Best Paint Colors
September 3, 2020
Colour Spotlight: Soothe Your Soul With A Mellow Dose Of Straw
Senior Market Editor Kai Ethier shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.
When Michael Thonet designed his iconic bistro chair using Vienna straw in the mid-1800s, little did he know we’d still be obsessing over it more than 150 years later. As we continue to crush on all things woven, why not decorate with the color that gives these pieces their warm, laid-back vibe? Versatile, subtle and uplifting, straw is our new favorite neutral.
How To Add A Small Accent
As seen in this bedroom by U.K. design firm Kitesgrove, a straw-motif wallpaper applied to all walls provides a colorful backdrop.
In this Scandi living room, a curvaceous, Egg chair and matching footstool pop against the all-white palette.
Pale yellow can give a piece of furniture heritage charm — just look at this antique French wine cabinet that’s been repurposed as a linen closet.
How To Make A Big Statement
In this room by Australian designer Greg Natale, bold patterns in teal and brown are contrasted by a curved sand-hued sofa.
A vent hood is an impactful way to bring your design dreams to life. In this high-contrast kitchen, a yellow-gold hood softens the black and white palette and adds a hint of metallic sheen.
Benjamin Moore’s Henderson Buff — a sunny beige hue painted in a playful diamond pattern — turns a plain white coffee table and floors into a work of art.