings. Especially if you want something that lets the natural light in.

If you want to see more beautiful photos of her greenhouse, click on Rachel's greenhouse to see or check her out on Instagram at rachel_thepondsfarmhouse.

Well, guess what? We have come to an end to my best recommendations of porch ceiling ideas.

Final Thoughts

Now that we have taken a tour of my friend's porches and looked at their ceilings do you have a favorite? It is so hard to decide when you are planning your porch design. There are a lot of considerations when choosing the right kind of ceiling material for your home.

I am currently helping my sister work on a remodel of my parent's old house. You can see all about it in my Instagram stories highlight called Roe House.

Guess what we are working on right now? You guessed it — her porch ceiling.

Since we live in the south we are thinking of doing a haint blue porch ceiling and, if my memory serves me correctly, it has exposed wooden beams so I think it would be nice to leave them white.

Okay, now it is your turn. What porch ceiling idea do you like the most and why?

I am so glad you stopped by to visit and I hope you have found this blog post helpful!

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Probably the hardest part about learning how to paint with chalk paint is deciding on what you will paint and the color. But when it comes to chalk paint the sheen is the easy part because all chalk paints come in a beautiful matte finish.

Thankfully I had the help of Kirsten from The Wooden Butterfly in Tallahassee, FL.  This was my first time painting with chalk paint and she is a great teacher and knows a great deal about chalk paint.  And her Facebook is a fabulous resource too.

But honestly, I couldn't wait to get my hands on chalk mineral paint and see how it fairs from milk paint.   And without giving a spoiler alert let's jump right into painting with chalk paint on furniture.

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How to Paint with Chalk Paint

Like most painting projects it is best to get started with collecting your supplies.

Getting Started

What do you use to paint with chalk paint?

• Chalk paint (We used Dixie Belle color Cotton)
• Short handle synthetic brushes
• Cup of water
• Painters tape
• Roll of paper
• Cleaner to remove residue or grime (We used Dixie Belle White Lightning)
• Lint free cloth
• Chalk paint wax (We used Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax)
• Wax brush

Now that you know what you need to paint with chalk mineral paint you might be asking what can you paint with chalk paint? Well, I have experience painting old furniture, new furniture, books, and fabric.

I love to paint furniture and I have used chalk paint on a canvas drop cloth material. Check out my DIY drop cloth rug tutorial to see more.

Clean Furniture

Start with cleaning the areas you want to paint.  If you only want to paint a particular area, as I did, then spray the cleaner on your rag and wipe it on. Make sure to clean the entire surface.

Once you have rubbed the degreaser onto the surface, then use another clean wet rag to wipe off the degreaser. Make sure all the residue is gone.

We used white lightning by Dixie Belle.  You will need to mix it in a bottle, but it lasts a very long time. It is important to do the prep work before you start painting with any paint project.

Tape and Paper

Now it is time to paper anything you don't want the paint to get on and then tape it down.  Also, use the painter's tape along any edges, so you get that nice clean line when you are finished chalk painting.

Keep Brush Wet

If you are starting with a new brush or if your brush is dry make sure to dip it into the water about 1/2 halfway down then get the excess water off the brush on a paper towel.

Doesn't this seem crazy?  But it works.

Whenever you feel like the paint is dragging on the furniture go back and lightly dip the brush into a little water and blot it on a paper towel.

It is like magic!

Your paint will go on much more smoothly and give a smooth finish.

Apply Chalk Paint First Coat

Now it is time to start the transformation.

Dip your damp brush into the paint about 1/2″ and start applying chalk paint along the grain.

Brush thin coats of paint and brush in small sections one at a time. You may have to push the paint into corners or grooves like these, but other than that painting should be a smooth motion with the grain.

Also, apply the first coat lightly.  You should be able to see through it a little.

Let this first coat dry for about 10 minutes.

It helps to have a fan running to dry your paint, or you can use a blow dryer on cool setting.

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Apply Second Coat of Chalk Paint

Just like the first step apply the second coat.

You can see how it is starting to cover.

If you are using a darker color, this may be your last coat of chalk paint.  But if you are using white paint, you will probably need one more layer of paint.

Make sure that your first coat is good and dry.  If it is not completely dry the paint will come off like pictured below.

If this happens, do not fret because the next coat will smooth it out.  Or at least it worked for us.

Now let this coat dry for about an hour.

Apply Third Coat

Okay, we are almost to the home stretch.

Just like the other two coats of paint start applying your third coat.

This coat will make it a pure white cotton color. You will need multiple coats of chalk mineral paint when using light colors over dark colors.

Let this last coat dry overnight.

See how easy it is with this chalk paint how to guide.

Add Wax

Now it is time to add a top coat. This step is optional especially if you are painting something that won't be touched or anything sat on it. But to be on the safe side, I decided to add the wax.

Next, you will need some wax and a natural bristle brush.

If you want to see the beautiful color of the chalk paint then use a clear wax but if your want an aged or distressed look go with wax with a color like brown wax. A dark wax gives any piece a nice patina.

All you have to do is dip the brush into the soft wax and start brushing it on like butter.

You can use the right to the left brush strokes, up and down or even in circles.

It does not matter.

But personally, I like to go up and down in continuous motion. Work in small areas and start on one side and work your way to the other side. I like to do it this way so I can make sure I am covering the whole surface with wax.

Once you have applied the wax take a clean low lent soft cloth and rub the wax off.

Then take another clean cloth and buff the wax that is still on the chalk painted surface.

See how easy it is the paint with chalk paint.

Remove the Tape and Paper

Now that you are finished remove the tape and paper carefully.

If it looks like any paint is coming up use an x-acto knife to score the color.  I had to do this to keep the paint from pulling away from the cabinet.

So here is the final product without accessories.

And then with accessories.

I love how painting the back of this old piece of furniture made my grandma's dishes stand out more.

Conclusion

If I had to compare chalk paint vs. milk paint, I would say chalk paint is probably easier and you do not have to mix it.  It is thicker and covers better and gives that same old fashion look.

