I figured that since I shared colour trends with you from 2021 projects and my predictions for colour trends in 2022, I’d also share my top trending blog posts from this past year.
For each popular paint colour I also have a corresponding Perfect Colour Palette that provides you with the undertone, colour comparisons, the best white for trim and ceilings, plus 10 no-fail coordinating paint colours.
If you are considering any of these top paint colours in an upcoming decorating project for 2022, I’ll share links to those helpful paint resources below each listed colour as well.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
Video Timestamp 0:00 – 2:30
Rachel Moriarty Interiors
Video Timestamp 4:00 – 11:18
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!
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
Video Timestamp 11:18 – 22:32
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
Custom picture framing. Is it worth the investment? We sure think so!
I’m thrilled to share with you this third episode of my new WWWOW video series.
What We’re Working on Wednesday is my way of bringing you behind the scenes of our interior design and decorating projects, in a way that I hope you will find helpful and entertaining.
Today we are at my custom picture framing gallery in Burlington, Ontario.
I’m giving you an exclusive look at our thought process and final selections for a wonderful client’s special piece of art.
Join me as I share why this specific print is discoloured and what could have been done to avoid that from happening.
Also, I share one of my best Trade Secrets and design tips for selecting the best glass!
Video Transcript & Photos
Today we’re at my trade-only art gallery and it’s a gorgeous place! I come here often to do a lot of picture framing for clients.
We find so much inspiration here and have many more clients who are custom framing their artwork.
There are so many options and they want it to look the best that it can in their homes.
I want to show you a piece that we’re working on for a client specifically.
This was a piece that belonged to my client’s mother.
We actually pulled inspiration for the entire room design and colour palette from this one piece of artwork!
The Benjamin Moore paint chips represent the colours in the artwork
The thing to note with this is that once we took off the frame and the mat you can see here the discoloration, which is nice in a way because it’s actually showing you that this is authentic.
But what it actually means is that the proper mat wasn’t used when it was originally framed and nor the undermount of the mat.
So the oils mixed together and that’s how you get that discoloration.
When you do it properly, you don’t get that. But, we’re going to embrace this authenticity since there is nothing we can do about it now.
Then, you can see here what we’re looking at doing is we could go one of two ways.
We could come out of this little border around, but if we come out of it at the top end,
we’ve got little lines here, which I don’t really love seeing.
So I actually want it to come in more, so that’s how we’re going to do it.
**Please watch the video if this seems confusing to follow!**
You’re going to be able to see just the edge just a little bit here like that.
I want to share with you a couple of different options we looked at for the frames.
The finishes that we have in the space for the hardware on the custom built-ins and the stunning lighting fixture in the dining room are more of a gold champagne colour. You can see that in the 3D design below.
The original frame on this piece of art was much more brassy. It would not have looked very good with the new finishes and light fixture we chose for this project.
What we decided to do was go with this one here shown below, which I think is gorgeous.
Champagne brass outward-facing finish with espresso edges
I love the colour and thought it looked beautiful with our light fixture selections.
In the client’s dining room, we’re keeping her current dining room table which is a dark espresso.
Now, as you can see in the 3D renderings below, that frame is going to complement two of the main finishes we’ve used in this dining room design.
The other thing I haven’t mentioned yet which is such a crucial consideration when custom picture framing is the glass. I always do art glass now. No exceptions.
It doesn’t reflect nearly as much as normal glass. It gives the impression that you could actually just touch the piece of art like there’s no glass there. It is a bit of an upgrade, but it’s totally worth it!
Psst – if you love art and want to create a Gallery Wall, check out this blog post with tips on how to successfully create one in your own home.
So that is what we were working on this Wednesday.
Thank you for joining me for another episode and I hope to see you again soon!
I’m Claire Jefford. Cheers.
Comment to let me know your feedback and I’ll see you next time.
To help with choosing the best colour and a palette to go with it I have created 40 Perfect Colour Palettes.
I have 20 of Benjamin Moore’s most popular colours, 10 stunning neutrals from Sherwin Williams and 10 classics from Farrow & Ball.
These Perfect Colour Palettes will show you colour comparisons, the best whites to use and 10 additional colours to make a perfect palette for your next design or decorating project.
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!
Well good morning to you too! India Yellow will definitely greet you each morning with a bright hello.
AND, it’s a lovely colour for Fall Decorating!
A moody yellow from Farrow & Ball, India Yellow is a strong mustard colour that can still be used to create coziness in a space, especially when paired with a dark tone.
If you’re new here, welcome! Below you will see what I cover in every colour review post:
The undertone of my featured colour (if applicable)
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
After watching the video, if you’d like all of the information I cover in one convenient place look no further than my Perfect Colour Palette for India Yellow.
This is a downloadable file that includes everything I talk about plus a total of 10 paint colours that combine beautifully with this colour.
A must-have for any colour enthusiast or design professional.
India Yellow Colour Review Video
Undertone: intense mustard
This rich yellow can add real depth of character to 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 India Yellow appears in your space.
Is it as yellow as you first thought? The best way to find out is to compare colours.
You can see in the comparison below it’s much darker compared to Babouche, which is a much brighter shade of yellow.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to compare colours. You will get a much better sense of undertones and the true colour of paint.
Living room walls in India Yellow by Farrow & Ball
Colour Comparisons
Babouche No.223 & Cord No.16
When I do Colour Consultations in a client’s home, I will always compare colours so they too can easily see the differences.
