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I must say that you picked some great colors!
iam afraid of such a dark color in the kitchen area///. i would love to see the end results...risky risky///

Posted by elaine – May 30, 2008 12:10 PM

Hi Chelsey,

I think your color selections are all nice, with the exception of the Clair de Lune. From the sample shown, it doesn't seem to go with the other selections you've made. I think your other color choices will flow nicely together, especially if you have light (shades of white) as your furniture pieces and accents, and if your style leans more towards contemporary.

I'm sure it will turn out lovely. Much success on your new home!

Posted by Lisa Simmons – May 30, 2008 12:56 PM

Even though the colors are dark (which I love) I think you will be able to add a few bright accent colors to really make the room pop.

Posted by Georgia – May 30, 2008 2:06 PM

I hope you have lots of windows and light furniture, as well as accent colors...these are quite dark...and bland at first glance! I hope the end result is the look you're going for! Will you post pictures when you're done? Good luck :)

Posted by Rebecca S – May 30, 2008 2:38 PM

I like them all but the Clair De Lune, a little too flesh colored for me... I would tend to go lighter in the kitchen but if it's accented with the right colors it wil definately pop.
I do love the bedroom and office colors. Happy Painting!

Posted by Roxanne – May 30, 2008 4:39 PM

I think it depends on the lighting and windows. Those are some lovely colors (I'm very curious what the countertops look like) though I'm not totally on the boat with the office color. Looks a little... too office-y to me.

Posted by Keely – May 30, 2008 5:48 PM

Really nice colors if you have LOTS of windows. If I were you I would paint a wall, or a large portion of a wall with the darker colors and make sure you can live with them. I have been in my new home for a little over a year and am about to re-paint the great room and kitchen/DR for the third & hopefully last time. This time I am trying out the colors first!

Posted by Jackie – May 31, 2008 2:43 AM

I just watched Candice Olsens show tonight. Although the walls were light...the color family was the same as yours. I sat in my living room at 1 am and thought...do I dare do it? RMS has convinced me I need not be afraid of color...but not my hand yet. I still don't stroke it on. I love your colors and hope you will share on RMS so we can see when it is completed. '
p.s. you can try them on my walls if you want. :)

Posted by sheryl – May 31, 2008 3:36 AM

I agree completely about the clare de lune color swatch. Too pinky beige. Should have been more of a taupy gray. Nice thing about paint -- easy to redo... especially since it is entryway and party of living area. Good luck. Please post pictures.

Posted by karen – May 31, 2008 4:47 AM

Chelsey, It's nice to see that you are not afraid of color. Love the palette especially the bedroom. I disagree with the comment that the colors seem drab.

No, color testing? You have way more color confidence than I. I would love to see pics once it is done.

Posted by Terri – May 31, 2008 8:16 AM

I love your choices. They are dark, but with the right accent colors and furniture I think it will be beautiful. I am looking forward to seeing the end result. Please post pictures!!
GOOD LUCK!!!

Posted by Marie – May 31, 2008 1:41 PM

I think the colors go nicely with each other, but the mountain ridge and sweet georgia brown are pretty dark. I don't know that it's necessary to use so many different colors - maybe you could just use the other three? Or, you could lighten the dark ones up with some white paint mixed in. If your new space is big and open you will be fine with your original plan. Just some thoughts to consider!

Posted by Tiffany K – May 31, 2008 2:29 PM

I love your ideas and colors. If the kitchen has plenty of light then the brown will look great. My kitchen/family room is painted a little lighter brown and we love it...we use white, brick red and some black as accent colors. I look forward to seeing your pictures.

Posted by Paula Schroeder – May 31, 2008 7:08 PM

I like the colors a lot, and the palette is great,though I am wondering if they are too dark (they would be for me..)...Once you get 4 walls reflecting on each other, they get way darker...If you think they are too dark, you could always move one down on each color strip or Ben Moore will cut them for you.. though if that's your color personality, they might be perfect.. hey, it's only paint ;)
Jen R

Posted by Jen R – May 31, 2008 7:56 PM

I love the colors! Please please please post pictures of your bedroom once you get that finished! That is exactly what my husband and I want to do in ours but we are having a hard time finding the right shade of gray/blue.

Posted by Devon – May 31, 2008 8:38 PM

yo pienso que esos colores estan demasiado sobrios. De todos los
que mas me agradan son clair de lune y el ashwood. Deberian ir
por colores neutrales pero no tan sobrios. Me parecen colores de
personas ya mayores.

