Half the battle when painting a piece of furniture is picking the perfect color. This month's House Beautiful features a few designer's go-to bold colors for updating furniture. I compiled a few of theirs and added a few of my favorites for a quick go-to reference. Rest assured, if you're drawing a blank in the color department, you'll be happy with one of these...
(update: #8 is actually Jade Garden by Benjamin Moore. oops.)
Sometimes swatches don't do a color justice and a few of the above color samples look a little bland (especially the red and green) while they are far from. Below are a few of the colors in action to give you an accurate idea of what they look like.
Sometimes swatches don't do a color justice and a few of the above color samples look a little bland (especially the red and green) while they are far from. Below are a few of the colors in action to give you an accurate idea of what they look like.
HB also displayed a stunning, faux bamboo piece in bright red. All I can say is this style must scream, "paint me red!" It's a beauty.
Check back later this week for this piece all finished and purdy….in red.
Great color ideas! This is really helpful because sometimes it's just plain difficult to try and figure out what color would really transform a piece of furniture. Pinning for future reference - you have a great eye for these things and I can't wait to see your red piece!
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it! Especially because swatches can read so differently.
DeleteFabulous info! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!! This is golden information.
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for this post! I always love the colors you choose.... just the right amount of brightness.
ReplyDeletePinning Now! Thanks! I am sooo indecisive with paint choices. That BM hale navy is all kinds of wonderful.
ReplyDelete8 just says jade green. What brand is that one? I love it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGood catch! It's a Benjamin Moore color as well and it's actually Jade Garden. Oops! Here's a post on it here: http://www.nattybydesign.com/2012/06/paint-color-jade-garden.html
DeleteThank you :)
DeleteWhat color are the hub reds? What color red did you use on that gorgeous red piece you were spraying on the 5th?thanks
ReplyDeleteI used a rustoleum color. I posted about it and how to thin it here: http://www.nattybydesign.com/2013/02/before-and-after-red-and-faux-bamboo.html
DeleteGreat post. Will definitely pin it to keep these colors in mind. I've been wanting to do something in a jade green, so I'll give Jade Garden a try.
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