Our Most-Loved Paint Colors for a Timeless, Elevated Home
When it comes to designing beautiful, intentional spaces, choosing the right paint color can make all the difference. Whether you’re working on a Denver area home renovation or starting from scratch with a new-build custom home, your wall color sets the tone, literally and figuratively, for every room. At Basil & Tate, we’re passionate about pairing transitional design principles with a neutral color palette to create earthy, organic interiors that feel effortless and refined.
In this post, we’re sharing some of our most-loved paint colors across white, blue and green tones. These shades show up time and time again in our design projects and for good reason — they’re classic, versatile, and complement elevated design in any home. Let’s dive into the hues we love and how to best use them.
Our Favorite White Paint Colors
White walls are anything but boring. When you select the right shade, they offer a clean, soft foundation that reflects natural light and pairs beautifully with a variety of textures and materials. These three white paint colors are staples in many homes we design.
1. Simply White by Benjamin Moore
A true designer favorite, Simply White is crisp, bright and warm without feeling yellow. It’s ideal for open concept spaces, trim, cabinetry, or any area where you want a clean backdrop that still feels welcoming. In south Denver homes where natural light floods in, Simply White keeps things fresh and airy.
2. Dove Wing by Benjamin Moore
Dove Wing is a soft white with subtle gray undertones, making it perfect for clients who prefer a slightly more muted and organic design. It pairs beautifully with natural wood tones and warm metallics like brass or bronze — great for interior spaces leaning into neutral design with earthy textures.
3. Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore
Swiss Coffee is a warm, creamy white that creates an instant sense of comfort. It works beautifully in transitional design styles and looks stunning alongside oak flooring, jute rugs, or woven light fixtures. It’s a popular choice in primary bedrooms, dining rooms, and cozy gathering spaces.
Our Favorite Blue Paint Colors
Blue tones bring depth and sophistication to any space. We especially love using moody or muted blues in homes to create contrast and drama, while still feeling calm and inviting.
1. Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball
This rich, complex blue with green-gray undertones feels like a design statement in itself. Inchyra Blue works beautifully on built-ins, custom cabinetry, or even as a full wall color in a cozy library or guest bedroom. We love it paired with unlacquered brass hardware and warm walnut wood.
2. Salamander by Benjamin Moore
Technically a green-black, Salamander reads as a bold, saturated blue-green that commands attention. Use this in a powder room, office, or mudroom or smaller space — like this coffee bar shown below — for a daring dose of color that still feels grounded and luxurious.
3. Yorktowne Green by Benjamin Moore
Yorktowne Green is an ideal blend of blue and green, making it an excellent choice for a focal wall or cabinetry. It brings a sense of calm and timelessness, especially beautiful in custom homes where our clients want something unique but not overpowering.
Our Favorite Green Paint Colors
Green is the ultimate earthy hue, and it’s one of our favorite ways to bring the outdoors in. Whether soft or dramatic, greens pair beautifully with organic design materials like wood, linen, stone and leather.
1. Felted Wool by Sherwin-Williams
Felted Wool reads gray with hints of green in most lighting conditions. It’s incredibly versatile and gives off a serene, elevated feel that works beautifully in living rooms, kitchens, and even bathrooms. It’s an essential pick for a neutral color palette that still brings personality.
2. Deep River by Benjamin Moore
Deep River is a bold, dark green with a hint of slate blue, giving it a refined edge. It’s stunning on built-ins, kitchen islands, or front doors. When paired with creamy walls and warm woods, it creates an earthy, layered aesthetic that feels both modern and timeless.
3. Vintage Vogue by Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue is a smoky olive green that brings warmth and history to any room. It looks especially beautiful in guest bedrooms, entryways, or spaces with vintage-inspired elements. For those who love transitional design with a bit of depth, this is a go-to shade.
How We Use These Paint Colors in Our Design Process
Choosing paint is rarely as simple as selecting a color swatch. At Basil & Tate, our process for selecting the perfect paint involves in-home lighting tests, coordination with furnishings and finishes, and thoughtful consideration of the overall design goals for the space.
Because paint colors can shift dramatically depending on natural light and surroundings, we always provide large-scale samples to evaluate colors in different rooms before making a final decision.
We also consider how each space flows into the next, ensuring a cohesive palette that works across your entire home. Whether we’re designing a moody home office or a bright and airy great room, we choose colors that feel intentional and long-lasting.
Bring Color Into Your Home With Confidence
If you're overwhelmed by swatches or unsure which colors will truly suit your home and lifestyle, you're not alone. Choosing the right palette is part art, part science — and that’s exactly what we’re here for.
Whether you're planning a full home renovation or refreshing one or two rooms, our team of expert interior designers can guide you toward a palette that reflects your vision and elevates your space. We specialize in working with homeowners across South Denver suburbs to create beautifully cohesive homes, from foundational materials to final styling.
Ready to Design Your Dream Home?
Let’s create something beautiful together. If you’re ready to bring a neutral color palette to life in your Denver home — or you’re still figuring out what feels right — we’d love to help.
Book a complimentary 15-minute discovery call with the Basil & Tate team to start the conversation. We’ll walk through your goals, your style, and how we can bring elevated design to every room in your home.
Welcome to Basil & Tate— a full-service residential interior design studio serving Denver, Colorado & beyond, curating bespoke interiors that seamlessly blend comfort, nature and timeless design. We describe our design aesthetic as earthy, organic, and elevated. If you like a combination of classic and modern design, mixed with soft neutral colors and natural textures, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re looking for an interior designer to save you time on your custom home renovation or to help bring your luxury new-build vision to life, the interior design experts at Basil & Tate will be with you every step of the way to deliver a turn-key, white-glove design experience.
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