Sherry Hart Paint Colors & Down to Earth Tranquil Interiors

Are you a fan of the interior design work of Atlanta’s Sherry Hart? Same! She always strikes a balance between timeless, neutral, and modern while remaining unmistakably chic. There is always an unfussiness and understated glamour about the spaces, whether they were created budget-consciously or not (would that make it budget-unconsciously?). Sherry Hart Paint Colors & Down to Earth Tranquil Interiors will inspire with glimpses of sophisticated, soulful spaces along with Sherry-approved favorite colors.

Balboa Mist 1549 painted house exterior. Breathtaking storybook charm of a Tudor style white painted brick home renovated by @ladisicfinehomes with arched entrance softened by roses - photo by Sherry Hart. #bmbalboamist #swamazinggray
An Atlanta home renovated by Ladisic Fine Homes with interior design and Balboa Mist paint color selection by Sherry Hart

Photos: Sherry Hart

Sherry Hart Paint Colors & Down to Earth Tranquil Interiors

It’s always a design lesson and a delicious treat to see interiors by Sherry Hart whether they show up on her blog, IG, or House Beautiful.

Sherry Hart designed white kitchen with SW Urbane Bronze on island, Emtek hardware, and Circa Lighting.

One of the qualities setting her apart from the pack?

She is gracious about sharing paint colors, fabric names, sources for the best art, and helpful tips that are actionable no matter your bougie level.

Classic style bathroom with tongue and groove walls, floating vanity, vintage ornate mirror and modern art - design by Sherry Hart.

She’s always peeling back the veil and demystifying the world of the interior designer. (So we know, for example, that the vintage mirror in the bath above was only sourced at the final hour in a panic given the space restraint between sconces. If you have ever designed a bath. Omg. Then you know.)

Sherry Hart designed white kitchen with SW Urbane Bronze on island, Emtek hardware, and Circa Lighting.

Because the designer is so down to earth, kind, and candid, we know the beautiful kitchen above was a labor of love for her sister battling cancer. While she left her body, her spirit surely enlivens and blesses the hearts even now of her people.

Sherry Hart designed romantic white bedroom with ruffled coverlet, velvet headboard, VC lamps, and muted area rug.

Sherry Hart Neutral Paint Colors & Timeless Design Elements

I’ll never tire of following Sherry’s work because she is drawn to the same sophisticated color palette I love.

Sherry Hart designed home office with built-ins, black walls, and glass desk. #homeoffices #builtins

While she is quite comfortable with color and pattern, her devotion to neutrals and white are apparent.

SW Urbane Bronze 7048 and BM Iron Mountain

In her own home, a dance of neutrals with natural elements and rich texture feels young, vibrant, and layered.

Iron Mountain (Benjamin Moore) soft black/brown paint on bedroom wall - Sherry Hart. #benjaminmoore #iron,ountain #paintcolors
BM Iron Mountain

Recurrent favorite paint favorites include, SW Urbane Bronze (which was color of the year in 2021 and coordinates well with Shoji White and Extra White)

Urbane Bronze Sherwin-Williams off black dark charcoal paint color swatch. #urbanebronze #swurbanebronze
tap image to easily sample SW Urbane Bronze

and BM Iron Mountain. Both are dark and moody. Iron Mountain has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.96 and is wonderful with BM White Dove and BM Barren Plain.

Iron Mountain (Benjamin Moore) paint color swatch is a dark charcoal, soft black, deep bronze color to consider. #ironmountain #benjaminmooreironmountain #paintcolors
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Gorgeous gallery wall painted Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain provides a lovely contrast with framed art with white mats - Sherry Hart. #benjaminmoore #ironmountain #paintcolors
BENJAMIN MOORE Iron Mountain

They may not be the first colors that spring to mind for a home office…

SW Urbane Bronze on walls of a home office with floating shelves and MCM desk chair - design by Sherry Hart.

But isn’t a wrought iron color chic and commanding whether used on walls or trim? Sherwin-Williams describes Urbane Bronze as

“Rooted in nature, this brownish gray evokes a down-to-earth tranquility and a subtle sophistication that is hard to beat.”

SW Urbane Bronze painted walls in an elegant office with ballerina print - Sherry Hart. #urbanebronze
SW Urbane Bronze – design: Sherry Hart

Down to earth tranquility? Subtle sophistication? Those are qualities I am always after! And THE SHERRY has Ph.D’s in both!

Iron Mountain (Benjamin Moore) soft black/brown paint on bedroom wall - Sherry Hart. Come explore Stunning Neutral and Natural Interiors. t#benjaminmoore #iron,ountain #paintcolors
Sherry Hart Paint Colors & MORE Stunningly Sophisticated as well as Natural Interiors

I can only imagine how many folks have painted a space Iron Mountain or Urbane Bronze thanks to this designer.

Gorgeous gallery wall painted Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain provides a lovely contrast with framed art with white mats - Sherry Hart. #benjaminmoore #ironmountain #paintcolors
BENJAMIN MOORE Iron Mountain paint color on wall

Both colors have an understated presence and mystery. Benjamin Moore says Iron Mountain is, “A use-anywhere shade of soft black with rich undertones that complement both warm and cool color schemes.”

Consider this bath where the designer juxtaposed soft curvy elements and an elegant Hadley chintz pattern from Schumacher.