But I still LOVE milk paint!!! Both paints give full coverage and a flawless finish. Chalk paint doesn't leave brush marks which I love, and you can get an antique look with wax on both. A lighter color you have to do more coats but dark colors are less.

Don't confuse chalk paint with chalkboard paint. I have actually picked up chalkboard paint before thinking it was chalk-style paint. Chalkboard paint is used to paint with but after you are finished you can write on the painted surface just like an old-fashioned chalkboard.

What is the best chalk paint?

I only have experience with a few brands but after asking some friends I have learned that Dixie Belle is high on the list as well as Annie Sloan. Behr carries a chalk paint brand and what's really cool is they have it in a spray can.

Fusion mineral paint, which has a chalk painted look but is not actually chalk paint, is a favorite of mine too. My DIY exterior Dutch door post shows off the beautiful finish of Fusion.

Where to buy chalk paint for furniture?

You can find chalkpaint like the Behr brand at Home Depot, Amazon carries many brands like Dixie Belle and Annie Sloan chalk paint is sold in local small retailers. Most chalk paints come in many different colors and the colors give a beautiful farmhouse style

To find a retailer near you simply go to her website and search your location.

Well, now you know painting furniture with chalk paint is easy and you know some of the best chalk paint brands and tools you will need.  In a matter of hours, you can have a whole new look.

Update: Years later and I still love the chalk-painted finish. It looks amazing and as fresh as the day I painted it.

And if you are looking for some inspiration check out our Chalk Paint Ideas post or if you would like tips on styling your hutch check out my storing and displaying vintage dishes post.  Trust me it will inspire you and bring a smile to your face!

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Paint is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to transform a room but picking out the new paint color is hard when you are looking at a little paint chip. So when it was time to paint our guest room I decided to do a little research and find the best Behr neutral paint colors.

After spending hours searching and looking at photos these are the most popular Behr neutral paint colors.

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Best Behr Neutral Paint Colors

• Ultra Pure White
• Cameo White
• Swiss Coffee
• Black
• Graceful Grey
• Antique White

Now that you know Behr's favorite paint colors let's look more closely at each color and an example of it used in a room.

Behr Ultra Pure White

Our first color example is Ultra Pure White and it is the color I choose for our guest bedroom. It is a white color but has the softest feel to it. Some white colors blind you when you enter a room but this white is gentle on the white and was the perfect backdrop for this cheap small bedroom makeover.

I painted the walls and trim the same white Behr paint color. Talk about an easy paint job. No cutting in with two different colors. This is a great color for all your trim in your home too and it looks amazing on furniture.

Here is another shot of the guest bedroom so you can see more of this popular Behr white color. Whether you have natural light or not this color will brighten a room.

Another beautiful example is this kitchen by House on Heatherfield. If you love white cabinets then consider painting them Ultra Pure White. White cabinets brighten any cooking space and this color is a perfect option.

This is a great color for all your trim in your home too and it looks amazing on furniture. Consider using Ultra Pure White on your cabinets, trim, walls, furniture, interior, and exterior. It also looks fabulous on the front doors.

Now keep in mind that this is a white-white color so if you want a little contrast and a warmer tone then try this next color.

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Behr Cameo White

Julie Blanner used Cameo White in her guest bedroom and it is the perfect light warm yellow undertone. This warm Behr paint color makes the white-white bedding stand out but still gives the room that bright and light feeling.

Cameo White is the perfect color for the interior and exterior of your home. Consider using it on walls, furniture, and cabinets.

Behr Swiss Coffee

Did you know that Swiss Coffee is the most sold Behr paint color? The Style Bunch picked a great color to paint their breezeway. The texture on their siding makes this color look a little darker than it is in an example in my popular Behr paint colors post. It is much whiter on a flat wall.

Isn't this space gorgeous!! Swiss Coffee has beautiful gray undertones and looks so pretty with white.

You can use Swiss Coffee anywhere. It looks fabulous on cabinets, walls, trim, furniture, interior, exterior, shutters, and front doors. There are so many great ways you can use this Behr white paint color.

If these Behr whites are quite what you're looking for, check out the round up I did of all the best Behr white paint colors.

Behr Black

Accent walls were made for black and Behr black is perfect. Look at this pretty room by Hickory Grove. After jazzing up this wall with trim and painting it black it transformed the whole bedroom. If you love dark colors but don't want to make the room feel small consider an accent wall.

Black pairs nicely with any neutral color scheme. Great places to use Behr black paint color is accent walls, trim, cabinets, furniture, the exterior of a house, shutters, and exterior doors.

Behr Graceful Grey

Grey is still a popular color and Behr Graceful Grey makes a cozy reading nook. We love how Leanna Ziegler Design used this light gray color and then created a design on the wall in a white-white color.

Graceful Grey is a great deal like white paint colors in that you can use it anywhere. It has cool undertones. I recommend using it on walls, cabinets, furniture, floors, exterior, shutters, and doors. It is also great as a transition paint color in halls and larger open spaces like the living room, family room, kitchen and dining room.

Behr Natural Gray

Another fabulous Behr grey paint color is natural gray. It is more of a medium undertone color and looks like a dark gray in a room that doesn't have a lot of natural light. This color is also on my popular paint colors list by Behr and Fallon at Fallon's Homestead used it in a gorgeous way on the wall going up the stairs.

This cool neutral color looks great on walls both interior and exterior. It is great for cabinets, furniture, shutters, and your front door. It is one of those perfect paint colors that match almost everything.

Behr Antique White

Probably one of the most timeless Behr paint colors is Antique White. Another soft Behr paint color in a bedroom by Simply Vintage Decor. Just like Cameo White, this is color has warm undertones but very light and gives a nice contrast with white. The color and accessories make this bedroom look dreamy.

Now let's talk about places to use Antique White colors. The best place to use it on interior and exterior walls. Because it is a light color it works just about anywhere but I particularly like it on walls.