Posted by Rosa Garcia – May 31, 2008 11:59 PM

I like the colors especially the clair de Lune. I used it with the next shade of gold (don't remember which was darker) in our last house and it was warm and inviting in the living areas. I don't know why it looks brown here, mine was a soft gold. When we sold the house, it sold in the first hour on the market. I have never used greys but I have admired them in other homes. I think the whole effect will be warm and sophisticated.

Posted by Anna M Leuenberger – June 1, 2008 1:17 AM

I tend to go for the brown color palette myself,so I like your choices. I feel to pull these darker colors off you need large rooms and high ceilings with some light coming in as well,especially for the dining room. I too would like to see some pics after completion!

Posted by Deborah – June 1, 2008 9:36 AM

Fab! This is a great way to go neutral without being bland. Love the way the whole spectrum, from chocolate to taupe to warm gray, gives so so many opportunities for color in furniture and accessories. Can't wait to see the pictures here!

Posted by kwalters – June 1, 2008 10:53 AM

I love your brave choices of the new neutrals. I have been thinking fo goin with a warm gray for the main living areas in my home, too. I hope you are thrilled with your results. and yes, please post pictures.

Posted by catherine s. – June 1, 2008 9:44 PM

I think the end result will depend on the size of the rooms and the amount of natural light they receive.
I can tell there will be no cows or kitchen witches. I'd guess that you love dramatic, ooohhhh, ahhhhh type of decorating. Do we get to see the completed project?
Best of luck to you!

Posted by Lynn – June 1, 2008 9:46 PM

You never know until the paint's on the walls and you can see it with your lighting. Like you said, you work for HGTV. So you're no fool! I'm sure you'll love it once it's all pulled together. And, hey, it's just paint. It's just a gallon away from being something else if you choose to change it!

Posted by Jessica – June 1, 2008 11:30 PM

beautiful rich colors that will give continuity to your home. I would like to see you pick some of your favorite colors as accents to make your space pop, and also don't forget all important textures.

would love to see pictures of your home when finished. Don't forget to put things in your home that you love. It you see it in a store and just fall in love, got to have it mode than buy it. Chances are it will fit nicely with your decor.

Posted by Betty Almand – June 1, 2008 11:41 PM

I'M AFRAID OF SUCH DARK COLORS IN A HOME. I FIND THEY CAN CAUSE DEPRESSION. ACCENT WALLS, SMALLER AREAS, ETC. ARE GREAT FOR DARK COLORS, BUT AN ENTIRE ROOM, CAN BE GLOOMY. THESE ARE NICE COLORS, THOUGH, BUT THEY'RE ALL DARK. I KNOW YOU MENTIONED THE WHITE WAINSCOTING WHICH IS GREAT. I JUST KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE AN ALL DARK HOME (USE TO LIVE IN A HOME WITH DARK PANELING) CAN CAUSE DEPRESSION. OPEN IT UP, LIGHTEN UP WITH LIGHT FURNITURE AND FLOORING, LIGHT/WHITE/OFF-WHITE KITCHEN CABINETS AND DOORS/TRIM, AS WELL AS PICTURE FRAMES, MAY BALANCE IT ALL OUT. HOPE YOU POST PICS. DON'T WANT TO DISCOURAGE YOU IN THE LEAST, BUT ENCOURAGE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT....YOU CAN MAKE IT WORK! : )

Posted by INTERESTING COLORS – June 2, 2008 12:42 AM

i like tan and the brown but the others seem really dark. you would need a light color offset to make it work. don't get me wrong i love dark colors my own family room is dark fern with pecan wainscoting but it is 20 x 18 room. what matters is if you love it who cares who does.....enjoy!

Posted by paula – June 2, 2008 10:10 AM

I love the combination of colors and picture these colors in an older home with high ceilings or in a contemporary home and all with clean-lined furnishings. But that's my picture,isn't it? I believe they will be beautiful together. Very nice choices!
Much luck in your new home!

Posted by Cheryl S. – June 2, 2008 10:16 AM

Love the color palette. Nice neutrals to add pops of color. So many wonderful accent colors will work perfect in the palette. I chose my color palette for my whole house at one time as well - because with an open floor plan you cannot stand in any one room in my house and not see at least 2 other rooms.

