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Creating a colorful home with neutral walls

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Sorry for the silence this week, I just was so busy the past weekend. It’s wrestling season and I spend most of my weekends on the bleachers . I also came down with an awful head cold and just needed to rest a little bit. And because I have been sitting around more than usual, I finally wrote a post that I have been been putting off for a really long time and and this was the perfect time to get it done?

I get so many questions about what my paint colors are and I’m hoping that this post will answer those questions.  I would consider our home colorful but I keep the walls pretty neutral because I love changing my mind when it comes to our colorful accessories.

So here it goes…

How to create a colorful home with neutral wall colors and colorful accessories

 

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Master bedroom wall color is Rocky Bluffs (4003-1C) by Valspar:

master bedroom colors - Cuckoo4Design

Find a similar bed HERE (this one is from Magnussen Furniture and discontinued) | comforter HERE or similar HERE | similar chaise HERE (this one is vintage reupholstered) | lumbar pillow HERE | similar coral blush pillows HERE | similar starburst HERE | nightstands are IKEA and similar smaller one HERE | similar chandelier HERE | rug HERE

 

 

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Living room wall color is Seashell Gray (4003-1A) by Valspar:

How to create a colorful home with neutral wall colors and colorful accessories - our living room Cuckoo4Design

rug HERE | disco ball HERE | pouf is old Target and discontinued, find a similar one HERE | striped throw HERE | green velvet pillow HERE | lumbar pillow HERE | similar leopard pillow HERE | very similar sofa HERE or HERE (love that one) | mirror HERE and starburst (mine is vintage) layered over it HERE | similar end table HERE or HERE | similar lamp HERE | similar lamp shade HERE | similar coffee table HERE

 

 

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The fireplace wall is the same Seashell Gray (4003-1A) by Valspar and an
accent wall of Ralph Lauren Regent Metallics: Ambassador Sterling RM14:

fireplace sitting area - Cuckoo4Design

 

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My kitchen cabinets and moldings are painted with white CabinetCoat
which coordinates with the wall color Ultra White (7006-24) by Valspar.
The flower pots are Brushed Rose (2003-4A)  spray paint by Valspar:

kitchen - Cuckoo4Design

 

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Hallway base colors are Ultra White (7006-24) and
Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) by Valspar with my Etsy decals (click HERE)

hallway wall colors and accessories - Cuckoo4Design

 

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 Well, ok this one is the only wall color that’s not neutral ๐Ÿ˜‰
kitchen wall in Mint Whisper (5008-7A) by Valspar (you can find the pendant HERE):

kitchen wall - Cuckoo4Design

 

 

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Powder room wall color is Summer Gray (7006-17) by Valspar
with water based gold sharpie striped walls and La Fonda Mirage spray paint by Valspar:

powder room - Cuckoo4Design

 

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Girl’s room with Billowy Clouds W-B-100 by Behr:

girls room - Cuckoo4Design

 

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Boy’s bedroom horizontal stripes are
Silver Leaf (4006-1A) and Metropolis (4005-1C) by Valspar:

 

boys room - Cuckoo4Design

 

Oh and you can find all the DIY projects pictured in the above photos by clicking HERE which brings you to my DIY and projects section.

I hope this post answers the questions that I have received lately and might get in the future.

Have a great rest of the week you guys and talk to you on Friday.

Tschüß

(Youleeya)

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  1. Barbara Scott says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:17 am

    You have a beautiful home!

    • Julia says

      January 21, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Thank you Barbara

  2. Dagmara - Glamista Home says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Hello Julia, thank you for sharing. I am similar to you in always changing my accessories and their colors, so I have to keep my “canvas” as neutral as possible so the other decor items do not clash. You have a beautiful home and I love the color palettes you have picked for each room. Just beautiful and happy space.

  3. cassie says

    January 21, 2015 at 8:03 am

    i love this look! you know i love my dark moody neutrals, too, but i love light or dark because it makes changing out colors so easy for the season! or if you just need a change sometimes. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Julia says

      January 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      I love the dark and moody as well, you know it ๐Ÿ˜‰

  4. Shavonda says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Loved seeing this post Julia. I love all the fun colors you pair with your neutral walls. So fun!

    • Julia says

      January 21, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks my friend

  5. Catherine says

    January 21, 2015 at 10:51 am

    This post was a great idea. I think a lot of people who love color feel like they need to put bold color on the walls, but it is just as effective to let accessories and furnishings provide the color.