Conclusion

Neutral Behr paint colors are so easy to use and they are a safe option if picking paint colors is hard for you. If a painter or contractor says you have to pick one color for your interior walls then any of these colours work except for black. Unless you want to live in a cave. LOL!

Now keep in mind that when picking white colors there are warm colors and cool colors. Depending on the look and feel you want depends on the color. If you want a warm glow in your space then use a color like Cameo. But if you do not like yellow undertones then go with a cool color.

Last, also consider the lighting in your room. If you have warm light bulbs they will add a warm tone to your painted walls, trim, and everything. If you have cool light bulbs then they will bring more true color to your paint. You can find this information on the box of the light bulbs.

Now that you have the best neutral paint colors look at where to buy Behr paint colors. Home Depot carries Behr but if you don't have a Home Depot near you there are other options.

Good luck with finding the right color for your home.

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After doing research to find the most popular Sherwin Williams green paint colors I learned that the most sold colors varied around America. Here is a list of the colors I heard over and over plus a surprising popular green in the Nashville area that isn't even on the Sherwin Williams chart.

Popular Sherwin Williams Green Paint Colors

With green making a come back I couldn't resist gathering the top green paint colors to help you pick a paint color for your home. Here is a list of the best Sherwin Williams green paint color.

• Clary Sage SW 6178
• Acacia Haze SW 9132
• Sea Salt SW 6204
• Evergreen Fog SW 9130
• Escape Gray SW 6185
• Ripe Olive SW 6209
• Pewter Green SW 6208
• Isle of Pines SW 6461
• Cascades SW 7623
• Greens SW 6748
• Rosemary SW 6187
• Shade Grown SW 6188

To start our journey of the best green paint colors let's work our way from the lighter colors to the darker colors. Each hue will have a photo featuring a person who has used that color and how they used it from green walls to the exterior.

Best Sherwin Williams Light Green Paint Colors

Greens are cool colors but did you know green colors can have warm and cool undertones. Light green paint colors are known to be relaxing and calm. They give a feeling of nature and good health.

Light green can be used on cabinets, accent walls, exterior, doors, or whole rooms. Let's look at popular light green paint colors and how they are used in these homes.

Clary Sage SW6178

One of my favorite all times shows on television is This Old House and they knocked this kitchen renovation out of the park. If you are a lover of green then you will adore this Clary Sage SW 6178 paint color.

Look how soothing this color is on these kitchen cabinets. Green is such a great cool hue color and it matches so many things. Just look outside at nature and how well green goes with the blue sky, browns, and many other colors.

Acacia Haze SW 9132

When I came across this room and how Acacia Haze was used I couldn't wait to share. This color is listed on Sherwin William's color trend chart. I only heard this color mentioned once but I couldn't resist sharing it here.

Krafted Renovations did a beautiful job using this light green color by Sherwin Williams in this dining room. They used it on the lower half of the wall and on the ceiling.

There are so many ways you can use this color but using it the way they did looks amazing! Even though they didn't have a chair rail that didn't stop them from painting halfway.

If you like Acacia Haze then you will most likely like Sea Salt which is our next light green color.

Sea Salt SW 6204

This color is in the top ten most popular Sherwin Williams paint colors. In fact, it is so trendy until we wrote a whole post featuring examples of using Sherwin Williams sea salt and Sand and Sisal was one.

Sea Salt is a very light green color with gray undertones and in some lights has blue undertones. It is a beautiful neutral color to use in any room of your home. Sand and Sisal use this color in her living room.

Now that we have covered the light green paint colors let's look at the dark green colors.

Evergreen Fog SW 9130

If you're wrestling over which green paint to settle on, you can't get much better than the January 2022 Color of the Month from Sherwin Williams, Evergreen Fog. This warm color pairs great with another popular Sherwin Williams white paint color, Shoji SW 7042. The two fall in the greige color family.

Laurie, from Come on in Designs has done a beautiful job styling this room. The shiplap accent wall ties in lovely with her bedding and the black hexagon lined pattern.

Escape Gray SW 6185

When we gave my daughter's room a makeover, we were looking for the perfect paint to tie in the accents on the bedding. We browsed through the popular Sherwin Williams green paint colors and came across Escape Gray SW 6185 and knew it was the perfect fit.

This paint might have gray in the name, but make no mistake there are green undertones throughout. It pulled together everything in her Antique Vintage Aesthetic Bedroom.

Best Sherwin William Dark Green Colors

Now let's move to the dark green paint colors by Sherwin Williams. Dark greens are rich in tone and give a feeling of nature and wealth. These colors look amazing on cabinets, front doors, shutters, and accent walls. Here are great ways to use these popular dark green colors.

Ripe Olive SW 6209

Ripe Olive is one of Sherwin William's color trend colors so I was not surprised when I came across many rooms using this color. This dark color has a warm gray undertone and is overall a favorite color.

Savas Construction captured a beautiful modern farmhouse feeling by painting ripe olive on these cabinets and kitchen islands. The contrast of the white countertops is gorgeous.

Great ways to use this olive green color are on front doors, shutters, accent walls, under the chair rails, trim, and cabinets. You can use a dark green color on interior walls but you will need much natural light to keep it feeling like a cave unless it is your media room.

Pewter Green SW 6208

Brie Builds also used a paint color from Sherwin William's color trends chart. Pewter Green looks so pretty in this laundry room and it goes well with this arts and crafts style wallpaper. I love how they painted it on the beadboard and used white on the cabinet as a contrast.

Laundry rooms are many times looked over when it comes to decorating so I wrote a post featuring farmhouse laundry room decor ideas. It is a great place to start if you are considering making your laundry room a dreamy place like Brianne.

Isle of Pines SW 6461

Isle of Pine was brought up the most as a dark green when I called stores throughout America. I saw so many different ways to use this color but when I came across this photo pinned by Sherwin Williams I couldn't resist sharing.

Look at how the pretty Isle of Pine is paired with all these maps. It is a great wall color that also would look good in a home office, child's room, on cabinets, or accent walls. Something about this color made me think of an old green chalkboard.

