Page 6 – Claire Jefford

Benjamin Moore – Glass Slipper

Glass Slipper 1632 by Benjamin Moore

Blue, still on-trend and when paired with white, is as popular a design style as ever. This combo is hot and I really think sticking around for a long while yet.

Glass Slipper is a soft pale blue that can be used in so many areas of your home.

If you are familiar with my blog and have seen my other colour reviews, you’ll know that in the colour review video of Glass Slipper by Benjamin Moore, I share:

The undertone
Colour comparisons in order to easily see the different colour tone(s)
Best white paint colours for the trim and ceilings
Beautiful colour combinations to inspire you for your next decorating project

If you would like all this information conveniently laid out for you in one place and have even more paint colour combinations to use with Glass Slipper by Benjamin Moore, take a look at my new Perfect Colour Palette.

A must-have for any colour enthusiast or interior designer!

As a Certified True Colour Expert and an award-winning interior design professional, I’ve worked with many homeowners on various residential design projects.

I want to give you the confidence to make educated decisions about your own paint choices. Let’s do this!

Glass Slipper Colour Review Video

Undertone: soft blue

A gorgeous soft blue, Glass Slipper may look different in your space depending on the lighting and what other decorative elements you pair with it in your interior decorating project.

Colour Comparisons

By comparing Glass Slipper to other similar colours, we can more clearly see the true tone.

Gray Sky 2131-70 & Smoky Green CC-700

Definitely not as green as Smoky Green, but I would actually say Gray Sky is more of a baby blue than Glass Slipper when you put them side by side.

Best Whites To Pair With Glass Slipper

Cloud White CC-40 By Benjamin Moore

White Dove OC-17 By Benjamin Moore

White Dove is undoubtedly one of the most popular white paints from Benjamin Moore. You can see my colour review of this gorgeous off-white here.

Decorator’s White CC-20 By Benjamin Moore

I have around 10 white paint colours that are my best whites for trim and ceilings.

You don’t need all of the thousands of whites available to you to get the right one and you definitely don’t need to mix two different whites or use only a certain percentage of paint colour to get the right one for you.

I can assure you that the best colour for your project already exists! If you need some guidance, grab my 5 Steps on how to choose the right paint colour the first time.

Fabulous Colour Combinations

Glass Slipper with Collingwood, Gray Owl & Wind’s Breath

Collingwood OC-28 By Benjamin Moore

Below is an image of one of our latest projects where we used Collingwood on the walls with blue and gray accents. Isn’t this a lovely colour?! So pretty.

See the full project here including a stunning home office design.

Gray Owl OC-52 By Benjamin Moore

Below is a project where we used Gray Owl on the walls in a coastal-inspired project. See the entire room here in our portfolio.

Gray Owl walls in Coastal Inspired design

Wind’s Breath OC-24 By Benjamin Moore

I used my Perfect Colour Palette for Glass Slipper to put together this lovely, calm palette you see below. Then I paired it with a couple of fabrics and a gorgeous flooring sample I had.

Calming Colour Palette for Glass Slipper

The idea here is to use the palette to put together a beautiful aesthetic for an entire room or floor of a house.

It’s not to say all colours need to be used in paint form but can be incorporated into tile, flooring, fabric and other hard furnishings and accents. My goal is to inspire you for your next interior decorating project!

Convenience At Your Fingertips

All of the colour combinations shown above (and more!) are included in my Perfect Colour Palette for Glass Slipper.

My Perfect Colour Palette library is expanding and I now have 50 paint colours to select from. Click here to see all of my newly updated Perfect Colour Palettes.

Glass Slipper is also included in my Benjamin Moore Grays & Blue-Greens Collection. A collection of 10 of Benjamin Moore’s most popular Grays and Blue-Greens!

I’ve also created a Benjamin Moore collection showcasing Whites & Neutrals.

And for those who love to have everything all in one place, there’s the Benjamin Moore Ultimate Collection. That is where you will find all 20 of my Benjamin Moore Perfect Colour Palettes in one convenient place.

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

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Farrow & Ball Green Smoke

Green Smoke No.47 by Farrow & Ball

A deep blue-green by Farrow & Ball, Green Smoke is stunning whether used on the exterior of a home or inside.

I absolutely love the colour green and in particular Green Smoke.

I love it so much that I used this rich paint colour in my basement renovation – not once but twice! I’m sharing some of those photos here on the blog with you today.

If you’re new here, welcome! Below you will see what I cover in every colour review post.

In this colour review video of Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball, I share:

The undertone of my featured colour
Colour comparisons in order to easily see the different colour tones
Best white paint colours for the trim and ceilings
Beautiful colour combinations to inspire you for your decorating project

Walls are Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball in my basement living area.

You might be wondering where I used Green Smoke in my basement reno. You can see in the photo above we painted the wall in the family room area, Green Smoke.

The second place where I used this colour will be revealed a bit further along.

Farrow & Balls’ Green Smoke

After you watch the video if you would like all the information I discuss in one convenient place look no further than my new Perfect Colour Palette for Green Smoke.

