Are you looking to transform the look and feel of your home’s interior with a fresh coat of paint? Choosing the right paint colors can be a daunting task, but with the guidance of experienced interior designers and professional painters, you can navigate this process with confidence.
Nicole Arnold Interiors and PRO Painting in DFW weighed in on their paint recommendations and tips for choosing an interior paint color. Drawing from their wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from working in hundreds of homes, they offer valuable advice and recommendations to help you select the perfect paint colors for your living spaces.
Before delving into specific paint color recommendations, it’s essential to understand the impact that colors can have on the aesthetics and ambiance of your home. Different hues evoke varying emotions and can influence the perception of space. For instance, light, neutral tones such as soft greys and warm beiges can create an airy and spacious feel, while bold, vibrant colors like deep blues and rich greens can add drama and personality to a room. Understanding the psychology of color is important in making informed decisions about your home’s interior palette.
One of the key factors to consider when choosing paint colors for your home interior is the natural light that enters each room. Natural light can significantly affect the appearance of paint colors, causing them to look brighter or more subdued depending on the intensity of the light. In well-lit rooms, you can experiment with a wider range of colors, including pastels and lighter shades. In spaces with limited natural light, it’s advisable to opt for lighter hues to prevent the room from feeling too dark or enclosed.
When selecting paint colors for different rooms within your home, it’s important to create a sense of cohesiveness and flow. While each room can have its own distinct color scheme, there should be a visual connection between adjacent spaces to ensure a harmonious transition from one room to another. Interior designers often recommend choosing a neutral base color for shared areas, such as hallways and open-concept spaces and then introducing complementary accent colors in individual rooms to add interest and personality.
Neutral paint colors are a timeless and versatile choice for home interiors, and they are favored by both interior designers and professional painters for their ability to create a sophisticated backdrop for any decor style. Shades of white, beige and grey offer a clean, timeless aesthetic and serve as an excellent foundation for layering in pops of color through furnishings, artwork and accessories. Additionally, neutrals can adapt to changing decor preferences, making them a practical and enduring choice for homeowners.
When selecting paint colors, it’s crucial to consider the undertones present in each hue. Undertones can be warm, cool or neutral and they play a significant role in how a color will interact with the other elements in a room, such as flooring, furniture and lighting. Professional painters and interior designers emphasize the importance of identifying undertones to ensure that the chosen paint colors harmonize with the existing elements in the space, preventing any clashes or visual discord.
Sherwin Williams – Dover White
Sherwin Williams – High Reflective White
Sherwin Williams – Pure White
Sherwin Williams – Snowbound
Benjamin Moore – Rodeo
Sherwin Williams – Drift of Mist
Benjamin Moore – Calm
Benjamin Moore – Shoreline
Sherwin Williams – Silver Strand
Sherwin Williams – Krypton
Sherwin Williams – Sea Salt
Benjamin Moore – Pink Essence
Benjamin Moore – Beach Glass
Here is a list of just a few of our favorite features when we design custom homes or renovations:
Whole Home Automation System by Control 4 – This system can automate and control everything from surround sound, sprinklers, pool equipment, lighting, window treatments and more…all from your iPhone or iPad!
(Chapel Creek Estates New Home Construction Interior)
Layered lighting – We love to ensure there’s sufficient light for any need. Can lighting is typically our first pass for overall light in a room. We then layer on decorative ceiling lights and wall sconces to zone a space and bring in personality. Lastly, under and over cabinet lighting is great for kitchens, bookshelves, or other areas where light is desired but its source should remain unseen. Don’t forget backlit LED mirrors in bathrooms for the most effective shaving and makeup views. We also like layering those along with wall sconces when we need to soften an otherwise modern look.
Motorized shades and draperies – Who doesn’t love the luxury of just pushing a button on a remote and watching your window treatments open wide to let in the daylight? This is a real treat, particularly when multiple windows need to be opened and closed regularly. It takes a little planning ahead for all this to work, but is so worth the investment!
Marble (you truly can’t have too much of this!) – Kitchens, bathrooms, entries…and the list goes on! Use this timeless, classic material in bold or subtle ways, depending on the stone. Although it requires a bit more care than other surfaces, its elegance and beauty are truly unmatched.
