Dark rooms really don’t have to feel dark. In this renovation by Anne Turner, former Cottage Living editor, she uses muted tones to bring warmth and refinement to a cookie cutter cottage. Would you try this look in your home?
Cottage Living November/December Issue 2008.
Want to see “Hues You Can Use” as a weekly feature? Let me know in the comments section!
Yes! Very warm and sophisticated, and what my eye really notices are those pendants in the kitchen!
Janell
Yes, I like it! I love darker colors on the wall, especially mixed with warm wood tones.
You know what my favorite part of this disign was? the kitchen with the cream top cabinets and the green lower cabinets. And of course the chandelier in the dining room!
ummmm, let me think…. YES! What a great weekly feature. These color choices are fantastic and what a photo. Very timely for me as inspiration for a job I'm working on- thanks Erika!
I'm not a huge fan of greens but I like this one because it has some grey in it. Beautiful!
Very pretty, Erika. I am stepping out of my light muted comfort zone and going with a smoky teal in my family room. Can't wait!
Hi, 1st time here..i'll be back and yes, I would love to see this as a weekly feature. BTW.. Love that green and gray!
@Kim, a smoky teal sounds like something I want to see…so enticing!
@Sue, thanks for stopping by! Hope you return soon and often 😉
Yes, I love color. I think that that's always the premise of a great design! I'm actually thinking of using something similar for our master bedroom – more of a pear green and grey to complement our light bamboo blinds:) Liz
Love this feature idea! I vote yes.
Great feature. This is my first blog comment EVER. I just really appreciate your work and this feature. Thanks!
Dear Anonymous, I'm truly honored that you took the time to comment! I hope to hear more from you and others like yourself in the near future. Thanks so much for your readership!
YES, I would DEFINITELY try this look in my home! I love that the trim is painted grey instead of white. And the dark colour on the walls is beautiful.
Kelly
I love it and I'm thinking about painting our kitchen cabinets.
Um… YES! Is it gray? Is it green? Who cares?! Its fabulous! And so are you. Beautiful job. XO
I have a real love of deep wall paint colors, maybe because I rarely see it in use and have seen how gorgeous it can look. I agree, dark colors doesn't mean dark room, just a fantastic atmosphere. I would never have picked the wall color of in the photo for myself, it's way too green, but when I see it up, it looks magnificent!
Would definately love to see "Hues you can use" as a weekly feature. I love to be inspired by your posts! I find that you have interesting thoughts and info to share! Keep going! Thanks!
Thanks for your mind-blowing work. I like your interior designing. I will try it for my home bar
Love this post! Pratt and Lambert has all but disappeared from Northern Virginia! Love them. Think they were bought out by Sherwin-Williams, but what a brand. Keep the color combos coming, Erika. Nice seeing you on #intdesignerchat last night!