My Perfect Colour Palette also includes 10 colours that go beautifully with Green Smoke, plus a 2-page step by step How-To for choosing a cohesive colour palette in your own home.

A must-have for any colour enthusiast or interior design professional!

Available for immediate download here

Green Smoke Colour Review Video

Undertone: blue

Farrow & Ball describe this colour as a Smoky Green Blue

This smoky green blue brings a real calmness to any interior space.

Colour Comparisons

As you can see below, it’s when we start to look at comparisons to other colours, that things become very interesting.

Inchyra Blue No.289 & Bancha No.298

Colour Comparisons with similar Farrow & Ball paints

When I do Colour Consultations in a client’s home, I am always comparing colours so they too can easily see the differences between the paint colours.

Farrow & Bal Green Smoke

When I hold my large paint boards up to a decorative element such as fabrics, wallpaper or subway tile and then swap out one board with another board, it becomes clear as to which colour will work best.

Best Whites To Pair With Green Smoke

White Tie No.2002 By Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke walls and (possibly) White Tie trim

Pointing No.2003 By Farrow & Ball

All White No.2005 By Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke door, casing and outer trim

I can assure you that the best colour for your project already exists, you just need to know the 5 Steps on how to choose the right paint colour the first time.

Fabulous Colour Combinations

Green Smoke with Ball Green, Mouse’s Back & Stiffkey Blue

A beautiful palette bringing lovely colours from nature together. The crossbill wallpaper from A-Street Prints worked so well with these four colours.

I used part of this colour palette in the second space in my basement where we used Green Smoke – our laundry room.

We chose Green Smoke for the cabinetry this time and a dark blue for the walls. The bird and branch wallpaper incorporate the other two nature-inspired colours from the palette.

You can see how well the wallpaper looks behind the cabinetry.

Ball Green No.75 By Farrow & Ball

Mouse’s Back No.40 By Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke cabinetry

Flooring can also be a part of how you use the colour palette, as you can see in my laundry room above. It is not intended that all the colours in the palette be painted.

Stiffkey Blue No.281 By Farrow & Ball

Photo from Farrow & Ball

Convenience At Your Fingertips

All of the colour combinations shown above plus more options for you to choose from are included in my Perfect Colour Palette of Green Smoke.

Green Smoke is also included in my Farrow & Ball Classic Collection along with 9 other gorgeous F&B colours.

Farrow & Ball’s Collection of 10 Classic paint colours

If you prefer Sherwin Williams paint, check out my newest Collection that showcases 10 beautiful neutrals from Sherwin Wiliams.

10 of the most popular Sherwin Williams’ Neutrals in one collection

My Perfect Colour Palette library is expanding and I now have over 50 palettes to select from! Click here to see all of them.

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

Perfect For Pinning

Take my Colour Quiz to find out what your Perfect Colour Palette is.

And if you love greens, make sure you check out the Colour of the Year by Benjamin Moore and all the Colour Trends for 2022.

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Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer

WWWOW!

What We’re Working on Wednesday

The most important appliance in the kitchen, certainly the hardest working, what would you say it is?

I’m 100% sure it is the mighty dishwasher and I am sure my kids would agree with me!

I’m thrilled to share another episode of my WWWOW video series.

What We’re Working on Wednesday is my way of bringing you behind the scenes on our interior design and decorating projects, in a way that I hope you will find helpful and entertaining.

My family and I are gearing up to start our own major renovation.

New Year = New Kitchen.

It’s finally my turn, this has been long overdue. It’s been nearly 16 years since we last renovated our kitchen.

See a sneak peek of my colourful kitchen design below. This is our 3D rendering. Pretty spectacular, right?!

Cabinetry colour Kensington Blue. Island paint colour is Stratton Blue. Both are from Benjamin Moore.

And here are the finishes I’ve selected for paint colours, countertops, backsplash, wallpaper and my hardwood floor.

The smaller paint chips in the foreground were colour matched to my vintage Spode decorative plates that you can see on the wall in the drawing near the end of the blog. To see the portfolio of my main floor, head here.

In today’s episode of WWWOW, come inside my local appliance store where we will be taking a closer look at my new dishwasher – or should I say DishDrawers!

Join me as I go over some of the fantastic features of these DishDrawers and why I chose this appliance to be a major part of our new kitchen design.

Video Transcript & Photos

Traditional Dishwasher vs Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers

What is the one item you use every single day in your kitchen and if it’s not just right and you don’t love it, and it doesn’t work properly, it’s going to drive you crazy?

It’s your dishwasher.

Today I am at Best Brand Appliances in Oakville, Ontario. So, if you’re near me make sure you come and check it out here. Ask for Rebecca and tell her I sent you!

We are in the Fisher & Paykel room and we are looking at a dishwasher for my own kitchen.

Great idea when testing out dishwashers – bring dishes!

I’ve brought some dishes because I want to make sure that I can load up the dishwasher to see how things actually fit in.

Have a look at this here, the top drawer is bigger. What I love about this is that you can adjust the prongs to get larger spacing between your plates.

Fisher & Paykel top drawer of the double DishDrawer

And you also have these removable baskets for your cutlery which can be extended to add even more utensils.

