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When we were selecting the wall color for the dining room last spring, we went through 6 different colors starting with burnt red and ending with a golden yellow. This time we were able to choose a wall color in two tries. We are certainly improving. Actually, there is not much of a “we”. David usually goes along with whatever color I select and likes it on the walls even when it’s blatantly wrong.
My first choice was a soft gold color by Sherwin Williams that looked too green next to our dining room walls. We ended up going with Wilmington Tan from Benjamin Moore’s historical collection. It is a shade darker than the Shelburne Buff from the same collection that we used on the dining room walls. The ceiling is painted Compatible Cream from Sherwin Williams.
We are almost done with the living room. There is some touch up work that needs to be done with paint and stain. Our brick fireplace got a little faded from the paint stripper so we are looking into staining it. There is some hardware to install in the room and we need to hang the antique light fixture once it arrives.
Some pictures of the living room. The walls look a little green in the photos but they are a warm golden color. Darn digital camera! We will put up nicer photos once the room is completed.
A backward glance, our living room one month ago.
Here are some pictures of the work that has started in the den.
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January 22nd, 2004 - 8:20 am
GORGEOUS! Congrats! You have done a magnificent job…
January 22nd, 2004 - 10:32 am
Thanks!
May 11th, 2005 - 7:06 pm
Your site is amazing. I stumbled on it late one night looking at paint colors and entering something that led me to you. We are also restoring a 1912 bungalow although not one as beautiful as yours. I would love to know what the name of the yellow in your dining room is, and what brand. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It has been really fun to read. Maggie
May 11th, 2005 - 7:15 pm
Hi Maggie!
Our dining room wall color is called Shelburne Buff by Benjamin Moore Paint.
Although, I have to warn you that several other people have tried that color on their walls and felt it was too light. I’m not sure why that happens? I think a lot of it depends on the light in the room.
Best of luck with your 1912 bungalow!
heather
February 22nd, 2009 - 10:32 am
WOW! I came across this site when searching for paint colors. You have a beautiful house. I can only imagine all the work! Congrats. The restored wood and paint colors look amazing!