8 Paint Colours Designers Always Use

Julia Black’s picks

“I’m a major white gal. I love Decorator’s White from Benjamin Moore because it’s a reliable, crisp, bright white and always compliments every palette and scheme I’m designing.”

“Second to that, I love Elephant’s Breath from Farrow & Ball. It’s a soft and earthy grey that never disappoints. I especially like using this color to cozy-up a bedroom or create an intimidate dining room setting.” — Julia Black, designer.

Samantha Pynn’s picks

“I’m loving Stonnington Grey from Benjamin Moore – it’s an easy grey to work with. Slightly on the cool side, this colour has a hint of a blue undertone that works with cool and warm colours a like — from bright pinks and bold oranges to sand and flax shades.”

“I also love Woodlawn Blue by Benjamin Moore. It’s a super soothing soft grey-blue perfect for master bedrooms, kitchens powder rooms, and kids’ rooms. Makes me feel like I’m looking at the sky.” — Samantha Pynn, decorator on HGTV.

Tiffany Pratt’s picks

“Vanilla Milkshake by Benjamin Moore freshens things up and makes you feel like something cool is happening in a space.”

“Depth! Warmth! All around glow! That is why I love Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball!” — Tiffany Pratt, interior designer and author of This Can Be Beautiful. 

Lynne Knowlton’s picks

“My go to paint is Benjamin Moore’s Simply White. It was their colour of the year this year, and I was so stinking happy about that! I use this colour on my walls, trim, kitchen cabinets, exterior house trim, decks and floors — pretty much everywhere. I love it that much. I love white and the staggering simplicity it brings to a space.”

“This year, we repainted the exterior of our home used Benjamin Moore’s Grand Entrance colour Venetian Sky for our door and wow — it is one beautiful colour! It is a robins egg blue. I LOVE IT!!!!” — Lynne Knowlton, designer and lifestyle blogger.