Cutlery Basket Features – Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer

The other thing that can get really frustrating with a dishwasher is not being able to fit your pots and pans.

What I love about this Fisher & Paykel dishwasher is that the prongs can also be moved to completely collapse and make room for pots, pans and other larger baking dishes.

One of many different configurations for the DishDrawer

There are also holders for your wine glass stems – and let me tell you, I love my wine. But hand washing all my wine glasses? Not so much.

Fully loaded top drawer

If I need more room, then I’ve got a whole other drawer below. It appears to be identical in the design, just smaller.

Two of the many double DishDrawer dishwashers available at Fisher & Paykel

There’s nothing worse than having something that you use daily that doesn’t work very well, right?

In my current dishwasher, I can’t get some of my glasses in, those that are larger at the ends. I know it sounds like such a small problem, but when you’re dealing with an appliance like your dishwasher every single day, it’s important to have something that functions well.

The Fisher & Paykel DishDrawers- Love it!

There you have it, that is my new dishwasher we will be getting in the spring when our renovations come to an end. I am very excited and appreciate all the support from my friends over at Best Brand Appliances in Oakville, Ontario.

I am Claire Jefford. This has been another episode of WWWOW – What We’re Working on Wednesday.

As promised, here’s a view of my new kitchen design from the living room. Eeeek, I can’t wait!

DishDrawers will be on the far end wall, to the right of the sink.

I hope you enjoyed that. Comment below and let me know if you have invested in a decent dishwasher.

Or do you have you crappy dishwasher like my old one and you can feel my pain?

Cheers!

Find Colour Claire-ity Here

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Convenience At Your Finger tips

I have created Paint Colour Palettes for some of the most popular colours from three of the leading paint companies, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and Farrow & Ball.

Currently, there are forty to choose from. I have also grouped them into collections to make them more convenient.

Benjamin Moore Whites & Neutrals

Benjamin Moore Grays & Blue-Greens

Or get my entire collection of all 20 Benjamin Moore colour guides here in the Ultimate Collection.

Benjamin Moore Ultimate Collection

Farrow & Ball Classic Collection

And my most recently created Collection:

Sherwin Williams Neutral Collection

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

1. White Dove by Benjamin Moore

With nearly 75k pageviews, White Dove is my most popular paint colour review blog post.

Despite this post being over three years old, Benjamin Moore’s White Dove is still one of our favourite whites for interior design projects. What about you?

Read the post and watch my video review here

White Dove Perfect Colour Palette

2. Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams

I don’t specify Sherwin Williams paint as much as Benjamin Moore, but Sea Salt is a beauty. It’s similar in tone to Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore and comes in second place.

Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams Colour Review

Perfect Colour Palette Sea Salt Sherwin Williams

3. Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore

Ah, this colour has never steered us wrong! It’s a dark, moody classic that will never go out of style.

Read the post with lots of images from various design projects we’ve done

The best colours to use with Hale Navy

4. Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore

This paint was in the top 3 of my paint colour predictions for 2022.

Pale Oak is also one of my top-selling Perfect Colour Palettes of 2021. This is a popular neutral that will be around for a while.

Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore paint colour review

The only colour palette you need with Pale Oak

5. Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore

I used this beautiful Blue-Green Gray in my very first commercial job. The transformation from the forest green walls was incredible.

You’ll have to read the post to see which type of office we used Gray Owl in!

Gray Owl colour review

Still a widely popular paint colour. See the full colour palette

6. Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore

We used this for a client’s main floor more than 4 years ago, but can you believe that we’ve never had it photographed! Doh! Maybe this year will be the year we finally do because I know you would love it.

Swiss Coffee Benjamin Moore colour review

See the Design Palettes we created to show how to use Swiss Coffee in your own home

I actually had a local friend reach out to hire me after she saw my design palette video using Swiss Coffee. She wanted to have that exact floral fabric for her custom draperies we installed and she also ordered the grasscloth wallpaper from us to be a backdrop in her mudroom!

Let our Perfect Colour Palettes inspire your next project!

7. Elephant’s Breath Farrow & Ball

Finally, a Farrow & Ball paint colour review in my top 10! And despite its peculiar name, isn’t this one a beauty?

Elephant’s Breath by Farrow & Ball comes in at #7 on my top 10 list

If you love pinks and warm colours, you’ll love this palette.

8. Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore

On my Instagram stories this week, someone asked my opinion on the most perfect gray paint colour. Classic Gray was my answer.

Of course, one gray is not going to be perfect for every interior design project, but this is currently my favourite, and one that we still regularly specify.

Classic Gray is a classic indeed. Read my colour review here.

This may just be my favourite Perfect Colour Palette too.

9. Wickham Gray by Benjamin Moore

Even though the colour gray as a popular neutral has officially come and gone, seeing us move more towards warmer beiges once more, many of you still love the blue-green grays.

Wickham Gray is still a winner in my book that looks lovely with many of the top quartz and other stone tiles.

