August 24, 2011

My Top Fall Color Palettes


As we leave summer behind and approach Fall, I know many of us are welcoming the change of colors. The spicy oranges and gold from the foliage all sound beautiful right? Right. But as I've said 1,000 times, color is more than just color.  Color is about feelings and memories and all has a huge impact on on lives.

Here are a few color palettes that I think about when Autumn approaches. I'm sure you'll find comfort in them as well. Enjoy!


You can almost smell the color! Soft beige and light browns will work in any room. Keep the lightest beige in mind for your foyer and the darkest color for a splash of accent.


Crisp, clean color you can sink your teeth into. Be careful with these red hues, you'll need to use a gray primer for best results or your color will turn … into a “bad apple.” 


Here are your typical pumpkin spicy colors. They're gourd-ous!


Who doesn't love hot chocolate? Now you can love it on your walls. Also, consider a tinted primer when working with dark colors. It'll reduce the amount of coats you'll need to get the true color on your wall.


It's all about change.


Here's a lighter version of the spicy colors. These are great choices for a kitchen that opens into the living  or dining room. So comforting to have great color in the kitchen!



That's right! We just stepped outside the crayon box with these colors! It's the harvest moon and very much part of Fall. It's all good color!


Fall also means getting out those favorite pair of jeans!


Don't forget the most important part of Fall. The weather is cooler which makes it great for snuggling! Enjoy your color and if you need help, contact me to help you out.



3 comments:

  1. Can you identify what Benjamin Moore Colors would be most like the ones you show in Pumpkin Patch and Comfort Food?

    Thank you

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    1. These aren't any colors in particular just colors that I pulled out from the photograph. Try Tangelo, Gold Rush and Roasted Sesame Seed. They are strong hues - be careful!

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