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.
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:
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:
HC-172 Revere Pewter
Guest Room #1:
HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell
Powder Bath:
HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell
Game Room:
Old Barn Tin
Laundry Room:
HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell
Bunk Room:
HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell
Guest Room #2:
HC-172 Revere Pewter Eggshell
Master Bedroom:
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
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:
OC-9 Ballet White Eggshell
Guest Bathroom:
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:
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:
Advance OC-17 White Dove Semi-Gloss
Island/Entertainment Cabinets:
HC-168 Chelsea Gray Semi-Gloss
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.
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