Rugh Design

Color Consultations, Schemes & Reviews by Laura Rugh

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    My 3 teenage girls share a bedroom and love this color -gray screen. They would like to put a blue on the ceiling but we are having a hard time finding one…is there one that you would recommend? Thank you!

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      Hi Kimberly,

      Gray Screen is a great color! Try Jubilee for the ceiling. It’s a blue, but more of a blue-gray so it won’t look too “baby blue-ish.” It coordinates well with Gray Screen too. Let me know what you end up choosing!

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    Looking for a ceiling color to go with gray screen. Don’t want white, maybe a paler gray than gray screen but also don’t want to pick up on the blue undertone… What color furnishing should I do to offset that,– was thinking blue furniture from what I’ve read.

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      Hi there,

      Try Incredible White for a non-bright white that is the lightest color in a family of grays. I doesn’t have blue undertones, but will still complement Gray Screen. As far as the furnishings/fabrics go, your options are endless! Gray Screen does have blue undertones to it, but is still pretty neutral. You could do a triad scheme playing around with some greens or more of a monochromatic scheme with darker blues, etc. Let me know if you would like further Color Consultation. Thanks so much!

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      Hi Traci,

      Thanks for reaching out! Grayish has a slight purple undertone and Gray Screen has a slight blue undertone. I have several go-to soft gray colors that I use and would love to help you find the perfect one through an Interior Color Consultation if you are interested!

      Thanks, Traci! I hope to hear from you soon,
      Laura

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    I’m trying to downplay/deemphsize my 1950’s pink kitchen countertops/backsplash and think a very nice gray would do the job.
    I’m leaning toward Online for the cabinets and Gray Screen for the walls in adjacent great room.
    I’m also considering using Online for only the lower cabinets and Gray Screen for both the upper cabinets and the adjacent great room walls.
    We live in the warn-climate of the south, have lots of windows/light throughout the spaces, and have a deep red couch in the great room and various shades of metal and wooden/rattan furniture.
    Do you think the Gray Screen/Online combination would work well (to both tone down the pink counter tops and coordinate with the furniture)? Would the Online be too dark for the lower cabinets?
    Would Site White be good for the trim or would Incredible White make a more neutral trim color?

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      Hi Catherine,

      I’m personally a big fan of white cabinets! That would neutralize the pink, and then you could consider using Gray Screen for the walls in kitchen and adjoining room. I know painting cabinets a gray color are very popular right now, but white is classic and then your wouldn’t have to re-paint once the gray trend fizzles out.

      I would love to help you find the right white and perfect wall color to coordinate through an Interior Color Consultation. Let me know if you are interested!

      Thanks, Catherine! I hope to hear from you,
      Laura

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    Dear Laura,
    I’m thinking of painting very dark kitchen cabinets Gray Screen and the island African Gray. Any thoughts?

    I’m terrible with color. I have a difficult time envisioning how things will look if painted. I’m tired of wasting time and money on things i think might look good only to discover i was way wrong. All I know is that i don’t like the dark wood of the cabinets and I want something lighter but not as light as white as the back splash is white subway tiles.

    Frustrated,
    Melissa

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      Hi Melissa,

      Those colors could work with on kitchen cabinets, especially with the neutral backdrop of the white subway tile. If you are interested, I would love to view the rest of your space with your other selections and pick the perfect color for you. Through my Interior Color Consultation, I can make the right recommendation for you so that you don’t have to repaint and you are satisfied with the results!

      I truly understand how hard it can be to make the right decisions when it comes to paint! I would sincerely love to help you and hope to hear from you soon. Thanks so much for reaching out!
      Laura

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    Interested in using SW Gray Screen for the exterior of my 1962 SoCalif Ranch home. Our roof is black (dark charcoal maybe?). I was considering having a red door and white trim on the porch. Not sure what red would work, don’t want it too bright (fire engine red) nor do I want any pink. Any suggestions ? Thank you.

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      Hi Marcie,

      I like your colors for your exterior! I am thinking of a dark red that has a bit of a brownish undertone so that it doesn’t look too pink or too bright. I offer Exterior Color Consultations for details like doors, trim, etc. and would love to help. Here is the link:

      Exterior Color Consultation

      I hope to hear from you!
      Laura

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    Hi,
    I’m painting my small TV room 12 x 12.
    Looking for a moody gray to go with Black leather mid century sofa and one black
    mid century chair. The rest of the home is Seattle Frazze and Glidden Plaza nice gray with slight blue undertone.
    Live in Florida by water.

    Can you help me please,

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    I am having a Home painted and have concerns about color matching. I am willing to do the consultation but am short on time. Would you be able to call me?

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    Hello Laura,
    I had honey oak cabinets and just painted them white with Benjamin Moore Winter Snow OC-63, a cool white (I was told). I am deciding on Gray Screen for the walls that’s shared and open to the family room. My kitchen & family room are facing SW with big windows. I zdo love the blue undertone but I am terrified that Gray Screen might be icy if it’s on such a large space. What’s your experience on this color? I am also looking into passive but thought it might not provide enough contrast between the white cabinets and the wall. Looking forwards to hear from you. Thanks Laura

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      Hi Cece,

      Thank you for reaching out! Gray Screen has a definite blue undertone that could get a bit icy on your walls. Passive actually has more of a greenish undertone that may not be the undertone that you are looking for. I have a few gray-blue colors that I have seen over and over that have worked really well and not gotten too icy.

      I would love to help you find the right one through an Interior Color Consultation! Thanks again for reaching out and I hope to hear from you soon. 🙂

      Laura

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        Hi again Laura, after writing to you I decided to test out an entire small wall in the kitchen. To my surprise, It’s a very pleasant gray blue, not icy as I thought, maybe it’s the lightings. I just didn’t really too “gray” looking walls
        For the rest of the house I am planning on exploring warmer gray like lattice, repose gray and Collonade Gray because most of my furniture is in warm tone. My only question now is the ceiling color. What would be a good ceiling white that would work for both warm and cool grey walls?
        Many thanks in advance.

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          Hi Cece,

          I’m so glad that you like Gray Screen! I typically suggest white ceilings unless you have vaulted or super tall ceilings, or if you have a room that lends itself to a special accent color. Extra White is my favorite white for ceilings. If you need another color suggestion, I would love to help through an Interior Color Consultation!

          Thanks again for reaching out,
          Laura

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    Hello Laura,

    I just painted my guest bedroom with SW gray screen. I am wanting to purchase an upholstered headboard and bedding. Do you have suggestions on colors? I want a traditional but cozy feel. Thanks in advance!

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    Hi!

    I am building a beach house with a large great room on the 1st floor and coffered ceilings. The kitchen will have white cabinets and gray/white counter top.

    Initially, I thought Analytical Gray was the color I wanted but, as get closer to making paint decisions, it feels like it has green undertones.

    I am looking for a ‘coastal gray’ color tone. What do you suggest? Also, would you paint the coffered ceiling insets the same color or a different color – lighter? If so, could you suggest a color? Trim will be white.

    Some gray tones samples I like include Gray Screen and March Wind but I would welcome your suggestions.

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    Hi there!
    We are painting the interior of our home Gray Screen SW7071. However, some of the walls appear blue-gray and sometimes they appear purple-gray. I’m not sure which accent colors to use. Any recommendations?

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    Hi! Can you explain the difference between Gray Screen and Stonington and Light French Gray? Now that I am thinking of it Stonington might be Benjamin Moore. Not sure if you consult on that brand. Looking for a cooler gray for an all over interior house color. I love all three of these! Thanks! Meg

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