Selecting the paint colors for the rooms in your home is one the biggest decisions you make when decorating. It's also the most frequent question I receive. However, there are five popular, lovely colors that will work in any room in your home. As with any paint color, be sure to try a sample or check an actual paint chip before committing to any paint from a web screen.
Taupe is a neutral color but adds so much more vibrancy and warmth than mere beige or off-white. It provides contrast stunningly with white trim, blends with nearly any wood shade, and can be dressed up or made casual simply. A medium hue is the way to go to get interest while having a color that will work with nearly anything. Benjamin Moore's Ashley Gray is a perfect choice.
A light, slightly grayed soft blue is an extremely elegant yet versatile color. Use it in a powder or bathroom. White fixtures gleam in contrast. Try it in a family room for a cottage or shabby chic look. In a living room, you'll find cool luxury, especially if you pair it with popular toile fabrics. For a soothing bedroom that promotes sleep and comfort, you can't go wrong with a soft blue like Benjamin Moore's White Satin.
Similar to the cool blue above, a light sage green is a wonderful color to use throughout your home. It makes a sophisticated color in a family room, blending well with many decorating styles today. This soft shade of a slightly grayed green also works well in bathrooms and bedrooms. Flexible, this style of green also gives modern elegance to your more formal living and dining rooms. For fresh luxury, try Benjamin Moore Green Cover Springs.
Gold tones have been popular interior paint choices for years now because of their drama yet neutral nature. This honey rich tone makes any room warm and inviting. It works very well in kitchen and family rooms but can also be done in all it's sumptous glory in a living room or dining room. For a bathroom, it's warm and lushly elegant paired with rich fabrics and fixtures. Create old-world charm in an office or library. If you want richness galore, see Benjamin Moore's Firefly.
Don't let the lack of adjective fool you. This red is like an age-old wine that has mellowed to the point of perfection. It's not too orange and not too plum. Instead, it achieves the balance necessary to work in any room in your home. For a dramatic kitchen, Red is it. Wood cabinets look richer and white cabinets glow. If you want a family room that encourages talk and activity, look no further. Desire an Asian theme, this is it. Red is also the favored hue for dining rooms. Why? It's warm encourages socializing and eating! Use its drama for living rooms and bathrooms too. I would caution against its use in a bedroom, but for any other room in your home, consider Benjamin Moore Red.