Paint Color

It’s Saturday (yay!) so I’ll make this short and sweet. (No pun intended as I’m about to mention a twice-baked, Italian-style cookie.) Remember that “light biscotti-colored paint” I mentioned in yesterday’s post? Well, Kev and I were in one of our favorite neighborhoods yesterday, and we saw the prettiest light biscotti-colored paint covered house! Check it out…

Isn’t it lovely?!

I have no idea what the actual paint color name is, but I absolutely love how it looks with those dusty green/gray doors across the front porch. Luh. Shuss. Ness!

Happy Weekend!

PS- I’m jumpin’ in on a conference call with David Bromstad on Monday, (Gonna pick his brain about the upcoming season of Design Star- he’s mentoring the cast this time around. Fun!) so if you’ve got any questions for him about the show, go ahead and leave ‘em in the comments section of this post and I’ll ask away for ya on Monday!

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61 Responses to Paint Color

1. Crystal says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:10 am

   That home is a jaw dropper. LOVE the color, too! Have fun with the conference call. Can’t wait to hear more about your show.

   Crystal

   

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2. Susana of Montessori Candy says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:22 am

   Love the color and style of house! Can’t wait to hear about your potential show! Make sure that they get us Free full episodes online! We got rid of our t.v. antenna so we could do more living and less watching tv, but HGTV has some great shows we can watch online. I wouldn’t want to miss yours! I’d love for you to ask David what he thinks of the new, more serious format of the show. I kind of miss when the judges smiled more and it was a little more fun and lighthearted. I’d also love to know what he likes and doesn’t like from the format he starred in to the new format this past season. Thanks Layla!

   

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   • Layla says:

     Jun 18, 2011 at 8:23 am

     GREAT questions Susana! Thanks and I’ll be sure to ask him!

     

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     • Sarah Teske says:

       Jun 18, 2011 at 1:19 pm

       Oh, I echo Susana. We don’t have cable, but I do so love HGTV. It’d be great to watch it on the computer.

       

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3. L.Lane Designs says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:24 am

   Oh my gosh…. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that house! I would die!

   

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4. The enchanted home says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:31 am

   Love that color, its the perfect cream! Gorgeous house too…..

   

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5. Jamie says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:37 am

   OK guru to the start of my day…this is exactly the color scheme I am trying to talk my husband into painting our awful pink brick (he’s not a fan of painting brick). You must find out the color of the biscotti! I have recently painted the doors to the pantries in my kitchen that awesome green and I love it….

   

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   • Heather says:

     Jul 15, 2012 at 4:18 pm

     Jamie, you mentioned that you found the grayish green color for your kitchen. What color did you use??? BTW…PAINT THE BRICK!!! You won’t regret it. We painted ours 15 years ago and love it!

     

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6. Melanie says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:59 am

   Potential Design SHow- YAY! can’t wait to hear more:)

   

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   • Layla says:

     Jun 18, 2011 at 9:36 am

     

     

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7. Elaine D says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 8:59 am

   I love the color of the house and I really didn’t think I would (in my head). I thought the color might be too close to white and not have any contrast. Boy was I wrong! I can just see this place somewhere next to the sea, with sand dunes out back that lead to the ocean. Gah. Orge. Us.

   

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8. Leslie says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 9:08 am

   Absolutely love this house- I want it!

   

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9. Cindy says:

   Jun 18, 2011 at 9:15 am

   When my sister was renovating her home, she spotted a house with the paint color she wanted. We drove past that house more times than you can imagine! Finally, one day I said, “Let’s just go ask them what the paint is.”
   So we knocked on the door and explained my sister’s major crush on their house paint. The owners were so gracious. They no longer had the name of the paint, but they told us where they bought it and gave us a piece of their painted siding so that my sister could match it.
   She matched it and painted her house that color. It is magnificent.
   So, when in doubt, ask! You’ll find that just about anyone will be friendly when you tell them you love their house!

