The Perfect ‘Timeless’ Light Green Paint Color
So…I changed the color in our multipurpose room! I know, I know—why, Valeria? Why are you re-painting again? Well, let’s keep it simple: first, I don’t like to settle for something unless I truly love it; and second, I love change. When I have a new idea, I want to try it out.
As I mentioned on my Instagram, right after painting this room blue a bit over two years ago, it never quite felt right. This room faces northwest, so it always gets cool-toned daylight with a blue cast. According to Google, blue is not the best color for a north-facing room, and now, after some trial and error, I totally agree. The room always felt dark and sad most of the day—except for a couple of hours in the afternoon when the sun would shine through the living room window.
The beautiful green chair.
The New Color
After two years of overthinking and multiple paint samples, I finally decided to go with the color I should have picked from the beginning: a shade of green. I ordered some peel-and-stick samples from Samplize—which, by the way, I love! I can peel and stick these around the room, and it’s so much easier than going to the paint store and buying sample jars. It’s less messy and wasteful, plus I can save them for future projects. I spent over a month just staring at these samples and narrowing down my options. My top two choices were Lichen and French Gray, both by Farrow & Ball.
Trying the color options in different light.
At first, I thought I wanted Lichen, and I even got it. But after applying the primer coat on the built-ins, I immediately felt like I should go with a lighter color. So, I changed my mind, went back to Farrow & Ball with my unopened cans of Lichen, and exchanged it for French Gray. And the rest is history. It’s the PERFECT soft green color—timeless, elegant, and gorgeous!
Now, I know you're going to ask about the Murphy bed, and I’m overdue for a blog post about this DIY project. I promise it’s coming soon-ish! For now, here are some recent photos of the room with the new color. What do you think?
Sources from this view.
Sources from this view.
The perfect fall quilt.
All bedroom sources.
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