What Colors Make a Home Feel Warm

Annie Schlechter

A new coat of paint can do wonders do your for your home. Whether you're planning a full-fledged renovation or just want to freshen up your space, these warm colors for living rooms, bedrooms, and every other spot in your house will instantly transform your abode.

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LAUREY W. GLENN

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ANNIE SCHLECHTER

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Emily Followill

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DAVID TSAY

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Muted Taupe

Caitlin Wilson, the owner of this Oregon ranch, says her the common room of her home is inspired by its surroundings. "I looked to the beautiful chestnuts, golden hills, and leaves, combined with the deep blues of the water."

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Gridley and Graves

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Brian Woodcock

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Gross & Daley

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Subtle Pink

When the homeowners of this 1800s Cape Cod cottage moved in, the pretty pink paint was already there. They left the crackling paint in place and let the cheery hue become the focal point of the guest bedroom.

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Tara Donne

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Rustic Green

The distressed green found in this cozy reading nook looks even more welcoming when paired with antiques and a roaring fire.

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MAX KIM-BEE

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Tara

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Distressed Grey and Yellow

For an entirely one-of-a-kind look, combine distressed neutral and yellow walls with dark furniture. You'll never grow tired of the beautiful contrast.

Don Freeman

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Moody Green

"Draw inspiration from the earth tones outside," says Eddie Ross, editorial director of Rue La La Living. "The green color of moss, the deep blues and grays in the sky—these are the colors that feel naturally cozy this time of year." In this bedroom, a wall painted sage sets a neutral backdrop, while brown trim and rich furnishings complete the rustic palette.

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COURTESY OF BEHR

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Warm Amber

Coat the walls of your entryway in Behr's Amber Brew. It's a fun and happy way to welcome your guests.

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Suzanne and Lauren McGrath

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Hello Yellow!

Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, authors of Good Bones, Great Pieces, rely on Hawthorne Yellow by Benjamin Moore to give even the smallest space a sunnier outlook. "Use the hue to paint the back wall of a bookshelf like we did in this photo and you'll instantly brighten the look of an entire room," says Lauren.

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ROGER DAVIES

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Andrea Wyner

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The All-White Way

White can be the most warming color of them all, swears interior designer (and renowned colorist) Jamie Drake. Benjamin Moore's Mayonnaise is the perfect neutral," he states. Other whites can look crisp and cold, but this hue's creamy yellow base makes it truly versatile. For layered complexity, like what's shown in this bedroom, weave together several tones—from the walls and furniture to the lampshades, pillows, and accessories.

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John Ellis

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Loupe Images

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Pretty in Purple

Sarah Richardson, host of HGTV's Sarah's House, paints the ceiling of rooms to create warmth. "It works especially well if you have a sizable crown molding that can be painted in pure white to create a clear definition between the colors on the walls and ceiling," she says. As for her shades of choice, "it varies, but I tend to stay away from super-saturated hues in favor of ones like this pale lavender that look a bit faded."

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Gordon Beall

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Bold in Black

What does designer Darryl Carter do to make a major impact with minimal effort? He picks up a paint can and gives a door a quick facelift. "Use an interior porch paint with high traffic sealant, such as Benjamin Moore's Phelps Black," he says. In this home, Carter applied his bold, high-gloss look to provide dramatic contrast to the white walls.

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Max Kim-Bee

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Calming Cool Gray

"I have an averse reaction to colors that feel too crisp," says designer Shawn Henderson. So when using shades that fall more in the cool family (such as the gray shown here), Henderson always selects an eggshell or matte finish. Then, he pairs the paint with plush, textured furniture to create a refined, relaxed environment.

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Gridley + Graves

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The Rustic Red

"Terra cotta can be really inviting," says Annie Selke, author of Fresh American Spaces. "But, choose carefully because this color can go very wrong, very easily." To avoid going too red or too orange, Selke suggests applying large test swatches to see how a handful of hues look during the day and night. The shade used in this dining room feels particularly warm because of its pinkish-red undertones.

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Home Bunch

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Greige

It's the perfect mix of gray and beige—and it's the color that took over Pinterest. This warm neutral is an easy way to add both warmth and sophistication to any room in your home.

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Tara Donne

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Deep Green

There's no way you can feel anything less than welcomed and right at home with this inviting shade, Basil from Sherwin-Williams. A deep shade of green—on both the lattice-clad walls and the iron bed—anchors the room and allows the ever-budding blooms to take root.

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Bjorn Wallander

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Max Kim-Bee

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Gray-Blue

Create a relaxing environment—perfect for unwinding at the end of the day—with a soft and subtle shade of blue, like Benjamin Moore's Ashmead Gray.

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Max Kim-Bee

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Dark Gray

Gray doesn't have to be gloomy when it's contrasted with uplifting whites, earthy browns, and other warm hues. Here, the walls are painted Obsidian Glass by Glidden.

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