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Color Consultations, Schemes & Reviews by Laura Rugh

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      Hi Lissa,

      Thank you for your comment! Are the rooms joined together or totally separate? If they are in two separate rooms, I feel like they would be totally fine. Anew Gray is more gray and Accessible Beige is more taupe, but they are both so neutral and would work in two separate spaces. If the spaces are open to each other, it usually works best to have a consistent color to keep the flow.

      Let me know if I can help you further! I offer Color Consultation and would love to offer assistance if you need it. Thanks!

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    Thanks – they are next to each other in a pretty open area (dining room and then main living area). Anew gray is the best paint color we found to go with our granite. I was afraid it might be too dark for all the main area of our home even though pictures I’ve seen look fine. Maybe I’ll take the plunge and put it in our whole open area. ????.

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      Sounds like a plan! If you can, it always helps to paint a large sample (especially in areas with low light) just to make sure you love it all throughout. Let me know how it turns out! I love Anew Gray and have suggested it for one of my design clients who used it as her main house color and it turned out gorgeous.

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    I have English chestnut hardwood floors, golden pecan stained cabinets and dark brown to black granite in my townhome. I get a decent amount (but not too much) sunlight in the living room which carries over to the dining room and kitchen. It’s pretty much one open room for all three rooms. I am debating between anew gray or requsite gray. Which color do you think will look better in the entire home given the colors of the floors and cabinets?

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      Hi Anita,

      Thank you for your comment! Based on what you told me about your floors and cabinets, I am leaning towards Anew Gray for you. Requisite Gray could possibly work, but it has more gray tones to it. Anew Gray is warmer and would complement the warm tones in your selections. I would get samples of both and see how they look in your space first! I offer color consultations remotely if you would like more help. Thanks again for visiting Rugh Design!

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    We’re building a house and I’m trying to decide between light French gray or Anew gray in the master bedroom. Tray ceilings with the ceiling color constellation (BM paint). Soft white trim and LOTS of light. Natural hardwood floors. Which do you suggest? My other dilemma is the master bath that is immediately off the master bed- grays and Browns in that room…greige tile floors, gray reclaimed “wood” tile in walk-in shower. I can’t pick a color to flow from bed to bath. Any suggestions? Im using Manchester tan all over bottom floor and all ceilings (minus the master bed and foyer) are Benjamin Moore moonshine. Help! Lol. Painters are coming this weekend.

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    • 10

      Hi Jennifer,

      Thanks so much for reaching out! Are you able to try samples out? That would help so much to be able to see them on the walls in your lighting. Based on what you told me, I’m leaning towards Anew Gray. Sounds like it will tie in well with your master bath and will be a little bit of a change from the blue undertones in Moonshine from BM. I know you are trying to pick by this weekend, but let me know if you would like to schedule a Color Consultation remotely for more help!

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    Getting ready to paint our new home. We are thinking of using Anew Gray as main color in the family and kitchen the family room has a trey ceiling as well. The kitchen has maple cabinets and oak floors I think. Painting the dining room and living room at the same time. Trying to find a coordinating color for the dining room either on the top of bottom. It’s split by a chair rail and has a trey as well. The living room is right next to it but separated. Was thinking of using the accent color in the entire living room? Any suggestions. Maybe attitude gray or warm stone (is warm stone a brown color?) The living and dining get a ton of natural light. So many questions. Any suggestions?

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    • 12

      Hi Becky,

      Good choice with Anew Gray. I love this color! Warm Stone does have some brown undertones, so if you are wanting to go with more of a gray scheme, then try Dovetail for below the chair rail. Or, add some color with Quietude (a blue-green color). Both colors could go in the living room as well, just test them out to make sure they work in your lighting. Sea Salt would also be pretty on the upper walls in the dining room with quietude below. There are lots of options! Feel free to contact me for a Color Consultation if you would like more help. Thanks for reaching out and have a great week. 🙂

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    Hi!
    We recently moved and are preparing to paint our downstairs. I have a living and kitchen/breakfast area open to each other; a dining room and entryway that connect; you can see the dining area from the kitchen and the entry way from the living room, so they all need to coordinate. I want to lighten up the kitchen since I have dark walnut cabinets. Can I go with a white in the kitchen that coordinates with gray/greige colors for the other rooms? If so, what white? I have looked at Zurich White. Looking at possible doing Anew Gray or Collonade Gray in the entry way and dining and Accessible or Balanced Beige in the living area.