As for dark - I actually prefer darker wall colors - for the cozy aspect of it and actually think darker colors can make the right room appear much larger. And much success in your new home - and do share the final results!

Posted by David F – June 2, 2008 11:31 AM

I love the colors you picked for your new home! My fiance and I just bought our first home and were lost when it came to wall colors. We went with a brown color (a little lighter than the sweet georgia brown) for our living room. I was afraid it would be too dark, but it was perfect! We have had nothing but great compliments on the color. Good Luck!!!

Posted by Sara Adkins – June 2, 2008 12:35 PM

Chelsie, I love the dark colors that you picked for your new home. I think bringing in some light greens into the kitchen would really look good but thats just my opinion. Good luck with the turnout!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Bobbi Amar – June 2, 2008 4:10 PM

I think the colors are beautiful. They are muted tones and with your choice of accents will make everything gorgeous. Let us see the end result...

Posted by Carol – June 2, 2008 4:47 PM

My preference lies in warm oranges, tans and the like, and although these colours wont be my first choice - I think they will look great, but it depends on the size of the rooms, the level of natural light (maybe clean white ceilings), and the furniture and accessories, the stainless steel in the kitchen will hit a home run!
wow I sound like a designer! (all that from watching HGTV!! :)

Posted by Crystal – June 2, 2008 8:50 PM

Hey Chelsey,

We think that you have FABULOUS taste. Snaps for creative color selection. Call us if you need our help.

Love,

Your Mother-in-law and Sister-in-law.

Posted by kathy bowen and nicki fogg – June 2, 2008 9:29 PM

These dark colors could be disappointing. I don't get this neutral trend. Who wants to live in neutral anyway? Mother Nature gives us beautiful colors , soft or bright by day and darkness at night for rest after a busy day.
With these colors where is the energy, the fun and life? Even if you have white trim and bright accessories it may not be enough. It may work in the bedroom and a study but I would be concerned about other areas. Think twice if you are planning on having children, they need color and fun.

Posted by Beverly Simstein – June 3, 2008 7:19 AM

looks like they are all neutrals, if a bit dark in some cases. If your rooms are large with big windows and high ceilings, they should be a great background for high value accent colors, favorite or trendy. I'd say a good choice, depending on room configuration

Posted by Andrea Lorton – June 3, 2008 7:40 AM

I love a neutral palette because you can change it up totally just by changing your accent colors. I would say the depth of the colors you've chosen is fine if you have a ton of natural light during the day and your lighting is adequate in the evening. Otherwise, you may find it's a bit drab or cold feeling.

I sort of agree that Clair de Lune might be too pink with the Sweet Georgia Brown (which I love). Perhaps a more brownish tan rather than the rosy undertone would work better? Then again, there's no telling what it actually looks like, because colors look so different from one computer monitor to another.

Oh, and I also think this will work, provided you have plenty of crisp bright white on your trim and ceilings. It will lighten the overall feel of the space and give it a nice clean look.

We painted our kitchen/family room a bright mango color and the adjacent dining room VERY dark green and it looks awesome, especially with the bright white glossy trim. Have fun with this project and definitely post the pics!
~Monica

Posted by Monica Ricci – June 3, 2008 10:27 AM

Even though you have choosen dark colors, they are great colors. I can't wait to see the end results.

Posted by Janice Hyatt – June 3, 2008 10:36 AM

I love the first three colors which have a gray base to them, but the second two colors have a pink tint. I used a tan with a hint of pink in it years ago and the pink really becomes noticable and tiresome when it is up on a big wall and is also difficult to decorate around. I would recommend two colors the same darkness as the Sweet Georgia Brown and the Claire de Lune, but with a gray base. My bathroom is similar to Mountain Ridge on the bottom with a lighter grayish tan on top separated by white chair rail. It feels like a spa and I love it! It doesn't feel too dark at all, so have fun!

Posted by Becky – June 3, 2008 12:52 PM

I can't imagine so many walls painted in such dark, neutral colors! Why no lighter, more cheerful choices in the mix? Even with lots of light, bright accents, and white moldings, I would tire of broad wall expanses in browns and dark grays (which are really what these colors are, romantic paint names notwithstanding). Too much dark, heavy drama for me!

It may work for you if your taste runs heavily towards the contemporary, and if you have light furniture and bright pops of color in the room. I do hope you post some pictures so we can see the results.

