Sarah’s house: Paint Master Bedroom

27 Jan

These paint samples have now been up for two weeks in the master bedroom and in the downstairs hall. The colors are all Benjamin Moore. The image below shows the samples in the hall. Moving left to right,

Paper White,  Wickham Gray,  Moonshine

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I was pretty frustrated with the light when I was taking these pictures but the end result turned out to be an accurate representation of the colors.  The same set of colors are again sampled this time in the master bedroom.

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Here’s how the decision making process is shaking out thus far-

Moonshine looked great on the color chip but it has too much of a lilac tone at different times during the day. Paper white is way too stark so it was excluded quickly. Wickham Gray is the clear front runner at this point. One of my favorite Benjamin Moore grays, Gray Owl hasn’t made an appearance yet. I haven’t gotten a sample up of that yet so the decision won’t be made until that color is tested.

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Do you have a preference?

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12 Responses to “Sarah’s house: Paint Master Bedroom”

  1. amanda January 27, 2011 at 6:12 am #

    In the pictures I really like Moonshine (seems like this is a popular color in the design world), but I can definitely see how that could have a lilac tint depending on the light. So clearly out of three swatches the Wickham Gray may suit the room best. Must see Gray Owl.

  2. michelle January 27, 2011 at 6:39 am #

    Love all of them, I wouldn’t be able to decide!

  3. Jürgen January 27, 2011 at 9:21 am #

    For the moment I prefer Wickham Gray. I think it’s the one with a touch warmer. But is this what you are looking for?. Gray Owl sounds good. We hope to decide.
    Saludos!

  4. Alicia January 27, 2011 at 9:30 am #

    I’m getting ready to paint my entire lower level Wickham. It’s the perfect gray!

  5. Anna Applegate January 27, 2011 at 9:35 am #

    Sarah,
    I’ve used Wickham Gray in projects before at an old job (sadly, I don’t have pictures) and each time it looked fabulous!
    Can’t wait to see what you decide and a picture of the finished project!

  6. sherry hart January 27, 2011 at 9:43 am #

    Wickham…hands down.

  7. jenni January 27, 2011 at 9:49 am #

    I have used all 3 in projects and paper white for my house. In my living room the paper white goes a bit blue. It is surrounded by chocolate candy brown and fire dance. My clients huge entry hall was painted in moonshine, which was a perfect light neutral gray. Did not seem lilac with her other finishes. Wickham is great if you need or like a bit more muddy light gray.

  8. Helen Gordon January 27, 2011 at 2:19 pm #

    No contest for me….Wickham Gray!

  9. Emma January 27, 2011 at 10:27 pm #

    I agree with you on the Wickham Grey … it looks warmer and better in the different light! Cant wait to see the other choice and what you decide!

  10. Stan February 1, 2011 at 11:42 am #

    Wickham Gray is my pick. There is a lot of light in the room coming from the two bay windows. There will also be a lot of white trim in the room including the double closet doors. Here is your chance to show some color.

  11. Molly February 1, 2011 at 1:32 pm #

    I am going through the EXACT SAME process. The winner in my neck of the woods appears to be Whetstone Gray, a Martha Home Depot color. It’s a warmer gray with beige undertones. I found many of the other grays I tried to be too blue. Wickham is definitely the best of the bunch you’ve got going there. Love your blog, by the way!

  12. Sarah February 1, 2011 at 1:32 pm #

    Stan- still home sick I see. I will be showing some color soon-just ye wait, the office upstairs may be a dark blue

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