Wickham Gray HC 171 by Benjamin Moore

Perfect Colour Palette Wickham Gray by Benjamin Moore

10. Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball

Another Farrow & Ball paint colour squeaks into the Top 10 paint colours of 2021, this time a deep, moody blue. Blue is always on-trend and Hague Blue has a richness like no other.

While I have yet to use this colour, I’d love to use it on some custom cabinetry in a future décor project.

Hague Blue Colour Review

This fun palette reminds me of a Mid Century Modern design style.

Can’t get enough colour? Take my Quiz and find your perfect design style palette!

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Colour Trends 2022

Prior to the holidays, I held an online event with some of THE BEST KNOWN colour experts in the interior design industry. Did you miss it?

Don’t worry, I’ve got the recording ready for you.

WELCOME!

But first, if you are new here allow me a moment to say “WELCOME!”

I’m Claire Jefford, Certified Interior Decorator and True Colour Expert. We don’t shy away from colour here.

From paint colour reviews to pulling back the curtain to reveal behind the scenes details of our interior decorating projects and sharing countless colour palettes to inspire your home décor, that is what you can expect from our Colour & Design Claire-ity blog. 🙂

I hope to see more of you in the year ahead!

Me at my new custom bar in Preference Red by Farrow & Ball

Colour Trends & 2022 Predictions

Join THE True Colour Expert Maria Killam, the Queen of Colour Rachel Moriarty and the brilliant photographer and influencer Susan Brinson and me as we share colour inspiration and details of our 2021 interior design projects.

Also, we reveal our predictions for the Top Colour Trends to come in 2022. The palette we created between us with our selections is absolutely gorgeous!

The video is just below and I’ve also included some time stamps in the blog post with images from the presentation of our live event.

Comment on this post to tell me at least one colour you will be using in your home this coming year.

Meet Your Colour Experts

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Rachel Moriarty Interiors

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You will be hard-pressed to find another designer who injects as much vibrancy and colour into their projects as Rachel Moriarty does.

This first image is a client project of a Vintage Airstream Argosy (a trailer in case you are not familiar with the term) that now lives permanently in her client’s backyard.

The look they were going for was a ‘Genie out of the bottle’, Moroccan style and I’m pretty sure Rachel NAILED IT!

See more of Rachel’s incredible interior designs here on her website.

Moroccan inspired style with a vibrant palette of deep jewel tones

Rachel swears by a dark blue being a great neutral and I loved hearing this. It’s like black right? And black is a neutral.

Two of my favourite dark blue colours are Hale Navy and Van Deusen Blue by Benjamin Moore.

Learn more about these 2 colourful projects below in the video replay above.

Flamingo Mural Teals and Coral colour palette

Custom mural, roller skates and multicoloured taffeta skirt

And this project is one that you won’t see in the video, but I felt it was soooo worthy of being shared here on the blog. This is another one of Rachel’s one of a kind projects that is absolutely out of this world!

Susan Brinson – House of Brinson

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I had the pleasure of meeting Susan on a Designhounds trip in LA about 4 years ago. Shortly after I was planning a trip to attend Maria Killam’s colour course in Long Island, New York.

When she heard the news that I would be coming to her neck of the woods, Susan and Will invited Chris and me to stay for a night on our way home. Their hospitality was second to none!

It was wonderful to see in person their old Stony Ford Mansion that they have been thoughtfully renovating in remarkable detail.

You can follow along and see more of the incredible transformation on their House of Brinson website. I absolutely love Susan’s passion for design and her ability to not only capture the beauty of her work through her photography but also the considerable thought process that she puts into every element of a room’s design.

Below are two rooms that they have renovated and decorated in deep, moody colour tones, including a first-floor washroom painted head to toe in Anchor Grey by Benjamin Moore.

This exquisite vanity is original to the home

This floor tile is classic and striking

I love the charming look with the gold accents and wood toilet seat

The Queen of May guest bedroom shown below is painted Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball. Gorgeous, right?! The walls, the ceiling, the medallion, the trim – all of it. LOVE.

I used Inchyra Blue as a comparison colour in my colour review of Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball.

Queen of May guest bedroom in a deep, forest green with a hint of teal

The mural wallpaper is by Gracie and just look at that art deco blue velvet bench!

Loving the muted oranges, warm wood tones and the strong contrast of the trim

Susan often paints with Farrow & Ball Colours. I too have found their paints to be beautifully saturated tones.

We used F&B Pitch Black on my custom vanity in my bathroom makeover project.

Claire Jefford -The Tale of 2 Projects

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I chose to share two very different interior decorating projects that we very recently photographed.

We had the pleasure of working with some wonderful clients in 2021 for our Custom Design & Project Management Services.

Those who trust our interior design process and hand over the reins to us to lead and oversee their project, tend to be the clients who benefit the most from our services.

The result is turnkey with very little effort or time required by the client, other than our initial discovery and research to best identify their design/colour preferences and lifestyle.

See the entire project, including a stunning home office here in our portfolio.

This cosy custom living room is painted Collingwood by BM with calming blue & gray accents

Styled bookcase with ombre wallpaper in the same tones. Photography by Stephani Buchman

And for a burst of colour, these lovely Burlington client’s also hired us for our elite Custom Design Service for their main floor project.

