Color Palette For Farmhouse Style Interior Design
Farmhouse design is more than just a design style—it’s a state of mind—a way of living that’s simple, slow, and unfussy. The best paint colors for a farmhouse-style home bring a sense of warmth with soft tones, comfortable accents, and clean lines. Luckily, you don’t have to be an HGTV host or a professional interior designer to create this look on your walls. It all starts with choosing the best interior paint colors, and we’re here to help with this list of the top farmhouse paint colors.
1. Soft White
In farmhouse style homes, white is a popular choice. Use white deliberately, combining creamy shades with pure white details. For example, you might choose a pale yellowish white for the walls, but keep the ceiling, moldings and trim a bright snow white.
White paint acts as a great base to highlight bold accents like gray cabinets or light-colored kitchen chairs. It also allows for unique paint textures, such as using a fabric roller or patterned roller to add a rustic touch to the space.
2. Greige Color (Greige)
Greige—a perfect blend of gray and beige—is a rustic neutral that works well in any farmhouse-style interior. It's light enough to keep the space airy but rich enough to avoid feeling too monotonous. Greige is ideal for interior walls and large areas like hallways.
The key to using greige is to choose a shade that has the right undertones. Some shades tend to be cool (with green or blue undertones), while others are warmer (with red or yellow undertones). Be sure to choose a color that complements your existing decor.
3. Gray-Blue
Navy blue is often reminiscent of New England coastal homes—but when you add a touch of gray, it takes on classic American style.
Gray-green is one of the most popular farmhouse interior paint colors because it’s bold yet classic. You can choose a lighter shade to brighten up basement walls or a darker shade to create a dramatic accent. You can even use it in unexpected places, like around the sink or on a door. Just make sure your decor coordinates well with the cool tones. No matter the season, gray-green is always a cool color.
4. Robin's Egg Blue
Bird's egg blue—bright, soft, and vibrant—was once reserved for children's rooms, but that doesn't do it justice.
A soft robin's egg blue with a touch of grey to tone down the intensity works well in farmhouse kitchens and bathrooms. It's a great color for a breakfast nook or farmhouse-style paneling, but you can also use it to brighten up dark spaces like hallways and basements.
5. Green-Gray
Blue-gray is a popular paint color, but its distinctiveness lies in its secondary tones. A blue-gray shade has a rustic, classic feel, creating a feeling of closeness to nature while still being neat and clean.
Lighter shades work best for interior walls—whether you're using regular drywall or laminate. They're also a good choice for kitchen cabinets.
The softness of gray will help a small kitchen feel airy, but green tones will elevate the space. Don't overlook this popular shade when painting a farmhouse-style room.
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