Yahoo Lifestyle The 15 Paint Colors Erin Napier Uses Most on HGTV’s ‘Home Town’
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Every time you tune into Home Town, you know the formula you’re going to see. Cozy textiles, nostalgic vintage touches, sink-into-it upholstery, rustic wood, and, of course, warm, inviting colors.
After HGTV star Erin Napier leaves her mark on a space, it’s left with a sense of familiar comfort. These are homes where you’d want to spend a sunny afternoon making a cup of coffee, curling up with a blanket, and perhaps drifting somewhere between a nap and a good book. Rooms are effortlessly styled, always feeling photo-ready but never trying too hard.
The foundation of each of these spaces is the color palette. Erin has a talent for weaving colors throughout the rooms that feel cohesive, often using the same color on the walls in one room and the trim in the next. She loves a neutral, but doesn’t shy away from a plucked-straight-from-nature green or warm brown.
Want to recreate the Home Town look in your own home? Grab your paintbrush and your dropcloth. These are fifteen of Erin Napier’s most-used paint colors on Home Town.
Dover White by Sherwin-Williams
Not to be confused with the ever-popular White Dove, Dover White by Sherwin-Williams is a color that Erin reaches for perhaps more than any other. Whether it’s on trim, doors, or walls, this creamy white puts you instantly at ease. It’s both warm and crisp at the same time, finding that perfect balance between ivory and white.
Mushroom by Sherwin-Williams
When you’re looking for one of those comforting neutrals that Erin uses to warm up a living room, reach for Mushroom by Sherwin-Williams. This medium taupe is proof that beige is back, and it adds a refreshing contrast when used with lighter trim.
Grays Harbor by Sherwin-Williams
Every once in a while, you’ll see Erin reach for a darker color. It’s not to create a moody sense necessarily, but, rather, to channel a cozy, nostalgic look. Grays Harbor by Sherwin-Williams is one of those colors, and it looks just as good on walls in a small room as it does on trim with a lighter wall color.
Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams
One of the most relaxing parts about Home Town is the landscape. The neighborhoods of Laurel always look so lush and green (it’s that Southern heat!), and Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams channels that natural feel. Erin uses this green to echo the plants and trees right beyond the windows.
White Dove by Benjamin Moore
Like any designer worth their weight in paint, Erin, of course, uses White Dove by Benjamin Moore. She typically keeps it on trim, doors, or ceilings, but this crisp, classic white has earned a permanent spot in her paint lineup.
Dried Thyme by Sherwin-Williams
For a green with a bit more oomph, Erin reaches for Dried Thyme by Sherwin-Williams. This is possibly the perfect shade of darker sage (two herbs in one!), and it’s the exact color you’ll see outdoors in nature: a cool, calming dark green.
Natural Cream by Benjamin Moore
When Napier looks for a creamier trim color that can add even more warmth to a room, Natural Cream by Benjamin Moore is often the choice. This neutral sits right between ivory and greige, and it can look cool or warm depending on the light that surrounds it.
Grecian Ivory by Sherwin Williams
With just a hint of green, Grecian Ivory by Sherwin-Willams is just the right neutral wall color to choose when there are shades of green throughout the upholstery, textiles, or painted furniture within a room.
Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore
Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore is one of those colors that you can see as soon as you hear the name. It’s the color of a morning cafe au lait, and it’s a favorite of Erin's for warm, milky walls that have a welcoming hint of color.
Morning at Sea by Sherwin-Williams
Cabinetry in a bold color that somehow reads as a neutral is a signature move of Napiers, and Morning at Sea by Sherwin-Williams is one of her loveliest kitchen color choices. This blue-green feels classic, even though it adds an adventurous dose of color to cabinets.
Waller Green by Benjamin Moore
Waller Green by Benjamin Moore is another color Erin uses on cabinetry to add a look that falls between nostalgic and modern. This color was designed to mimic the aged look of verdigris — and a historic reference couldn’t feel more appropriate for Home Town.
Aurora Brown by Sherwin-Williams
Erin has a talent for incorporating oranges, browns, and rust reds in a way that feels approachable, even when most people are reaching for blues and greens. Aurora Brown by Sherwin-Williams is one of those colors.
Cotton by Sherwin-Williams
For a creamy white that feels as fresh as just-laundered sheets, Cotton by Sherwin-Williams is a great choice. It’s a lovely trim color whether you’re choosing a slightly darker neutral on the walls or a contrasting color altogether.
Mossy Aura by Valspar
For a perfect shade of warm sage to pair with wainscoting and wallpaper, Erin has used Mossy Aura by Valspar. It looks just like the dried herbs in your spice rack, and adds a friendly note of nostalgia to a room full of antique touches.
Greek Villa by Sherwin-Williams
Sometimes you just need a cheerful, clean white. Greek Villa by Sherwin-Williams is that color. This is a paint that Erin uses on walls when a space needs a fresh start, and who doesn’t need that on occasion?
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