I finally put all the paint colors in our Utah Home in one place! And I compiled my favorite paint from past projects at the end of this post. First let’s chat chat about paint sheen. For ceiling sheen, I prefer flat. For trim and door sheen, I prefer semi-gloss. Lastly, for wall sheen, I prefer eggshell. In our current home we used A LOT of Farrow & Ball paint colors. I LOVE Farrow & Ball colors, and their actual paint is high-end and gorgeous. That being said, we hired a painter to paint our home and our cabinet designer painted our cabinets. I gave them the names and actual paint samples I bought from Farrow & Ball. Some purchased Farrow & Ball Paint and some were color matched. Matching paint colors will NOT be exact. That being said, I am completely happy with all the colors in our home!
Most places paint is sold, have the paint formulas for other paint brands in their system. You just walk up to the counter and say “do you have the paint formula for x?” or you order a paint chip or sample and bring it with you to color match. Personally, I have been able to get the color formula I want anywhere I buy paint. But again, it won’t be exactly like the original. I recommend ordering paint samples or paint chips before you buy or pick a paint. Lighting in your home can make paint look very different from home to home.
Favorite Paint Supplies-
- Wooster Paint Brush– angled paint brush we always use, allows you to cut in without using tape.
- Paint Sprayer– this has two paint tips and two stain tips, also has a paint bag for easy clean out.
- Smooth Roller– we use this roller cover the most for a smooth, lint free finish.
- Extendable Roller– this extendable roller makes it really easy to paint ceilings and hard to reach areas.
- Light Switch Cover (paintable)– paint this light switch cover the same color as your walls to blend right in!
- Plug Cover (paintable)–same idea as the light switch cover, no more large white square sticking out on a dark wall.
- Reusable Paint Drop Cloth– you can get plastic drop cloths, if you are doing a lot of painting these are nice to have!
- Paint Deck– did you know you can order paint decks online or go into a paint store to get one? Picking paint colors just got a lot easier! (In the store I have paid $10 for a paint deck).
- Painting Furniture– blog post on how we paint furniture.
Exterior Paint Colors-
Gym Blog Post– HERE
Paint on Exterior– Blacktop from Benjamin Moore
Paint on Trim– Tricorn Black Sherwin Williams
Fence– Tricorn Black Sherwin Williams this gel stain (stain and sealer
Entry Paint Colors-
Entry Blog Post on Green Trim and Wallpaper– HERE
Blog Post on Shiplap – HERE
Paint Trimwork– Hague Blue Farrow & Ball
Paint Shiplap– Sulking Room Pink Farrow & Ball
Family Room Paint Colors-
Kitchen Paint Colors-
Dining Room Paint Colors-
Drink Room Paint Colors-
Small Hall Bathroom Paint Colors-
Home Office Paint Colors-
Primary Bedroom Paint Colors-
Bathroom Paint Colors-
Primary Bathroom Blog Post– HERE
Paint on Walls- All White Farrow & Ball Wallpaper– Stripe Wallpaper
Finn Bedroom Paint Colors-
Finn Bathroom Paint Colors and Wallpaper-
Upstairs Hall Paint Colors-
Lola’s Bedroom Paint Colors-
Ella’s Bedroom Paint Colors-
Girls Jack and Jill Bathroom Paint Colors-
Basement Game Room Paint Colors-
Basement Family Room-
Guest Room Paint Colors-
Triplet Guest Room Paint Colors-
Basement Plaid Bathroom Paint Colors-
Basement Star Bathroom Paint Colors-
Basement Mini Kitchen Paint Colors-
- Basement Blog Post HERE
- Paint on Doors and Trim– Light Blue Farrow & Ball
- Paint on Walls– All White Farrow & Ball
Jess Bailey says
I absolutely enjoyed this paint tour of present and past. Thanks so much for sharing with us Nesting.
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thank you!!
Kendra says
Thank you for this roundup! So helpful!