June 3rd, 2010

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Best of Kelly’s Colors, part 1

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Warm neutrals I would use throughout my home:

Shaker Beige HC-45 is a contemporary color that is fresh and clean.  I especially love this color with dark brown furniture and flooring.

Monroe Bisque HC-26 is also a favorite of many because of the effect of a nice, soft background.

Philadelphia Cream HC-30 is a soft yellow.  It works well in entryways with many different types of lighting.

Benjamin Moore HC-30 Philadelphia Cream        Philadelphia Cream HC-30

I also love Powell Buff HC-35 and would use throughout my entire home.

Benjamin Moore HC-35 Powell Buff Powell Buff HC-35

(On-screen color representations may vary from the actual paint colors. This is due to a variety of factors, not least would be that the online color is not the actual paint, it is just a computer representation of the paint color. And every single computer monitor will display these colors differently. )

There is a reason many paint experts and designers go straight to the Benjamin Moore Historical Color Chart to choose colors.  It is a good starting point looking for colors because most of the colors are neutrals that will give you that soft background color.

I always recommend testing paint colors because the lighting in your home is different from the paint store’s, so the color will look different. Also, all beiges have undertones of either yellow, red or green that become prominent when placed next to another color. You want to test at home with your woodwork, carpeting, fireplace and furnishings. Please do not skip this step!

Would anyone like to add to this neutral list?  There are so many great colors out there!

If you need help picking colors for your home, call me 401-765-6446 or visit me at kellybernierdesigns.com.

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