Tips & Tricks

Sharing the most popular paint colors, my favorite way to sample paint in your home, and how I'd like you to prep your home prior to my arrival to complete your project! 

 As you know, I love painting with Behr Ultra and Behr Marquee paint from Home Depot. Why? Because it has great coverage, has an amazing pour spout right on the can, and is less expensive than it's competitors, yet still giving you the same quality! 

Did you know Home Depot will color match paint from other stores? YES! So if you see a color from another brand, don't worry! Behr will color match it!

HUGE NEWS!!!! 

I am now able to offer 20% off to my clients when they purchase their paint at Home Depot! How amazing is that?!!?!?  Please Note: It is only valid on paint and primer in GALLON size and larger.

(Instructions HERE on how to get 20% off!!)

Here is a list of my customers' favorite and most popular paint colors! 

Gray: 

Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams

Downtown Gray by Behr

Greige by Behr

Crushed Ice by Behr

Gray Owl by Behr

Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams

Light French Gray by Sherwin Williams

Imperial Gray by Behr

Mindful Gray by Sherwin Williams

Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore

Chelsea Gray by Sherwin Williams

Peppery by Behr

Jogging Path by Sherwin Williams

Smokey Trout by Behr

Cream/Beige:

Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore

Accessible Beige by Sherwin Williams

Moderate White by Sherwin Williams

White:

Pure White by Sherwin Williams

Alabaster by Sherwin Williams

Snowbound by Sherwin Williams

Oyster White by Sherwin Williams

Blue:

Naval by Sherwin Williams

Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore

Adirondack Blue by Behr

Black:

Nightfall by Benjamin Moore

Caviar by Sherwin Williams

Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams

Green:

Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams

Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams (blue/green)

Basil by Sherwin Williams

Rosemary by Sherwin Williams

Dried Thyme by Sherwin Williams

Pink:

Dressy Rose by Sherwin Williams

Picking out paint can be overwhelming at times!! With that being said, I decided to create a simple, concise, sample pack filled with only the most popular paint colors out there. You won’t have 50 different shades of grey (unless you’re into that kind of thing) to choose from, making the process a whole lot less stressful! Instead, you’ll have only the most popular shades that have been truly loved colors by others!
 

As you may know, I love painting with “Behr” paint from Home Depot. Why? Because it has great coverage, has an amazing pour spout right on the can, (easy clean up!) and is less expensive than its competitors. Did you know Home Depot will color match paint from other stores? I ask that you purchase the paint so that you get the correct sheen (shine) and color that you want… I just advise on my favorite brand to work with!

Interior Wall Painting:

I STRONGLY suggest an Eggshell or Satin Sheen in Behr Marquee.

It covers extremely well, and is what I base my quotes on (good coverage= fewer coats of paint). I also advise on an Eggshell or Satin sheen versus a Flat/Matte finish because these are a lot more wipe-able for when they get dirty. I suggest a Satin finish in a bathroom or other higher moisture room. See more about this amazing paint on their website HERE.

Wooden Accent Walls: 

I use Behr Ultra paint for wooden accent walls. The sheen I recommend will depend on the accent wall style, and where the wall is located within your home. 

I always have to do 2 coats of paint on wooden accent walls, 100% of the time, so opting for this Behr Ultra paint, versus the Behr Marquee (one step up) just makes sense. (less expensive option).

Paint Color Sample Pack:

To use these large paint samples in your home, simply grab the provided “painters tape” included in your Sample Pack, and tape it to your wall! Be sure to position it in multiple areas throughout your room, next to window trim, doorways, etc. so that you can get a feel for what the paint will look like next to your existing room features. (For visual see photo below!)

Be sure to check back and view the paint samples at different times of the day with different lighting for the best representation of what these colors would look like in your home. 

Please let me know if you have any questions! I’m here to help!

I also include a Fan Deck in each Paint Sample Pack. Filled with Behr's 2022 paint samples. 

Please let me know if you have any questions! I’m here to help!

I love Pinterest as a tool for getting inspiration. If you're curious about how a paint color looks in different lighting, I always recommend looking on Pinterest for that paint color in other people's homes. 

Let's say you found "Vine Leaf" by Behr and are interested in that color. Search: "Vine Leaf Behr Paint" on Pinterest. You'll find that color in other people's homes and it will give you a better idea on whether or not you'll like it in your home. 

However, I strongly suggest getting a small $6 sample container from Home Depot and testing it out in your space. You'll want to see how it looks next to YOUR trim, with YOUR lighting, and decor.

Should I paint the sample paint directly onto my wall? 

ONLY IF YOU DO IT CORRECTLY!  I've had to sand down multiple paint swatches where clients have painted on the wall and didn't fan out the paint. It leaves a ridge (higher layer of paint) that is then very noticeable even when painted over. See reference photo below for the CORRECT way to fan out the edges of the wall sample if you choose to paint a swatch on the wall! You want to get a clear representation of the new paint color and not have any of the original color showing through, so make sure you get enough paint on the wall too.

Just like my "Paint Color Sample Pack", I now offer a "Stain Color Sample Pack"! 

You will have NINE amazing stain color options as well as stain color combos to choose from! Now, having the option to do a stained piece in your home has never been easier! 

If you love the look, I can add an accent wall with a stained divider piece like the photos shown below and have the Board and Batten on the bottom and the Herringbone on top! 

Also the very popular "Picture Ledge Shelf" as shown below in the second photo is an amazing addition for over a bed, couch, or other area in your home where you'd like a special space to add art, family photos or other décor items. No stressing over shopping for the perfect size and color that will work with your space! Give me the dimensions and your preferred stain color  and I'll create your own custom piece!