Cascades SW 7623

If you're looking for a Sherwin Williams green paint color that will help you with a statement piece in any room we have you covered. Cascades SW 7623 is what Maureen Lindstrom Designs used on her oversized kitchen islands and it makes a stunning statement in this kitchen.

Cascades is a timeless color that has also been featured as a color of the month for Sherwin Williams. It partners well with white cabinets in this kitchen and if you need help picking the right white, hop over to our Best Sherwin Williams White for Cabinets post.

Greens SW 6748

I love the story my friend Alieta Casey tells of this piece. She bought it and gave it a new life with a gorgeous green paint color. The jewel tone is Sherwin Williams Greens SW 6748. Some ladies would much rather have a breathtaking Emerald piece of furniture over a piece of jewelry.

The assumption when Alieta bought this dresser, was that she would paint it a shade of gray and while that wouldn't have been wrong, this green color gives the piece so much personality.

Rosemary SW 6187

Sherwin Williams Rosemary SW 6187 is what Kendi Everyday painted her kitchen cabinetry and island. This warm color looks like you picked a sprig of fresh rosemary. A perfect color for a kitchen, but the opportunities for where you could paint this striking green paint.

Gold and black accents match this paint color with ease. Paired with wood flooring, Rosemary green gives off a great earthy feel to the room.

Shade Grown SW 6188

This lovely accent wall not only has a fun pattern with wainscoting, it is also a fantastic deep green called Shade Grown SW 6188. The green is easily one of the Popular Sherwin Williams green colors because of the bold statement it makes. The team over at Brothers Painting & Renovation made a wise choice when they went with this paint color option.

It fits in a neutral category and could be made masculine by pairing it with blacks, whites and woods. Or you could give it a feminine feel by adding a touch of pink in the room. Either way, the possibilities are endless with this green paint color.

Favorite Green Paint Colors

In my search for the best green paint colors, I came across a few similar colors that are popular in certain areas of the country or ones I fell in love with that are not Sherwin Williams colors. They are so pretty until I couldn't resist sharing them. Marian with Miss Mustard Seed is one of those colors.

Miss Mustard Seed Boxwood

Boxwood is a perfect color for all farmhouse lovers. It is a gorgeous hue on the color palette and might be the right color for you. But where do you purchase Boxwood?

She is the founder of Miss Mustard Seed milk paint. I have a simple tutorial on how to paint with milk paint if you would like to know more about milk paint. But for now, let's talk about this gorgeous shade of green that is called Boxwood in the milk paint line.

The cool thing about Boxwood is that Marian included the formula in her blog post in case you want to have Sherwin Williams mix it. There is a photo of the formula on the can of paint she had mixed in her blog post called Boxwood Recipe and Glass Hardware.

Now let's look at another fun discovery I found when I talked to a Sherwin Williams employee in Nashville.

Belle Meade Green

Another custom color that I came across while doing my research is Belle Meade Green in Nashville. Now if you go to a Sherwin Williams paint store and ask for this color they will most likely say it doesn't exist. But if you contact the Nashville Sherwin Williams on Heady Drive they have the formula.

This green is a fantastic color for shutters or front doors which is why I couldn't wait to share with you this beautiful photo by The Potted Boxwood. This dark green pairs nicely with white on this home. Belle Meade green also would make a wonderful accent wall.

It is a classic timeless color and the local Nashville people seem to be very fond of it and I can see why. If you want a unique custom Sherwin Williams color that only you will have in your neighborhood then this might be your shade of green. Unless you live in the Nashville area then you will be trending if you use this color.

Benjamin Moore Essex Green

Years ago jewel tones were popular and hunter green was the coveted color. I used Benjamin Moore Essex Green many times on the interior and exterior of the home. Since dark greens are making a come back I couldn't leave out this classic green color by Benjamin Moore.

Recently while visiting The Grove Museum in Tallahassee, Florida I saw these shutters and it reminded me of Essex Green. The Grove Plantation or also known as the Call/Collins house is next to the Governor's Mansion. The Grove was the home of territorial governor Richard Keith Call who built it in 1840 and later Governor LeRoy Collins. Today it has been restored and made into a museum.

I wouldn't be surprised if this color is still on the popular paint colors list of BM. It is so green until it looks black. It is great neutral paint color. My favorite place to use it was on a front door and shutters but people used it on accent walls, under chair rails, cabinets, and even a trim color.

Behr Vine Leaf N 400-7

Do you want to know what prompted my search for Sherwin William's trending green colors? Well, it all started here in my daughter's mudroom laundry room.

We love to do projects together when I come to visit and usually she goes for white or light neutral colors but this visit she surprised me with green.

In her mudroom, we built a floating shelf unit to bring style and organization to this entryway from her garage. This mudroom storage unit acts as an accent wall too. It is stylish yet functional. Directions on this DIY mudroom storage unit are in the post.

If you are looking for a darker tone green Behr paint Vine Leaf is a great color to consider. My son-in-law said it reminds him of their school colors so it would make a great game room color too.

Conclusion

There is one thing I noticed while writing this post on popular Sherwin Williams green paint colors. Light and dark green paint colors look amazing with any wood tones. Look back at all the photos at the natural wood in each room. Notice the wood beams in the dining room with Acacia Haze on the ceiling or how about the wood mantle top next to Sea Salt.

Remember me talking about how green colors give a feeling of nature? Well, this is probably why green and natural woods look so amazing together. I mean if God paired wood and green together then why can't we.

So what is your favorite green colors and where are you considering paint it it inside or outside of your home?

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HOW TO PAINT WITH MILK PAINT

How to paint with milk paint is much easier than it looks.

There are so many milk paint brands out in the world, but I like Miss Mustard Seed's paint over others.  I will share more about why I think it is the best milk paint brand on the market at the bottom of this post.

Update: Three years have passed since I painted this chair and the finish has not chipped and still looks beautiful.

