Color Buzz

Design Dilemma - Filling in White Space

Bell Grove Light Amber 3006-8B	Canyon Earth 1007-9C	Spansh Tile 1010-5	Almost Charcoal 4008-2B

Dear Beehive,
I have a large open concept kitchen and family room and it has a lot of white walls. I would like to paint the walls in the "kitchen" area so I can define the space and break up the white.

As for my furniture, I have a black kitchen table and black leather couch in the room.

There are two pieces of art in the room: one that is brown and green and another that has a Cherry Wood finish.  (You can see it here.)
I would appreciate any advice.  Thank you!

Chris L., Charlotte, NC

Design Dilemma - Upgrade the Look of a Home

Milestone 6007-1B	Smoked Oyster 6005-1C	Churchill Hotel Olive 5008-E2

Dear Color Buzz,
I am considering buying this home and don't normally like blond brick, although this house has some contrast in it. The picture is not the best, but I would like an elegant look and would like your ideas on exterior paint color combinations.

Thank you,
Tom C., Littleton, CO 

Design Dilemma - What to Paint Your Home Theater

Lyndhurst Stone 3007-10A	Oregon Coast 6007-1C	Fairmont Penthouse Stone 6008-1C

Hello,
I wanted to get some ideas of what colors would work best for a Home Theater room? Some people say it should be as dark as possibly, almost, black, but I don't want the room to feel like a dungeon. Maybe a red or a neutral color might work. What are some colors you might suggest.

Thanks!
Matt W., Williard, OH

Design Dilemma - Neutralizing Carpet with Color

Sahara Sands 2007-8B	Churchill Maple 2008-8B	Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

Dear Beehive,
I just bought a house where there will be lots of rooms to paint (they removed the wallpaper thank goodness!)  The master room has salmon carpeting.  What color will downplay the carpeting?

Thank you!
Lisa A., Green Bay, WI

Design Dilemma - Brightening Up a Brick House

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Shoreline Haze 6008-1B	Fairmont Penthouse Stone 6008-1C	Lucy Blue 5001-5C

Hello Beehive,
What would you suggest for the exterior of his house so that it looks more updated? I would like to leave the brick as is. Thanks,
Sou P., Seabrook, TX

Design Dilemma - What to Paint Your Basement Gym

Fresh Pear 6007-7C	Aquatic Mist 5008-9B	Tangy Lemon 3006-2A	Cantaloupe Smile 2007-2A

Dear Color Buzz,
Do you have any color ideas for a basement exercise room?

Best,
Christina M., Leesburg, VA

Design Dilemma - Exterior Blues

Lake Breeze 5007-7B	Simply Seafoam 5008-7C	Aqua Glow 5007-9B

Dear Beehive,
I want...NEED...to paint the exterior of my house. It has not been painted since it was built 8 years ago (with very cheap paint that has turned to chalk.) Almost my entire neighborhood it tan or beige, but I would like to go more tropical to fit the style of the home. I'm thinking a turquoise or aqua. Any suggestions?

Best,
Irene S., Tarpon Springs, FL

Design Dilemma - Balancing Warm and Cool Shades

Sandy Cove 3005-10A	Caraway Seed 3005-9C	Pelican 4007-1A	Lighthouse Shadows 4008-3B

Hi Beehive!
We just bought our first home and it is painted brown. We want it to remain light brown or sand in the main rooms (Florida open floor plan) and paint the dining room a cool, lighter blue. My dilemma is that I have no idea what a good choice is without going too dark or too light. Do you have any ideas on a sand/brown warm for the entry way and family room/kitchen and a blue that will complement the dining room? I'd be grateful for any suggestions.
Best wishes,
Liz P., Valrico, FL

Design Dilemma - Exterior Paint Trim With Red Brick Home

Jekyll Club Cherokee Tan 6008-2A	Shoreline Haze 6008-1B	Sandalwood 6008-2B

Dear Beehive,
Can you suggest paint trim and paint for a red brick home with black/gray roof?  I was thinking of black trim with a beige for the outer walls.  What are your thoughts or suggestions to make our home look great?

Thank you,
Paula A., Burleson, TX

Design Dilemma - Warm Exterior Paint Color in Cloudy Climate

Oregon Coast 6007-1C	Epic 6008-3C	La Fonda Antique Red 2002-5A

Hi Beehive!
I love your tips! We are getting close to moving into our new home, a bank owned home, and it will need LOTS of paint! One of our first projects will be to paint outside, as the paint now is very faded and rough. My husband and I are having a hard time choosing the right color scheme. We both are fans of a mid-tone body color and a lighter/white trim color and some sort of red, maybe La Fonda Antique Red for accent/door. But which body color? We waffle between a yellow/tan or a gray/green. Either way I want our house to look warm and welcoming even in the dreary rainy season here in Oregon. Our house faces southeast so it gets plenty of light. Also, we are on a corner, so we will have newer cedar fencing as a big part of our color scheme.
Thank you for your help,
Ashley C., Tigard, OR