Favorite paint colors: part 4

Feb15

Many of us know the Nester and her freeing theory of decorating,”it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful”..say it often-it is good advice. We all struggle with contentment and God is using the Nester to remind women that perfection and accumulating aren’t the requirement for home + beauty. Thanks Nester (and I keep calling her Nester because I frankly don’t know her real name but she is an actual person I just know it, because we are ‘internet friends’ ha!) All of this to say, I am thrilled the Nester is sharing with us today…read here for more on her favorite colors.

Ok so the Nester LOVES Duron’s Tobacco Road (pictured above in her former dining room..dont you love the kid on the table?!)…in fact there has been MUCH written about this color and how to have it mixed and where, etc…check it ALL out here.

She also adores Svelte Sage (SW) ..pictured below…and Oyster Bay (SW).

AND, here is another great post I found via the Nester’s blog with lots of links to favorite colors..hgtv also has a color forum. So if you aren’t overwhelmed yet, just go there! You will be.

Oh and someone asked about paint FINISH-I think most agree on eggshell or satin for the walls and semi-gloss for trim and cabinets…thoughts???

Share and Enjoy:

6 Comments

Comment by Lindsey — February 15, 2010 @ 8:45 pm
First day on your website… I was intrigued to see what your favorite colors are! I actually used Oyster Bay in my home and in my husband’s dental office. In my home (where there is a lot of natural light) it is a very light blue-grey. In the office, with artificial light, I often get comments that people “like the green color.” Very versatile, and a beautiful color! Amazing that a “blue” can be a neutral!
Comment by Melissa — February 15, 2010 @ 9:06 pm
I prefer flat for the walls– our plaster walls look “shiny” enough with it, and sort of oddly semi-glossy with anything more. I really like her doors over the sofa (on a very pretty background color!)
Comment by Lyns — February 15, 2010 @ 11:01 pm
I definitely go with egg-shell on the walls and something more glossy on the trim.
love that sage color. its beautiful.
that tobacco road sort of reminds me of our wall color….whole wheat (sw). its a good one.
Comment by Katie — February 16, 2010 @ 9:47 am
I painted our family room Tobacco Road (all in thanks to the Nester), and I looooove it. It totally works in this room. We get sun all day long in there, and then in the evening we have lamplight (and the warm glow of Seinfeld re-runs and 30 Rock when the babies are asleep). It’s an awesome color.
And, yes, eggshell for me. I use Hi-gloss, though, on all my trim and baseboards…it always looks clean and polished…and it’s ridiculously easy to wipe down…so it STAYS looking clean and polished. )
Comment by Kristin — February 16, 2010 @ 11:04 am
I’m loving your color posts! Just a question tho…Eggshell or Satin for the walls? I always thought semi-gloss for was walls and gloss for trim? I’m getting ready to paint the whole inside of my house (it’s been 5 years, it’s time) so I would really love some help. I have semi-gloss on the walls and trim now.
Keep in mind, I have seven kids and easy wall cleaning is very important to me!
k
Comment by Jamie — February 21, 2010 @ 3:15 pm
Picking paint colors is so hard! These are some great tips. I’m going to be the odd ball but I use high gloss for the walls. It makes them look more polished and expensive, if that makes sense. My kids have colored on them and kicked them with muddy feet and with the enamel in the paint it just wipes right off. Its also thicker and protects. I have semi gloss in the living room and a year later its already showing wear. I’m a high gloss for everything girl!