As I write, the walls in the second bedroom are drying after what I hope is the final painting project to unify our home’s color palette. A few months ago we noticed how warm, neutral tones used in many model homes inspired us to scale back the rainbow of colors we’d collected. We’d also read that repeating colors in a small house helps create a sense of openness and continuity.
So, as of now, the house painting is officially finished—at least for the foreseeable future.
We used the floorplan we created with Floorplanner to show the change. The paint colors referenced are taken from Glidden’s digital swatchbook, so the exact shade you see will depend on your monitor.
Color Scheme: THEN
It looked playful and cheerful, but it also felt disjointed. The only recurring color was the bold turquoise used in the third bedroom (which served as the dining room at the time) and the half bath. In a small home, continuity matters: colors that flow from room to room make the entire space feel larger and more cohesive instead of segmented.
Color Scheme: NOW
We left the master bedroom and the sunroom as they were, and while the new palette might not grab attention on a screen, it instantly made the house feel bigger, more connected, and noticeably more mature. Below is a summary of the final paint choices for anyone looking for ideas.
Now I’ve got to wash Sand White off my hands. It feels great to be finished—though, of course, a homeowner’s work is never truly done.