[NewJerseyBoy56]

The trim and baseboards are white....

Have no furniture yet.

Not an expert at all in colors.

Looking for advice for colors of the walls - would like neutral colors.

Paint the bedrooms and bathroom a different color?

thank you

[msendo]

We had the same question about our CYV. We were going to paint the the bathroom and three bedrooms two different colors. The painter said that by doing both the BR’s and BR’s the same color, they would “flow better.” We handled it long distance and had learned from pictures and our home watch guy that the painters had painted opposite of what we asked. They painted our bedrooms and baths a neutral cream color and the living area (kitchen, DR and LR) a light mossy green. Once we learned of their error, they were then correcting it and reversing the original plan. Before repainting, we then got a call from the painters saying “the bathroom really looks good in the cream-do you want to keep it?” I kind of laughed and believed that they said that because it would makings their job easier and cheaper, but I was glad and decided to keep it and go with my original gut feeling. I like breaking it up and pulling in the bedroom green by decorating with accessories and pictures. As for the trim, we left it white and didn’t do through the added expense of painting since it was in good condition.

[Cupcake57]

Most designers recommend to select paint last, after furniture, but of course it's easier to paint before moving in. Check out Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore websites and they have sections about 'color trends' that show popular colors and combinations. If you aren't in any hurry, get samples and paint patches on several walls in each room and see how different they look at different times of the day. Its a matter of personal preference in the long run--you like what you like. Anything is better than Brownwood Beige walls, ceilings.... Best of Luck!

[oldtimes]

I think this is just a matter of personal preference. Some people like all white/cream and I find that very sterile looking. Some like bright dark colors. Personally I like pastels because they make me feel happy. It's your house and you have to live in it do what make you like and don't worry what other people think.

[John_W]

In 2008 when my home in Baltimore was exactly ten years old, I repainted all 3 levels. I had originally used a light yellow. That color wore on me after awhile and didn't hold up as well. So I changed the pallet completely, going with a medium blue. With our bamboo wood floors, off white plantation shutters, and white kitchen cabinets, and with the help of some tropical artwork, when folks would visit they say, did I just go to Key West.

In April 2011 we listed the home so we could move to TV, the agent put it into the MLS system at 8pm and the next morning it was shown at 10am. The first viewer, who just happen to be the next manager at the Wegman's Grocery Store a block away, bought our home.

When we purchased our new CYV in Tamarind Grove in 2011, we hired Investment Painters over the phone from Baltimore from reading all the reviews on this site. BTW, I had a 20 page pad filled with contractors names and numbers just by using the 'search' button on this site for six months before moving here. The day after closing, Chris the owner, was at our villa with his crew of four men and I handed him the exact same paint chart I used up north. While his crew was masking and removing the blinds, he went to Sherwin Williams and picked the paint. I have to say it looks just as good as it did nine years ago. I would say think outside the box, earth tones are nice, but to me, they're boring.

Our Baltimore home.





Our Villages villa, I only have this one photo

[villagetinker]

I just saw a commercial for ACE hardware and they have a 'color or pint visualizer' app that allows you to see the effect of the various colors on the room, this might be helpful.

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Originally Posted by Cupcake57

Most designers recommend to select paint last, after furniture, but of course it's easier to paint before moving in. Check out Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore websites and they have sections about 'color trends' that show popular colors and combinations. If you aren't in any hurry, get samples and paint patches on several walls in each room and see how different they look at different times of the day. Its a matter of personal preference in the long run--you like what you like. Anything is better than Brownwood Beige walls, ceilings.... Best of Luck!

Generally it's easier to match the paint to the furniture than vice-versa. Len

[Kilmacowen]

I believe Sherwin Williams offers a color consultant free of charge it you purchase the paint from them. I would definitely use them if I were you. A win win! Pick out furniture first as others have suggested.

[BlkBlt6]

You did a beautiful job making the home yours.

[Fisherman]

The wall colors should compliment the flooring in some way. Example, if you have grey tile floors, you would not want to paint your walls in the beige/brown family. I have always had the main living room walls painted the same color, something neutral and used accent walls with a color two shades darker than the wall. Same thing if you are painting the inside of a tray ceiling. If you want bold, than make your accent wall pop by using a color that is in your pillows or a piece of furniture. Example, your accent wall could be a bright turquoise. The bedrooms, I would have fun with or make them personal. Look at a color wheel for the color first, than choose the warm family or cool family which ever goes with your furniture. Usually, if you have modern sleek furniture, you choose “cool” shades. If you have traditional furniture, you use “warm” shades. Linens and pillows can then be added to make things pop.
I have bought or built and sold 27 houses in my lifetime.... all brand new. Always sold them within days. However, with that being said, this is my first used home and the first thing I did was repaint the entire inside. Everybody has different tastes. Last, but not least, go to a paint store or Lowe’s. They sell these 12x12 squares of like poster board. Once you have chosen several colors, purchase samples of those colors. Take them home and paint one half of the square. Tape it to the all the walls in the room you want to paint because the amount of light coming in to the room can change a color instantly. Look at it with blinds closed and then open to get an idea of what the color will be like in your home. Final thought, if crown moulding is in your budget, go for it!!! It makes all wall colors really pop instead of fading away in to the ceiling! Have fun!

[Maryc7878]

Go to Sherwin Williams. Grab some neutral color samples and paint them on the walls. They employees are very helpful. I think it best to paint the entire space one color, then accent it with furniture and accessories.

[sfryzel]

Sherwin Williams has a color consultant who will come to your house and assist you in choosing colors.

[Miss B GA]

Originally Posted by Maryc7878

Go to Sherwin Williams. Grab some neutral color samples and paint them on the walls. They employees are very helpful. I think it best to paint the entire space one color, then accent it with furniture and accessories.

Agree with Marcy. Paint it a neutral color, maybe in the grey or taupe family. Use the same color throughout the house. Sherwin Williams is very helpful.

[Pdesensi]

I painted the entire villa the same color before moving in. Very pale gray or taupe. I chose gray. Then moved in. A little color on the wall is better than the contractors watered down paint. Live in your place for several months to get a feel For what you would like.

[allsport]

Colors are very personal, if you have no preference you should just paint everything cream or white. Most people pick out colors like they pick out clothes. Some of my colors which I have already changed after 12 years, are now completely different. Some colors can only be picked if you have furniture in place. Find a consultant if you want professional opinions.