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      Hi Lindsay,

      I haven’t tried Zurich White before, but I know that Eider White looks good with the “greige” colors that you are leaning towards using. Anew Gray and Collonade Gray are great choices to try out. Consider using Agreeable Gray or Worldly Gray in the living area to coordinate. Test out some paint samples of each color in your space to see how they look in your lighting first. Please feel free to contact me for a Color Consultation if you are still struggling to find the right colors! I would love to help further! Thanks so much.

      Laura

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    Hello Laura.
    I am going to use Anew grey to paint kitchen cabinets and living room paneling (currently golden oak stain) and was considering using sw toque white for the walls in between the rooms. Ehat is your thoughts in that color.combinatiin. Do you have any other suggestions for the walls.
    Btw I am painting the lower cabinets in kitchen sw warm stone.
    Thank you in advance for any feedback.

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      Hi Lisa,

      I like what you have so far! One other option for the walls in between rooms is Drift of Mist or even a soft gray-blue color like Lattice or Silverpointe. Let me know what you end up deciding. I also offer Color Consultations if you would like more help with coordinating and making your final color decisions.

      Thanks so much!
      Laura

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    My family room is painted anew gray with warm stone on the fireplace bricks. We have dark walnut flooring throughout the space. I need a new sectional and was wondering what color you would recommend? We have a leather chair that is very close to warm stone that will be staying in the room. Also, the room is rather dark in the afternoon as it only gets morning light.

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      Hi Beth,

      I love your paint color choices! I would do a lighter fabric on your sectional to contrast against the darker tones and to keep the room feeling brighter. A cream or lighter gray-greige would be perfect! Let me know what you decide. Thanks for reaching out and have a great weekend!

      Laura

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    Hello Laura. I LOVE your blog and am finding it really, really helpful. I am starting to have “paralysis by analysis” with my color choices. Biggest dilemma right now is the right green to compliment Anew Gray and Agreeable Gray. I would like to accent those two main interior colors with a green rather than the more blue-leaning shades that they often seem paired with.

    I know that you love greens too so thought I would seek insight. I want to use the same green color in the sunroom (off the den in Anew Gray) and also in the laundry room (off the kitchen in Agreeable Gray). I don’t want anything that is too “sagey/old fashioned” looking but definitely want a green color that really works with those two colors in the palette. I am also using Warm Stone in the dining room for a bit of drama. Any wisdom you could provide would be great. I want to work with you on upstairs selections once I can get the painters working on the downstairs (they start Monday!). I had no idea how long it would take to select colors. Or how difficult it would be – I think your service sounds amazing. 🙂

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    Hello Laura. I LOVE your blog! We had a color consultant from Sherwin Williams come out to our home and pick colors, however still having a hard time determining which color would work best. We currently have SW Macadamia throughout our main level. We have dark hard wood and espresso walnut kitchen cabinets and built-ins in the living room. The living room has carpet (dark beige) otherwise dark hardwood throughout the kitchen, informal dining and formal dining (all open). Our fireplace is warm multi-colored stacked stone and the base board throughout is warm white. She picked anew gray and mega greige. I tried both and not sure I’m loving it or if it’s too cool. We have natural light in the living room/kitchen/informal dining and low light in the front of the house. Do we stick with the anew gray? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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      Hi Amy,

      Thanks so much! Are you open to a Color Consultation? I would love to be able to give you the best advice by viewing your space and helping you find the the colors that works in your home. It sounds like you have darker selections, so I would want to help you pick colors to keep your space feeling open, while coordinating with your stone fireplace. Here is more information on the consultation:

      Color Consultation by Rugh Design

      I hope to hear from you soon!