Posted by Mildred Dearman – June 3, 2008 10:02 PM

I am in the midst of trying to select colors. I have brought some small samples home put them on a wall...walls and am still having a ton of difficulty deciding which colors... To make things more difficult all of our rooms flow into the others and the walls are curved their are no corners.... My husband does not want to paint the house anything that will make it unsellable, and I don't really want to paint my house 10 times. I am tired of white. If anyone has suggestions please send them my way...

Posted by Michele – June 3, 2008 11:38 PM

OMG! How would you live in such drab colors? Most people are afraid of color, but your HGTV experience would have made me sure that you would embrace the beauty of color. To each his/her own.

Posted by Gordon Betsill – June 4, 2008 10:29 AM

Lovely colors.Excellent. I like dark tones- but,going dark should depend upon how much light your house receives, flooring. and amount of millwork.

Kitchen:
1)What color are your kitchen cabinets?Cream cabintets-SGB will look fantastic. If they are maple or darker I would move to CDL.
2)North,South, East or West light? Direction of light will warm or cool the colors and intensity.
Living Room:
Floor color? If it is wood-excellent choice.Even a light carpet works well. You won't regret.I live with a similar color-cashew for 5 years now.**I went with white sofas though to cut the color-waverd with dark leather.Either one cuts the color. Brown-taupe sofas will make for the DRAB you are concerned about-careful with fabric choices.Love the color day and night.Rich ,warm,clean.
Dining Room:
What color is the floor? Lighting fixtures?Furniture? The color appears cool-are you leaning more contemporary? With white wainscotting it sounds nice.I love a rich dark dining room so long as it is not a cool dark-want the dining room warm and inviting-to glow. I have BM Middlebury Brown-DARK!-5 years now-w/o wainscotting and I still love it. Candlelight, chandelier, daylight-never tire of the dark color.
Bedroom:
Sounds lovely with lot's of crisp white linins.
Office:
Like the color but,I don't care for it combined with the CDL. I would rather see a warmer tone in that deep of a color.It appears to be a cool gray. If you have a lot of white millwork it would be o.k. Seems a tad cool.
You clearly have great taste and your concerns are valid with regards to living with dark colors.Here is a fun question to ponder-if you didn't select these colors which ones would be your second choice? My guess is you would not find a second choice that you like as much as these.It takes a lot of confidence to choose these colors.You won't be dissapointed with your first choice.Your second choice you might end up "settling" with safe neutral. Which is o.k. but,which one suits YOU?

Posted by Lisa – June 4, 2008 11:27 AM

I thought the colors presented were for the exterior of the home. Sorry, but I love neutral color, but these are much too dark, unless there are miles of light coming through the windows. I am not a professional designer, but, I beleive you should go w/neutrals and accented lighter, brighter colors, or go with colors and use light and darker colors of those choices. Like I said, I'm not a designer, but I get a lot of compliments on my interior/exterior colors of my home. Whatever you do, you will make it work. I have ALL the confidence in the world of all of the designers from HGTV.

Posted by Cherie – June 4, 2008 3:47 PM

it's only paint--if you don't like it, Home Depot sells other colors I bet.

Posted by Gail – June 4, 2008 5:05 PM

What??? Terrible colors, too dark and gloomy. Lighten it up! You will get depressed after a while. Don't be afraid of color and make it light and bright and cheerful!

Posted by Virginia – June 4, 2008 8:03 PM

Your color selections do not offer enough contrast in chroma, and the results will be a disturbingly dark version of a monochromatic scheme. While this may be peaceful, my experience suggests otherwise, particularly since you make no mention of trim colors, which should balance with the too dark walls and, not be white. A color scheme of this sort needs to balance with the available day light throughout the house to be a success. Hopefully, you live in a wooded setting, otherwise, I hope your furnishings are entirely white. Good luck, and please let me know if I am mistaken; It's going to be awfully drab.

Posted by lu – June 4, 2008 8:43 PM

The only color I would agree with would be the warm beige Claire de Lune. I would have suggested this as the darkest color overall, with shades complimentary, and lighter than this for spaces that segue from each other. Those dark colors are very oppressive for living spaces; they are marketed as being dramatic, but they are not livable for the majority of us. Not only are they not cheerful for the rooms, they will date themselves almost immediately. Remember Colonial blue dining rooms in the 80's, and amber/burnt orange in the 70's? This is the same type of shortsighted design palette at work; way too intense for a pleasant living area.

