Best rustic interior paint colors to try in your home

Finding the best rustic interior paint colors for your home can be challenging. There are so many gorgeous bold colors, but classic hues always stand the test of time. Don’t be afraid to step outside your neutral zone – hosting a harmony of hues can create a cohesive, colorful look as seen with these classic New England interiors.

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Adding bold colors in your home starts with layering. First find your neutral, this is your grounding color. The grounding color is what commands the space. If you are choosing a bold red, choose hues that compliment that color.

I usually start with the neutral – will it be the walls or the floor. In the photo below, I used Sherwin Williams Lenox Tan on the walls before using Benjamin Moore Hunter green on the floors. I then layered in the complimenting colors. For examples, in the photo below the two commanding colors of tan and green paired well with dark, rustic browns and vintage yellows.

best rustic interior paint colors

This was a photo taken from an airbnb from our mini moon in Vermont. Isn’t the quintessential New England charm intoxicating? I used a color checker on my phone to confirm the hues in this photo as I just loved the pairing of punchy color and the commanding blue hue.

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My living room is a harmony of woody, neutral tones – which is why this vintage flag (which will be framed) popped so well in the space. I love this red color and would love to paint furniture to match this aesthetic. The color matcher has identified the hues below.

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