      Thanks so much,
      Laura

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    Hi Laura,

    I’m so confused and have run out of time. Painters are coming this week! I’m in the middle of redoing parts of my house. Just added hardwoods – medium hickory. I’m having my old orange oak cabinets refaced soon to a creamy while. The problem are my countertops which I can’t afford to replace. They are the typical beige, gold, tan with some grey. (Sometimes they have a muddy, green color – kind of ugly). I was planning to paint my house Agreeable Gray and it looks great everywhere but the kitchen. With the countertops, it feels like I need a darker, smokier gray or something that will go with the countertops. I tried Anew Gray in the kitchen and that seems closer to blending with the countertops but there is so much yellow light – between the walls and the orange oak cabinets – its isn’t great. I can’t figure out what to do. I can’t go darker than Agreeable Gray throughout but could go a bit darker in the kitchen. I’ve tried several samples. Everything looks bluer on my walls – maybe because of the yellow hues throughout.

    How can I transition from beiges to grays?
    Once all the walls are gray will that diminish the yellowness in my house?
    I need new furniture too. The pieces that I’m keeping are wood pieces and two brown leather chairs.

    Any suggestions?

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      Hi Heidi,

      The best way to transition from beige to gray is to use a “griege” color. However, if you are keeping your fixed elements, like countertops, it’s best to use the undertones present to make your color selection.

      I would love to help you find the perfect paint color, but in order to give you the right selection I need to see pictures. Here is my link for a Custom Color Consultation: Color Consultations by Rugh Design I hope to hear from you!!

      Laura

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    Hi Laura, Have you ever seen or used balanced beige or anew gray on a house exterior stucce? I am looking for a beige with a gray undertone or gray with a beige undertone. I have stacked stone in variations of browns and grays. Or can you recommend an exterior color?

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      Hi Regina,

      Yes, Balanced Beige or Anew Gray would definitely work for an exterior. Balanced Beige is more taupe and Anew Gray is a greige (with gray and beige undertones). If you are interested in a Color Consultation, I can take a look at your stone and help you pick the right color for your stucco. Thank you for reaching out and have a great week!

      Laura

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    Hello!
    I just recently painted my sons bedroom trying to go with a griege, but it ended up having a purple tone to it. My son is not liking that too much. ????
    The carpet is tan and we want to add a red and black stripe on the wall. Only one window and not real big.
    Wondering a good color for his room? Anew gray? Functional gray? Or something else?
    Thanks for your help.

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      Hi Lisa Kay,

      I would look for a warmer greige that will coordinate with the tan carpet. If you are open to it, I would love to help you find the perfect color for you son’s room, including the red and black stripe detail! My consults include main walls color, accent color(s), trim and ceiling color, along with any other help with coordinating accessories, etc. Here is my information for my Color Consultations:

      Color Consultations by Rugh Design

      Thanks so much and have a great weekend!
      Laura

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    I am currently repainting interior house painted everything agreeable gray except den is separate room painted anew gray. Anew gray is beautiful in den but has lots of light in room. Agreeable gray looks too cool in kitchen and dining which are connecting rooms thinking about painting these rooms anew gray but kitchen as stained cabinets and painted island and mantel mega greige now trying to find another color for these two pieces to coordinate with anew gray. Or do you think anew gray would be too dark everywhere ?

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      Hi Greta,

      I would look for a greige that will not be too dark in your kitchen and connecting dining room, but also give you some contrast against the Mega Greige island. Anew Gray might get too dark and it won’t be as much of a contrast against the Mega Greige. Try an off-white greige color that still has enough warmth to it.

      If you would like me to help you find the right color, I would love to help you with a Color Consultation! I can view pictures and get a better idea of your undertones to get the best color for your spaces. Thank you for reaching out!

      Laura

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    Hi, I have maple trim, floors and cabinets with a grey/brown backsplash with hints of blue. I want to paint the main level anew gray but it does not seem to do much for the kitchen. You mentioned warm stone can go brown. Would dovetail work with maple woodwork? Any other suggestions? Thank you!

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      Hi Holly,

      Have you considered using a blue-gray to pull out the hints of blue in your kitchen? That might help to accentuate your kitchen colors. I would love to help you find the perfect color for your space via a Color Consultation if you are interested! Thanks for reaching out and I hope to hear from you soon. 🙂

      Happy Weekend,
      Laura

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    Laura,

    I’m definitely challenged when it comes to seeing subtle differences in similar colors. We are about to start building a house and I’ve already chosen white cabinets (the white is similar to Greek Villa and Pure White) and Viscon White granite for the kitchen which is in an open space with the dining room and great room. The floor will be vinyl plank in a medium oak shade. I’ve looked at Amazing Gray, Requisite Gray, Anew Gray, Mindful Gray, and Versatile Gray. I want to be able to use some of my current accessories that are similar to Artichoke (6179), Oakmoss (6180), Stolen Kiss (7586), Salute (7582), and Wild Currant (7583). Which gray would you suggest? And should my trim match the white cabinets or would you suggest another shade?