Posted by Lani – June 4, 2008 8:48 PM

Hi Chelsey,

I'd lighten the Sweet Georgia Brown to the next shade down called NEW CHESTNUT or even the next one called BURNT ALMOND. The shade you chose is nice but seems too dark for an overall color, especially for a kitchen. It needs more of a red tone with these other dark colors. Clair de Lune may have to then be toned down a bit; a better shade might be light putty. If you stick with the dark brown, you might swap out Clair de Lune to another color altogether, like a light greyish powder blue. How does the dining room tie in with the living room and kitchen? This is a very dark blue and seems to clash with the dark brown. Your scheme is stylish but needs something to spark it up! (Of course I may be totally wrong and your home will be the envy of us all...) Share some pics when it's done!

Posted by summersun – June 5, 2008 5:08 AM

I used Clair de Lune in my kitchen & family room and I love it.I've gotten great responses with many requests for the color name. In the kitchen/eat-in area I put a light brown glaze to age it & in the small hallway from the garage leading into the kitchen I used the dark brown. Instead of looking dark & gloomy, it is warm and comforting. Its a great backdrop for accent colors, making seasonal changes easy!

Posted by DJ – June 5, 2008 1:46 PM

We just finished our kitchen using the similar neutral colors: we used the Burnt Almond on the cabinet faces; New Chestnut for the walls; and Breakfast Blend-a shade darker than your Sweet Georgia Brown-and we Absolutely Love It! Our floors are light laminated-countertop sounds similar to yours w/the brown-tan flakes. Go for it!! Our dining room is next and opens up to the kitchen-we plan to carry the same colors throughout-we are using warm reds/olive greens for accent colors.

Posted by gina – June 8, 2008 6:23 PM

I love your color choices! Neutral colors offer a chance to pull the punch with colorful accessories.
Your earthy colors will enable you to sit a spell, unwind, and relax after a long day. It offers me inspiration to do my own.

Posted by beth – June 9, 2008 11:02 AM

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Hi my name is Estella. I am installing white shutter in my home, but I am having trouble finding a color. I have bought many sample, but still cant find a color. Can you give me some suggestions in what to look for. I like warm colors and netural colors. I want to do two color in my living room.

Posted by Estella Barrozo – June 12, 2008 1:03 AM

We recently put a metal roof (smoke grey)on our house. Now we want to paint the exterior to match the roof and we will install shutters to the windows. I need help with color or color combination that will all go together... Please Help

Posted by Norma Underhill – June 14, 2008 10:44 AM

Speaking of color...we recently bought a home that was built in the late 90's, when Hunter Green was the color of choice. In the kitchen, the tile reflects that color, plus a horid wallpaper, but beatiful oak cabinets. While replacing the tile is my ultimate goal, I am looking for some temporary fixes. I am considering painting the walls a bamboo color, using a sisal under the table (which is light oak and white), adding wheat colored roman shades (2 windows), and adding a white curtain to crisp things up a bit. Any suggestions/comments would be great!

Posted by Kyle Osborne – June 15, 2008 10:56 PM

I am wanting to paint my living room/kitchen (great room), but I simply do not know what to do. Here is my living room..leather sofa (brown), beige carpet light stained piano and stone fireplace. The kitchen has hardwood floors (light color mixed with some darker wood), black granite counter tops, light stained oak cabinets and off white appliances. The table and chairs are oak (light stained). My house is very country and outdoors. My husband and I love the outdoors, but I am ready for some changes. Right now the walls are painted off white and the bottom of the living room has beautiful paneling that I don't want to change. The trim in stained "Special Walnut" and I love that. I just want to add some color.

What do you think? Do I have to paint the kitchen and living room the same color sinces the walls connect with no break? HELP

Nancy
North Caorlina

Posted by Nancy – June 30, 2008 10:29 AM

Painting ideas/ COLORS Here is my living room..leather sofa (brown), beige carpet light stained piano and stone fireplace. The kitchen has hardwood floors (light color mixed with some darker wood), black granite counter tops, light stained oak cabinets and off white appliances. The table and chairs are oak (light stained). My house is very country and outdoors. My husband and I love the outdoors, but I am ready for some changes. Right now the walls are painted off white and the bottom of the living room has beautiful paneling that I don't want to change. The trim in stained "Special Walnut" and I love that. I just want to add some color.

