Revere Pewter HC-172 by Benjamin Moore “Because of the fog in San Francisco, gray paint can sometimes look blue, so we need a warmer gray,” interior designer Tineke Triggs says. “This one is my go-to color.” Here it provides a great backdrop for bold colors in the painting on the wall and textiles in the room.
Silver Tradition ICC-23 by Behr Designer and owner of Earnest Home Erin Souder knew she wanted something very neutral for her 100-year-old Ohio farmhouse. “It didn’t cast blue or yellow,” she says. “I find that very important in an older house where things tend to look dingy if they are yellow cast.”
Accessible Beige SW7036 by Sherwin-Williams Paint names can be deceiving, interior designer Greg Clark says. “This is a warmer gray, or ‘greige,’” he says. “It gives warmth to a room without being too warm, and has a great contrast with white trim. And depending on the lighting it can appear cooler.”
Almost-half-painted wall in dark blue (Submarine Grey by Behr) and white (All White by Farrow & Ball). “It did the trick,” says designer Ginger Curtis, who also used oversize rattan pendants and a large handmade reclaimed-oak dining table to give the spacious room weight. “We achieved that cool California casual look we were going for,” she says.
The homeowners wanted to go a bit more formal in the dining room but still give it a relaxed feel. Curtis responded with upholstered chairs and a soft rug to bring the comfort. Sophisticated silhouettes, beautiful wood and brass finishes on the oversize chandelier, wall-mounted bar shelves, drapery rods and chair bases elevate the look.
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