The Perfect Paint Colors

We’ve all been there. Finding the perfect neutral paint color turns out to be so much more difficult than you thought. This one is a little too yellow, this one too blue, why are there so many whites!? Luckily for you, we have some tried and true favorites. Neutral paint colors that look amazing time and again. And we are going to share them with you!

BENJAMIN MOORE : MANCHESTER TAN

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“Suggesting the striking sandstone façade and sculptural detail of historic Manchester Town Hall, this neutral on the khaki side is classic and elegant.” is how Benjamin Moore describes it. Manchester Tan is a neutral with noticeability, but not overwhelmingly so. We used it here in an open entryway and love how the afternoon light shows all the nuances. BENJAMIN MOORE : REVERE PEWTER

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Sophisticated and soft, this is a grey that never feels cold. You can never go wrong with Revere Pewter, a “classic shade that creates a unifying look that calms and restores.” It really seems to add elegance in a way that’s extremely liveable to this living room we designed. BENJAMIN MOORE : GRAY OWL

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Slightly more subtle and a touch warmer than Revere Pewter, Gray Owl is amazingly versatile. It works with virtually any color scheme, opening up the room to make it look bigger. We love it so much that we’ve even used it in our own homes! These sweetly styled corners are from Carrie’s nursery. BENJAMIN MOORE : WHITE DOVE

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“Unerring style defines this classic, softly shaded white.” Yes. Yes to all of that. This shade helps you go white without blinding the neighborhood. We used it on the cabinets in this kitchen for a super fresh and inviting update.

#GreekIsland Reveal

Another amazing project to cross off the list! With a marble island countertop straight from Greece and a banquette cushion repurposed from curtains, this kitchen remodel has its share of interesting details and custom features. Scroll down for the full reveal!

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When searching for a marble top, we struggled to find one without too much grey. Then we discovered ‘Volakas’ marble straight from Northern Greece. This marble was a true white with subtle veins of grey, hints of green and warm golds.

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Our client wanted to open up the space by removing a walk in pantry. We added in pantry cabinets flanking the refrigerator to make up for that lost storage space. Unlike fixed shelves where canned goods can easily get lost and expire, these pullouts offer full access to all pantry items.

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2017 Kitchen & Bath Design Competition

We are excited to announce our win at the second annual design competition organized by Kitchen & Bath Design News magazine! There was some fierce competition but after careful consideration, the panel of judges bestowed our very own Carrie Gallo with third place in the Best Specialty Project category for her project Command Center.

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Winners were evaluated based on aesthetic appeal, the functionality of the space, attention to detail, design challenges, originality and more. Command Center was a project that combined great design with functionality. Carrie’s clever use of specialized storage and custom design elements turned a cluttered catch-all space into a remarkably usable office and laundry room. According to Carrie, “Designing rooms with purpose is a lot of fun. It allows us to help our clients reorganize how they live within a space and make it work best for their lifestyle.” Click here to see the full reveal of Command Center, and be sure to look out for our feature in the August issue of Kitchen & Bath Design News as well as KitchenBathDesign.com!