We started with artwork that had personal meaning to our client and pulled together our entire colour palette and design from that one ‘jumping off point’.

From there, we selected these fun fabrics, repeating the tones in the chairs, area rugs and other accessories throughout the home. The full project can be seen here.

See behind the scenes at our install day here

Wall Colour is Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore

Maria Killam -THE True Colour Expert

Video Timestamp 29:40- 38:44

If you know me, (and if you are familiar in any way with Maria) it’s no surprise that I asked her to be a part of this event.

Not only have I learned everything I know about colour and undertones from this amazing woman through her workshops, ebooks and popular blog, we’ve also become very good friends over the years and I adore our friendship.

If you aren’t already familiar with THE True Colour Expert, you can find out more by visiting Maria’s website.

During our live Colour Trends presentation, Maria shared behind the design details of her own living room redecorating project with an interior design mood board, shown below.

Maria’s yellow sofa remained, but most other furnishings are new.

You’ll also see a peek of the back wall as she waits patiently for the final furnishings to arrive (like many of us have had to do this past year!) before having the space professionally photographed.

The wall colour is Navajo White OC-95 by Benjamin Moore.

Notice the painted ceiling that is the similar mauve tone that you can see in the artwork? So subtle and so pretty!

Did you ever see my exclusive interview with Maria Killam in New York a few years back? If you have ever thought about taking her colour course, you really ought to watch it.

Below is Maria’s fabulous updated outdoor studio space. The custom millwork is perfect for propping up her large colour boards, with Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore as the backdrop.

Maria’s updated colour and design studio

A styled bookcase with white accents and warm wood tones

Colour Predictions 2022

Now the big moment that you’ve been waiting for in terms of colour trend predictions for 2022.

Let’s do this. (Oh and if you like the rendering below, THAT is going to be my new kitchen. Eeek!)

Video Timestamp 38:48 – 56:15

From Sherwin Williams, Rachel’s colour choices are Henna Shade, Thistle and Pewter Green.

Susan likes Benjamin Moore’s Richmond Gold and Clear Spring Green. And from Farrow & Ball, the beautiful Brassica.

Maria Killam predicts Navajo White, Tate Olive and Foxy Brown from Benjamin Moore.

My selections are all from Benjamin Moore and include Kensington Blue, Stratton Blue and Pale Oak.

Colour Trends 2022 Palette

How sweet is this colour palette when we put them all together? I’m in love!

Which colour is your favourite from all of our predictions for 2022 colour trends, or do you have another you wish to add?

Comment below and share your top paint colour choice.

Don’t miss my Colour Trends blog post from Highpoint market with many inspirational room paint palettes derived from the spectacular vignettes.

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Take my Quiz and find just that plus décor inspiration for your next interior design or decorating project.

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Colour Trends from High Point

What colours are trending in furniture design? Do they fall in line with the 2022 Colour Trends recently announced by Benjamin Moore?

Spoiler alert!

The answer is YES, and I’ve put together some inspiring colour palettes for you in this blog post.

Sadly, I was unable to attend October’s fall Highpoint Market. But, I had a very good friend and fellow interior designer on the inside!

The lovely Linda Holt, Interior Designer from Boston

I want to thank Linda Holt for sharing these photos with me from her recent trip to Highpoint in North Carolina.

Connect with Linda here on her Instagram. This wonderful woman used to be a photographer, and she loves colour just as much as I do, so you’ll definitely be inspired by her posts.

I’ve also created colour palettes to complement some of these vignettes to further inspire you for your next interior decorating project.

Let’s dive in!

The MOST POPULAR Colour at Market

Does the colour of this curved console look familiar to you?

Linda tells me that this colour was in almost every showroom at High Point, whether it was furniture, fabric, artwork or accessories.

This colour tone is very similar to that of Benjamin Moore’s Wild Flower which was included in their 2022 Colour Trends Palette lineup announced last month.

Wild Flower from Benjamin Moore 2022 Colour Trends

Living Room Colour Palette

In the living room below we see the same colour again, but in this space, it is more muted in the accent pillow on the leather sofa.

Small hints can also be seen in the book on the upholstered ottoman that doubles as a coffee table, as well as in the artwork above the sofa which is layered on top of the backdrop of the neutral grasscloth wallpaper.

The palette combination I created from this image further below, shows off different Benjamin Moore paint colours.

Wild Flower, Collector’s Item, Morning Dew and Natural Linen colour palette

Bedroom Colour Palette

Texture was a big interior design trend at High Point, but really, it always has been in my opinion.

Rattan specifically has made a huge comeback, shown here in this headboard frame.

Similar textures are repeated in the basket light pendants, main ceiling fixture and decorative hats.

Wild Flower, Steam, Venetian Portico and Mysterious – All from the 2022 Benjamin Moore Colour Trends palette.

Moody Living Room Colour Palette

I love me some contrast, so this dark gray wall behind the Venetian Portico coloured sofa with accent pillows and florals in the same deep coral tone as Wild Flower, really excites me!

