Make visitors feel at home with these welcoming paint colors.
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Decorating aguest roomcan be a puzzling task.
Where do you even start?
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The natural starting point should be thepaint color for the room, according to interior designer Laititia Laurent.
She suggests Farrow and BallsTalloworMatchstick, two shades of beige that each contribute a subtle, elegant warmth.
Similarly, neutrals can work wonders for creating a soft, calming atmosphere, according to designer Alice Moszyznski.
Pussywillow by Sherwin-Williams.Sherwin-Williams
Her recommendations include Sherwin-Williams’PussywillowandFawn Brindle, both stunning neutrals that incorporate gray tones without feeling cold.
Guest rooms should feel like an upscale bed and breakfast, in my opinion, says designer Mimi Meacham.
For a classic and calming choice, go with a shade of blue.
Guilford Green by Benjamin Moore.Benjamin Moore
Green can also be a wonderful choice for a guest bedroom, evoking an earthy sense of serenity.
Meacham proposes Sherwin-WilliamsSea Salt, a cool sage green with blue undertones.
For something more warm-toned, considerGuilford Greenby Benjamin Moore.
Deep Creek by Benjamin Moore.Benjamin Moore
She suggestsMountain Roadby Sherwin-Williams.Deep Creekby Benjamin Moore, orMonkey Puzzleby Farrow and Ball.
These hues will lend depth and coziness to the space.