    Please help! Thanks!

    JC

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      Hi Jill,

      Your new home sounds beautiful! I am a big fan of white cabinets. They are so classic and timeless. 🙂 I do like to match the trim to the cabinets to create flow and avoid any contrasting whites or off-whites. All of the grays you mentioned are great choices! I would start by getting samples of each and painting them on white cardboard so that you can move them around the room to see how they look.

      I would love to help you with a specific color and direction through my Interior Color Consultation package. Here is the link for more information:

      Interior Color Consultation by Rugh Design

      I can take a look at all of your selections and help you coordinate the undertones of all your colors. I hope to hear from you soon!

      Thank you so much,
      Laura

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    I am planning to paint the entire interior with Anew Gray as the main wall color, and likely use Incredible White as the trim color. We plan to paint an accent wall in the dining room and would like to do a medium grayish green that is harmonious with the Anew Gray..something like Greenfield (SW6439). This wall is away from windows but will have LED lights for showing artwork. Can you recommend something that would go well?

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    • 36

      Hi Dane,

      Thanks for reaching out. Anew Gray is one of my favorite go-to colors, great choice! There are several good green-gray choices to go with Anew Gray. I would love to help with an Interior Color Consultation. Check your inbox for a coupon code!

      Thanks so much,
      Laura

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    Hi I enjoyed reading your posts and have a question. Recently painted our east facing bedroom sw repose gray. Had new carpet installed which is a taupe/grey. I had picked out the paint before the rug and now I find the rug is a neutral but the walls are boring. I have long cream coloured sheers and had hoped to buy a cream coloured bedspread with grey in it to help bring the room together. I think I should have gone with agreeable grey which is warmer. I did everything backwards and may have to repaint. I am also painting the baseboards the same colour as the walls and they will not look that great with the rug. Any suggestions to the change to agreeable gray as it seems to have a beige undertone which may go better with the rug and curtains. Thanks for your input. Lynda

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      Hi Lynda,

      Thanks so much! I agree that a different color may be best to coordinate with your new room decor. Get a sample of Agreeable Gray to see how it looks next to your rug and other elements. I have a great taupe that is a perfect “in-between” color that could work also. Let me know if you are interested in an Interior Color Consultation! I would love to help you find the perfect color for your space.

      Thanks, Lynda! Have a great week and I hope to hear from you soon.
      Laura

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    Hi Laura!

    I’d love your opinion – we are building a house and I am struggling to pick my main area color. I want a greige color that doesn’t look pink, purple or green. My space is pretty bright with lots of natural light. I’m looking at Anew Gray for my kitchen (off white/cream coloured cabinets, chocolate brown island (the wood), an off white counter with speckles of Browns and warms grays throughout, dark floors), my dining room (dark floors), and my living room (greige carpet). All with white trim. Do you think this color would work well for our space? I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!

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      Hi Emma,

      Thank you for reaching out! Your kitchen sounds beautiful! Based on what you told me, it sounds like it will go. Anew Gray is one of my go-to greige colors that I love. If you would like me to view pictures of your space and help you confirm the color, I would love to help through an Interior Color Consultation.

      Thanks, Emma! I hope to hear from you. 🙂
      Laura

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    Repainting my entire interior and my couch and curtains are a stone/cement color from rare and barrel and area rug is similar -should I go versatile gray, anew gray and contrast the dining room next to living room w dovetail or acier? I have windows but not a ton of natural light comes in. Help! Don’t want it to all looo Dark but main Color a light neutral warm Greige w dark gray contrast

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    • 44

      Hi Jessica,

      If you don’t have a ton of natural light coming in, then I would go with the Anew Gray as the main color or even a shade lighter with Agreeable Gray. Repose Gray is on the same color strip as Dovetail, but is way lighter. Get a few sample first and see which one works best in your space next to your drapes.

      Let me know if I can help you nail down the perfect color through an Interior Color Consultation!

