I am regularly asked what I think about particular paint brands. The truth is that most paints companies today make quality products so what I like to point out are the things that most appeal to me about that particular brand.
Of course even the best brands can have some imperfections, so I also will caution you about any problems I have found so that you can be aware of them when you are selecting paint.
I’ll be working on this series over the next few weeks but invite you to check out the brands that I have already commented on and would enjoy hearing from you as to what else you would like to know in general or about a particular brand.
Martha Stewart Colors
Martha Stewart remains a decorating favorite because she instructs us on how to make everything in our home more beautiful. She has taken the same approach with her paint line.
Unlike most paint sample cards that include a single color or several shades or tints of the same color, Martha’s color swatches include stripes of two coordinating paint [more...]
Christopher Lowell’s Designer Paints
Besides the fact that just listening to Christopher makes me smile, I enjoy his down-to-earth style of giving decorating advice. This same approach is reflected in the way he put together the colors for his signature paint line.
Christopher has developed what I call an “edited” palette. (more…)
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Martha Stewart remains a decorating favorite because she instructs us on how to make everything in our home more beautiful.
She has taken the same approach with her paint line. Unlike most paint sample cards that include a single color or several shades or tints of the same color, Martha’s color swatches include stripes of two coordinating paint colors that would work well with the main color.
Continue reading Kate’s thoughts on Martha Stewart Colors…
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Today’s color dilemma…
I’m in need of help of any suggestions. I have new capert being installed at the end of the month and it’s a rich burgundy color. I have tan furniture in my living room, I just don’t know what color to paint my walls. Thanks for your time and consideration. Sincerely Josie
Kate suggests…
Josie, you don’t mention what type of home or decor you have but burgundy is a color that can work well with with either traditional or contemporary styles.
The constants: Burgundy carpet, tan furniture
A soft gold or wheat color on the walls in a light to mid value with cream trim could be beautiful especially if your tan furniture is medium to dark and has golden undertones. This would add a second value in the tan/gold family rather than introducing an entirely new color on your walls.
Martha Stewart Colors Primrose E22 or Corn Husk E32
Another color that would work is Ellen Kennon’s Buttercream. It is a soft yellow with just enough pink to give it a rosy glow without turning peach.
Ellen Kennon Full Spectrum Paint Buttercream
This color scheme would make the room versatile and easy to keep up-to-date. You could then bring in another color or two in your accents and accessories.
Adding hunter green and/or navy blue with gold and burgundy is a classic look and could work well but you could also update this combination by using use variations of these colors as shown below.
The cooler colors, such as blue-influenced greens, would add a nice contrast and balance your predominately warm color scheme.
Going with the blue-green that almost looks grey could be a bit more sophistocated while using the yellow-green could create a more masculine or even cozy feel.
I like the blue greens but you might prefer to go in an entirely different direction if that is what feels right to you. Depending on the undertones in the carpet perhaps a charcoal grey would be interesting or even try a color that doesn’t instantly come to mind such as rust, gold or plum.
You will never know until you look at the colors together so don’t rule anything out too quickly.
Once you have selected your wall color and the carpet is installed play with some good size swatches of accent colors you are considering and go with which ever combinations please you most. There really is not a single ‘right’ color.
Go with what makes you smile when you see it. You are the designer-in-charge so relax and have fun.
The wall colors I’ve suggested allows you to change the accent colors to suit your mood so trust your instincts and go with what feels right to you now. If later you change your mind or change your mood it is easy to change your accent color.
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**Please note: Due to individual computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may not accurately reflect the paint colors. Please refer to an actual sample of the paint for an accurate rendition of the color.
Have an idea of what might work with the burgundy carpet and tan furniture? Please share it with us in the comments.
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Today’s color dilemma…
I used to buy Martha Stewart paint at my local paint store but they no longer carry this line. Any idea where I can buy it now?– Barb J.
Kate suggests…
Yes, I know exactly where you can find it.
The Martha Stewart Colors paint line is now available exclusively at Lowe’s.
Martha Stewart Colors features 350 colors and includes an exceptionally large selection of tinted whites to provide a luminous complement to the more vibrant paint colors in her beautifully coordinated palette.
Each sample shows suggestions for two coordinating colors making it easy to develop a color scheme that is picture perfect and as Martha might say “That’s a good thing.”
Find out more about Martha Stewart Colors in this video plus find out which are Martha’s favorite colors…
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Martha shared her favorite colors so why not share yours with us in the comments section?
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