   

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   • Kevin says:

     Jun 18, 2011 at 9:20 am

     Wow, thats awesome! Love that you just went up and asked!

     

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   • Layla says:

     Jun 18, 2011 at 9:25 am

     Very cool story Cindy!
     I just sent my friend (who lives around the corner from that house) a text and and her if she knows the owners.
     If I can find out what color it is, I’ll be sure to post it here for those folks lookin’ for a light biscotti-colored paint!

     

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10. Jeni says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Love it! We love every post
    So excited you get to talk to David! How does he “mentor” without diminishing the style of each contestant?

    

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    • Layla says:

      Jun 18, 2011 at 9:28 am

      Thanks Jeni!
      That is such a great question too! I’ll see what he has to say about that on Monday for ya!

      

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11. Katy Lunsford says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 9:46 am

    I { L O V E } that house too! How exciting on a maybe design show!! I’m so happy for you and Kevin.

    

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12. Linda says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I love Design Star! And I really like David Bromstad. He is the best Design Star in my opinion. He is such a gifted artist! Tell him a lady in Kansas loves him!

    This big house is so nice! Love how clean it is. I really like the color…with the trim color on the doors.

    I enjoy your blog so much!

    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

    

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13. kelly says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Guys I love that color scheme! Beautiful! Probably more fitting for your house than the dark color you are looking at. Y’all should just walk right up and ask. Have no fear! I have had many strangers come up to my house and ask for the paint color. It is flattering! AND the folks might be readers of your blog and love to meet you! (Of course if they are readers of your blog then they are seeing their house here…oh duh.)
    You gotta tell us where this neighborhood is…Serenbe? Seaside? Do tell!
    And I have been dyin to find out about your show…you have left us hangin long enough!!!!
    kelly in georgia (who just returned from florida. )

    

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    • Layla says:

      Jun 18, 2011 at 10:08 am

      Hey Kelly!
      We’re actually going with your Pelham Gray (medium/light) on the exterior. (Kev’s pressure washing as I type!)
      That house is in a neighborhood called “The Waters” in Montgomery, Alabama. Our best friends live out there and it’s always a treat to drive around and look at their neighbors houses!
      As for our design show- we’ve been hangin’ right along with you! Just found out some GREAT news on Wednesday afternoon though and I can’t wait to tell ya all about it!

      

      

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      • kelly says:

        Jun 18, 2011 at 11:09 am

        Good luck Kevin!!! That’s alot of hot outside work. Can’t wait to see the results! But at least painting has such instant gratification. Thanks for the info on the neighborhood, Layla. It looks precious! Not only cute, but it looks like they have a lake and a gorgeous chapel and a neat looking restaurant (besides all the perfect houses!).
        Anxiously awaiting your great news!
        k

        

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14. Dawn says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Super cute house! What excellent inspiration.
    If you get a chance ask David “how he keeps from getting into a color rut?”
    I tend to circle into the same color pattern. Warm colors likes browns, khakis, oranges and reds for main room colors and then greens and blues for bedroom colors.
    Good luck with your conference call! What an awesome opportunity! Your talent and out look on life are amazing! Thanks for all of your sharing! I look forward to it always!

    

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15. Cyndy says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 10:17 am

    You are right that house is absolutely amazing, however it looks like it could use one of your fabulous porch makeovers!!

    

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16. jenn aka the picky girl says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 10:24 am

    What a perfect post for me today. I am painting the outside of my 108-year-old house, which has apparently been painted buttery yellow (yuck) for 30 years. I bought samples, chose a color, and it. is. awful.

    I have admired a house in my neighborhood for years. Similar to the story above, the couple was so nice and gave me info and a little dot of paint. Well, Home Depot couldn’t match and said they needed a bigger sample – about four inches! So I went back, and again they were so nice and let me dip my paint stirrer in the can.

    Matched, and ready to go – even though now I have a 5-gallon thing of paint I can’t use… Oh well, live and learn.

    Love the color on the house above.