      Thanks for reaching out,
      Laura

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    Hi. My main living area (foyer, living room, kitchen and dining) are painted SW Garden Sage, which is a warm medium deep green that is an olive/sage. I need to choose a gray for the stairway and hallway going upstairs, the stairway going downstairs and the inside of the foyer doors. I know I need to get samples, but to avoid buying a million samples, I’d like to narrow it down to 3-4. I need a warm gray that does not have blue/purple undertones. The house is filled with golden oak, however the granite and backsplash have warm gray tones in them. The dining table and coffee table are the warm gray/brownish gray tones. The 4 I’m thinking of are Anew Gray, Agreeable Gray (which I fear being too light next to the green), Colonade Gray and Skyline Steel. Again, I want it to be a warm gray that won’t look cold and muddy. Being stairways and the upstairs hallway, there is not a lot of natural light. The Garden Sage LRV is 38, I want it lighter than that, but not washed out looking. Any thoughts about the undertones of these gray colors next to the green, and with the golden oak in the house? Thank you!

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    • 46

      Hi CJ,

      I like the direction you are going with the Agreeable Gray and Anew Gray. They are definitely warmer gray/greige neutrals that would work with Garden Sage. Definitely get some samples, but if you would like help narrowing down the color, I would love to nail down the perfect one through an Interior Color Consultation.

      Let me know if you are interested! Thanks so much for reaching out,
      Laura

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    I just painted my interior walls anew gray and my trim color is manual muslin. I’ve seen anew gray in numerous houses and loved it. However, when I painted it in my own house, it now looks like it has purple undertones. Yikes! What do you think can be the cause of this? My painter is coming back next week to paint a second coat. I’m wondering if if should go with a darker gray now to get rid of the purple look. What do you think?
    Jena

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    • 48

      Hi Jena,

      Did anything change after your painter did a second coat? I’m so sorry that Anew Gray didn’t turn out the way you wanted! Colors can morph for several reasons. First, the undertones of your other fixed elements (flooring, trim, etc.) affect how the wall color looks next to it. Muslin has a creamy, yellow undertone, so it may be causing Anew Gray to look more purple. Anew Gray looks best with a brighter white trim or a slight off-white with a greige undertone.

      Lighting can also cause colors to change slightly. I know hindsight is 20/20, but I always suggest trying a large painted sample in your space before committing to a paint color. I would love to help you find the right color through an Interior Color Consultation if after the second coat of Anew Gray dries you are still unhappy.

      Thank you so much for reaching out!
      Laura

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    Hello…
    I am painting the entire downstairs area with Egret White and accents of Anew Gray. I was thinking of also doing the kitchen (white cabinets) walls with Anew Gray.
    I put samples of it up today and it seems dark…then again, it is very overcast here today.
    Would it be a good choice to paint the kitchen walls with Anew Gray and perhaps warm it up with backsplash color/colors?
    Thank you !!!

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    • 50

      Hi June,

      Thanks for reaching out! If you are worried about Anew Gray getting dark in your kitchen, think about going one shade lighter (Agreeable Gray). Grab a sample and test it out and compare the two. Anew Gray will also be darker at night, so just make sure you view the samples in all lights at all times of the day.

      If I can help you make your final choice, I would love to assist you through an Interior Color Consultation.

      Thanks again for reaching out and Happy Holidays!
      Laura

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    Good Morning, Laura!
    After several delays, our new home is finally being painted. I had chosen sw7016, mindful gray, but once it was on the walls, it looked too green to me, so I just had them switch to sw7030 anew gray. I’m stuck on a neutral color for an accent wall in our kitchen/great room area. It seems huge to me! If you could pick up the room and sit it in a box the kitchen would be in the southwest corner, facing the northeast corner. There are several large windows on the west side, but we have a large covered patio, so there won’t be a ton of bright natural light. I’ve chosen the north wall for my accent wall. My cabinets are a warm to dark brown, but not quite walnut brown, my tile is a mix of gray, with some sand and brown color mixed in, looks very much like real stone. I haven’t chosen my carpet yet. We are relocating about 6 hours from our current home, so I won’t see the house again for about a month. I was leaning towards using Sw7032 warm stone, for the accent color, but have had a couple people cation me about using to much earth tone. Any thoughts on this, or could you suggest a couple accent colors for me to look at?
    Thanks,
    Jackie

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    • 52

      Hi Jackie,

      Anew Gray is a great color! If you want an accent wall, Warm Stone works well to give you some contrast against the other AG walls. If you are still struggling to make a final decision, I can help you with a few more color options through an Interior Color Consultation.