What do you think? Do I have to paint the kitchen and living room the same color sinces the walls connect with no break? HELP

Nancy
North Caorlina

Posted by Nancy – June 30, 2008 10:31 AM

You should either not tell people that you work for HGTV or not tell them these are your colors. They all look like neutrals to me, except for the gray, which looks blue. But at least you should be ready for the 'Designed to Sell' phase of your life in the future.

Posted by sky – July 1, 2008 4:52 PM

Don't listen to those that say the colors are too "drab" or "dark" etc. Most people are afraid of going too intensely neutral and will choose light bland shades that are as dramatic as oatmeal.

Many people who say color is the way to go and neutrals don't count are the ones who get carried away and paint every room a different crayon color. This can make a home lake a cohesive image/style.

I love all of your color choices and think that those colors contrasted with your lighter furnishings -- ie stainless steel etc. -- will make a glamorouss and dramatic impact.

Posted by Sheri – July 6, 2008 7:22 PM

Hi!
I used Clair de Lune in my last house and I'm using it again in this house. I LOVE it!! It may be the one color I take from house to house forever.

Posted by Kirby – July 14, 2008 8:04 AM

The colors are very classic/Tuscan. Beautiful. It will depend on the color or wood stain of your furniture, but you are fortunate that it will pair very nicely with rustic, classic or contemporary furniture pieces. I do love the Clair de Lune color, a warm color that will compliment any dark shade. I am a little hesitant on the bedroom shade; do you want to lean a little more on the "blue" side and less towards the "gray" side? Only becuase it may read a bit cold. Again, paint is just the canvas of your room, what you put inside the room is what makes it pop off the canvas. I wish you much luck, you wont be sorry with your color selections. :)

Posted by elena – July 24, 2008 5:18 PM

Obviously you don't like or are afraid of color because all of your colors are so neutral. Hopefully, you plan on kicking it up a notch with some colorful accessories. But I do like the colors that you've selected.

Posted by Denise Slease – July 28, 2008 3:21 PM

I dislike the color choices. That's because I'm have warm peach toned skin. I tend to surround my self in colors that I love and flatter me. You must have cool or olive tones in your skin to decorate with these colors. Possible dark haired or ice blond. These colors would depress me so badly I'd have to move. If you've never had your "colors done" read the book
"Color Me Beautiful" by Carole Jackson. It will clear up a lot of questions about why people love the colors they do. If you love sunny yellow and chartreuse, celebrate it!

Posted by Joyce – August 6, 2008 8:34 PM

LOVE LOVE LOVE your colors... can't wait to see what the bedroom looks like with the gray/blue,black, and white combo. I also recently moved into my new home and so far my color palette is very similar to yours with the exception of the dining room...I picked a very warm and spicy orange based terra-cotta color! What I have learned from my painting experience so far (I haven't done the bedroom yet but I have a simlar blue/gray color planned) is that with all of the darker colors I needed that warmer and brighter orange to brighten up and enhance my other choices! Anyhow, you are the pro here, so congrats on the house and can't wait to see the pics! I think, with the exception of the dining room (DRAB), your colors are FAB!

Posted by Lisa C – August 6, 2008 11:20 PM

I agree that the colors you have chosen are quite nuetral, but this will allow you to rotate colors on pillows, rugs and accessories. I have Clare de Lue from Benjamin Moore in my family room and it is has a warm, golden hue. Since all the colors are so nuetral, it allows you the ability to have a variety that blend from room to room. Good Luck!!

Posted by Liz – August 15, 2008 8:48 PM

WOW! Nothing like committing your self to some fun and exciting COLOR to bring all of the gals out for comments. I think your choices are bold, rich and will be a terrific back drop to your room designs. I'm sure being the pro that you are you will no doubt delight us all with your results! I can't wait to see it.

Posted by Alison – August 27, 2008 12:47 AM

I think you can do a lot to make your kitchen POP! perhaps a little dark for a kitchen, it is a nuetral color. the accent colors options are almost endless, soft colores, creams, aqua blues etc..bright colores such as lime green, orange and yellows would make it all pop. I would stay away from dark accent colors. As a employee of HGTV, Constance Ramo & of course my all time #1 designer, Candice Olsen could help out a fellow HGTV employee. I would love to see your kitchen all done.

Posted by elaine – August 29, 2008 12:22 PM

Colors are all, except for the biege, WAY too dark, it would drive me crazy!

