Move Over Greige

Let's be honest: declaring that cool gray is dead isn't news. Cool, blue-toned grays or even neutral grays peaked years ago, and the initial wave of warm beige and mushroom greige that replaced them has now become the standard modern neutral. When every new construct and renovation defaults to the same safe, warm taupe, it stops feeling like a design choice and starts feeling like builder-grade default. Continue reading...

How to Choose Paint Colors for an Open Floor Plan Without Painting Everything the Same

Open Floor Plans create a particular Paint Color Problem - Where does one room end and another begin? When the kitchen opens into the dining room, which opens into the living room, you may be able to see three or four areas at the same time. There aren't always doorways or obvious architectural breaks telling you where one paint color should stop and another should start. So homeowners often default to the safest solution: Paint everything the same color. You certainly can. But you don't necessarily have to. Continue reading...