(Turtle Creek High-Rise Condominium Renovation)
Secondary kitchens, back kitchens or sculleries – These serve as a great space to house appliances, store items not needed daily and/or keep items that are necessary to have in the kitchen but aren’t as visually desirable. It’s a great place for a second refrigerator, oven or, depending on its location within the floorplan, a great transition to a mud room.
Main Kitchen
Scullery
(Colleyville New Home Construction and Furnishing)
Double kitchen islands – when one island isn’t quite enough, why not have two? One can serve for seating and entertaining, while the other can serve more functional needs like housing a microwave, under-counter fridge drawers, an icemaker and the list goes on… Plus, doubling the surface space is so dreamy!
Cabinetry with lots of custom features – Pullout features in cabinetry make otherwise hard-to-reach places very accessible. Vertical, horizontal and swing-out options offer limitless possibilities to maximize every cubic inch of precious cabinet space. Pocket doors incorporated into a modern-day “appliance garage” and adding electricity in the wall behind these can also afford the opportunity to keep appliances in place without having to plug/unplug them each time they’re used. Probably our most-requested item is the pop-up mixer tray so no one has to lift the heavy stand mixer any longer!
(Dallas Transitional Kitchen Renovation)
The Shower – A steam shower is a popularly requested feature when a spa experience is desired. Body jets, a rain head and hand wand sprayers are always at the top of the list!
The Tub – Consider incorporating a large enough tub (maybe for two?), complete with air jets, seltzer bubbles and colored lighting to set the mood just right!
(University Park Timeless Traditional Interior Makeover)
Staying Warm – Fun features for cooler-natured folks are heated floors, heated towel warmers and built-in saunas.
The Vibe – Dimmable lighting and surround sound speakers hooked into iTunes are key in these spaces to keep just the right mood.
Hydration – Install a beverage fridge nearby to keep cool drinks easily within reach.
Of course, there are certainly many more we could list. However, since each person is different, we love spending time with our customers, learning all about them…and the favorite features they appreciate most in their lives. Then, we make it happen! Treat yourself to working with Nicole Arnold Interiors and experience the difference! Contact us today for a consultation!
Get in touch with us today to get started on the designs you’ve always dreamed of!
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Howdy, new Texas transplants! We recently came across an article that caught our attention about Samsung Electronics building a new $17 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas. It’s exciting to hear that this project is expected to create around 2,000 permanent jobs in the next ten years, as well as other job opportunities in the area.
This development is part of a larger trend of companies moving to the Austin area and Texas as a whole, which means more families are choosing to make our state their new home. We know that relocating can be quite an emotional journey, with families leaving behind familiar places to start fresh in a new city. It’s all about adapting to new surroundings and creating a new sense of home.
At NAI, we specialize in helping families feel at ease in their new homes by offering a seamless and transformative design experience tailored for those moving from out of state. As a leading luxury residential interior designer based in Texas, we leverage our expertise in remote interior design to ensure a stress-free transition and create a home that feels perfect from day one.
(University Park Custom Home Construction)
In addition to interior design, we provide comprehensive support beyond the design process. This includes:
If you have a move on the horizon, why not team up with us to make your relocation a smooth and stylish experience? Our remote consultations and virtual design process make it easy for us to work together to create your perfect Texas dream home, no matter where you’re located at any point throughout the project.
Relocate with confidence and design excellence with Nicole Arnold Interiors. Contact us today for a consultation!
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This 20-year old home was renovated and refurnished with lots of modern updates to transition this busy family to their new empty-nester status. Special details were incorporated in tile, wallpaper, furniture and artwork to ensure an elevated aesthetic. Lively color throughout the home gives a sophisticated boldness in each room. Black glass crystals, selenite and substantial metal details nod to the clients’ love for rock and roll and convey the edge that uniquely showcases their personal style. Let’s talk about some of the fun stuff…
The colors blue and green have been popular in design for decades, but new, fresh interpretations and ranges of these workhorse colors are so fun to integrate into our designs. Here, we took fresh, grassy greens and combined them with a range of blues and neutrals to bring the amazing outdoors inside this Frisco, TX home. We used elevated custom furnishings, lively patterned fabrics and original custom artwork to keep an elegant, yet playful, vibe in the room. The art formation was specifically chosen to acknowledge the room’s 2-story height without making the room feel heavy. And, as usual for NAI, performance fabrics were used to ensure there is no crying if a spill occurs.
