Color Confidence: The Best Paint Colors For a Timeless Design
Project: Westwood Country Club
Paneling: Sherwin Williams, Stamped Concrete SW 7655
In the world of interior design, selecting paint colors that stand the test of time is crucial for creating a space that has timeless appeal. When choosing hues that go beyond fleeting trends, you invest in a home that remains a sanctuary of style and comfort for years to come.
Our Best Paint Colors: White and Cream Family
Finding the right white or cream paint color for your trim, walls, or cabinetry can vary. Our go-to trim and cabinetry colors are typically the same. We love Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005, Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster SW 7008 and have found our clients do as well. Sherwin Williams Pure White is going to be a truer bright white, and white dove and alabaster are creamier whites that coordinate best with warmer tones.
The rest of our favorite white paint colors range in cool and warm tones. Our go-to off-white wall colors are Sherwin Williams Egret White SW 7570 and Benjamin Moore Classic Gray OC-23.
Project: Monochromatic Magic
Cabinetry: Sherwin Williams, SW 7005 Pure White
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7570 Egret White
Project: Monochromatic Magic
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7570 Egret White
Trim: Sherwin Williams, SW 7005 Pure White
Project: Westwood Country Club
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7036 Accessible Beige
Wainscot & Trim: Sherwin Williams, SW 7103 Whitetail
“When selecting white or off-white paint colors, it is all about the undertone. How do you find the undertone? It is best to start with a large true white paint sample as a baseline to see the undertone of the new paint color you are comparing it to. An example of true white would be Sherwin Williams High Reflective White SW 7757. If you hold this color against other off white, such as Egret white, then you can then easily see the difference in undertones.”
Our Best Paint Colors: Blue and Green Family
We love adding a pop of color to cabinetry, paneling, and molding when we can in our clients’ designs, and using the right shades of blue and green is just the way to do it! If you are looking for a true navy, then our favorite would have to be Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy HC-154. Greens are all the rage right now, and our favorite option for clients would be Benjamin Moore Intrigue 1580!
Project: Mid-Century Renovation
Cabinetry: Sherwin Williams, SW 6223 Still Water
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7570 Egret White
Project: Executive Retreat
Cabinetry: Sherwin Williams, SW 7625 Mt. Etna
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7030 Anew Gray
Project: Coastal Farmhouse
Cabinetry: Benjamin Moore, HC-154 Hale Navy
Project: Lakeside Living
Island Cabinetry: Sherwin Williams, SW 7659 Gris
Perimeter Cabinetry: Sherwin Williams, SW 7005 Pure White
Wall Color: Sherwin Williams, SW 7570 Egret White
Our Best Paint Colors: Gray Family
Whether you are looking for the perfect gray paint color for your walls or true charcoal for cabinetry, trim, or molding, we have our favorites all picked out! The lighter of our best gray paint colors would be our go-to for walls. The darker charcoal colors would be our best recommendation for cabinetry, trim, or molding.
Project: Rustic & Refined
Bunkbed: Benjamin Moore, HC-162 Brewster Grey
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7029 Agreeable Gray
Trim: Benjamin Moore, OC-17 White Dove
Project: Rustic & Refined
Cabinetry: Sherwin Williams, SW2848 Roycroft Pewter
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7029 Agreeable Gray
Trim: Benjamin Moore, OC-17 White Dove
Project: Tremendous Transformation
Cabinetry: Sherwin Williams, SW 7073 Network Grey
Walls: Sherwin Williams, SW 7671 On the Rocks
Trim: Sherwin Williams, SW 7005 Pure White
Paint is often one of the easiest ways to update a space because it is a budget-friendly way to make a huge impact and can be changed out as often as you would like. While we are confident with our tried-and-true options to create timeless designs, we are always excited to explore new up-and-coming colors from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore.
Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore and Pantone announced their 2024 colors of the year. This annual announcement generates substantial anticipation within the design community, including fashion and interior designers, who often incorporate these new up-and-coming colors into their projects. Here are fun ways you can incorporate these colors into your space while still maintaining a look that is timeless and true to your design tastes!
Sherwin Williams 2024 Color of the Year: Upward SW 6239
Benjamin Moore 2024 Color of the Year: Blue Nova 825
Pantone 2024 Color of the Year: 2024-C
At Ducy Design, we get excited about the announcement of new color trends, but we also know most of our clients aren’t going to repaint their walls every year to stay current with the trends. That’s where our best paint colors come in. We know choosing paint colors can be tricky, especially with so many options to choose from. Over the years, we’ve curated some of our favorite paint colors that have become our tried-and-true choices for various spaces.
If you are planning a renovation of your space, schedule a consultation with Ducy Design. We will walk you through the entire process, keeping your aesthetics and budget in mind.