Historic paint colours

Buttermilk Paint clearly demonstrates the ingenuity of Early American painters and stainers. It is well documented that buttermilk and other milk products were used for the decoration of furniture and housing. When the traveling painter was away from population centers, drying oils, pigments and varnishes were

Use this nifty, inexpensive designer trick for choosing regret-proof exterior paint colors before jumping into a big commitment.

Seroco Historic Color Palette from the early 1900s. Yes, Pink is a historic color. Color Scheme Collection I've collected photos of bungalows and other historic homes and grouped them into sets of related colour schemes. I hope that you will find some ideas that inspire you. Blue Schemes Yellow Schemes Brown/Taupe Schemes Green Schemes Red Schemes

If you live in a historic home or just love the feel of homes with history, you may want to paint the exterior of your home with paint in historic colors. Keep in mind that many homes are not painted only one color, but several paint colors. There is generally a paint color on the body of the house and at least one trim color for the trim around the windows and/or door color (often many trim colors). So, how do you go about selecting a color that is age appropriate? ResearchFind…

I love my Instagram peeps. You really love and appreciate what I send out into the ether. When sharing my home nothing comes close to the one request I receive again and again- Can you please share with me the color of your ( insert here) butler’s pantry, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom window trim, dining room? I always respond in the same way, Yes! Stay tuned! ... After two years of keeping the requests at bay and a deep dive into my basement full of years of rusty paint cans and junk drawers…

<p>Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes just seem to have staying power. Consider the 10 historical color combinations showcased here for home interiors.</p>

A classic that never goes out of style, this beautiful hybrid blue pairs a hint of Prussian blue with a gray base paint.

Curious about historic paint colors? Learn more about period paint colors in New England, from Colonial paint colors to Victorian paint colors.

Your perfect match. #BenjaminMoore Hale Navy HC-154 with Aura, matte finish (wall); and, Edgecomb Gray HC-173 with Aura, semi-gloss finish (mantel).

Taking Inspiration from Olden Days. — Elements of Style Blog