As it turned out though, so many of the beiges, tans, and taupes that I liked and were recommended were way too dark for this space that sees little natural light. In the end I went with something that in a room with normal sunlight is off-white but here reads like a dark linen. I used Benjamin Moore's Grant Beige, since I liked the tones (I've also already used it up here, in the tiny guest room), but in an effort to lighten it up, I cut it to 50%. It was the right decision—and actually came out even a bit deeper than I expected or wanted. If it was a client, I may have gone out and picked a new color. For me, though, I just want to make it work.
Sherwin Williams was having a paint sale so I had them color match the Grant Beige in their Harmony paint, which has zero VOCs, a must for pregnant women, infants, kids, elderly, or anyone with health issues, and actually probably a good idea for anyone and everyone these days. Why add those chemicals to the air and your house if you don't have to?
Just a reminder, this is what the room looked like before.
And again, now...
I am more than a little excited to finally be getting this space on its way to a new look. Next up, new carpet goes in a week from today. I seriously don't know if I can wait.
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amazing the difference paint makes! Looks great! Good to see Grant Beige at 50%.
The color looks great! Can't wait to see more!
I love the Grand Beige at half strength! I think it's a really pretty neutral and will work with almost any decor choices you make when you're pulling the rest of the room together.
Looks great, Casey!!! I always wondered about halving paint, do they just add white to fill in the rest? Does it look a lot different than say a lighter swatch on the same paint chip? New carpet will be so exciting!!!
I like it, Case! Great color choice by cutting it by 50%. Excited to see the space come together after carpeting and decorating!
Great choice - it looks so cozy just with that new paint on the walls. And I'll have to add this one to my paint files. Amazing how light can make such a huge difference. I'm considering painting our entire first floor and I know it's going to be such a decision because of our lighting issues.
Looks good, Casey! I'm always interested in what paint colors look like in rooms with not a lot of natural light. I know that'll be my challenge in a couple of months!! Can't wait to see the carpet!
The paint color looks great! I love using neutral walls & brining in the color w fabrics, accessories, paintings!
Looking forward to seeing the next phase!
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I like it a lot, Casey. It has a very warm, cozy feel, doesn't it?
I'll have to remember that trick about cutting the paint by 50%.
Camille
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