      Thanks again for reaching out, Jackie! I hope to hear from you,
      Laura

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      • 53

        Hi Laura,
        Thanks for the response. I’m leaning towards SW7025 backdrop for the accent color with anew gray. However, here’s my dilemma, that I’m probably overthinking… The exterior of my house is SW7025 backdrop, with SW7023 requisite gray trim. Do you think it’s OK to use the same color? I’m thinking interior vs exterior, they won’t look the same, but there’s a little voice in the back of my head wondering if it’s going to look like I used leftover paint for my accents. Does that make any sense? FYI this just for a north wall in my great room, and some of ceiling- I have two covered areas that go up to 12 feet.
        Thanks again!

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    I’ll be moving into my New house in May and will be decorating with the modern farmhouse theme. The whole house is painted with Anew Gray SW 7030 will this work for my plans? I really don’t want to have to change the wall colors right off the bat.

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    • 55

      Hi Tracey,

      Anew Gray is a beautiful color and you can definitely decorate with the modern farmhouse theme! My only thought is to make sure that it doesn’t get too dark in areas that have less natural light. Agreeable Gray is one shade lighter, so consider going a tiny lighter for those low-light spaces.

      Keep me posted on what you decide! Thanks so much for reaching out. 🙂
      Laura

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    The home is a build from Fulton homes and choose the whole house color as Anew Gray. We do have an open floor plan which there is a big window in the living room. The kitchen is just off the living room with another window and the backdoor. My sons room has a huge window and the Master has 2 medium size windows. Maybe I can ask if the builder can mix the color at 75%.

    Thank you for the advice.

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    • 57

      You are so welcome! Yes, that could be an option to mix at 75%. Again, it could be totally fine. I just worry about areas that get darker, like hallways, etc. I am sure the builder will work with you to find the right shade.

      Thanks again for reaching out. Have a great week!
      Laura

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    Cambria’s newest is “Brittanicca Warm” which looks amazing with Anew Gray and Mega Greige.
    I plan to use Anew Gray on the kitchen walls and Mega Greige on the island. All countertops to be the Brittanicca Warm.
    Question: I wish to paint my cabinets white but unsure what white to use. It has to match the white apron sink I will be using (DVX brand) as I do not think a different white cabinetry and sink will please the eye!
    My final question is the backsplash. While a subway tile similar to the Anew Gray would be well-coordinated, it may be difficult to locate. Would white subway tile be okay to use or too much contrast between countertop and tile?

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    • 59

      Hi there,

      Brittanicca Warm by Cambria is a gorgeous countertop choice! You are right that Anew Gray looks perfect next to it. My advice is to paint several large cardboard samples of some whites and place against the sink to be sure that it matches. I have several go-to whites that I suggest all of the time. I can help you find the right one through an Interior Color Consultation if you are interested.

      There are some good backsplash tiles that I have seen that would coordinate with the wall color and the countertop. White subway is an option if your cabinets are the same white (as well as the sink), otherwise the whites will start to clash. Let me know if I can help through a consultation!

      Thanks so much for reaching out,
      Laura

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    Hi I am trying to decide between anew grey and versatile grey I don’t want any colours for the undertones just neutral can you tell me the main differences between the 2

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    • 61

      Hi there,

      Thanks for reaching out! Anew Gray has a warmer griege undertone and Versatile Gray has a slight reddish-brown undertone. Choosing a neutral can be tricky, but it all depends on the undertones of your current fixed elements (flooring, countertops, etc.) that you have going on in your home.

      I would love to help you find the perfect color for your home through an Interior Color Consultation! Let me know if you are interested by signing up through my Shop.

      Thanks so much,
      Laura

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  29. 62

    I am using Anew Gray for my living room remodel. The fireplace wall is like a diagonal shiplap – what white/offwhite would work best? We have wood trim on the adjoining walls. Thanks for your advice!