Her paint has a long shelf life because it comes in natural paint powder form and is nontoxic. And her milk paint colors are AMAZING! There is a variety of colors to choose from that create that farmhouse vibe. Make sure to store this powder form paint at room temperature.

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Check out this roundup we did of furniture transformed with Miss Mustard Seed milk paint colors for some great ideas.

But instead of me trying to convince you about MMS paint follow along as I take you through a tutorial on how to paint with milk paint.

WINDSOR CHAIR STORY

Long before I decided to try out natural paint, I found this beat-up Windsor chair on the side of the road along with its twin sister.  One chair gave its life for the other by giving up some of its parts to make the other one whole.

So now it is going to get a natural paint transformation and here are the steps, so you too can transform a piece of furniture with milk paint.

1. SANDING THE CHAIR

The old finish on this chair is not level and needs a little prep work. If your old furniture is like mine start with sanding.  I like to use180-200 grit sandpaper on a sponge block.  A sponge block allows the sandpaper to mold around the edges.  And boy, there are many edges on a Windsor chair.

The most important thing is to sand any areas where the paint is coming up.  Make sure to get the area smooth.  I like to run my hand across it and feel it to see if it is smooth after I sand it.  It helps me to determine if I have it level.

2. WIPING OFF THE GRIT FROM THE SANDPAPER

Now the next step is relatively easy. Just dampen a paper towel and wipe down the chair.  Make sure the paper towel is barely damp.

Also, if your chair is dirty go ahead and give it a washing.  Then let it dry real good before the next step.

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3. PRIMER

In the world of milk paint, you do not always have to do prep work or use primer, but in my case, this chair's existing finish was peeling and shiny.  It was recommended to me by Jennifer at Eight Hundred Furniture to add in a primer step.

I am so glad she recommended this because not only did it help the paint adhere to the chair but the primer helped block the black color from running through the natural paint.

So if you need a primer to consider look at Kilz 2 or Extreme Bond Primer by Sherwin Williams, I have to say the Extreme Bond Primer worked like a charm.

Because this chair is black and milk paint is thin, you will probably need to add two coats of primer.

4. MIXING MILK PAINT

Before we dive into mixing the paint, you're probably asking where to buy milk paint?  Well, you can purchase it on Amazon or go to Miss Mustard Seeds Website to find a list of retailers that might be close to you.

Okay, so now on to mixing the paint.  Remember me saying that MMS paint has a long shelf life. Well, it comes in powder form, so you need to mix it.  But please don't procrastinate on this step because it is super, super easy.

For my chair, I mixed a 1/4 cup of Ironstone milk powder, 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of bonding agent.

Start mixing the milk powder and a small amount of water first and as you stir keep adding water.  Give it a good stir until you feel like all the clumps have dissolved.  Then add your bonding agent.  It is kind of like a runny glue and mixes in very easily.

See learning how to paint with natural paint is pretty easy.

Now let the paint sit for about 5 minutes.  The paint sitting helps it to thicken a little, and now you are ready to paint.

5. PAINTING WITH MILK PAINT

Painting the natural paint was a little more tricky than expected.  For the first coat of paint lightly add some paint to the end of your brush and tap it on the edge of the cup to move the paint downward.

Then apply it to the chair working from the top and moving your way down.  Make sure to check for drips as you go.  I worked on the drips with a dryer brush.

Natural paint is pretty forgiving so if you miss a drip go back over it with no problem.  However, if you let the drip sit too long, it will want to stay for a while.  So continually give all the edges a good look for those pesky drips.

Also, keep your stir stick in the cup while you are painting and stir it now and then to keep it blended.

Another detail I want to share is the brush I used.  For the primer, I used the cheap wood handle brush.  But for the paint, I went with the short handle Wooster synthetic brush.  I found it help onto the paint easier and moved the paint onto the chair nicely.

6. ONE COAT OF MILK PAINT

Here is an example of how one coat of Ironstone paint looks.  It is a lovely matte finish. As you can see I need to add another layer.

7. SECOND COAT OF MILK PAINT

Now add another coat of paint after letting the first coat dry for an hour or so.  It doesn't take long for the paint to dry so you can add another layer.  Here is a photo of the second coat and honestly I think it dries less and less transparent.  How to paint with milk paint is truly so easy!

8. Apply Top Coat (optional)

After you finish you can add a top coat of furniture wax or tough coat liquid form in a thin layer. This will give it a harder smooth finish and make the chair more water-resistant. The more thin layers you add the tougher the finish.

I added the tough coat to my chair. Tough Coat is a much harder finish and is even more durable. I love this tough coat product because it is self-leveling and non-yellowing.

Once I added this top coat I let it dry for 24 hours before I sat anything on the piece of furniture.

FINISHED PRODUCT

I have to say I have fallen in love with the Miss Mustard Seed milk paint.  Teaching you all how to paint with milk paint was so easy thanks to Jennifer and Miss Mustard Seeds videos on YouTube.

I cannot get over how beautiful this chair is now.

The natural paint color we used is Ironstone.  It is a beautiful creamy white!

The chair is so pretty until all I wanted to do was style it instead of sitting in it.  Just happens I got this candle and pillow recently so I think it has found a new home for a while until the chair will end up at my daughters' desk.

Last I said I would share more about this wonderful paint. Here are common questions I get about milk paint.

What ingredients are in milk paint?

The main ingredients in milk paint consist of milk protein, lime (calcium carbonate), pigments (pigment powders), and borax as a preservative but Miss Mustard Seed's milk paint has natural ingredients of milk protein, chalk, clay, limestone, and natural pigments. Her paint is true natural paint and has a very long shelf life because it comes in powder form. Milk paints are generally non-toxic but check your ingredients just in case.

What is easier to use milk paint or chalk paint?

Chalk paint is easier to use because you don't have to mix it and it has self-leveling qualities. However, milk paint gives a gorgeous finish and is much easier to get a farmhouse chippy look. I recommend making sure your surface is sanded smooth first and primed if you use natural paint.

If you want to learn more about chalk paint try my how to paint with chalk paint post. And if you are looking for more farmhouse paint colors try these paint colors at Life on Summerhill.

