Painting Things the Same Color as the Walls

April 14, 2016

 Image from  Dave Coote Design

Image from Dave Coote Design

Painting furniture or architectural details the same color as the walls can help make things invisible or really highlight them in a space. I love how it can really bring a room together (and using leftover paint is always great!) Here are a few ways to use this decorating technique:

  • Paint the walls and trim the same color to unify a room. You can bring in pops of color with furniture and artwork. In the photo above the painted walls, trim, and fireplace, set the stage for the contrast of the chairs and the rug.
  • Paint storage furniture the same color as the walls to create the illusion of built-ins. 
  • Strategically place painted accents like shelving or decorative accents to draw visual interest to a part of the room.
  • Add texture to a wall with painted frames or accents in the same color. 

From upper left // 1. Farrow & Ball // 2. vtwonen // 3. Ferm Living // 4. Apartment Therapy // 5. Mad & Bolig // 6. Pop Sugar

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Painting Things the Same Color as the Walls

  1. Angel inVirginia

    November 11th, 2016 at 1:29 am

    In the top right picture, can you tell me the name of the blue color?

  2. Natalie Whearley

    February 27th, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    Hi Angel, I’m so sorry I missed your comment! I’m not sure of the exact color but it looks comparable to Yin Yang 824 from Benjamin Moore. Hope that helps!

    https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/824/yin-yang

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