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    • 63

      Hi there,

      My favorite white to pair with Anew Gray (and my go-to for trim and cabinets) is Extra White. It’s the best true white by SW and it pops out color so nicely! Let me know how your remodel goes! Would love to see the finished results.

      Thank you for reaching out,
      Laura

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    Hello, we are having our house painted. I like a similar theme throughout. The main color is going Anew Gray but we have two feature walls and an entry wall I’d like a true warm gray. The colorist recommended Cadet but it was very ‘country blue’ as this is the dining/living room area (has a decorative divider that will be Anew Gray” and it catches both morning and afternoon exposure with windows on each side. I was liking Ellie Gray as it seems to be a more true gray and just has a little blue in the undertone on the wall. Do those work together? Thank you.

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    • 65

      Hi Ruth,

      I do think the colors can work together, but I may go a tiny bit darker with the accent wall to make more of a statement. I have a few warm grays that have a blue undertone to them that don’t get too “country blue.” Let me know if I can help you nail down the right color through an Interior Color Consultation:

      https://www.rughdesign.com/product/interior-color-consultation/

      I hope to hear from you,
      Laura

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    Have you ever combine Anew Gray with BM Revere Pewter in a color scheme? Most of my home is Revere Pewter however in my kitchen (we get a lot of northern light exposure) and have dover white cabinets I was hoping to have a warmer slightly deeper color that could work with our Santa cecilia granite. I think Anew gray could work – would it blend with the rest of the house?
    Thanks!

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      Hi Terri,

      I honestly haven’t used them both together before, but Revere Pewter is very similar to Agreeable Gray (which is one shade lighter than Anew Gray), so I think they will work just fine together. I would love to see pictures of the finished results!

      Thanks so much for reaching out,
      Laura

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    I painted my living room and eating area anew gray. We have a small galley kitchen that is open and connected to both areas. I wanted to do a white kitchen and am going to sample incredible white. Is that too drastic? I want a white kitchen but want to make sure the colors flow. Thanks!!

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    • 69

      Hi Sarah,

      Great question! No, I don’t think it is too drastic at all since it is just two shades lighter than Anew Gray. They will flow nicely!

      Thanks so much for reaching out,
      Laura

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    Hi! Great information!
    We are remodeling a home and I have always used anew gray for the primary living areas, kitchen etc. It’s a favorite with Dover white cabinets and trim. I have recently been introduced to Oyster Bay. What do you think of Oyster Bay as an accent color from some of the bedroom and bathrooms? Also, we want to use Oyster Bay in the kid’s rooms, what do you think would be good accent colors for a boys room? Thank you!

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    Hi! I love your article!! I am driving myself crazy trying to decide on a gray. I want the same color throughout our house. We have oak trim (not honey oak but not cherry, more of a wood oak). We’re painting the cabinets white. I have mindful gray, requisite gray, Dorian gray, and functional gray samples on the walls. Requisite was what I was thinking of going with but it almost looks purple to me in some cases. Mindful is too light I feel and I was thinking functional in the dining room and our living room. I’ve read a lot about anew gray now too and am thinking I should try a sample of that. Do you have a recommendation on what would look best with oak/wood trim?? I originally thought mindful or Dorian but black is the base color so that’s why I’m thinking requisite or anew gray might be better since it has a dark brown base color. I would love white trim but my husband won’t go for doing that, ha! Thanks so much!

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    Hi. We recently painted our whole house in anew gray after reading the article above. I even tried a large sample area and it looked great but now that all the walls are painted, it is taking on a purple hue 🙁 Any suggestions on how to counteract this? I’m so discouraged! Our floors are wood look tile (https://www.mtobathandtile.com/products/kauri-collection-porcelain-wood-tile-fiordland) and we have tall vaulted ceilings. I think there’s a decent amount of natural light but not overly bright. Would love to know what you think. Thanks!

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    I jus painted my kitchen Anew Gray and love the color. The leathered mystic gray countertops just got installed. Struggling with all the “white” paint colors out there for kitchen cabinets! Suggestions?

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      Hi Denise,

      I’m so glad you love Anew Gray in your kitchen! I totally understand how daunting it can be to find the right white for cabinets. My kitchen is Agreeable Gray, which is one shade lighter than Anew Gray. We also have gray countertops that are paired with bright white cabinets. I love the contrast that it gives against the wall color, so I would suggest looking for a similar bright white for your kitchen cabinets. White is so classic for cabinets and is my favorite look for kitchens: clean and crisp. Keep me posted on what you end up deciding!