Is milk paint good for furniture?

Milk paint is great for furniture. You can paint it directly on raw wood or over a painted finish. I do recommend sanding and priming first to get a more flawless finish but if you are wanting an aged look skip the sanding and primer. Milk paint furniture gives the most beautiful look!

CONCLUSION

Overall I highly recommend the Miss Mustard Seed's milk paint.  There are many beautiful paint colors to choose from like Eulalie's Sky, French Enamel, Layla's Mint, and Aviary.  I have not tried other milkpaint brands, but MMS seems to be of good quality and I have heard General Finishes milk paint is good too. And it's the best milk paint furniture brand.

MILK PAINT FURNITURE PAINTING TIPS

I did run out of paint towards the end.  I grabbed a tablespoon of powder, water and bonding agent and mixed up some more right in the jar I was using.

Also, let me encourage you to put the piece of furniture on a table.  It saves your back and because the chair is elevated it is easier to see the drips.

And last, don't forget a drop cloth.  You will for sure need it for this project because this paint is drippy.  Or at least my paint was drippy.  Haha!

Here is a recap of the steps on how to paint with milk paint over a painted piece of furniture.

• Begin by sanding over the existing paint.  Paint carefully in areas where the existing paint is coming up
• Remove dust from sanding with a damp paper towel or tack cloth (clean the chair if needed at this step)
• Brush on primer starting at the top and move your way down
• Add another coat of primer if the first coat of milk paint doesn't cover well
• Mix paint and add the bonding agent
• Brush first layer milk paint onto chair working from the top and move down (watch for drips)
• Brush the second layer of milk paint if needed.  Most likely you will need two unless you like the look

I hope you have enjoyed this DIY and I hope you try out milk-paint to get that delicious vintage painted look. What are you considering painting?

Since this post went live we have lived with our natural painted chair for a while now.  The paint has stayed on the piece of furniture beautifully.  I have no complaints and only good things to say about MMS paint.  I do believe it is the best milk paint brand.

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How to Paint with Milk Paint

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Painting with milk paint is much easier than it looks. Here is a tutorial on how to paint with milk paint using the best milk paint brand on the market.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Active Time 2 hours

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost 40.00

Materials

• Milk Paint
• Primer
• Bonding agent
• Furniture wax or tough coat liquid form

Tools

• 180-200 grit sandpaper on a sponge block
• Paper towels
• Wood handle paint brush
• Synthetic paint brush

Instructions

1. Sand any areas where the paint is coming up. Make sure to get the area smooth.
2. Dampen a paper towel and wipe down the chair.  Make sure the paper towel is barely damp.
3. If your chair is dirty go ahead and give it a washing.  Then let it dry real good before the next step.
4. You do not always have to do prep work or use primer, but if the surface finish is peeling and shiny you may want to. Apply one or two coats using an inexpensive wood handle paint brush.
5. Next, you'll mix the milk paint. Start mixing the milk powder and a small amount of water first and as you stir keep adding water.  Give it a good stir until you feel like all the clumps have dissolved.  Then add your bonding agent.  It is kind of like a runny glue and mixes in very easily. Let the paint sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
6. For the first coat of paint, lightly add some paint to the end of your brush and tap it on the edge of the cup to move the paint downward. I recommend using a synthetic paint brush which will be easier and move the paint onto the furniture nicely.
7. Apply the paint working from the top and moving your way down.  Make sure to check for drips as you go. 
8. Keep your stir stick in the cup while you are painting and stir it now and then to keep it blended.
9. Let the first coat dry for an hour and add another coat of paint if desired. 
10. After you finish you can add a top coat of furniture wax or tough coat liquid form in a thin layer.
11. Let it dry for 24 hours before placing anything on the furniture.

Notes

1. Put the piece of furniture on a table.  It saves your back and because the chair is elevated it is easier to see the drips.
2. If you let a drip sit too long, it will want to stay for a while.  So continually give all the edges a good look for those pesky drips.
3. Don't forget a drop cloth.  You will for sure need it for this project because this paint is drippy. 

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Gray paint colors are becoming more popular, so we decided to bring you the best Sherwin Williams grey cabinet colors. Whether you prefer warm tones or cool tones, there is a perfect colour for you!

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS GREY CABINET COLORS

Grey has been a popular color for years and will keep trending. If you have been loving it as much as we do, this is the perfect post for you!

BEST SHERWIN WILLIAMS GRAY CABINET PAINT COLORS

What are the most popular Sherwin Williams gray cabinet paint colors? After doing research here is a list of the most trending colors for 2021.

• Repose Gray
• Agreeable Gray
• Dorian Gray
• Iron Ore
• Anew Gray
• Worldly Gray
• First Star
• Mindful Gray
• Gray Clouds
• Light French Gray
• Amazing Gray

What is the most popular kitchen cabinet color for 2021?

The most popular kitchen cabinet color for 2021 is white and gray. Warm tones are creeping back into our homes but grey is still going to play a big part especially warm grays. We are seeing fewer white cabinets and more gray but color is trending too especially using it as accents like on the island or range hood.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS REPOSE GRAY 7015

Have you ever seen my friend Jackies' Instagram at Finding_lovely? Her home is gorgeous!! She used Repose Gray SW 7015 by Sherwin Williams on her kitchen cabinets.

Repose Gray is a great neutral color. It sits between light and medium on the greyscale and shows off a nice contrast with white. It looks amazing anywhere in your home!

SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY 7029

Krystal, from The Smitten Collective, painted her cabinets Agreeable Gray 7029 by Sherwin Williams. Doesn't the gray look so good with her beautiful backsplash!

Agreeable gray has a warm undertone but still has a grayish appearance. It is a light grey color and still has a nice contrast with white. If you have several whites in your kitchen this is a good gray for cabinets.

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS DORIAN GRAY 7017

My friend Elenie, from Anna Creek Cottage, used Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray on her kitchen cabinets. Dorian Gray has a unique undertone because it is has a touch of purple which gives it a slightly warm touch. It sites between light and medium on the gray value and has a nice contrast with white whites.