Wild Flower, High Park, Venetian Portico, Morning Dew with a backdrop similar to Wrought Iron by BM

Muted But Still Marvelous!

Blue colour combinations are always on-trend. This blue sofa with the single sofa cushion looks lovely with the coral pillow.

Blue and orange are opposite on the colour wheel, which means that they are complementary colours.

You will see more orange and blue tones worked into interior design vignettes below but in a much different way. Keep reading my friend!

How cute is this ‘moment’ shown here in the bedroom display below?

I love seeing the plates used as wall décor, as well as the upholstered curved headboard in a muted blush tone on the backdrop of the blue walls.

Did you notice the animal legs on the 2 small bench seats at the foot of the bed? Very whimsical!

Love It Or Leave It?

This room reminds me of my Grandma’s apartment when I was younger.

The peachy tones and furniture style seem dated to me. I’m not a fan of this particular setting nor the monochromatic look, it feels uninspiring.

What do you think?

Navy Blue and Cognac

A more traditional interior design style can be seen below in this bedroom vignette.

The book covers repeat the cognac and blue tones of the furnishings shown in the foreground which is essential for creating continuity and flow in a space.

This is also a very classic colour combination that never goes out of style when done correctly.

Take a look at the next image where this same palette can be seen in a more modern style of design.

Psst! Insiders Tip: The woolly-looking fabric on this chair with the wooden frame is called boucle.

It was such a HUGE trend at High Point Market this fall that the hashtag #boucleallday was apparently derived from this year’s event.

You’ll see more of this boucle on white sofas in more neutral living room settings a little later in the post.

How cute is that lamp base? There’s that texture again.

These darker blues are all reminiscent of the only blue included in Benjamin Moore’s 2022 Colour Trends, Mysterious.

Mysterious is quite a bit darker and moodier than my favourite navy paint colour, Hale Navy.

Mysterious by Benjamin Moore

Blue and Green Colour Palettes

The combination of blues and greens never goes out of style.

But boy, these tones sure can vary which makes them super fun for creating different colour palettes as inspiration for any room in your home.

Below you can see the perfect colour palette I created from this vignette which takes on a slightly ‘cooler’ vibe with the backdrop that I would say is similar to Oxford White by Benjamin Moore.

Oxford White has a blue undertone and we specified that colour for cabinetry in this client’s kitchen.

Mysterious, Fernwood Green, Pale Moon and Morning Dew colour palette

A dark green sage sofa is shown here below with a single bench seat and sweet little round bolster cushions to match at each end.

Mysterious, High Park, Venetian Portico, Natural Linen with a backdrop similar to Quiet Moments (AKA Smoky Green)

Again with a backdrop similar to Quiet Moments / Smoky Green, this office set up shown below brings colour in via the playful artwork and exquisite fabrics.

Mysterious, Pale Moon, Gloucester Sage, Wild Flower colour palette

If you love blue and green colour combinations, check out this Toronto project and one of our Oakville projects here where you’ll see two very different décor styles for living and dining rooms we designed.

Both are bold and beautiful – at least, we think so!

Neutral Curves

If all of those vignettes and colour palettes are too colourful for you, maybe these showroom images will be more your taste. These show a lot of neutral tones that include grays and white colours.

Here is an off-white sofa (there’s the boucle again) and a round gray, cement-looking coffee table with black accents on top.

Similar to the setup above, this showroom features a more elegant look that includes round marble top coffee tables with brass accents.

Did you notice the boucle AGAIN?!

In the photo below we see another monochromatic display that reminds me of the popular light taupe paint colour Pale Oak.

Oh AND DID YOU NOTICE THE BOUCLE AGAIN??!!

Just For Fun

Let’s end on a colourful note that I hope makes you happy.

Even if you don’t like this chair or the bright yellow, hopefully, it will make you smile!

Which colour combinations do you like best?

Blues and greens?

The ones with the hit of the trending orange tone of Wild Flower?

Or, maybe you like your home less ‘wild’ and more neutral with the whites, creams and beiges?

Take my Quiz and find your perfect colour palette with décor inspiration for your next interior design or decorating project.

Cheers again to my friend and fellow designer Linda Holt of Linda Holt Creative who was kind enough to share her best pictures from High Point Market.

I truly appreciate you, my friend!

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Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2022

Colour Trends 2022

Incredibly it’s that time of year again. Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year for 2022 has been revealed!

October Mist CC-550

A subtle sage green that takes you right back to nature.

In addition to the Colour of the Year announcement, Benjamin Moore has also released their entire Colour Trends palette for 2022.

Similar to 2021’s palette we see a lot of warm, neutral colours. And do you notice which colour is missing??

Blue! Blue is missing!

Okay, yes, Mysterious is a deep, dark, gorgeous blue. But it’s shocking to not see any other blue…maybe that’s because blue is ALWAYS on trend.

Either way, I LOVE this entire Benjamin Moore Colour Trends palette, do you?

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Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year:

October Mist CC-550

Earlier this month Sherwin Williams also announced their 2022 Colour of the Year.

Evergreen Fog SW 9130, another soothing neutral green.

