We repainted all the walls in our home to Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray and brightened up the trim and doors with Benjamin Moore White Dove.  When we changed the trim color it created a “problem” with the previous wood blinds that were off white wood blinds. The colors didn’t match. One of the first things we did was switch to more of a natural textured blind… we choose these beautiful greyish/natural woven wood blinds. We added a privacy liner on the back, which we didn’t do in the other living areas. The privacy line lets light in, but they can’t be seen through at night… They are sometimes called light filtering or privacy liners. 

Side note, in the kids rooms we added a blackout shade on these same woven wood blinds. Amazing! They are beautiful, and they keep the room nice and dark. 

I knew I wanted to add romantic drapery and found a light soft sheer belgian linen at Pottery Barn that we liked. I wanted soft and light. 

Then there was the desk.  It was left with the home and was in a finish of dark cherry. Nothing wrong with it… we just wanted to brighten it up and have it look/feel more natural. 

I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey that we purchased at Haley’s Cottage (my in-laws store, they ship 🙂 )  and painted it first then I put a dark wax on top of it…. to give it a reclaimed wood look. I love it…and it works! I like my neutrals and it may be boring to some, but its simple and easy. I like to have basic neutral pieces and then add color with fresh flowers and seasonal decor and textiles, like pillows or throw blankets.