Elenie's home is beautiful!! If you love her kitchen you will love the rest of her house.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS IRON ORE 7069

This beautiful kitchen, on WDesign website, is painted Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. If you are looking for black cabinets then this is a great color.

Iron ore reminds me of oil rubbed bronze. The bronze that looks like black but isn't black black. Iron Ore is a gorgeous black color and look fabulous on cabinets.

These cabinets are painted in a high gloss which you do not see very often. It looks amazing!!

SHERWIN WILLIAMS ANEW GRAY 7030

This kitchen is designed by Tobi Fairley and the cabinets are Sherwin Williams Anew Gray.

Anew gray is one shade lighter than agreeable gray. It has a warm undertone and site between light and medium on the greyscale. As you can see in the photo it has a nice contrast with white if you look at it next to the chairs.

This kitchen is beautiful with all of the gold accents!

A laundry/mudroom is the perfect place to paint Anew Gray SW 7030. The brick flooring with a German schmear look pulls together the paint color with ease.

You can see that it is the right paint choice for a modern farmhouse as seen in Derro House Designs home. It looks lovely painted on wainscot and black and gold accents pair nicely with this Sherwin Williams Gray color.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS WORLDLY GRAY 7043

This beautiful gray cabinet color is on the Home Bunch website and is painted with Sherwin Williams Worldly Gray. Worldly gray has red, green and blue hues mixed into it where all three percentages are closely together but I feel it leans slightly on the warm undertone side when looking at the sample.

Worldly gray is a lovely color for cabinets for the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. It is a light to medium tone.

This beautiful kitchen also has Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik 7602. They look amazing together!

Juliet Interiors has paired Sherwin Williams Worldly Gray SW 7043 on her kitchen cabinets with Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154. The two paint colors look beautiful with the black cabinet pulls.

Worldly Gray is one of Sherwin Williams grey cabinet colors that can handle being partnered with a bold statement color and not have the show stolen. It is a simple yet stunning paint color.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS MINDFUL GRAY 7016

The Hartsell's over at Down Town Acres on Instagram painted this beautiful kitchen Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray. Mindful gray is a light to medium warm gray. It's a great color for cabinets especially if you pair it with white countertops.

The Hartsell's have a great instagram full of decor ideas. You will be inspired!

SHERWIN WILLIAMS FIRST STAR 7646

Here at Life on Summerhill, we recently painted our stained cabinets. The paint color we chose was Sherwin Williams First Star.

When I started looking for a paint color I knew I wanted a white color but I also had white countertops, white subway tile backsplash and white appliance. Needless to say I already had a lot of white going on.

To combate all the white I first thought I would use repose gray but when the color came in it was to dark to call it white cabinets. So I worked with Sherwin Williams to cut the color until I got it just like I wanted it. But when I pulled my SW paint chips out I discovered that Sherwin Williams already had a white-gray called First Star.

Well, the story gets even more interesting because when I started doing my research for the most popular paint color of 2021 guess who showed up on the list. That's right–First Star.

First star is a cool white with almost equal amounts of red and green so it doesn't read warm or cool. As you can tell from the photo it is the lightest tone on the value scale but not quite white. It offers a tiny bit of contrast with white which worked nicely in this kitchen which already had lots of white.

Other paint colors in our kitchen are in paint colors at Life on Summerhill.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS GRAY CLOUDS SW 7658

Andi Telker at KC Home Report painted built in cabinets Sherwin Williams Gray Clouds. What could be everyday cabinetry becomes an outstanding featured when painted the right color.

Gray Clouds is a warm color with beige undertones. It's the definition of greige.

This paint color easily becomes sophisticated with gold accents lights and decor pieces.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS LIGHT FRENCH GRAY SW 0055

Custom cabinetry looks amazing painted in Sherwin Williams Light French Gray. This is a cool gray color and looks sweet as trim around glass cabinet doors one painted fully on a drawer.

The Cruz Residence has pulled together a charming kitchen with grey cabinets and subway tile. If you're trying to chose a gray paint color for your shaker cabinet doors, their's shows off what Light French Gray would look like. It's simply alluring.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS AMAZING GRAY SW 7044

Still trying to figure out what Sherwin Williams grey cabinet colors might be the fit for the job you have in mind? Take a look at Jayme Fridley's amazing butler's pantry. She has painted the cabinets and shelving Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray.

This neutral paint color falls under the warmer tone category with tan and green undertones. It pairs well with Alabaster or Shoji White.

CONCLUSION

Our friends have chosen some of the most beautiful and popular Sherwin Williams grey cabinet colors. We hope you think so too!

After you pick out your favorite gray color for your cabinet and if you are thinking about revamping your cabinets in your own home, check out my How to Paint Cabinets without Sanding. In this post, we share our painter's secret recipe on painting cabinets where they turn out amazing.

Did you find a gray color for you cabinets? Let us know what color you are planning to use!

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New year, new color! The new year is a great time for new beginnings. One of my favorite things to do each year is searching for the color of the year selections.  It is a great way to see where our hues are taking us.   The color of the year 2022 is very similar for each company.

Most of the time the colors are spot-on, at least from my perspective, but then there are colors that I think to myself where did that come from. Let me know what you think of this year's color trends.

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Paint Color of the Year 2022

This year I can easily see myself recommending some of the colors, and there are other colors that I have been trying to figure out a way to blend into our modern farmhouse decor style. Let's go on a journey and look at each company's 2022 paint colors.

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog SW 9130

Sherwin Williams is opening the door in 2022 with another earth tone color. 2021 was a deep dark color called Urban Bronze SW 7048. This year it is a gorgeous shade of green called Evergreen Fog SW 9130.

This color can be used anywhere in your home. It would look great on a front door, walls, and furniture.

Now compare last year's color Urban Bronze. Look at how beautiful this color looks on an accent wall. It works with almost every design style.

