Paint

In one of our last meetings with the builder, we asked how much extra it would be to have his painter paint colors in all the rooms instead of the standard white.  We wanted to at least get a quote for the foyer since we don't have staging.  Dave would happily paint every room before we move in...I on the other hand would very much like to pay someone to do it!  To our shock...the builder said that his painter would do whatever colors we wanted in each room as long as they aren't crazy and need 4 coats.  SAY WHAT?!?!?!  Now I'm pretty sure I heard this right and hopefully the builder doesn't have a mental block about this conversation when the time comes...  He said the painter used Benjamin Moore paints and we would just need to supply those for him.  I feel like I hit the lottery.  The thought of painting each room before we move in makes me throw up a little in my mouth. 

So I have been scouring over paint colors like it's no one business.  The local Benjamin Moore store in Lexington actually has a paint specialist so I had her help me out (she was no extra cost and really helped me narrow it down...i highly recommend using someone like this!).  So here is what I am preliminarily thinking for colors.  There might be some changes once I am able to pick out our hardwood color and granite...but I am pretty certain this is the palate we'll end up with.

Foyer/2nd floor hallway/kitchen/family room: Morrel.  I wanted this to be a neutral color that adds some warmth. 

Dinning Room: Hale Navy.  Holy moly I love this color!  I know it's dark...but I love it anyways.  My plan is to have the bottom kept white under the chair rail (then that will hopefully be detailed with some trimmed squares) and then the top walls AND ceiling will be the navy.  I just think it will be romantic and cozy especially with the chandelier I picked out.  And if we don't like it...then we'll paint it white.

Girl's playroom (the front living room with the french doors): Safari.  I wanted a color that went with the rest of the houses color scheme.  This will eventually become an office once the girls get bigger.

1/2 bath: Storm.  I am obsessed with this color but am afraid it's too cool to do a larger room in the house. 

Master bedroom and bath: Flora.  This color is super pretty on the paint chip but I had a hard time finding images on line.  I hope I end up liking it!  I wanted a soft green that will go well with our dark furniture.  Our bedding is pretty neutral so hopefully I can add some color with accessories and pillows.

Olivia's room: Kona.  Yes, I am totally recreating her old room!  I loved it so much...so why not?  I also added a picture of her old room.  Hopefully the colors come out similar.

(I just loved her room!)

Sophie's room and girls bathroom: November Skies.  I don't have her regular bedding yet for when she transitions from the crib so I thought this was a nice color that most things will go with.  I want to add pinks and reds to make it more girly.  For the bathroom, we already have the vanity (I scored it from craigslist!) which is in a cinnamon color so I think this will blend nicely.

I still need to decide on a color for the spare bedroom.  I am leaning towards doing the Safari (yellow) in this room too to keep it neutral...but who knows what I'll end up picking! 

I realize it's crazy that I have paint colors picked out before the foundation is even done...but that's me.  Why put it off until tomorrow when you can obsess about it today...er...last week...er...last month?