Versatile colour for whole home…can’t test!

5 years ago

Not an ideal situation….I need to pick a paint colour for the whole home without being able to test it in several rooms (let alone during different times of day!). On the plus side, the place hasn’t been painted in 25 years and anything is going to be a vast improvement! :)

The trim will be Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. The painter is recommending BM Classic Gray for all the walls because of how it changes so much depending on the light. I know all paint does this, but he says it’s a great neutral.

My only issue with this is that I’m very over the whole gray trend, although he promises me that it’s more of a beige/soft white than a gray.

Anyone have any other recommendations for a great all over colour? I’ve attached some photos…the water views are gorgeous, and the homes actually has a fair amount of natural light, despite the other two pictures.

Thank you!

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Lori A. Sawaya
5 years ago
Your painter is correct. Classic Gray doesn't look as gray as it sounds. Agreeable Gray is another idea and same boat. Doesn't look as gray as it sounds. Other options are Shoji White or Greek Villa.
lmmcnitt
5 years ago
You can order 12” x 12” paint samples from sample size. They come with a sticky back and can be moved around to test the color. Quite handy
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elcieg
5 years ago
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I have a suggestion...B.M. Gray Cashmere. I have used it in my home and given it the name of Chameleon. Depending on natural light and your accessories, sometime it is green, sometimes blue and sometimes a faint gray comes through. It is one of my all time favs.

This Pintrest gives you a good idea of how one paint can take on its surrounding influences. Perfect with Chantilly Lace.

https://www.pinterest.com/karimassine/bm-gray-cashmere/
chispa
5 years ago
My parents used BM Wind's Breath OC-24/981 on all their walls and it is a nice neutral, not warm or cool. A designer friend likes BM Soft Chamois OC-13.
newpat
5 years ago
We used classic gray throughout our whole home and it was lovely! It is more of an off white and changes colour depending on the light and the finishes of the room.

Its a great neutral , i dont think you will be sorry if you go that route. Another neutral I’ve used in a different home was BM Natural Cream. It is much warmer than the Classic Gray and we loved it for the style of that home.( lots of windows and natural light) good luck!