This client requested a paint color consultation for the front entry, hallway, and great room. With a prominent stone fireplace and a significant investment in two-story custom drapery, the wall color needed to bring these defining elements together. The existing wall color had the right depth but the wrong undertone. To keep the space from feeling too stark, I selected a midtone neutral with the same undertone as the stone and the drapery, creating a warm and cohesive result. For the front entry and hallway, I specified a complementary neutral in a lighter shade to create flow and relate to her existing decor.  Images provided by client.

BEFORE

Living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a TV on a wooden console, and large windows with blue and gray curtains. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Living room with a leather couch, a wooden entertainment center with family photos, a television displaying an Aetna advertisement, a stone fireplace, and a side table with decorative items, illuminated by sunlight through windows.

AFTER

A living room with a brick fireplace, a striped armchair with a peacock pillow, a lamp, and a reflection of a person on a screen, with a hallway and front door in the background.
Living room with leather sectional sofa, striped accent chair, glass coffee table, wall-mounted TV, fireplace with brick surround, framed photos and decorative items on mantel, beige wall, and dark hardwood flooring.
View of a home interior wall with a window and a clock, with a kitchen counter and chair in the foreground, and a visible office or workspace through a doorway, including a bulletin board, sign with quote, and a MacBook.
A stone fireplace with a wood mantel, decorated with three blue and white vases and framed photos. To the right, a striped armchair with pillows, and to the right, a small table with framed photos and a speaker.

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