Porche Tips & Tricks: Our Favorite Moody Paint Colors
Let’s talk MOODS…moody paint that is! Here at Porche & Co. we truly believe in the impact that paint can have on a space. It can completely transform a room and create a cohesive statement within a space. We recently shared our favorite white paint colors along with tips and tricks for choosing white paint colors (Click Here to read that post)!
Today, we’ll be sharing our favorite tips when it comes to utilizing these dark, moody paint colors in your home as well as our current favorites. The use of moody paint colors is definitely on the rise. They can add a beautiful richness, but if used improperly, they can overwhelm and break-up a space. Knowing exactly how to use them can be tricky, but don’t worry it’s not as overwhelming as you may think.
Sometimes when people hear “dark, moody paint” their mind automatically jumps to black. But you can certainly still create the drama and moodiness without having to commit to a true black paint color. You can still achieve a good dark and moody look with a dark blue, green, or even gray. Sampling is going to be a very important part in the selection process. If you’ve been following along with the Porche & Co. Design Studio renovation, you know that we truly believe in sampling- it is SO important! It really allows you to see the paint color in the room against the other surroundings and how the light hits it. It’s also important to look at your swatches at different times throughout the day, so you can truly get a feel of what the color will look like in the space.
There are different ways to approach using a moody paint color. We love incorporating them on a singular accent wall. Selecting one wall in the room to paint a moody color and then surrounding the dark accent wall with light or white walls creates an eye catching focal point while also diffusing the boldness of the dark paint color. It creates such a beautiful focal point without making the space feel too dark. Try adding some trim work (shiplap, wainscoting, etc) to add texture to the accent wall as well. A moody paint color can definitely be used to paint all the walls in a space, but be sure that you have enough natural light that flows into your space or it can feel dark and depressing.
We hope that our guide to choosing the perfect paint color helps in your decision making process! As we’ve said before: Always, always remember to sample. You might not want to spend the money, but sampling can save you from a costly mistake of re-painting in the long run. Test your samples at different times of day, in various rooms of the house, against your trim/cabinetry paint and against your floors. These can all alter the look of white paint, so be sure to take all factors into account. You cannot sample too much in our opinions! If you are considering multiple color options, paint them all beside each other in various places in your room (as well as trim!)
Whatever you do, PLEASE do not go off of photos that you see online of certain colors. All colors look different on computer screens and have different editing applied to them. They will not look the same in your home, so definitely keep that in mind and use samples instead.
When choosing sheens for your paints, we often recommend Flat or Eggshell for standard (non-bathroom) walls with Satin in Bathrooms. Our go to for ceilings is Flat paint. On millwork and cabinetry, we often use Satin. Semi-Gloss is also popular to use on trim work.
This is our homework/school room! We added this gorgeous, moody statement wall. I settled on Sherwin Willams Olympic Range. I wanted a true green (without too much black) that will still dark and moody enough. I LOVE this color and have never looked back!
Below we’ve listed some of our favorite white paint colors along with a description of each color!
Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams
Tricorn Black is a rich, saturated true black. It doesn’t have any strong undertones, so it will pair beautifully with nearly every other shade. It is a simple, yet elegant. This lush color will make a beautiful statement in any space.
Backwoods by Benjamin Moore
This is such a timeless and versatile green that can used in a variety of different spaces. It pairs nicely with white, gray, and wood finishes.
Anonymous by Sherwin Williams
This is a neutral dark toned paint color that offers gray and green undertones. It sure to add a touch of sophistication and warmth to your space.
Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore
A timeless classic, this deeply saturated shade of navy blue evokes rich maritime traditions and storied exploits at sea. This beautiful blue pairs nicely with an array of different tones making it very versatile within any space.
Green Black by Sherwin Williams
This color is a modern mix of both black and green with undertones of blue. This is such a unique color that can be fun to use in office spaces or other interior walls.
Cast Iron by Sherwin Williams
This green paint color offers dark grey undertones. It creates a gorgeous moody affect while still creating an inviting environment.
Black Magic by Sherwin Williams
This is a soft black looks beautiful in any space. It is a true black with no discerning undertones. It would pair nicely with light and bright neutral shades and accents that would allow it to stand out and provide a focal point to the space.
Mindful Gray by Sherwin Williams
Mindful Gray is a beautiful greige color with a mix of warm gray. It is a versatile warm gray paint with very subtle blue/green undertones.
Olympic Range by Sherwin Williams
This is the color we used Emily used in her Homework Room for her daughters. She shared more photos on instagram and stories behind the scenes @ThePorchePlace! It’s a true green (without too much black) while still being dark and creating drama.
Happy Paint Hunting! Take a deep breath…pick your favorites, grab the samples, test everywhere and be confident in your decision. You’ve got this!!
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