No! We are not repainting. But I wanted to talk to you about my favorite neutral paint colors. This is a HUGE trend to either go griege or all white at this point on walls and in interiors. To some this may be old news but I swear I get weekly questions about what shade is in our house and how to incorporate more of this color without a room feeling flat. So here are my tips on how to incorporate more greige in your life and my favorite paint colors.
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I love how this room used it on the walls and on the furniture. With the bold stripes and texture of the ottoman it feels warm and cozy.
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Using black as a accent makes this space have a more visual impact.
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Breaking up all the white and grey with this wood accent for a coffee table makes this feel a bit warmer.
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Using silver accents in this room give it a glamorous look.
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Lots of texture in this room in the rug, coffee table and wood accessories make this all white furniture pop and not blend in to much to the white walls.
We are seeing greige also for cabinet colors. Take a look.
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Going in a soft color and popping the gold hardware is just gorgeous.
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Or going in a bit darker of a tone can me more dramatic.
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If you have an all white kitchen, using greige tiles and weathered furniture is a gorgeous modern country industrial look.
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I LOVE how it is also being used in main pieces in a room like this bath tub.
And this piano is just dreamy in this color!
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SO what are the best neutral paint colors to tackle your next project? Here are my favorites that we have used for our clients.
How To Select The Perfect Neutral Paint Colors:
- A shade will look different from one room to the next due to lighting
- Always paint a 4×4 swatch on the wall to see if it will work
- Always paint 2 coats at least for a realistic swatch on the wall
- Pop the trim in a white or even go in a shade darker than the wall color selected
- Use accessories in the wall in the same shade to give your wall color some depth
Pin our image below with our favorite neutral paint colors to save it for later!
Thanks for the tips! I really like your suggestions for how to use neutral paint colors in my house. I’ve never really taken very much notice into how darker and lighter neutral tones can affect the mood in a room before reading this post. That can clearly be seen in the picture of the kitchen that features that table set with the plants on top. The whiter shades of the white cabinets really pop against the darker shade of the tile right behind it. I should use this same color coordinating guide for my own home now that I’m getting around to painting it.
Since all the colors in the walls and furniture are neutral, the textures can really pop if you go for that. It would be fun to play around with those colors. It’s a nice way to use the white walls. We will have to paint it. That way we can have our room look bigger while we are at it.
Neutral colors really bring forth a sophisticated look. Plus, they give you a lot of wiggle room with your decorations. Great post!
I have to admit that I am a fan of neutral colors on the walls. That way, they won’t clash with the color of our furniture and decorations. Still, I don’t want everything to just be a stark white. Most of these walls have a light undertone color. I like the ones that seem to have a pale golden yellow undertone. It’s not bright yellow, but it softens the white.
I’m really glad that you showed the picture of the room with the silver accents. My husband wants to paint our living room grey, but I was afraid it would be a little boring. See how glamorous it looks with silver accents, I think I’ll definitely reconsider that interior paint
I like how you pointed out in each of your examples that there was some contrasting color or accents. If it weren’t for these then I think I would hate the neutral paint colors you are showing. I do have to admit that they are classy and I like the idea of picking a color that will look different in different light. However, I still like having a little bit of color to a room. Would it be too much to add an accent wall in a room with one of these colors?
Love your picks! We love the Repose Gray in our home. It was one of the few colors that looked true to color with our lighting, and really makes everything else in the room pop.
Thank you for the great tips and color suggestions!
I love the gray cabinets! I never would have thought to make cabinets gray but it really works well against the white walls. Thanks for the idea.
Choosing paint colors based on the lighting in each room seems like a great way to choose the right neutral paint colors. That’s something I’ve been struggling with since I decided that I wanted to repaint all of the rooms in my house. While I was looking online to get ideas, I found this site that has a gallery of painted houses that rooms that gave me some inspiration: http://www.gandlpainting.ca/photo_gallery.html. There are a few rooms that were painted using different shades of browns and greys that look pretty good, so I might decide to paint some of the rooms that get more light in a light shade of grey.
I am definitely into neutral color trends! It makes your house look, clean, modern, and classy! It also makes it easier for you to change the decor as much as you;d like without having to paint the walls or get new furniture each time! I love the picture inspirations you picked!
Thank you for the post. These are some really great ideas. I think adding a new paint color can really transform a room into something you could only dream about. I really like the look of more neutral colors, I think it is more chic and goes with anything.
I’m trying to find the best color for my office. I do like bold colors, but I think that having something neutral will be better for helping me concentrate. I like the grant beige and the revere pewter, but actually think I want something with more color. Really about like these two colors but with more of a green hint to them. Any suggestions?
I love spray paint!! I do wish there were a wider range of colors. I’ve learned to do several very light coats to avoid drips.
The whiter shades of the white cabinets really pop against the darker shade of the tile right behind it. It’s a nice way to use the white walls. We will have to paint it. I should use this same color coordinating guide for my own home now that I’m getting around to painting it.
My home is decorated with a lot of neutral colors. We actually have made the apartment look a lot better than it was. I like to say that it is really warm and cozy unlike before.
I love the gray paint in the kitchen. I wouldn’t have ever thought to do that myself but now I may have to consider it.
I love the paint color of the paino! Any suggestions of a color like that?