Both colours are a nod to nature. See below for a comparison of these two Colour of the Year green paints.

Benjamin Moore’s October Mist

Sherwin Williams’ Evergreen Fog

The Sherwin Williams green is more intense, slightly darker than the green paint selection by Benjamin Moore.

I adore green (next to purple, it’s my favourite colour) and love both of these paint colours.

Beautiful loft office in October Mist

Colour Trends 2022

October Mist is an incredibly versatile green.

With the 14 colours found in the Colour Trends 2022 palette, you have a vast number of beautiful combinations.

The entire Colour Trends palette for 2022 can be seen below.

Photos are courtesy of Benjamin Moore.

Beautiful rooms showcasing the 2022 Colour Trends:

Accent Wall: Pale Moon, Ceiling and Left wall: Collector’s Item

Bed Niche:
Hint of Violet, Right Niche: Smoky Green/Quiet Moments, Wall: Steam

Morning Dew OC-140

If you want to know a close comparison to Morning Dew, check out my Edgecombe Gray review.

High Park 467

Walls: High Park

This lovely sage green reminds me of Green Smoke by Farrow and Ball.

Cabinetry in Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball, design by Claire Jefford Inc.

Gloucester Sage HC-100

Walls: Gloucester Sage, Trim: Steam, Chairs left to right: Quiet Moments, Pale Moon, Fernwood Green, Hint of Violet

For a colour comparison, Gloucester Sage is similar to Chelsea Gray from the Benjamin Moore Historical Collection.

Steam AF-15

Bedroom walls, ceiling and door: Steam, Hallway wall: October Mist, Far bedroom wall: Smoky Green/Quiet Moments

I’ve done a colour review of White Dove which could be used as a substitute instead of Steam.

Mysterious is one of my favourite colours for the 2022 Colour Trends collection.

But then again, I am a sucker for blues, especially those of the moody variety!

Wall in Mysterious AF-565 by Benjamin Moore

Below you can see one of our dining room designs where we used the contrasting colour combination of Hale Navy and White Dove.

Click here to see more photos from this project.

But really, you could also use Mysterious and Steam to get a similar look to what we did in this project.

More rooms:

Below is a pretty bedroom in these soft pastel tones.

Wall: Smoky Green CC-700, Trim: Steam AF-15 and Ceiling: Pale Moon OC-108.

I love how they’ve done the fifth wall in the cheery Pale Moon. It’s bright without being an ‘in your face’ yellow.

I am a sucker for pretty painted ceilings.

Wall painted Collector’s Item AF-45,

If you like Collector’s Item (shown above) then you’ll also love Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore. It’s more well-known but very similar with a warm undertone.

Dining Room wall in Wild Flower 2090-40, Tram and Fireplace painted Collector’s Item AF-45

The beautiful coral tone from this trend collection called Wild Flower is almost the exact same colour that we pulled from the drapery fabric to use on the banquette when we renovated my sisters Bungalow last year.

Accent wall: Fernwood Green, Wall and stairs: Steam

Fernwood Green, 2145-40 is a fun, cheery colour that was included in my Benjamin Moore VIP Colour Collection of large painted boards.

What do you think of these Colour Trend colours for 2022?

Have you used any of these paint from the 2022 Colour Trends palette by Benjamin Moore?

Comment below and let me know your thoughts.

Choosing Paint Colours

If you struggle with choosing paint colours, be sure to check out my Perfect Colour Palettes.

I now have 40 individual guides to help inspire you.

I also offer collections that showcase a group of 10 similar colours from Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball and my newest addition, Sherwin Williams.

There’s also the ultimate collection which includes all 20 of my Benjamin Moore Guides.

Benjamin Moore Collections:

Whites & Neutrals:

Grays & Blue-Greens:

Ultimate Collection:

Farrow & Ball Classic Collection:

Sherwin Williams Neutral Collection

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

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Farrow & Ball Cornforth White

Cornforth White No.228 by Farrow & Ball

A gorgeous neutral, Farrow & Ball’s Cornforth White can be both warm and cool.

If you’re new here, welcome! Below you will see what I cover in every colour review post.

In this colour review video of Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball, I share:

The undertone of my featured colour
Colour comparisons in order to easily see the different colour tones
Best white paint colours for the trim and ceilings
Beautiful colour combinations to inspire you for your decorating project

After you watch the video, if you would like all this information conveniently laid out for you in one place and have even more paint colour combinations to use with Cornforth White, take a look at my Perfect Colour Palette.

A must-have for any colour enthusiast or design professional.

Cornforth White Colour Review Video

Undertone: violet

Don’t be fooled by its name. Cornforth White is not actually a white at all, it’s more a mid-tone gray. It has a slight violet undertone, so it may look purple in some lights.

This understated gray may appear more gray or less gray, depending on the lighting, and what other decorative elements you pair with it in your interior decorating project.

The colour of your trim and ceilings will also affect how gray Cornforth White appears in your space.

As you can see below, it’s when we start to look at comparisons to other colours, that it becomes very eye-opening.

