How I would love to visit the 2020 Southeastern Designer Showhouse on this, its last weekend! If you have the chance to safely tour it, please do and let me know your thoughts. I have admired this springtime traditional event in Atlanta from afar and always look forward to learning the resources such as paint colors shared by its talented contributing designers. I hope these 3 Neutral Paint Color Ideas from Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2020 inspire you as you choose a palette for your home.
3 Neutral Paint Color Ideas from Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2020
Go inside for the tour!
1. Benjamin Moore SEAPEARL
Traditional Style White Bedroom
SEAPEARL Paint Color Beyond the Showhouse
2. Benjamin Moore PASHMINA
3. Benjamin Moore MARITIME WHITE
See Maritime White in Another Home
Pause for a personal note…
As I type this, tornado sirens are blaring, a global health crisis is flaring, the spotlight on social systems is glaring, and I wonder how all of you are faring. Here in the heartland, my daily battle with chronic pancreatitis rages on, and while mine are not yet carefree summer days, I’m ever aware of blessings. A happy home in which to shelter, quality healthcare, financial stability, and also a supportive family.
Illness has provided me with a perspective I might never otherwise experience. Because my physical strength often fails, I have learned to draw from a nourishing Source available every moment.
While it feels somewhat odd to devote time and thought to paint colors at a time such as this, I also know colors impact our moods. And that we are destined to spend even more time at home in the coming days. Workplaces are changing. Social calendars are changing. Homes are evolving in their importance as they become sanctuary, office, temple, school, and rooms to heal. If in small ways I can somehow ease home improvement and decor decisions, it’s not major, but it’s something. And if I can do such small things with great love? I am willing to try.
Thank you for visiting this blog with so many alternate options before you. While I am not particularly wise, my posture remains open as reality shapes me (as a writer and a daughter of the Divine Mystery) into something new.
Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2020
More than 15 of the Southeast’s top interior designers have transformed the interiors of this light-filled residence.
Beneficiary: The Atlanta History Center
This year’s showhouse is at Villa Flora, six wooded acres in Buckhead. The 11,000 sf home was renovated by Benecki Homes, SOURCE, Linda MacArthur Architect, Cole Construction and LandPlus.
The style? “As close to Santa Barbara as you can get without moving” with plaster walls, unique finishes, pools, and a turfed rear courtyard as well as trails punctuated by original sculpture.
A Look Back at Past Showhouses
Inspiration from 2018’s Southeastern Designer Showhouse
My favorite Atlanta designer, Sherry Hart of Design Indulgence, snapped these photos in 2018:
Traditional Style Living Room by Beth Webb
I shared my fondness for the designer’s gorgeous book An Eye for Beauty right here in this story.
English Country Mud Room by Helen Davis Hanavich
I spy hardworking Savannah Utility Baskets to store essentials beautifully in this gorgeous mud room!
Traditional English Country Kitchen by Matthew Quinn
I may or may not have three timeless marble bowls upon my counter this very instant…classic indeed.
English Country Style Butler Pantry
While I have neither a scullery nor an extraordinary sink like this, I do know where to find classic egg cups made in France that would be right at home in here!
Breakfast Room by Melanie Millner
Also see THIS and THIS from earlier this week!
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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We visit your site for the relaxing, calm beauty and your eloquent writing, so don’t forget a minute think it shallow in these trying times. It’s a lovely distraction at the start of my day.
Neutrals rule! Lol
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Thank you, friend. It’s a strange time to blog about paint colors, and I want to be sensitive and helpful. xox
Michele, this is a perfect time to blog about paint colors and every other beautiful blog you post. You set the tone for my day and it’s always Happy!
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You just blessed me, Cindy. Thank you so much. xox
Hi Michele,
The house is beautiful, love the colors inside and out. Would you happen to know the make of the bed linen in the master bedroom. Maybe custom!! Just lovely. 🙂
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Hi there. All the fabrics for the master are Cowtan & Tout and the coverlet and bedding hail from Mrs. Howard: https://www.mrshowardpersonalshopper.com/ While they aren’t an online shopping source, you can direct questions there. Thanks for reading.
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing, I agree it is the best time to write about anything and everything that makes someone smile. Paint colors happen to be one of those things for me. I am incredibly fortunate to be working on the design of our retirement home (new build). We break ground in about 60 days. It has been wonderful to put my energy into something that can be so time consuming and that takes my mind off the things we are dealing with nowadays. I absolutely adore this paint scheme on the exterior. Our home is going to have a European cottage feel (painted brick mixed with some Hardie siding). I have a question… i was planning to use white windows, do you think that could be made to work with this paint scheme without looking too “stark”? They will be vinyl, so they can’t be painted.
Blessings to you and keep up the good work!
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It sounds so lovely, Lori. I think white windows will be fine as I love how different values of white mix beautifully. Creamy white top with white jeans? Yes, please.