    

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    • Debi says:

      Jun 18, 2011 at 10:43 am

      Jenn, you should take that paint back to Home Depot, I have taken back paint before. It works best to actually go to the paint counter, not customer service and explain the situation. They can resell it as oops paint. It certainly doesn’t hurt to ask, that’s a big chunk of change! Good luck!

      

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      • Emily says:

        Jun 19, 2011 at 8:58 am

        HD used to be very good about this but they have really cracked down on their no paint returns policy. I had a very difficult time getting them to exchange a product when they had made an error!

        

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17. Karena says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Layla it is a gorgeous color and just perfect on this home!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and join my Giveaway from the Novica Artisans!

    

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18. Jan says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Ok, I have googled and found “Pelham Gray Medium/Light” … looks beautiful!!

    I’d like to know what finish (eggshell, satin, semi-gloss) you are using and what I should use for our ranch house’s ugly brick

    Thank you for all the inspiration you give us!!!

    

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19. Jillian says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 10:54 am

    That is a lovely home, such southern charm but fresh and bright.

    I hope you pick us for your design project, i’ve been walking around our house looking at our blank undecorated walls and thinking about how much house doesn’t feel us. We (mostly me) could really use your design/decoration help making our house feel like the beach home it really is. Besides, i think you two will LOVE it down here, Florida can’t be beat, especially when we’re only 5 walking blocks from the beach!

    

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20. Ricki Jill Treleaven says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 11:04 am

    I think the house’s paint colors are a lovely combination, too. *very nice*

    I hope this season’s Design Star is good, and that there aren’t any ridiculous challenges on it.

    xoxoxoxo,
    Ricki Jill

    

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21. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 11:15 am

    Potential design show?!?!?!

    Fun, fun, fun!!!!

    Can’t wait to hear more.

    

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22. sarita says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    pretty house color – sooooo – please ask David if he wouldn’t like to come to the so cal desert and give my living a make over!! :^) – tiny house, tiny living room..needs some color..i never use to like color – but my color gene kicked in when i turned 60!!! :^)
    thanks!

    

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23. Amy-Beth says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Girleen! Soooo pretty. Just go ring that doorbell!! That’s the home of people who are happily “house-proud!” I’m sure they would be happy to tell you. I know if I put that much time and effort into a home I’d be happy to talk about it. They might even invite you in and you can blog about the house:)

    

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    • Layla says:

      Jun 18, 2011 at 1:44 pm

      Hey Amy-Beth!

      We’re actually already painting our house another color, but our best friends live around the corner from the “biscotti house”, so I’ll check and see if they can ask them what it is in case anyone would like to know!

      

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24. Venita says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I love those colors, too! I can’t wait to hear about your design network news! Keep us posted. I think I need to go have a biscotti now for some strange reason .

    

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25. kelly says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    that would be something like what my dream house would look like!!

    

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26. Jennifer says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    You guys and a HGTV show!!!! Wake me up, I’m dreaming!!!!

    

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27. Dondra says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Hearthstone??? Nice neighborhood…really like some of those homes! Excited to hear details on the new endeavor! Congratulations!!!

    

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    • Layla says:

      Jun 18, 2011 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks Dondra!
      The house is in a neighborhood called The Waters.

      

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28. Jill says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Beautiful! Layla I just love checking out your blog. It brings a huge smile to my face! What a blessing you guys are. Have fun painting your home. Can’t wait to see the outcome!

    

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29. Kerry Rossow says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Wowzadoodle- love those soft colors together!
    Have fun painting!

    

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30. LVP says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    This is the color of my living room and fireplace mantle! I love it, and feel even prouder of my color choices! Weeeee!

    

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31. Estela @ Weekly Bite says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Can’t wait to hear about your new design show!!!! I’ll be watching for sure

    

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32. Linda says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Love this house. The color is great. I can smell the ocean by just looking at this house : )

    

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33. Cindy says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Potential deign show!!! I know you will knock it out of the park! Can’t wait to hear more. I’ll be watching for sure!!!