    • Julia says

      January 21, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      I’ve always loved neutral walls and slowly added more color. I love the chance of being able to change it back to completely neutral if I would want to ๐Ÿ˜‰

  6. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:12 am

    Julia, it’s so funny because I don’t think of your home as neutral, but it’s true, almost your entire house has a neutral base. What a great example of how using a neutral background allows you to do anything with accessories. So easy to change up on a whim! Your house is gorgeous and filled with so many amazing details!

    • Julia says

      January 21, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks Lisa, I didn’t really think of it as neutral either but when I wrote the post about, I actually noticed how neutral my walls are ๐Ÿ˜‰

  7. Gretchen says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I love seeing what wall colors people have in their houses (I should do a post like this sometime….I keep feeling like I have to paint EVERY ROOM first, but that’s probably not the right mindset)…..love how you paired them with the accessory colors, too–fun post!

    • Julia says

      January 21, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      You should totally write a post like that!

  8. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    January 21, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    such a lovely and serene color pallet. I love how your home as a whole is very cohesive. You’ve done a great job designing a peaceful and beautiful setting for your family.

    • Julia says

      January 21, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks Kenz, I didn’t even try to be cohesive ๐Ÿ˜‰

  9. Michelle Bennett says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:50 am

    I am so happy I found your blog a few weeks ago, I have really enjoyed it! This post is my favorite so far, thank you for sharing your gorgeous paint colors with us. Keep the great info coming and enjoy the wrestling season, they grow up way too fast ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Julia says

      January 22, 2015 at 8:54 am

      Oh thanks so much! And yes they do grow up way too fast. It makes me sad all the time

  10. [email protected] says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Such pretty colors! This post is motivating me to update mine! So many paint changes, so little time!

    • Julia says

      January 22, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Haha I know, I don’t even know why I waited this long. Oh wait, I do…because it was actually a lot of work getting this post together ๐Ÿ˜‰

  11. Patty Day says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:33 am

    This is a fabulous Post! So informative and very, very helpful in putting all the colors in a room together. Great, fabulous job!!!
    xo
    Patty

    • Julia says

      January 22, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you Patty, hope all is well with you

  12. Heather |Decor Fix says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    SUCH a great post, Julia! I’m chuckling as we have similar paint colors in our home. I also do the neutral paint+pops of color approach. I coach a lot of clients toward that end as well. I feel like the paint choice then has more “staying power” but also gives you that freedom to change things up and take risks in small doses with accents.

    • Julia says

      January 22, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks and I totally agree. It makes seasonal changes a lot easier too. Have a great night

  13. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Man, I really love your living room color palette! All of these are such great colors!

    • Julia says

      January 23, 2015 at 5:36 am

      Thanks Jennifer

  14. [email protected] says

    January 25, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Great post! When we first moved in, I wanted to stay away from neutrals because I thought they were boring. Then, I fell in love with that true white paint you posted about. Now, I’m completely on board with just changing out the accessories. Love you home and how each room totally flows with the other.

    • Julia says

      January 26, 2015 at 6:13 am

      That paint creates a huge snowball effect LOL. I can’t stop because everything looks dirty if you don’t paint it everywhere. I recently painted the ceiling with it too and it’s so much better.

  15. Barbara Ann says

    January 26, 2015 at 1:03 am

    I love your colors and your choice to make each room just a different neutral. But they all go together smoothly. And the accent colors for me make the neutrals stand out. Thanks for sharing your home.
    Barbara Ann
    etsy.com /shop/barbaraannscreations

    • Julia says

      January 26, 2015 at 6:11 am

      Thanks Barbara Ann

  16. Brittany says

    January 27, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I love your post! I esp. love your colorful lumbar pillow on your bed and couch. Did you buy it or make it? If you made is where did you find the fabric? If you bought it do you mind telling me where you found it? Thank you!

    • Julia says

      January 28, 2015 at 6:03 am

      Hi Brittany, the fabric is called Aquamarine Chiang Mai Dragon fabric by Schumacher. Sometimes you can find smaller pieces on Ebay since it is designer fabric. I posted about it here: http://cuckoo4design.com/2013/10/a-new-diy-pillow.html
      Hope that helps.

  17. Janine says

    June 16, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Love this post; love these color combinations! Would you happen to know how I could find the headboard / the bed from the first picture?

    • Julia says

      June 17, 2015 at 6:37 am

      That bed is from Magnussen Furniture. I’m not sure if they still sell it and thanks so much.

  18. lavonia says

    September 20, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    You have a beautiful home.Im having trouble picking paint for my home.Need help.

  19. Kim Blanchard says

    February 6, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    where is the fabric bench in the bedroom from? Do you know the height of it?

    • Julia says

      February 7, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      I bought it a long long time ago from a friend, so I’m super sorry that I can’t help you there

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