Paint Colors in My Home

ByStefana Silber Design Tips

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I get asked daily about the paint colors in my home. This post is a roundup of all the beautiful colors I’ve used – past and present – and I’m sharing why I chose them! See how they look in different lighting and get tips for choosing the best colors for your home.

paint colors in my home, pure white paint on built-in cabinets

Paint colors in my home by room

Here is a quick reference list of the paint colors in my home by room. Scroll down to see photos and read descriptions of each color:

  • Hallways – Behr Ultra Pure White (untinted base color)
  • Kitchen – Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
  • Kitchen Cabinets – Factory painted white by Decora Cabinetry
  • Living Room – Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
  • Office – used to be Benjamin Moore Storm Cloud Gray, now SW Accessible Beige 75%
  • Mudroom/Laundry Room – SW Accessible Beige
  • Primary Bathroom – vanity – SW Accessible Beige, walls – Behr Ultra Pure White
  • Closet Cabinets – SW Accessible Beige
  • Shared boys’ bedroom – shiplap – Behr Light Granite

Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray

One of the most popular wall colors of the past few years, SW Agreeable Gray is a versatile warm gray that looks great just about anywhere. I used it for the majority of the main living area when we first moved in.

entryway with agreeable gray walls and white trim
kitchen with agreeable gray walls, white cabinets, marble countertops, brass hardware
agreeable gray walls in a living room

As you can see in the images above, lighting conditions can greatly affect how the color looks. The entryway in front of our home gets cool morning light while the kitchen and living room get warm afternoon light.

single arm library sconce brass by visual comfort
amazon drapes
pendant light
brass round cabinet knob
brass drawer pull
brass cabinet latch

Behr Ultra Pure White

When you have a lot of wall space to cover, the price of paint becomes more of a factor. I added wall molding to the dining room, entryway, stairway, and upstairs hallway. Not only did I have to cover the new millwork, but I needed to cover all the walls and ceiling in these spaces too. For this large area I used Behr Ultra Pure White paint in five-gallon buckets.

entryway with ultra pure white walls, wall molding, black painted door
stairway with wall molding painted ultra pure white
dining room with wall molding and pure white walls

Agreeable Gray was perfectly fine but the untinted white paint made these decorated walls look more sophisticated and timeless. The entryway is now bright and elegant in a way that a darker shade just won’t allow.

double arm wall sconce, black with linen shade
vintage artwork
Anthropologie gleaming Primrose mirror
round rustic wood pedestal dining table

Sherwin-Williams Pure White

My contractor prefers to use Sherwin-Williams paints so I chose SW Pure White for the basement. Like most homes, there isn’t much natural light down here and the bright white paint gives it a light and airy feel.

basement wall with pure white walls, family photo gallery LVP floors

Sherwin-Williams Black Magic

Traditionally, my taste in wall paint colors is on the lighter side. But for the basement media room, I made the bold decision to paint the walls and ceiling SW Black Magic. I love the dramatic look of the black paint and it gives this space a movie theater vibe.

two paint colors in basement, media room with black painted walls and ceiling, hallway with white walls

Benjamin Moore Storm Cloud Gray

For my home office built-in cabinets and desk, I wanted to try something a little different. Grayish green paint colors were popular and BM Storm Cloud Gray was he best choice for my home. Sometimes it looks gray but it most often has just the right hint of green. This serene color looks rich with the brass hardware and patterned drapes!

home office with BM storm cloud gray walls, trim, and built-in cabinets
home office with BM storm cloud gray walls, trim, and built-in cabinets

Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige

Alright, I’ll admit it…Accessible Beige is my favorite of all the paint colors in my home. Mushroom cabinets are having a moment. With no plans to alter my classic white kitchen, I knew I had to try it elsewhere.

The DIY IKEA PAX custom closet cabinets and primary bathroom vanity makeover projects were the perfect opportunity. Accessible Beige isn’t too brown or boring. It is the perfect balance between the cabinet hardware’s warm brass and the marble tiles‘ cool tones.

marble primary bathroom with different paint colors, pure white on the walls, Accessible Beige painted vanity
marble primary bathroom and custom closet with different paint colors, pure white on the walls, Accessible Beige painted vanity and cabinet doors
aged brass round cabinet knob
aged brass cabinet latch
double arm brass sconce by Visual Comfort
mirror with hidden medicine cabinet
polished nickel bathroom faucet
single brass wall sconce by visual comfort

My mudroom and laundry room makeover was quite dramatic. Checkerboard floors, vertical shiplap, and neutral wallpaper gave this otherwise mundane space a serious glow-up. Since the shiplap went 2/3rds the way up the wall I painted the bathroom door too!

laundry room with accessible beige shiplap walls and painted door, checkerboard marble floors
laundry room with accessible beige shiplap walls and painted door, checkerboard marble floors

Remember my greenish-gray office? Well, I changed it to Accessible Beige at 75% strength. It’s more my style and I love how it looks with the rest of the elements in the room.

home office with accessible beige walls and built-in cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, windowpane drapes
glass bubble chandelier
windowpane drapes
leather desk chair
round table
brass picture light by visual comfort

Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black

A quick Google search will list the most popular choices for painting interior doors black. One of the top paint colors is always SW Tricorn Black. It doesn’t have noticeable undertones and is one of the truest black paints you can get. The black basement doors contrast with the white walls and tie in with the black media room.

paint colors in a basement, sure white walls, tricorn black doors
paint colors in a basement, sure white walls, tricorn black door to guest room

Sherwin-Williams Hi-Hide White (Base Paint)

Anytime I paint built-in cabinets I use Urethane Enamel Trim paint for a smooth and durable finish. My love for bright white paint is no secret so it should come as no surprise that I chose an untinted white base paint for my living room fireplace wall built-ins.

paint colors in my home, pure white paint on built-in cabinets
black iron tapered candle holders
square brass cabinet knob
brass drawer bin pull
square coffee table
hand knotted rug
velvet West Elm Marin Sofa

Behr Light Granite

My boys shared a room for a while and this was the first space I tried my hand at vertical shiplap. Here I installed individual boards instead of panels like in the laundry room but used Behr Light Granite. This paint color adds a gentle hint of color to this space and lets the rest of the decor do the talking.

shared boys room with berg light granite vertical shiplap

Tips for Choosing Paint Colors for Your Home

Choosing the right paint color sounds pretty simple, but it can be a big decision! It’s either going to cost you money to hire someone to do the job or it will cost you time to do it yourself. Here are some tips to help you make a decision!

  • get several samples and paint swatches around the room
  • see how they look at all times of the day
  • consider what best matches your style
  • use the best sheen for the space you are painting

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