When I hold my large paint boards up to a decorative element such as fabric, 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 in India Yellow by Farrow & Ball
Best Whites To Pair With India Yellow
Slipper Satin No.2004 By Farrow & Ball
All White No.2005 By Farrow & Ball
Wimborne White No.239 By Farrow & Ball
Looking at all three options the differences become quite evident.
Starting with Slipper Satin you get almost a light greige. All White is the most white and Wimborne is a creamier off-white.
Which one you use will depend on how you want to pair your colours and other finishes in your home. And don’t forget to take into consideration your fixed elements like countertops, flooring, any tile and backsplash.
India Yellow with Oval Room Blue, Purbeck Stone & Plummett
I will say that yellow is not a colour I would normally use in a project. At least not for a wall. I’m not actually a big fan of yellow in general.
I would, however, incorporate a colour like India Yellow into accents throughout a room.
Think throw blankets or pillows, window treatments or even vases and candles.
Oval Room Blue No.85 By Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone No.275 By Farrow & Ball
Plummett No.272 By Farrow & Ball
This is a gorgeous palette I created and the fabric ties it all together so beautifully.
Likewise, this leaf fabric works really well with this palette. It also brings in more of the India Yellow colour to the overall look.
Hopefully, these palettes give you inspiration for how you could incorporate a colour like India Yellow into your home.
Although it’s not a colour I would typically recommend for paint I am curious if you are or have been brave enough to use such a bright and bold colour in a decorating project?
Did you know that a bathroom design can be just as intricate and complicated (if not more so) than doing a kitchen design?
It’s true! And this stunning ensuite bathroom renovation that we are currently working on for Burlington clients is no exception.
For this latest episode of What We’re Working on Wednesday, come behind the scenes with me to see the EXQUISITE black and white marble tile we are using for the floor and my thought process on carefully choosing the best grout for a tile with multiple colour tones.
Plus, you’ll see the two different options we considered for the bathroom vanity counter top, as well as a niche design where you would least expect it!
See the video below to see behind the design.
Video Transcript & Photos
We are here for another WWWOW! What we’re working on Wednesday, and we’re at my clients home in Burlington in their ensuite.
We are doing their principal bedroom and ensuite. So what are we working on specifically?
I want to show you this because there’s always a question about what grout to choose, especially when using different tiles in a bathroom, which we are here. We’re using some fabulous finishes, very high-end. We’re really excited about this!
Stunning bathroom tile in black and white marble
The client had a lot of input. She’s really good at seeing the design and understanding the design. So it’s been great to work with her in my Designer By Your Side Services.
I want to show you a couple of different things that we’ve been looking at in addition to grout, as well as a solid white and whites, as you know, if you’ve been watching any of my colour videos, are not all created equal.
I’m going to show you that here today in the countertops that we’re looking at. First, come down here with me and we’re going to look at the grout.
This is our floor tile. It’s an amazing, beautiful pattern! (Comment below if you love it too)
Black and White Marble tile
It’s a little tricky because as you can see, we’ve got veining in here and so you’ve got a little bit of gray and then a little bit of white, and then we’ve even got some black, and then even a different gray marble look there.
One of the grouts that we looked at is Avalanche which is quite popular. You can see how white this Avalanche is. I’m just going to show you because it’s just like with color where we like to compare.
This one is called Frost. These are all grouts from Mapei. Then we also have this one called Warm Gray.
Immediately we pulled out the Warm Gray as it was too gray. We really don’t want these grout lines to be noticeable.
You can see here that it is similar there, but it’s just going to stand out too much. So that one can be eliminated, which is great, we love doing the process of elimination.
This is just too bright. We want to create as little contrast as possible and don’t want the grout to stand out, so we’re going to take away that one there which is the Avalanche.
Now we’re left with Frost. That’s the one that looks good with both of these tiles, plus the wall tile which are larger slabs that are the same as this finish here.
Frost by Mapei was the winning grout colour!
Alright, there. So we’re good, that is the grout. Now we’re looking at the countertop.
The countertop that we wanted initially was from Caesarstone called Pure White, which I used for my own bathroom vanity shown below.
However, right now with all the back-orders, we need to look at other options!
The Pure White countertop has very small speckles, so we’re looking now at Vivid White by Caesarstone which is a true white and is also a lot brighter.
This quartz will be used for the vanity counter as well as the curb and the bench seat in the shower.
The entire bench seat is going to be covered in the Caesarstone. You really want to use a solid surface for this type of application.
I have done a bathroom before where we used a wood look tile which is the same as the floor. It’s a beautiful bathroom and the clients really wanted that, although it’s not really the best for a bench seat. You really want the top to be a solid slab.
Check this out. We actually put in niche in the back of the bench seat. (You’ll have to refer to the video to see what I’m talking about here!)
This is where the toilet is going to go. I’ll show you a drawing here where the toilet is in front of the window, but we didn’t have the niche in the drawing.
In the niche is where we’re going to put the toilet paper! I don’t know about you, but the one thing that drives me crazy is when the toilet roll is behind you, as it’s really awkward to reach it, right? And then you can hurt your back!
Also, there’s no wall to put a toilet roll holder in front of you either in this bathroom.
The other thing is, you know those standing toilet rolls? Ugh. We had that for a while in my bathroom and then we just decided to put in an actual toilet roll holder on the wall because those things fall over and are just annoying. So we don’t want that.
You don’t want to invest all this money on renovating your bathroom and then have something like that bug you every single time you’re in it! Am I right?!
Okay, so that is What We’re Working on Wednesday! Comment below and let me know your thoughts.
Do you like the grout we selected? Did you like the white counter tops that we chose?
Thanks so much and I’ll see you next time! Cheers.
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