      Thanks so much for reaching out,
      Laura

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    Hello! I’m driving my husband crazy with the amount of graige samples on our walls. We have added an addition that will have our kitchen open to the dining and then right through to the family room. White kitchen cabinets and trim throughout. Our floors will be a LVP by Shaw in King Street which has a grey/brown feels to it depending on light. I am leaning towards Anew grey throughout because a lot of the others were either too light that I hardly could tell there was color on the wall or too blue or green. We will have a hallway off the dining area that will lead to the master bedroom and I was thinking of doing a different color for the bedroom and adjoining bath. But I’m not sure what. Same floor in bedroom and our bed is an upholstered grey/brown. Bath will have subway tile shower and very dark graphite floor tile. Lighting will be bright in all rooms between natural and LED can lights Any thoughts?

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      Hi Dannie!

      Thank you for your comment and for reaching out! Congrats on the new addition! However it sounds like you are in need of more than I can offer by responding to your comment. Please check out my Interior Color Consultation packages in my shop.

      I would love to be your color consultant and help you nail down your paint for your new addition!

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    Hi Laura, We are looking for wall color suggestions. Looking at grays and beige, there are sooo many.
    We are redoing our kitchen. My husband has picked cherry cabinets stain color called cinnamon.
    We will have an island with blackish stain cabinet. Appliances are stainless/black. Thinking to keep ceiling white. The beige floor tile will stay. We are liking granite that is multi-color flowing pattern on the lighter side (not speckled), have not purchased yet. We also haven’t selected the back splash color yet. One standard kitchen window on east wall.
    The kitchen has a large opening into a family room with high ceiling and lots of light. Carpet is maroon.
    Sectional is camel. Brown leather chair. All trim in house is stained fruitwood, light to med brown.
    Which wall color(s) would you suggest for these 2 rooms?

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      Hi Ginny!

      Thank you for your comment. I would love to help you pick a color for your kitchen and family room. However it sounds like you are in need of more than I can offer by responding to your comment. Please check out my Interior Color Consultation packages in my shop and select a 2 room consult.

      I would love to be your color consultant!

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    Hi, I have mega greige in main great room and hallway. Painting office now which is separated from main area by French doors. Room is very bright due to large north facing window and has tall ceiling. Furnishings and floors are more on the warm side … trying to decide between anew and analytical gray. Is it better to stay with same color strip?

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    Hi , our living room is painted anew gray.. was looking for a contrast gray for either side of fireplace wall , which color would you think will go well.. Thanks in advance.

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    Good morning, while reading this post I find myself struggling like others. My husband and I bought a home a fixer upper and he always wanted to reconstruct one himself well he has single handedly. The only problem was my time when I had to make paint choices. I feel like I’ve made big mistakes. It’s all open concept and the color I chose was cream in my coffee for the living room, foyer (the foyer has a half wall that is turquoise that I want to change) and the kitchen. For the dining room I am stuck. The fireplace has nice stone floor to ceiling with beige and greys. Id like to paint the dining room Anew gray or Versatile gray but i’m not sure if that flows? The dining room also has a chair rail and the bottom would have white. The trim in the house is all white. Do you have any suggestions. I don’t want to make anymore mistakes…My husband has worked so hard..

    Thank you Kay

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      Hi Kay!

      Thank you for your comment.

      I would love to help you get settled on colors for your entire home.
      However, it sounds like you are in need of more than I can offer by responding to your comment. Please check out my Interior Color Consultation packages in my shop. Select either the number of rooms that you need help with or the 1 color entire home package.

      I would love to be your color consultant!

      Laura

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      Hi Karen,

      I understand! It can be so hard to select colors and coordinate everything.
      Since your main color is a creamy beige, I would suggest Versatile Gray for your dining room to bring in some cooler grays that will actually compliment the yellow in the beige. Versatile Gray has a warm taupe-greige undertone that works well with yellow undertones. The white below the chair rail will be a good way to break up the colors a bit and add some contrast against the Versatile Gray.

      Keep me posted on your progress and let me know if you need further help!

      Thanks for reaching out, Laura

      Reply

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