For two years now Sherwin Williams is seeing a forecast of earth tones. The trendy colors they are recommending are winners in my book.

I have been writing about these colors of the year for four years now and I love how you can see the transition from one year to the other. I find it interesting that Sherwin Williams went from Naval SW 6244 in 2020 to these earth tone colors.

Naval is said to be a rich navy that creates a calm and grounding environment. A tone that will warm up any room. 

If you love the color, this is an excellent choice for your walls, door, cabinetry, and so on.  But if you are more of a neutral person, then I would recommend using it as an accent. 

Cavern Clay SW 7701 was Sherwin William's color of the year for 2019. A color that would warm up any room. I love this color for a home office or dining room.

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Benjamin Moore October Mist 1495

Last year I was so excited about Benjamin Moore's color but this year they made a great choice again with October Mist 1495. Look at this color's soft and relaxing hues. It is a great color.

This color will look great in a laundry room, accent wall, bedroom, or front door to name a few. This soothing green will be a family favorite. Now let's look back over the years to see Benjamin Moore's colors.

Here is Benjamin Moore's 2021 color of the year. Aegean Teal is so pretty! Just like Sherwin Williams, I think Benjamin Moore has knocked it out of the park.

Aegean Teal 2136-40 is a medium tone blue green color that will look amazing in many places. This is a fabulous color for a front door, cabinetry, furniture, and walls, especially accent walls.

First Light 2102-70 is Benjamin Moore's color of the year for 2020.

This is the perfect color to remind you of a gorgeous sunrise or sunset. Who wouldn't love to bring that indoors?

First Light is perfect on walls, doors, furniture, and accessories.  

Benjamin Moore AC 690 Metropolitan, their color of 2019, is still a color that is trending right now. It is a great color for accent walls and cabinets. It pairs great with natural materials.

Behr Breezeway

Behr releases another green color but this one has bright and cheery written all over it. Meet Breezeway a lovely paint color that I think will love lovely in a coastal home.

Behr 2021 color of the year was Canyon Dusk S210-4. This gentle-toned color is such a beautiful color! Warm neutrals have a calming effect. Doesn't it just look amazing in this bathroom?

This lovely earthy terracotta color can be used for just about anything. Office, kitchen, bathroom, you name it! A warm hue that's incredibly versatile. Behr hit it spot on for a perfect summer color!

In 2020 Behr used an earth tone color called Back to Nature S340-4.

Back to Nature is a color that does just that and is a beautiful color for outdoors, but would look amazing inside your home too.

This is a color that would look great in your office, on your cabinets, in your living room, or bedroom but we love it on this door!

It's a subtle color that doesn't steal the show, but would be a great accent color. If you love green colors and would like more ideas try these popular Sherwin Williams green paint colors. Now let's look at Behr paints color from 2019.

Blueprint S470-5 is a warm denim mid-range hue and was Behr's color of the year for 2019.  The perfect accent wall color or cabinetry.

PPG Olive Sprig

PPG 2022 color of the year is Olive Sprig. Another wonderful nature inspired color. This color is great for walls, furniture, and doors.

PPG has released a color palette for 2021 instead of just one color. It was a beautiful reflection of the natural world. Big Cypress PPG1062-5 (pictured below), Transcend PPG1079-4, and Misty Aqua PPG1147-3.

The color Transcend PPG1079-4 is a midtone, shaded, brown sugar beige with a gingerbread undertone. It is perfect if you want to add warmth to a room.

Misty Aqua PPG1147-3 is a soft, muted, tropical turquoise aqua with an aquamarine undertone. It pairs perfectly with light creams and soft neutral accents. Do you like the idea of releasing color palettes or do you prefer one color per year?

The color of the year for 2020 is Chinese Porcelain PPG1160-6.

Blue is a timeless color and PPG has nailed it with Chinese Porcelain.

The blue with violet undertones is a serine color that takes you outdoors.

If your entryway is asking for a makeover, Chinese Porcelain is a great color to start with. It's inviting to any guests that might cross the threshold of your home and adds a sophisticated wash of color.

PPG paint color of the year in 2019 was Nightwatch  PPG1145-7. This stunning statement shade provides a wonderful contrast when your decor is primarily neutral colors.

Dunn-Edwards Arts and Craft DET682

Dunn Edwards released their 2022 color of the year and it is right in there with all the other nature-inspired colors except this one is not green. Welcome this gorgeous brown tone called Arts and Craft DET682. This versatile shade brings warmth to your home and will complement most interior design trends.

This color reminds me of Sherwin William's 2021 color of the year. The moody warm tone will look amazing as an accent wall, all walls in a room, trim, and doors.

Their 2021 color of the year is Wild Blue Yonder DE5855. It brings the bright skies indoors. This light and airy pale blue is gorgeous!

This blue hue pairs well with almost any type of décor style. Open up any room in your home with this color!

Minty Fresh DE5687 is their 2020 color of the year from Dunn-Edwards.

What a clean color this is. If you're tired of white, but don't want a bold color in your home, then Fresh Mint is a beautiful option.

This is a perfect color to lighten a room that doesn't have any natural light coming in.

There are so many options of where you could incorporate this color in your home. Anywhere from your kitchen walls, to your bathroom, to your outdoor patio. This green tone brings the sunshine indoors.

Fresh mint is a breath of fresh air for your home.

Dunn-Edwards color of the year from 2019 was Spice of Life DET439. This warm color pairs great with neutral decor.

Conclusion

Colors of the year are a great way to get new design ideas. Overall, I think all the paint companies and experts have given us great color options. Mostly leaning to natural greens, there are various ways to give your home a new look. Maybe it's time to change up your home's color scheme? The current trends contain wonderful choices from neutrals colors to bright colors that will reflect your personal style.

What is your favorite color and where would you use it?

I am toying with the thought of painting a door which is what I did several years ago when I painted my front door Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue. Changing your front door's color can give your home a new look in not much time.

I fell in love with that color then so you never know if you will fall in love with one of these colors now.

What color choices do you predict will be popular next year?

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