The Best Warm Paint Colors for a Cozy Home
The Best Warm Paint Colors for a Cozy Home
Farrow & Ball Pink Ground
In the age of "millennial pink," don't be afraid to take it a few shades softer to a warm blush tone. Our favorite dusty rose hue is Pink Ground (202) by Farrow & Ball. Paint from floor to ceiling for a retro, glamorous look.
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
Despite what you might think, not all whites are alike. One of our favorite clean whites is Swiss Coffee (OC-45) by Benjamin Moore. Add a swirl of warmth to your walls with this color for a neutral but welcoming backdrop.
Benjamin Moore Ashwood
This gray-beige is right out of Chip and Joanna's playbook. Paint your walls with Benjamin Moore Ashwood (OC-47) for a soothing, neutral palette. This versatile color has more personality than just any off-white and looks graceful in every room.
Benjamin Moore Bottle of Bordeaux
Add flair to the bedroom with a ritzy paint color like Benjamin Moore's Bottle of Bordeaux (1357). This brilliant shade rides the line between pink and plum. Here, it pairs perfectly with gold wallpaper and fabrics.
Sherwin-Williams Honeycomb
It simply doesn't get any warmer and cozier than Sherwin-Williams Honeycomb (SW6375). This deep gold will make you feel like the queen bee of your bedroom or living room. Use shiny silver hardware and decor in the space for a more luxurious look.
Benjamin Moore Concord Ivory
Try Benjamin Moore's Concord Ivory (HC-12), a color that falls somewhere between yellow-gold and apricot depending on the lighting. And depending on the space and decor, this color can be made to feel either tropical or farmhouse.
Sherwin-Williams Spicy Hue
If you're dreaming of flannel, apple orchards, and hot mugs of cider, Sherwin-Williams Spicy Hue (SW 6342) might be for you. This cinnamon brown can be used for dramatic effect in a small room like a bath, or used to add warmth and personality to cabinets. Even better, paint this rich, appetizing color on your dining room walls.
Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay
This reddish rawhide paint fits right in in this Texas guestroom, but you'll find it warms your home wherever you live. Designer Meredith Ellis chose an earthy hue, Sherwin-Williams' Cavern Clay (SW 7701), and paired it with a varnished pine bed. In a space this cozy, guests feel right at home.
Sherwin-Williams Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams Antiquity (SW 6402) walks the thin line between green, yellow, and tan, but captures the best of all of them. Use russet colored fabrics and black and white lighting for bold contrast with this deep color.
Farrow & Ball Brinjal
For incredible depth and elegance, try the rich aubergine of Brinjal (no 222) from Farrow & Ball. Applied to wood bedroom paneling, this color will have you slumbering peacefully in your cozy hideaway. White linens and a brass mirror and light fixture brighten up the space.
Clare Pop
If you're looking for a color full of fizz, try a peachy coral like Pop by Clare. Use Pop for a feminine feel in the bedroom or for a touch of glamour where you entertain. With a color like this, how could your parties not be fun?
Sherwin-Williams On the Rocks
Somewhere between taupe, gray, and beige, the restful off-white of Sherwin-Williams On the Rocks (SW 7671) will have you saying "ahhhh." Paint this color anywhere you'd like a moment of quiet reflection.
Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe
You can't go wrong with a classic like Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe (SW 7039). Taupe is a rich color that will never overwhelm a space. Plus, it plays well with other warm colors like ecru, orange, brassy golds, and creamy whites.
Valspar Spring Moss
There's nothing more cheerful than a yellow house, and sunny yellows can be used to brighten your interior as well. Yellow goes a long way, so make good use of it, like on this barn door painted in Valspar's Spring Moss (3007-3A). Interior designer Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors was inspired by the sunset and the water when she chose her color palette for this Texas beach home.
Warm colors are the coziest and most comforting, so why not embrace them in the bedroom, study, living room, or kitchen. With the right shade of paint, your home can be made more warm and welcoming. You can completely transform the feeling of a room, even if the wall color is the only thing that changed. We won't lecture you on how hard it is to choose the right hue—everyone knows the woes of finding a pink that's not Pepto-Bismol or a white that doesn't require solar eclipse safety glasses. Here, to fast-track your path to a cozy abode, we've gathered the best warm paint colors to try in your home.