09.08.2014

Greek Revival Farmhouse by Brian McCarthy via House Beautiful

darker trim

I am not one for fancy paint treatments but I do like a trim/molding that is painted a shade or two darker than the walls. It adds a layer of detail that can be just the right touch for a simple, elegant room. I particularly like it in a bedroom or in an understated dining room. Have a good Monday everyone!

from top left - kitchen design source unknown - nursery by Amy Meier Design and Abby Cahill O'Brien via Country Living - den design via Elle Decor - photo by Germain Suignard via Adorable Home - kitchen design source unknown - bathroom by Laura Stern Design - bedroom design source unknown

picking paint colors

I am in Michigan for a quick trip which leaves little time for a realty round up post. I also want to do a little rethinking about the next phase of the series so make sure not to miss next Friday's realty round up post. 

Today, I want to share a series on REMODELISTA/GARDENISTA. The series provides architects/designers picks for paint colors. Anyone who has selected paint colors knows it can be a challenging and overwhelming task. This is why designers tend to have their tried and true colors that they always turn to. Broken into different installments below are the recommendations featured with links to the full stories. 

Happy Friday!

REMODELISTA: Architect's White Exterior Paint Picks

1. Benjamin Moore - Brilliant White  2. Benjamin Moore - Simply White  3. Dunn-Edwards - Crystal Haze  4. Farrow & Ball - All White  5. Benjamin Moore - White Heron  6. Sherwin-Williams - Pure White  7. Benjamin Moore - Swiss Coffee  8. Benjamin Moore - Linen White  9. Porter Paints - Atrium White  10. Benjamin Moore - Cloud White

REMODELISTA: Black Magic - Architects' 8 Top Paint Picks

1. Farrow & Ball - Railings  2. Benjamin Moore - Midnight Oil  3. Benjamin Moore - Carbon Copy  4. Farrow & Ball - Off-Black 5. Benjamin Moore - Black Forest Green  6. Benjamin Moore - Black Panther  7. Farrow & Ball - Pitch Black  8. Benjamin Moore - French Beret

REMODELISTA: Shades of Gray - Architects' Top Ten Paint Picks

1. Benjamin Moore - Sag Harbor Gray  2. ICI - Grey Hearth  3. Dunn-Edwards - Vulcan  4. Benjamin Moore - Graphite  5. Benjamin Moore - Bear Creek  6. Benjamin Moore - Iron Mountain  7. Benjamin Moore - Gravel Grey  8. Sherwin Williams - Peppercorn  9. Farrow & Ball - Down Pipe  10. Benjamin Moore - Greystone

REMODELISTA: Seeing Green - Architects Pick the Best Green Exterior Paints

1. Pratt & Lambert - Olive Shadow  2. Cabot Solid Stain - Sagebrush  3. Farrow & Ball - Studio Green  4. Benjamin Moore - Cedar Path  5. Benjamin Moore - Central Park  6. Benjamin Moore - Mohegan Sage  7. Sherwin-Williams - Yew Hedge  8. Benjamin Moore - Black Forest Green  9. C2 Paints - Toadstool

REMODELISTA: Remodeling 101 - 10 Architects' Moody Paint Picks

1. Benjamin Moore - Texas Leather  2. Farrow & Ball - Studio Green  3. Farrow & Ball - Pelt  4. Farrow & Ball - Mole's Breath  5. Benjamin Moore - Hale Navy  6. Benjamin Moore - Sharkskin  7. Ralph Lauren - Yacht Blue  8. Benjamin Moore - Newburg Green  9. Benjamin Moore - Lead Gray  10. Farrow & Ball - Lichen

REMODELISTA: Remodeling 101 - 10 happiness-inducing paint colors

1. Farrow & Ball - Citron  2. Benjamin Moore - Palest Pistachio  3. Farrow & Ball - Pink Ground  4. Farrow & Ball - Slipper Satin  5. Benjamin Moore - Piano Concert  6. Benjamin Moore - Quiet Moments  7. Benjamin Moore - Pernod  8. Benjamin Moore - Borrowed Light  9. Benjamin Moore - Soft Pumpkin  10. Farrow & Ball - Arsenic