key takeaways
- Designers favor soft, muted tone like light blue, sage and mushroom gray to create a cool mood.
- These colors work best when added with natural textures and finish – think of linen, aged brass, and warm wood.
- Choosing cases of correct paint color as it can move the emotional tone of a space.
The paint is more than the choice of only one beauty – it can change the way a room feels you. We asked the designers to share their pics for the most relaxing paint colors, which are the tips on which room they do the best, and how to complement them with other decoration elements to create a cool place.
Meet experts
- Rebka Murphy St. Louis, Murphy in Mo and Moore is co-founder with Catherine Moore of design.
- Lauren Saab Dallas is the founder of Saab Studio in TX.
- Sara Barnard Santa Monica is a well and Leed recognized interior designer located in CA.
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light blue
Murphy and Moore design / Photo by Peter Larsen
To create a gentle, ventilated spirit – especially in rooms with limited natural light – interior designer rebka Murphy suggested Windy Sky 1639 by Benjamin Moore,
“This is a soft, an enough depth to be interesting without taking a place in Misty Blue,” says Murphy. She suggests adding a matte or egg finish with a soft white or ivory trim and complements with metals such as the bathroom, sunroom and nickel or pooter to elevate the laundry rooms.
mushroom
Mushroom paint will create a comfortable background in both modern and traditional homes. Murphy recommends Parabek Stone Number 275 by Fero & Ball,
“This shade is perfect Brown and brown mixture With a sign of heat, so it never feels cold or flat, “she says.” We often use it in the bedroom when you want something soft than white or beige – but still calm and invite. Paired with old wooden tones and texural clothes such as bouclical or linen. ,
Green
Murphy and Moore design / Photo by Alice O’Brien
Murphy prefers to make a “sophisticated, peaceful stretch” like a study, dining room, butter pantry, and kitchen. Green whipped glade diamond,
“It seems timeless and calm without being boring,” says Murphy. “It is pairing with natural textures such as white oak, aged brass, or unwanted hardware.”
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Internal designer lauren Saab color for kitchen and dining rooms Fero and pointing by ball,
“It brightens a place without feeling harsh or cold,” designers say about this subtle red-based Off-white paint color“Pointing brings a sophisticated quality that increases natural light and works beautifully with a variety of textures, creating a timeless look.”
Yellow
Choose an option Yellow shade of blue-gray A storm is called Saab, to provoke the soothing experience of the sky.
“I recommend Skylight by Fero and Ball For bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens where you want to cool like a spa, “Saab says.” It works beautifully with natural light and clean lines that feel like a peaceful retreat. ,
Muted Rishi
Michelle bouudreyu design / photo by Lance Gerbar
Rishi green wall paint Saab says that it brings a noticeable environment to calm down at any place.
,Wart Day Terry by Fero and Ball The bedroom, the entrance, or living areas, is very good, where a peaceful, restorative mood is required, “Saab says.” When paired with natural wood, soft linen and neutral tones, it combines a subtle heat that seems invited and comfortable. ,
warm white
Choose a warm, creamy white with gentle yellow undertones to feel relaxed.
“I love depth and heat Done-Adwords Gardenia“Interior designer Sarah Barnard says.” It creates a feeling of calming that is ideal for bedrooms, nursery and restorular spaces. ,
Green jungle
Dark colors can be equally relaxed, such as inspired by nature Bavarian Forest by Benjamin Moore,
“With its cool depth and rich, botanical appearance, a grounding invites the sense of cool strength and thinking,” says Barnard. “I love this color for intimate places that encourage reflection and connection, such as libraries, dining rooms, home offices, or entry.”
chocolate brown
design by Linde gallow studio / Photo by Mike Van Tassel
Colorful in a bedroom, TV room, or game room A rich earth tone shed Such as chocolate brown to create a deep relaxed atmosphere. Paint the walls, window trim, and the ceiling to feel an envelope and pronounce window treatment, with light tones on asanas and accessories to keep the color heavy.