TYoungblood - Paint Colors
Old Navy by Benjamin Moore Interior designer Noz Nozawa loves this hue so much she used it in her own bedroom. “I painted the bedroom this very rich navy because the room is actually larger than I’d like — my favorite bedrooms to sleep in feel cozy and den-like,” she says. “These navy walls make the corners fade away so the bed feels draped — almost hugged — by the room.”
Deep Royal by Benjamin Moore This paint was a great fit for a waterfront home bathed in Florida’s bright light. “This hue creates a tranquil mood and reflects the deep color of the water in late evening,” interior designer Priscilla Hyatt says. “It is also a perfect backdrop for crisp white furnishings.”
Devine Macaw by Devine Paints “I love this description from the Devine Paints website: ‘An independent pigment that sings its own song,’ ” architect Meriwether Felt says. And it certainly sings a pretty song in this crisp Minnesota kitchen, which belongs to a homeowner whose favorite color is blue. “This blue color also contains a fair amount of gray, which helps it play so well with other colors,“ Felt says. Here those colors include warm honey in the wide-plank fir floors, contrasting white on the walls and trim and leafy greens outside the window. “This remodel is such a warm and happy home,” the architect says. “Putting the blue on the base cabinets helps ground the room and pair it with the complementary color of the floor.”
Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball In this Los Angeles bedroom, indigo walls inspire a deep slumber. “I love to employ deeper, darker colors on bedroom walls to establish mood and coziness,” interior designer Lindsay Pennington says. “Hague Blue is an inky indigo that is neither too green nor too purple. Though it’s quite dark, it’s not oppressive, as the white bedding, mirrored nightstands, crystal lamps and metallic ceiling reflect the light pouring in from the windows.” The designer also notes that this paint is timeless and that in addition to walls, it also works beautifully on cabinetry and millwork.
Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore Preppy and classic, navy blue was an apt choice for this New England bedroom. “Hale Navy is a classic, true navy blue — it can ground a moody space or highlight a more poppy, energetic space,” interior designer Tyler Karu says. “It looks especially beautiful with clean, white elements or various wood tones.”
Compass Blue by Behr An accent wall in deep cobalt energizes this multifunctional Los Angeles room, which primarily serves as an office for a clothing designer but doubles as a dining room. “She wanted something that was thought-provoking, which helps while she’s creating beautiful garments,” designer Beth Yuen says. “However, it also needed to be relaxing to set the mood when hosting a posh dinner with friends.”
Blue Note by Benjamin Moore Rich blue wall paint helps tie together a range of styles in this New York City townhouse. “This was a really successful color — it made a great background for our mix of antiques, vintage and modern pieces. It really served to anchor them in a unifying surrounding,” architect and interior designer Joan Dineen says. “I think it is really unique in that ability.”
Love the blue color on the walls.
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