I’ve been wanting to start a monthly post that focuses on great paint colors for the home. I get so many questions about the paint colors used in my home and what colors to use in other homes. I thought featuring a different paint color every month would be a good way to introduce you to no-fail paint colors. Along with detailing the brand and name of each color, I’ll include images of the paint color in real life settings and discuss how to use it in your own home. Sound good? Ok, let’s get started!
This month’s featured paint color is Sherwin Williams Sea Salt. It’s a cool neutral with blue-green undertones. Drenched in natural light, it takes on a slightly bluer, grayer hue. In artificial light, it’s more of a blue-green. Sea Salt sets the stage for a light, airy and fresh room. Honestly, I can’t think of a room that this color wouldn’t work in…bedroom, living room, nursery, bathroom, laundry room…I could see it in any of those settings. And depending on what it’s paired with, Sea Salt could fit into traditional, contemporary and/or playful moods alike.
Pair it with warm wood tones to lighten the heaviness wood can sometimes bring to a space.
In a bathroom with a pretty standard oak vanity, Sea Salt adds just enough color to make the room feel a little more spa-like.
When used in combination with whites and turquoise, Sea Salt can lend a shabby chic vibe.
Sea Salt has versatile color scheme options. Go modern and playful in a nursery or child’s room by adding in white, charcoal and orange accents…in furniture pieces, art work and fabrics.
Go sophisticated and cozy in a bedroom by adding golds, tans and creams.
Finally, get springy and punchy with touches of olive and citron in accessories.
So, what do you think? Would Sea Salt work well somewhere in your home? Have any other ideas for possible Sea Salt color combos? Are you liking this monthly paint color feature? Do you have any requests for future You Hues? {Get it? You Hue. Like ‘yoohoo!’ Yep, I came up with that all by myself.}
Happy painting!
images: 1) Sherwin Williams 2-4) Sarah Rainwater for Apartment Therapy 5) Decor Pad 6) Deb at Cappuccino Cottage 7-9) Sherwin Williams collage by Dana Miller
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