Revitalize Your Residence with the Perfect Palette
Invigorating Interiors: The Allure of Mint Green
For those seeking a bold yet harmonious indoor environment, the shade of mint green offers a remarkable solution. Celebrated designer Leah Ring, renowned for her imaginative use of color, champions Benjamin Moore’s Lido Green. This particular hue is praised for its ability to introduce a significant splash of color while maintaining a lightness that allows for diverse layering of additional shades. It serves as an ideal foundational color, capable of integrating seamlessly with a rich array of furnishings in royal purple, deep red, and olive green, as evidenced in a historic San Francisco living room project.
Sophisticated Subtlety: Embracing Green-Gray Tones
To infuse a residence with an air of refined elegance, designer Alisa Bloom frequently selects green-gray tones. Her preferred choice, Benjamin Moore’s Gray Cashmere, is a soft, earthy green infused with a blue undertone. This dynamic shade gracefully shifts throughout the day, at times appearing more blue and at others revealing its green essence. Bloom, based in New York and Chicago, finds it an impeccable backdrop, especially for showcasing vintage Italian furnishings in a Washington, D.C. home.
The Comfort of Neutrals: Warm Taupe Accents
Cori Pfaff, a designer from Ashby Collective in Austin, consistently turns to warm neutrals for their comforting appeal. Benjamin Moore’s Litchfield Gray stands out as a timeless selection that allows a home's inherent character and intricate details to truly shine. Pfaff utilized this color for millwork and a vanity in a tranquil Austin bedroom, noting its capacity to brighten a space without appearing stark. The result is an atmosphere of warmth, serenity, and effortless sophistication.
Timeless Appeal: The Radiance of Creamy White
If there's a signature color for Regan Baker Design, it is undoubtedly Benjamin Moore’s White Dove. Founder Regan Baker describes it as her perennial favorite, capable of instantly transforming any project. She values its warm undertones, which prevent it from leaning yellow, and its crisp quality, which avoids a cold or clinical feel. This creamy white serves as an exquisite canvas for custom millwork, captivating art pieces, and vibrant color accents throughout a room. In an Orange County, California, home, this shade beautifully accentuates natural materials and capitalizes on abundant sunlight.
Versatile Warmth: The Charm of Soft Putty
In a Chicago kitchen, designer Rebekah Zaveloff chose Benjamin Moore’s Athena to complement a diverse mix of materials. This soft putty shade, a long-standing favorite, provides an instant transformation to any area. Its delicate rosy undertone harmonizes wonderfully with various wood finishes, marble, and metal elements, demonstrating its remarkable adaptability.
Eucalyptus Serenity: A Refreshing Green Hue
Whitney Walker, from Farrington Lane in Austin, believes in the power of color to invigorate a space. She enthusiastically recommends Portola Paints’ Rococo Lime Wash, a soft, verdant shade that graces an Austin bathroom. Walker appreciates how it imparts vitality and dynamism while preserving a sense of calm and rootedness, appearing equally stunning under bright daylight or a soft evening glow.
Exterior Elegance: Sun-Drenched White for Tropical Climates
For exterior renovations in tropical locales, designer Renée Gaddis of Naples, Florida, opts for a shade that thrives in natural light. Sherwin-Williams’ Greek Villa provides an immediate refresh without appearing overly harsh or stark under the intense Florida sun, making it ideal for coastal homes.
Dramatic Facades: Layered Charcoal for Modern Flair
Nicole Hollis, an AD100 designer, believes a bolder hue can instantly elevate traditional architecture. She utilized Benjamin Moore’s Asphalt and Iron Mountain on a historic San Francisco home, adding depth to its trim and stucco-and-brick facade. These colors subtly integrate with the surrounding green landscape of the Presidio, offering views of the bay.
Coastal Charm: Seashell Peach for Exterior Warmth
Shani Risinger Core, a Florida-based designer, drew inspiration from the subtle blush of a seashell to rejuvenate the exterior of a Palm Beach Gardens home. Benjamin Moore’s Opal, an off-white with a hint of pink, is equally enchanting for both exteriors and interiors, exuding a gentle warmth.
Historical Harmony: Worn White for Enduring Character
When refreshing her century-old New Jersey home, Kristina Phillips selected Benjamin Moore’s Distant Grey for its facade. She intentionally avoided a stark white to preserve the home’s historic integrity, opting for a shade with a gray undertone that appears as a true white from afar, harmonizing perfectly with a black roof.