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Paint 101

Zachary Wheeler • December 11, 2023

Interior, Exterior and Accent Paint

All Things Paint

 

Here at Zachary Luke Designs, we love to spruce up a space with a fresh coat of paint! I generally use Benjamin Moore Paint. They offer the best and a wide variety of colors, options for indoor and out, different primers and paints. An all-around great quality paint company! 

 

Starting with Interior paint colors, here are a few of my suggestions of colors I frequently use in projects, both commercial and residential. These are all-over color options. 

Number 1, my personal favorite, Metropolitan. A nice warm grey, with undertones of blue green.

Number 2, Chantilly Lace. My favorite white. A white with a hint of grey that I use on all ceilings and trim.

Number 3, Smoke. Another grey with a blue undertone. If you don’t want a full gray, then this is a wonderful option that has more blue in it. 

Number 4, Grey Owl. A lighter, medium grey. A wonderful all over color.

Number 5, Woodlawn Blue is another subtle blue. 

Number 6, Pashmina. A neutral taupe, another favorite of mine that’s not blue or grey.

 

Now, onto Accent and Small Space Colors. These colors are typically a bit bolder; you want your accent to stand out and make a statement. Not necessarily an accent wall, those are not as popular in design anymore, but more on a ceiling or a small space, IE: a powder room, primary bedroom tray ceiling, or dining room tray ceiling. 

My favorites are:

Hail Navy, a deep dark blue that would look great on a kitchen island or a powder room.

Kendall Charcoal, a charcoal grey with a little touch of brown.

Black Pepper, another charcoal but with blue-black tones.

Finally, Aegean Teal. This is a true teal, but bolder, more vibrant, which would look great as an accent!

 

Lastly, a little about exterior paint colors. Benjamin Moore has a few different options in exterior paints, and these are my top pick paint colors.

Starting out, a great soft white is White Dove. This has a tiny touch of yellow underneath, so you are not getting that typical bright white.

Next up, you cannot go wrong with sage, Sherwood Green is a beautiful green. This color would look gorgeous with white accents.

Lastly, a few repeat colors from our accents that would also work well on the exterior are Black Pepper and Kendall Charcoal. Wow, these colors would be spectacular outside!

 

Benjamin Moore offers a wide variety of colors, there is something for everyone. Contact us today to get your project started! 

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By Zachary Wheeler • January 21, 2025
Mocha, Cinnamon, Ruby, Green and more! The main company I use in my business for paint is, Benjamin Moore. I have used them for years and love all their colors, stains, and products. From the whitest white to blackest black, they carry over 3000 colors for all your color needs! Beyond Benjamin Moore, we will touch on other company’s colors of the year. I love POPS of colors in design. Grays and Blues are still my go-to standards, but adding in a pop of color can make your space fun! Benjamin Moore Color of the Year is: Cinnamon Slate They describe this as a mix of heather plum and velvety brown. It is a lovely purple-y hue that would look great in a kitchen, foyer, or primary bedroom. Along with the Color of the Year, they also coordinate a color palette with that. These are colors that will complement each other and can be used together in rooms, like accents, doors, trim, etc. When I accent color, I do not mean an accent wall, just to clarify. These colors include: Rosepine-green/sage, Paris Rain-mint/light green, Sea Salt-neutral grey/white, Glacier White-white hue, Stained Glass-Teal/green, Leather Saddle Brown-burgundy/brown, Chowning’s Tan-Tan/camel, Tissue Pink-Blush pink, & Ashwood Moss-mossy green. Moving on to the other Colors of the Year. Here are my other favorites. Pantone- Mocha Moose A warm rich brown that would be perfect for a big open family room, or in a walk-in closet. HGTV Home for Sherwin Williams- Quietude A neutral green with gray and blue undertones. This would look great on kitchen cabinets or a comfortable sunroom! Behr- Rumors This is a deep ruby red with a bold warmth and would look wonderful in a moody library, home office, or a dining room. If you are looking to update paint in any of your spaces, all these colors would look great. Again, I work with Benjamin Moore, and they have plenty to choose from. I do color consultations often and work those colors into a full design. Get your 2025 started off right, and let’s get to work! 

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