Choosing the perfect color scheme for your home can be a daunting task. I have helped hundreds of homeowners select colors for their homes but for some reason picking the color scheme for my lake house fixer upper has been especially difficult.

After looking at color decks until I was blue in the face, I decided to take the advice I give my clients…”Find an inspiration piece and select your colors from it”. This could be a pillow, a bedspread, a piece of art, a placemat or even a colorful vase. In my case, it is a swatch of fabric.

fabric inspiration

I stumbled upon this fabric at Old Time Pottery.  I was immediately drawn to the colors and the pattern and knew I had found my inspiration piece.

The rest was a piece of cake!

Here is the color scheme I have chosen for my lake house:

Main Walls:

revere pewter

 

HC-172 Revere Pewter

“A light gray with warm undertones, this classic shade creates a unifying look that calms and restores. A great transitional color, it’s perfect for an open floor plan.” ~Benjamin Moore

1st Floor Master Bathroom:

revere pewter

 

HC-172 Revere Pewter

Guest Room #1:

 

revere pewterHC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell

Powder Bath:

revere pewter

HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell

Game Room:

Old Barn Tin

Laundry Room:

revere pewter

 

HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell

Bunk Room:

revere pewter

HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell

Guest Room #2:

revere pewter

HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell

Master Bedroom:

ballet white
OC-9 Ballet White Eggshell

“This color is part of the Off-White Color collection. Inherently sophisticated and endlessly versatile, the Off-White collection offers subtle nuances of whites that suit tranquil, serene environments as well as creates color-enhancing accents for dynamic spaces.” ~Benjamin Moore

chelsea gray

HC-168 Chelsea Gray

“Like a well-dressed gentleman, this gracefully urbane shade of gray adds a sophisticated, scholarly quality to a den or library.” ~Benjamin Moore

Master Bathroom:

ballet white

 

OC-9 Ballet White Eggshell

Guest Bathroom:

brewster gray

HC-162 Brewster Gray  Eggshell

“Timeless and traditional, this gracious blue-gray recalls historic, ivy-covered stone buildings on a storied college campus.” ~Benjamin Moore

Main Trim:

white dove

 

OC-17  White Dove Semi-Gloss

“Unerring style defines this classic, softly shaded white. Light and luminous, it is a favorite choice for moldings and trim.” ~Benjamin Moore

Outer Cabinets:

white dove

 

 

Advance OC-17  White Dove Semi-Gloss

Island/Entertainment Cabinets:

chelsea gray

 

HC-168 Chelsea Gray Semi-Gloss

Accent Colors:

accent colors

HC-162 Brewster Gray

HC-160 Knoxville Gray

“This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveiled in 1976 to celebrate the US bicentennial, a collection of 191 colors inspired by America’s historic landmarks.” ~Benjamin Moore

BM 2143-30 Olive Branch

“This color is part of Color Preview. A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.” ~Benjamin Moore

HC-161 Templeton Gray

“This color is part of the Historic Color collection. A collection of 191 time-honored hues comprises our most popular palette. Steeped in tradition, the refined, elegant colors of the Historical Collection deliver timeless color that can be used in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Unveiled in 1976 to celebrate the US bicentennial, a collection of 191 colors inspired by America’s historic landmarks.” ~Benjamin Moore

HC-166 Kendall Charcoal

“Rich, deep, and luxurious, kendall charcoal pops beautifully when paired with crisp white room accents and trim. A versatile neutral, it also works well with most color schemes.” ~Benjamin Moore

I am also going to add some mixed metals in the design: aged gold, bronze and a splash of nickel will all look amazing with my colors.

Now this color scheme may seem a bit drab but I promise there will be a lot of surprises tucked into this design.  I am creating some amazing wall treatments using wood…I can’t wait to share them with you.

 

paint color pin pic

 

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