Why paint comes last
There are thousands of paint colors and we can match almost any shade — but there is only one bedspread, one tile, or one fabric you fell in love with. Start with the hard-to-find pieces and let the color follow them.
1. Lock the pieces you can't change
Flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, and stone are the most fixed elements in the room. Whatever is staying sets the undertone everything else has to live with.
2. Choose the materials you love
Wallpaper, drapery and upholstery fabric, bedding, rugs, and furniture come in limited colorways. Find those first while your options are still open — this is the step people regret skipping.
3. Add metals, lighting, and accessories
Hardware finish, light fixtures, and art narrow the palette further and often decide whether the room reads warm or cool.
4. Now choose the paint
With the materials in hand, we pull the exact shade that ties them together — and if nothing off the fan deck is right, we match it at the paint counter.
Bring your samples with you: a cutting of fabric, a tile, a drawer front, a photo of the floor. Between the wallcovering library, the fabric books, and the Benjamin Moore counter, we can put the whole scheme side by side in one visit.
Frequently asked
- Should I pick the paint color before I shop for furniture?
- No. Paint is the most flexible decision you'll make — we can match nearly any color. Choose the fabrics, wallpaper, tile, and furniture first, then match paint to them.
- What should I bring to the store?
- A fabric cutting, a tile, a drawer front, or a clear photo of the flooring. We'll compare them against colors and wallcovering books side by side.