Posted by Jan W-Florida – September 2, 2008 8:05 PM

I love the colors. The dark color in the kitchen depends on how well it plays off of the cabinets. Gray in the bedroom will be fine, with black and white. It is the color of my bath room with white trim, placing a fabric light gray and white striped blind with a sheer black curtain over it. So good luck and can't wait to see the results.

Posted by cherry101 – September 18, 2008 12:20 AM

I HOPE THAT MY COMMENTS ARE NOT TOO LATE FOR ANYONE TO READ, AS I JUST FOUND THIS BLOG. I HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH A FEW OF THESE COMMENTS THAT WORRY THAT DARK COLORS MAKE A HOME DEPRESSING OR THAT YOU NEED A LOT OF LIGHT FILTERING THRU THE ROOM OR LIGHT COLORS OR WHITES TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DARK COLORS.

GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN INTERIORS HAVE TO BE LIGHT TO MAKE A ROOM LOOK LARGER OR NICE. COLORS WITH DEEPER BASES CAN CREATE A COZY INTERIOR OR A MASSIVE ONE DEPENDING ON HOW THEY ARE USED, A ROMANTIC SPACE, A TRANQUIL RETREAT. THE COLORS ARE CALMING, SOOTHING. YOU CAN ACCENTUATE THESE DARK COLORS WITH OTHER MEDIUM BASED HUES, THEY DON'T ALL HAVE TO BE LIGHT. THE ONLY CONSIDERATION WITH THESE COLORS IS THE CONTRASTING FLOORS. IF YOU ARE GOING WITH THE TREND, YOUR FLOORS MIGHT BE A WIDE PLANK IN A HANDSCRAPED OR STANDARD PLANK BUT A DARK TONE, AS WALNUT STILL LEADS THE PACK. IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT, AN EXOTIC WOOD WITH MORE OF A VARIEGATED TONE (ONE THAT VARIES FROM LIGHT TO MEDIUM AND SOME DARK ALL THROUGHOUT) MIGHT WORK BEST WITH YOUR COLORS. THE FLOORS ARE THE AREA OF EACH ROOM THAT CAN TRULY HELP IN COMPENSATING FOR THE DARK ON YOUR WALLS.

MY OBSERVATION IS THAT YOU PLAYED IT VERY SAFE WITH ALL OF YOUR NEUTRAL COLORS. ITS A SHAME THAT MORE PEOPLE DON'T EXPERIMENT WITH A BIT MORE COLOR. EVEN ONE ROOM OR ONE WALL WILL GO A LONG WAY. (i just blogged about the same thing on my own blog interiordesign2you.blogspot.com(( how funny))

NO MATTER WHAT COLOR YOUR CABINETS ARE, CREAM OR WHITE OR DARK OR NATURAL, THAT SWEET GEORGIA BROWN IS DEFINATELY TOO DARK A COLOR FOR THAT KITCHEN. I USE A TOUCH OF DARK COLORS IN VIRTUALLY EVERY HOME I WORK IN, BUT NEVER IN THE KITCHEN BECAUSE OF THE OVERWHELMING STRECH OF CABINETRY THAT CONTROLS THE SPACE. THATS THE ONE ROOM OF THE HOME WHERE YOU CAN'T FOOL THE EYE AND MAKE IT LOOK LARGER (because of the huge blob of cabinetry all in a row).

LASTLY, THE HALL COLOR LEADING TO THE OFFICE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT'S A WARM COLOR LEADING TO A COOL COLOR IN THE OFFICE, IS JUST FINE BECAUSE THE ROOMS ARE DIVIDED VISUALLY BY A DOORWAY. THEY ARE NOT OPEN TO EACH OTHER. YOUR COLORS ARE GREAT. SAFE, YES... TOO DARK FOR SOME, SURE... BUT YOU HAVE TO ENJOY YOUR SPACE. I HOPE YOU DO.

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH PICKING COOL COLORS VERSUS WARM COLORS. BOTH CAN INVOKE ANY STYLE. THERE IS NO- COOL COLORS ONLY FOR CONTEMPORARY OR WARM ONLY FOR TRADITIONAL. ON THE CONTRARY, THERE HAVE BEEN COLOR COMBINATIONS CREATED FOR EVERY DESIGN STYLE IN EVERY COLOR PALETTE EACH YEAR.

Posted by Michelle Ortiz- Interior Designer – September 18, 2008 11:48 PM