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Interior Paint Colors

Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:11 pm
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:11 pm
I’m doing some remodeling in my home and interior painting will be needed. What’s colors are the newer homes using and does it matter what color the outside of your home is?

Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
2958 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:13 pm to
If you don't want to pay a designer, go to a local high end paint store and see if they have a color consultant. Their services are sometimes free if you buy all the paint and supplies from them.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58389 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:13 pm to
Who am I Chip Gaines?
Posted by BAMBAM
Biloxi, MS
Member since Mar 2008
2365 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:13 pm to
Light grays are the in thing right now

Building a house and using dove white from Benjamin’s Moore (not a gray). Light white colors but not bright white
Posted by Bullfrog
Institutionalized but Unevaluated
Member since Jul 2010
56441 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:15 pm to
Avocado and Harvest Gold.


Just like you currently have to match your appliances.
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:17 pm to
quote:

end paint store and see if they have a color consultant. Their services are sometimes free if you buy all the paint and supplies from them.


Good idea. Ty :)
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:18 pm to
quote:

Building a house and using dove white from Benjamin’s Moore (not a gray). Light white colors but not bright white


I saw a lot of this on Pinterest. Does it matter that the outside of my house is more of a warm color?
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:18 pm to
quote:

Just like you currently have to match your appliances.



Not for long
Posted by LSUKTR
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2005
1489 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:19 pm to
We’ve used a lot of BM Classic Gray inside.

Our exterior is Oyster White, Alabaster trim, and Silver Strand shutters (all Sherwin Williams)
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:19 pm to
Sounds beautiful
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48830 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:20 pm to
It seems that my wife paints every room a different shade of khaki. It feels like a hotel to me but I don't give a shite enough to complain
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19054 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:23 pm to
Dove white Is my exterior color

Inside is alabaster trim and city grey walls (almost white) (and 50% on ceilings)
This post was edited on 12/17/18 at 8:24 pm
Posted by Kentucker
Cincinnati, KY
Member since Apr 2013
19351 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:23 pm to
Interior colors depend on the room. Bedrooms usually take on earth tones which promote rest and sleep. Dens should be darker colors because they're primarily used for TVs. Kitchens and breakfast areas can be fun if bright colors, preferably pastels, are used. Sunrooms are best when painted white or another light, bright color.

Outside, white still remains one of the most popular house colors but others like cream, beige, yellow and lighter shades of grey and blue are not far behind. Many homeowners who like darker shades prefer shades of brown paint for the exterior.
Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
15893 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:25 pm to
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does it matter what color the outside of your home is?


Umm yeah. Paint your house purple then try to sell it
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48830 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:26 pm to
quote:

Umm yeah. Paint your house purple then try to sell it

I'm always amazed at the Easter egg colored houses in the hood
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:27 pm to
No...does the interior paint have to be in the same color family as the exterior paint?
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:32 pm to
The stucco outside of my house is a Golden color, do I have to carry that tone or color family into my home?
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
65974 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:36 pm to

Look into gray hues. I've seen some very nice lighter tones that were amazing
Posted by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:40 pm to
Thanks Gents.

Grey seems to be the hot color right now.
Posted by Slippy
Across the rivah
Member since Aug 2005
6606 posts
Posted on 12/17/18 at 8:41 pm to
Behr Armadillo is a nice neutral shade. Have it in 3 rooms.
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