(Portfolio: Legacy Ranch Home Renovation and Furnishing)
Bar none, this kitchen and bar backsplash has one of the most amazing tile selections in our portfolio! The waterjet marble with metallic accents is crisp, timeless and just a little bit of edgy…just what the client wanted! The overall classic color palette leverages deep hues in the island and bar to keep the otherwise white kitchen from feeling blah. Colorful art brings the adjacent family room’s design across the house and keeps an open concept area feeling ultra cohesive. And, the various chair frames and light fixtures give the room an eclectic sense of style, precisely personal!
When it comes to designing these opposing rooms, located just steps inside the entry, we had to curate a 1-2 punch that would allow them to stand as individual spaces, avoid competing for attention, yet still complement each other. Wallcoverings were chosen for each focal wall that were artsy and engaging. Custom artwork with selenite dipped in gold was designed and floats atop the modern wallpaper, featured as the dining room’s “star”. Custom banded drapery, a beautiful round table and chairs and a delicate chandelier all are poised for a lovely dinner party with great food and conversation.
The study’s clean lined furnishings give a light, modern vibe and provide a serene sense to enjoy throughout the workday. It’s equally as welcoming for guests to visit and stay for a chat. We didn’t abandon functionality here, as the multi-level desk is light and airy as it takes on new heights and quietly blends into the sensational chevron wallpaper.
All in all, this project is an infusion of lots of the customer’s favorite things culminated together to make a super fun, super personal impact that they enjoy every day! Want additional design help to make your space perfect? Contact Nicole Arnold Interiors today!
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Moving to Texas…? How exciting!!
You know what they say…everything’s bigger in Texas! So go big, and plan for an awesome new home that’s a perfect fit for YOU!
Once you get the relocation basics down, like finding the perfect house, registering the kids at school and solidifying the movers, it’s time to hire your interior designer and start designing!!
(Portfolio: Colleyville New Home Construction and Furnishing)
Whether you’re looking at new construction, or even a significant renovation prior to moving in, try to start this process as early as possible, preferably 1 year in advance. Peruse reputable builders in the area and check out the developments where their homes are readily available. If custom is your wish, discover the perfect lot with your realtor and then team up with what I call the “trifecta” (your architect, interior designer and custom builder) to make that dream home a reality. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions to be made when taking on a new construction project, so let the professionals who do this on a daily basis make your life easier by seamlessly guiding you through the process. And don’t forget to consider temporary living like corporate housing or an Air BNB so that your family is comfortable while waiting for your home to be complete.
If all goes as planned, you’ll have a personal relationship with your designer for many years…even decades! It’s important to choose this person carefully, considering client reviews and referrals from friends. When hiring the perfect designer, consider a like-minded professional that listens to your wishes, understands your objectives and shows you she can execute your plan well. At NAI, we are experts at not only the discovery phase, where we learn all about our customers, but also working within the project to ensure plans are professionally presented, communication is clear, projects are managed on time and on budget, and the client experience is nothing less than amazing! These are what we are known for!
You’re not in Texas yet, but the project is beginning…
Relocation interior design can be a little tricky to navigate, but thanks to Zoom and other fabulous technology, design firms can offer a range of accommodations for out-of-town clients to experience great design services without skipping a beat. Meticulous attention to detail and a wealth of experience handling 100% remote projects are important qualities for your designer to have to understand the nuances of creating spaces that align with your vision, even from a distance. From initial consultations to final touches, your new Texas home should embody your unique style and needs. At NAI, we can curate a whole home’s furnishings within our 11,000 SF design studio, complete with samples at hand for maximum efficiency. And, for new construction or renovations, count on us as your “boots on the ground” to oversee projects and ensure flawless execution while we update you remotely.
(Portfolio: Casual Elegance Meets Livable Function)
Congratulations, you may arrive in town with little to no scuffs, but you don’t have an established network yet. You need to furnish your home, freshen up the yard and try to work and/or take kids in 5 directions. Hopefully, you’ve hired a designer that’s been in the area for a while and has an established network, well beyond interior design. If so, she cannot only orchestrate all your interior design needs, but likely connect you with other reputable, home-related professionals to offer you solutions to other peripheral needs such as an organizer, a landscaper, a pool maintenance person, a cleaning service…the list goes on! In some cases, like our firm, your designer will act as a concierge and actually set up and manage these services for you! Talk about a time saver!! Our network of vetted tradespeople guarantees quality results, ensuring your project is in reliable hands from start to finish.
