Moody and Modern Paint Colors revealed for our latest whole house renovation.

Moody and Modern Color Palette for a 20-Year-Old House Refresh

Bathroom Renovation, Design Trends, Featured, Whole House Renovation

June 6, 2023

One of our frequently asked questions is always about paint colors. Today, we are highlighting the colors we selected for our Adrian Circle, whole house project to create a perfect moody and modern color palette.

French cafe inspired coffee station, gold metal shelving detail, sconce lighting, natural marble countertops and backsplash.

Go Bold with Cabinetry Colors

Did you know the moody trend still leans neutral? We love to add color to kitchens, especially with the custom cabinetry element for a statement piece. Benjamin Moore knew what they were doing when they created Dark Olive. This is the perfect color for a forest green and pairs nicely with Benjamin Moore’s White Dove as shown in our Adrian Circle’s Kitchen, creating an ideal balance and contrast.

Two tone kitchen cabinetry with natural soapstone countertops, La Carnue range, brass details.

We also carried the Dark Olive to the adjacent powder bathroom baseboard, casing, and interior of the bathroom door. This pairs nicely with the William Morris Pimpernel wallpaper we can’t get enough of.

William Morris Pimpernel powder bathroom wallpaper install.

Dramatic Black Paint

The ample amount of natural light flooding in, paired with Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron walls and cabinetry creates the perfect moody library for reading a book or working from home. In some cases dark paint can make a room look smaller, we lean toward the opposite while adding depth and visually expanding the room.

Library room painted in Benjamin Moore Wroth Iron, white oak flooring and custom furnishings.

Mixing White Paints

All white paints may look the same, especially when considering online images, but we love to use contrasting whites to bring interest to white walls and trim. As shown below the walls are Benjamin Moore Dove Wing paired with Benjamin Moore Simply White baseboard and window casing.

Primary bedroom with oak wood frame bed.

Guest bedroom with custom inset built in cabinetry, floral wallpaper and twin beds.

Painted Bathroom Vanities

Not only do painted vanities add interest to any bathroom, but they also help with reflecting light and making the space feel more significant than it is. We designed this kids’ bathroom around Sherwin Williams Quiver Tan, paired with black accents and it is to die for. Check out our Jkath custom vanity collection, available in 10 finishes, 7 painted, and 3 stain colors for your next bathroom project. Also, highlighting favorite bathroom vanity hardware here.

Hall bath, with painted olive tone bathroom vanity, black and white tiles.

While we love a classic paint color, we can’t forget a natural white oak with a subtle stain finish, as in the primary bathroom vanity shown here. The textured reeded details make this an heirloom piece for decades to come.

primary suite reeded oak bathroom vanity, natural marble countertops.

Go ahead, and use any or all of these colors in your next project, with newly added inspiration to take it up one notch for a stunning and unexpected reveal.

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