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Sometimes the biggest transformation comes from simply changing the wall color.

The existing maple wardrobe wasn't being replaced—it became the inspiration for the entire palette. The original cool blue walls made the room feel colder and competed with the warmth of the wood.

By selecting a warm, softly muted wall color, the wardrobe now feels intentional, the room feels more inviting, and the entire space has a sense of harmony.

Color has the power to completely change how a room feels without changing the furniture.

Have you ever been surprised by what a paint color can do?

The flat lay of the color palette brinbgs together olds to tie in to the warmth of the wardrobe and neutrals to balance and calm the space.

Sometimes the biggest transformation comes from simply changing the wall color.

The existing maple wardrobe wasn't being replaced—it became the inspiration for the entire palette. The original cool blue walls made the room feel colder and competed with the warmth of the wood.

By selecting a warm, softly muted wall color, the wardrobe now feels intentional, the room feels more inviting, and the entire space has a sense of harmony.

Color has the power to completely change how a room feels without changing the furniture.

Have you ever been surprised by what a paint color can do?

The flat lay of the color palette shows bolds to tie in the wardrobe and neutrals to balance calm the space.

Paint color is one of the most important decisions in any decorating project—but it's rarely as simple as choosing a favorite shade.

In this guest room refresh, the existing maple-stained wardrobe became the starting point for the entire design. Its warm undertones, combined with the room's cool, north-facing natural light, helped narrow the color options and guided every decision that followed.

The goal was to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and timeless while working with the furnishings that were already in the room. This is where thoughtful color selection makes all the difference. The right paint color doesn't just look beautiful on the wall—it enhances the furniture, responds to the light, and creates a cohesive space.

In my latest blog post, I share more on the four Benjamin Moore color options considered and I reveal the final selection.

I'd love to know—have you ever painted a room and found the color looked completely different once it was on the walls?

Read the full post here: https://www.lmidecorating.com/post/guest-room-refresh-choosing-the-best-wall-color

This guest room refresh begins with an unexpected challenge—and a piece of furniture that isn't going anywhere.

The room is being transformed into a warm, welcoming retreat for guests. Creating a color palette that works with the wardrobe's bold maple finish and the room's cool northern light is the first step.

Follow along as I share the process behind this guest room refresh—from identifying the challenges to selecting a cohesive color palette that feels warm, inviting, and intentional.

Read the full blog post here:

https://www.lmidecorating.com/post/guest-room-refresh-ideas-color-palette

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Refreshing a room doesn’t always mean starting from scratch.

For this guest room, the process begins with a piece already in the space—and staying. It’s guiding the entire color palette (more on that soon).

Next step: choosing the right wall color to bring everything together—and how that decision gets made.

This is one of my favorite parts of the process as a color consultant.

Would you pull a room together around something you already own?

More to come as the full look takes shape.