    

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34. RosieK says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Yes, please! Do ask what the color is. I’m so in love–and inspired. Ask about the green color too, if you can.

    

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35. Paula says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Good luck with your call and I can’t wait to hear about your show!

    My son (9mos old) loves Color Splash. We talk (well OK, I talk) about David all the time. Please tell him we love him!

    

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36. Laura says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Those home owners would, of course, be readers of your blog, and they are probably calling, emailing, texting, tweeting, to everyone that they are featured on TLC! Who wouldn’t be excited to see their house here?

    My favorite David Bromstad moment was when he was skipping through a field, and you hear him say, “I think I stepped in something squishy!” I like his light-heartedness. Hopefully Design Star can be a little lighter than it was last season. Kind of tired of the emphasis on meanness on reality shows. My kids would be in big trouble if they thought consistently treated people that way!

    

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37. Nancy says:

    Jun 18, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    Can’t wait for you “potential” future show! That will be awesome. I showed my mom your blog one day, and she said, “pretty soon this girl will have her own show, she’s really good!”

    

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38. Kim says:

    Jun 19, 2011 at 6:37 am

    LOVE the house pictured…. AND the color…… Funny, I am looking at a carpet that has a color name of biscotti. )

    

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39. geri says:

    Jun 19, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Hi Layla.
    How exciting!
    painting your house and a phone conversation with David Bromstad and a show!!!!
    Holy Lettered Cottage. so thrilled for you.
    Maybe you could ask David his fav season so far. (besides the one he won)
    I loved the previous years so much more than the last 2 years.
    I think the fun is seeing all the things that the contestants actually do alone or together
    rather than the judges being so negative and critical.
    Years ago they got the same message to the group without being so harsh.
    I can’t wait to hear all about your everyday fun, and maybe a visit planned to sunny Ct. hehe
    Hugs. geri.

    

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40. Erikka says:

    Jun 19, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Layla,
    I wanted to thank you for your before and after post on your fireplace! My husband and I loved it so much we decided to recreate it in our living room. Stop by and check it out!
    http://eahenretta.blogspot.com/2011/06/fireplace-reno.html
    Thanks again!

    P.S. You are so talented!!

    

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41. Stacey says:

    Jun 20, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Hmmm…. that paint color looks almost exactly like the color of my living room, which is Biscuit from Sherwin Williams. Even the name is close to biscotti. Check it out!

    

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42. ashleysue3110@gmail.com says:

    Jun 20, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I WISH there were some way to post a Ohio with this comment, because otherwise you may not believe me. I took a screenshot of the house photo you posted and took it into my Behr paint app to let it tell me what color it was. We’re considering that exact combo of light cream and grey for our exterior, so I was dying to know.

    You’ll be thrilled: Behr calls it BAKED BISCOTTI (PWN-72).

    

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    • ashleysue3110@gmail.com says:

      Jun 20, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      Ahem. I’m not attempting to post a Ohio, but rather a photo. Excited typos happen too easily!

      

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43. sheila mcclamma says:

    Jun 20, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    beautiful post and color. love your blog.

    

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44. Kim in MD says:

    Jun 24, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Love, love, love that color!

    

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45. Melissa says:

    Jun 27, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Hey Layla,

    Beautiful house! I was wondering…what color is the roof? Is it really as light as it looks in the pictures, or was there a lot of sun glare on it?

    Melissa

    

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46. Sandy says:

    Jul 13, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    My neighbor Kathy told me about your blog post. Thanks so much for the kind comments about our house. We are huge HGTV fans and we’re so excited to have been turned on to your TLC website!! For those still interested, the paint colors are Benjamin Moore historical colors: Carrington beige on the siding, Nantucket grey on the doors and Linen white on the trim.

    

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    • coastalsouthern says:

      Jul 14, 2011 at 3:01 pm

      Sandy, thank you so much for the information on the colors of your home. It’s beautiful! I would love to ask about a few details on the home if you have any spare time. My email is coastalsouthern@gmail.com. Your color selections are perfect!

      

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