Colour Comparisons

Elephant’s Breath No. 229 & Pavilion Gray No. 242

In the above comparison, you can clearly see the different tones of the three colours.

Elephant’s Breath, such a gorgeous colour and one that I have already done a colour review of, definitely leans more pinkish.

Cornforth White Walls

It’s only when we compare colours that we can truly understand the tones and whether they lean more one way or another on the colour spectrum.

When I do Colour Consultations in a client’s home, I am always comparing colours so they too can easily see the differences.

When I hold my large paint boards up to a decorative element such as fabrics, wallpaper or subway tile and then swap out one board with another board, it becomes much clearer as to which colour will work best.

Best Whites To Pair With Cornforth White

Wevet No.273 By Farrow & Ball

Strong White No. 2001 By Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White No.239 By Farrow & Ball

You can also see how different the three whites will look with Cornforth White when you compare them together.

All fantastic but would give you quite different looks.

I can assure you that the best colour for your project already exists, you just need to know the 5 Steps on how to choose the right paint colour the first time.

Living Room walls in Cornforth White

Fabulous Colour Combinations

Cornforth White with Down Pipe, Worsted & Pink Ground

Down Pipe No.26 By Farrow & Ball

Worsted No.284 By Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground No.202 By Farrow & Ball

Now comes my favourite part.

Putting together a beautiful palette using the feature colour and other colours from my Perfect Colour Palette.

I want to get you inspired. To help you see some of the many possibilities of how you could incorporate Cornforth White into a room makeover.

I’ve taken three colours found in the Cornforth White Perfect Colour Palette; Downpipe, Worsted and Pink Ground to come up with this beautiful palette.

On the left, I have paired the palette with this stunning countertop from Cambria called Fieldstone. And beside it is a handmade gray subway tile.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any details for this tile.

To add another layer I added this amazing fabric by JF.

Altogether, this just looks so incredibly rich and sophisticated.

What do you think? Is this palette of colours and design combinations your taste?

I love hearing what you think!

Convenience At Your Fingertips

All of the colour combinations shown above plus more options for you to choose from are included in my Perfect Colour Palette for Cornforth White.

You can also find Cornforth White in my Farrow & Ball Classic Collection. Ten of the most popular Farrow & Ball paints in one convenient spot.

My Perfect Colour Palette library is expanding and I now have over 50 palettes to select from! Click here to see all of them.

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

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Farrow & Ball Pink Ground

Pink Ground No.202 by Farrow & Ball

A beautiful blush pink, Pink Ground from Farrow & Ball, offers a warm and calming finish.

If you’re new here, welcome! Below you will see what I cover in every colour review post.

In this colour review video of Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball, I share:

The undertone of my featured colour
Colour comparisons in order to easily see the different colour tones
Best white paint colours for the trim and ceilings
Beautiful colour combinations to inspire you for your decorating project

After you watch the video, if you would like all this information conveniently laid out for you in one place and have even more paint colour combinations to use with Pink Ground, take a look at my new Perfect Colour Palette. A must-have for any colour enthusiast or design professional.

Pink Ground Colour Review Video

Undertone: yellow

Pink Ground is a dusty pink with a yellow pigment, according to Farrow and Ball’s description.

This soft pink will possibly look different in your space, depending on the lighting and what other decorative elements you pair with it in your interior decorating project. The colour of your trim and ceilings will also affect how Pink Ground appears in your space.

As you can see below, it’s when we start to look at comparisons to other colours, that it becomes very eye-opening.

Walls and Cabinetry in Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball

Colour Comparisons

Calamine No.230 & Setting Plaster No.231

It’s only when we compare colours that we can truly understand the tones and whether they lean more one way or another on the colour spectrum.

When I do Colour Consultations in a client’s home, I am always comparing colours so they too can easily see the differences.

When I hold my large paint boards up to a decorative element such as fabrics, wallpaper or subway tile and then swap out one board with another board, it becomes much more clear as to which colour will work best.

Walls and Cabinetry in Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball

Best Whites To Pair With Pink Ground

All White No.2005 By Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White No.239 By Farrow & Ball

Wevet No.273 By Farrow & Ball

Just look at these three whites together. Quite different but I can assure you all will look great with Pink Ground.

I can assure you that the best colour for your project already exists, you just need to know the 5 Steps on how to choose the right paint colour the first time.

Fabulous Colour Combinations

Charleston Gray, Inchyra Blue & Drop Cloth

Charleston Gray No.243 By Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue No.289 By Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth No.283 By Farrow & Ball

I used three of the colours included in my Pink Ground Perfect Colour Palette to put this amazing palette together.

You have so many options here. A gorgeous counter from Porcelanosa. Add to that this stunning teal blue glass tile for a backsplash and perhaps some stools in this Dew fabric by JF.

I love this colour palette I’ve put together. Do you?

Convenience At Your Fingertips

All of the colour combinations shown above plus more options to choose from are included in my Perfect Colour Palette for Pink Ground.

Pink Ground is also included in my Farrow & Ball Classic Collection showcasing 10 classic colours.

My Perfect Colour Palette library is expanding and I now have over 50 palettes to select from! Click here to see all of them.

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!