(Portfolio: Contemporary Home Design)
Are you relocating to Texas and envisioning your new home to reflect your unique style and needs even before you arrive? At Nicole Arnold Interiors, we specialize in providing a seamless and transformative design experience tailored for those moving from out of state. As a premier luxury residential interior designer based in Texas, and with our proven expertise in remote interior design, we’re here to make your relocation stress-free and your home a perfect fit from day one.
Relocate with confidence and design excellence with Nicole Arnold Interiors, contact us today!
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How we started…
This young family was building their new construction “forever” home and hired our team to ensure all the details were considered from the house’s layout to construction finish out to furnishings.
The client’s aesthetic was clean, modern/transitional. She favored a black, white and neutral palette and embraced lots of organic elements to complement the otherwise stark palette. Natural white oak floors, stained wood floating shelves and textural furnishings amid white walls, and white, grey or black cabinetry were key in making the finished product feel warm and welcome. The sleek black LED light fixtures, straight lines throughout the cabinetry, a floating stone fireplace hearth and horizontal stair rail kept “modern” at the forefront of design. Many delays regarding construction were incurred throughout the project due to beginning the project in January 2021 (at the pinnacle of supply chain delays, due to the pandemic) and were navigated strategically throughout the 2 1/2 years that it took to conclude the project.
The biggest challenge was to ensure the vast, open concept main area of the house (which connected the entry, family room, dining area, and kitchen) flowed, yet remained distinct, within one huge, open space. We strategically zoned the areas with furniture placement and separate ceiling treatments to give each area within the open space its virtual boundaries.
The homeowner is an avid baker and wanted a fun design detail in her back kitchen/pantry. Whimsical geometric wallpaper was chosen to keep a room that’s often deemed utilitarian and not needing a lot of attention an interesting and a happy place to spend time.
Large scale artwork was selected in proportion to the 2-story walls to ensure there was adequate presence, but in keeping with the generally streamlined flavor the client preferred.
Performance fabrics and leathers were used throughout the home’s furnishings to preserve the investment, while being mindful of their active family.
With black, grey and white as the primary colors throughout the 5 bathrooms, it was key to vary the tile layouts, shapes, sizes and textures to give each area its individual eye-catching features. For example, the exterior of the shower wall in the primary bath is clad in a charcoal tile with a curved relief resembling water cascading down the wall.
A welcoming and cohesive, yet eclectic, overall look was achieved throughout the home, yet each room maintains its own personality and special features. The laundry room’s patterned tile floor and pass-through laundry bins to the primary closet combine a fun design with high function. Every inch of the kitchen island was utilized to house appliances, drawers and doors for the ultimate convenient experience. A sitting area adjacent to the fireplace can easily join as part of the family room or have its own separate conversation space. Overall, we achieved a highly designed home that functions optimally as a warm, liveable space for the entire family!
Want additional design help to make your space perfect? Contact Nicole Arnold Interiors today!
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Who’s old enough to remember Fuzzy Navels? I am! And, that was the first thing I thought of when I saw this announcement. When Pantone releases its color of the year, so many industries get excited and inspired to drum up new products. This year’s color, Peach Fuzz, is a bit unusual based upon the moodier and deeper tones we’ve been used to over the past decade. But, nonetheless, it will be sure to pop up in droves in the coming months. The automobile industry, apparel, design textiles, tabletop and household items, bedding, etc. all take their cues and then get to work on their special interpretations. And, yes, even food and beverage industry adopts it to some degree.
In terms of paint, this “peach fuzz” is what I would call a “cousin” to the ever-popular blush that’s been in hot demand. It’s a little less brown and a little more orange, but still soft and, technically, a warm tone. Warm tones are really making a resurgence, so accents of peach fuzz should be a welcome color in today’s interior design climate.
Great paint colors to check out with this tone in mind are:
And some fabrics and textures:
We recently designed a home office leveraging this color on the accent wall and complemented the rest of the room with lots of organic and nubby textures. The result: a warm and inviting space where this executive can get her work done in a motivating and personalized space.
Hint: give this tone added depth by combining it with slightly deeper tones either on the same spectrum or a bit off, like dark blush and allow peach fuzz to be the highlight!
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