Yahoo LifestyleYou Should Choose Paint Colors Based on the Materials in Your House
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1) Light Wood + Pinks
If you have wood floors, Georgia-based designer James Farmer recommends going for just enough contrast. "For more bold color, pinks and corals look great with blond, bleached, and pickled wood. I love Sockeye by Sherwin-Williams," he says.
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2) Warm Wood + Greens
Warmer oaks and heart pines are great with sage and silvery greens. Farmer suggests trying Benjamin Moore's Jade Romanesque.
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3) Dark Wood + Soft Blues
"Darker woods like cherry and mahogany tend to go more red; soft blues like Sea Sprite by PPG look great with the patina of antiques," Farmer says.
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4) Dark Wood Neutral
Not into blue? Take note of this home by James Farmer, which features dark wood floors with a coat of Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball on both the trim and shiplap. It creates an ultra-sophisticated look. Another stellar option? Benjamin Moore's Linen White.
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5) Brick + Blues
If you have natural materials, play up complementary shades, says Virginia designer Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey. "One unexpected color I like to use is cerulean, like Buckland Blue by Benjamin Moore, which creates a nice contrast and feels less formal," she says.
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6) Brick + Greens
Another good choice for brick? Green. In this office by Cavin-Winfrey, Hillside Green was used on the walls and Misted Fern on the trim and cabinets (both by Benjamin Moore).
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7) Stone + Browns
"To pull the warmth out of gray rock, try Subdued Sienna by Sherwin-Williams—it's a beautiful, almost translucent color," Cavin-Winfrey says.
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8) Brass + Grays
When working with brass, Cavin-Winfrey prefers warmer tones. If you're set on a neutral, go for Farrow & Ball's Skimming Stone, which is a warmer gray.
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