Sarah Richardson, host of HGTV's Sarah's House, paints the ceiling of rooms to create warmth. "It works especially well if you have a sizable crown molding that can be painted in pure white to create a clear definition between the colors on the walls and ceiling," she says. As for her shades of choice, "it varies, but I tend to stay away from super-saturated hues in favor of ones like this pale lavender that look a bit faded."
Bold in Black
What does designer Darryl Carter do to make a major impact with minimal effort? He picks up a paint can and gives a door a quick facelift. "Use an interior porch paint with high traffic sealant, such as Benjamin Moore's Phelps Black," he says. In this home, Carter applied his bold, high-gloss look to provide dramatic contrast to the white walls.
Calming Cool Gray
"I have an averse reaction to colors that feel too crisp," says designer Shawn Henderson. So when using shades that fall more in the cool family (such as the gray shown here), Henderson always selects an eggshell or matte finish. Then, he pairs the paint with plush, textured furniture to create a refined, relaxed environment.
The Rustic Red
"Terra cotta can be really inviting," says Annie Selke, author of Fresh American Spaces. "But, choose carefully because this color can go very wrong, very easily." To avoid going too red or too orange, Selke suggests applying large test swatches to see how a handful of hues look during the day and night. The shade used in this dining room feels particularly warm because of its pinkish-red undertones.
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