New kitchen paint color….
I can’t believe it’s been just over 3 years since our kitchen renovation!Time has gone so fast. When we first painted it, I had fallen in love with Benjamin Moore’s Bennington Grey.
Well, 3 years, 3 kids and lots of big things made the walls look a bit dinged up. I just craved something a little bit lighter too.
I had a hard time finding a paint color I really loved and after many paint samples I decided to do my own custom mix. Sometimes it’s just easier to mix your own. I think one day need my own interior paint line. I always want colors they don’t make.
I ended up with a mixture of 75% Coastal Fog and 25% Tapestry beige. It’s a very pretty warm grey with a very subtle green undertone.
My cabinets and woodwork are painted in a warm white called Linen White so they needed a grey with a bit of warmth. I am thinking about repainting them a cooler white, but I can’t summon the courage or the energy yet. 🙂
I think the warmth will pop more when if repaint the wood work and go a bit cooler with the white paint.
Please ignore the kitchen island I am in the middle of stripping it and as you can tell, I’ve only gotten about half way.
Why completely finish one project when I can start another one right in the middle of it? That would make waaay too much sense.
I also picked up a few flowers from Trader’s Joe’s to brighten the space a bit. I love the bit of color they bring.
I am also finally finishing up painting the lower level and hopefully the flooring will go in in the next few weeks. It would be great to be able to use it!!!
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The new paint color makes the whole kitchen look serene. I was wondering though, what color is on your hutch?
HI Mel,It’s antique jade by BM with a brown stain over the top.
Enjoy your fresh update…your kitchen is just lovely!
Love the new color, so pretty and I adore your kitchen. I would love for you to link up to Inspire Me this afternoon. http://www.astrollthrulife.net. Hugs, Marty
So lovely and peaceful. Thanks for sharing the color with us. Keeping it my file : )
Deb
Your kitchen is lovely, beautiful custom color on your walls. I have a dark kitchen and I am dreaming…
procrastinating….about painting my cupboards too. 🙂
You go girl!! Your project list sounds a lot like mine these days.
Your kitchen is beautiful, Jenn, and the color you mixed is so pretty!
The color looks beautiful! Good choice 🙂
It’s beautiful, Jen! Love your kitchen 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
The Linen White and Bennington Grey are so rich looking together, it’s really a shame to mess with that.
I know, but I was ready for a change. 🙂
Your kitchen is one of my favorites. I hung my silver tray over my stove like you did last year. When someone asks me about it I always tell them you inspired me. 🙂