Historic paint colours

Buttermilk Paint clearly demonstrates the ingenuity of Early American painters and stainers. It is well documented that buttermilk and other milk products were used for the decoration of furniture and housing. When the traveling painter was away from population centers, drying oils, pigments and varnishes were

Seroco Historic Color Palette from the early 1900s. Yes, Pink is a historic color. Color Scheme Collection I've collected photos of bungalows and other historic homes and grouped them into sets of related colour schemes. I hope that you will find some ideas that inspire you. Blue Schemes Yellow Schemes Brown/Taupe Schemes Green Schemes Red Schemes

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If you live in a historic home or just love the feel of homes with history, you may want to paint the exterior of your home with paint in historic colors. Keep in mind that many homes are not painted only one color, but several paint colors. There is generally a paint color on the body of the house and at least one trim color for the trim around the windows and/or door color (often many trim colors). So, how do you go about selecting a color that is age appropriate? ResearchFind…

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I love my Instagram peeps. You really love and appreciate what I send out into the ether. When sharing my home nothing comes close to the one request I receive again and again- Can you please share with me the color of your ( insert here) butler’s pantry, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom window trim, dining room? I always respond in the same way, Yes! Stay tuned! ... After two years of keeping the requests at bay and a deep dive into my basement full of years of rusty paint cans and junk drawers…

<p>Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes just seem to have staying power. Consider the 10 historical color combinations showcased here for home interiors.</p>

Curious about historic paint colors? Learn more about period paint colors in New England, from Colonial paint colors to Victorian paint colors.

Our founder Becca Casey, owner of the firm Becca Interiors, shares some of her favourite rich, sophisticated paint colours for walls and trim used in spaces such as the Southampton Surf Retreat, Darien Colonial, Hudson River Colonial, and Bedford Colonial design projects. Read on to see some of her favourite hues and p

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Last time you went to the hardware store and flipped through paint swatches, did you take a look at the historic colors section? Often these hues look like they might be more at home in a Colonial Williamsburg restoration than in your latest home office DIY, but every so often a historic color breaks its way back into the mainstream. (Just look at the painted trim that’s having a moment!

The definitive resource for all your paint questions regarding historic homes, historic paint colors, and the tools to get the job done right.

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I love my Instagram peeps. You really love and appreciate what I send out into the ether. When sharing my home nothing comes close to the one request I receive again and again- Can you please share with me the color of your ( insert here) butler’s pantry, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom window trim, dining room? I always respond in the same way, Yes! Stay tuned! ... After two years of keeping the requests at bay and a deep dive into my basement full of years of rusty paint cans and junk drawers…

A restoration contractor in MA discusses historically appropriate exterior paint colors and gives tips on avoiding mistakes.

The vibrant hues, rich shades and classic neutrals of early American design will never go out of style. We created the Williamsburg® Paint Color Collection so you can turn your entryway and entire home into the timeless relic it truly is. Colors // (Stairs & Wainscoting): Williamsburg Wythe Blue CW-590, Regal Select, Semi-Gloss. (Walls): Palace Pearl CW-650, Regal Select, Eggshell. (Back Hall): Claret CW-305, Regal Select, Eggshell.

Each year, like many other paint brands, Sherwin-Williams issues their forecast predicting the colors they think will dominate the interior design world in the year to follow. The Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast for 2025 offers a diverse palette that can be seamlessly integrated into vintage home decor. The four color capsules are Chrysalis, Paradox, Wellspring, and Kindred. Below, I explore how these colors can enhance and redefine spaces with a vintage aesthetic.