Urbane Bronze (Sherwin-Williams) charcoal or soft black paint color on brick in bathroom - design by Sherry Hart. #urbanebronze #charcoalpaintcolors #sherwinwilliamsurbanebronze
Sherwin-Williams URBANE BRONZE and Pyne Hollyhock Schumacher wallpaper in bath designed by Sherry Hart

Oh that chintz she loves enough to use in her own home!

Beautiful dining room with Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock curtins and neutral colors - Sherry Hart designed. #diningrooms #pynehollyhock ##schumacher1889fabrics

I would never want to leave this down to earth tranquil living room.

Classic living room with neutrals, black, and white in Atlanta - Sherry Hart. #livingroom #interiordesign #neutraldecor
Sherry Hart’s living room with its soothing neutral mix of texture, prints, and also natural style.

The Designer’s Love Affair With White

I pray she never tires of whites and neutrals for clients and herself!

Ethereal and classic white dining room with chippy vintage columns and oval table - design by Sherry Hart.

There’s always a mix of eras and influences so nothing screams “minimal beige” or “modern French” or “coastal chic.”

Deep grey stenciled chest and curvy sumptuous upholstered chair in a living area designed by Sherry Hart.

But there are definitely murmurs of “ooh, that’s sexy.”

Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17

If you’re after a lovely white trusted by designers across the globe for decades, look to this paint color endorsed by Sherry Hart.

Classic living room with neutrals, black, and white in Atlanta - Sherry Hart. #livingroom #interiordesign #neutraldecor
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Don’t think for a second you need to go searching for a white paint color that isn’t as commonly used or has a flashier kind of name.

White Dove (Bejamin Moore) paint color swatch. #paintcolors #benjaminmoorewhitedove #whitedove #whitepaintcolors
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There’s a reason certain colors attract cult status. WHITE DOVE is your friend, and designers in the know often rely on it.

Gorgeous gallery wall and styled vignette by Sherry Hart. #interiordesign #gallerywall #blackandwhite

White paint has varying undertones, and this clean white with its LRV of 83.16 has become a classic.

White Dove (Benjamin Moore) paint color swatch paired with calacatta gold marble. #whitedove #whitepaintcolors #paintcolors #benjaminmoore
BENJAMIN MOORE White Dove paint color with calacatta gold marble…hello lovely indeed.

I personally have happily used it successfully in our 1920s Chicago bungalow, a French country manor house, and a 1950s tiny home. Not sure if Sherry Hart used it in this project:

Rustic vintage arched shutters on a window in romantic bedroom designed by Sherry Hart.

Doesn’t this serene bedroom capture the level of calm and sanctuary retreat so many of us desire as life grows hectic?

Rustic light grey shutter near a bedside table with beautiful Visual Comfort lamp in a bedroom designed by Sherry Hart.

I’m one of those design freaks who loves when designers share process photos or interiors before they are perfectly styled or “done.” My imagination fills in any of the spaces where my eye rests, and I create my own story of how I would live in the space.

Sherry Hart designed romantic white bedroom with ruffled coverlet, velvet headboard, VC lamps, and muted area rug.

Ya know? Perfectly completed rooms published in high places have their purpose, yet I long to see real authentic landings where life is happening, where the story is more vulnerable. While I’m not sure if White Dove is on the trim in this space:

Black wall decorated with woven baskets in a home office with design by Sherry Hart.

…it is often the best choice for trim, and I love it for exteriors too.

Beautiful curb appeal with charming gate, stone, and tulips - photo by Sherry Hart.

White Dove coordinates beautifully with Kendall Charcoal and BM Revere Pewter as well as this next Sherry Hart favorite.

BM Balboa Mist 1549 (also known as OC-27)

Balboa Mist is a pale gray that goes with just about anything and truly comes to life on an exterior.

White brick home (Balboa Mist) with arched entrance and light gray trim and shutters (SW Amazing Gray) - Ladisic Fine Homes & Sherry Hart.. #benjaminmoore #balboamist #swamazinggray #houseexterior #paintcolors
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist on brick and Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray on trim and also shutters.
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist paint color. #benjaminmoore #balboamist #paintcolors #neutralpaintcolors
Tap image to sample this gorgeous neutral

Choosing classic colors for a home’s exterior is not for the weak!

BM Balboa Mist on brick and SW Amazing Gray on shutters - SherryHDesigns/Ladisic Fine Homes. #bmbalboamist #swamazinggray
BM Balboa Mist on brick and SW Amazing Gray on shutters/trim

Thank goodness we have pros devoted to their craft who inspire us and give us courage and direction so we have a place to start!

Because it’s never a quick decision when you’re selecting colors that work well together and in a particular context.

The only way to be sure you land on the perfect balance of undertones and reflectance is to sample a bunch! Here’s another painted brick exterior where Sherry chose Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone:

SW Pewter Green 6208

Deep moody greens often show up in the designer’s work too. Here’s a color for which I wasn’t familiar called Pewter Green.

SW Pewter Green on walls of a beautiful space with arched cabinet and design by Sherry Hart. #pewtergreen #moodygreeninteriors

Sherwin-Williams says it coordinates with Spare White, Shoji White and Silver Mist, calling it:

“Dark yet calming, this cool green complements natural elements like wood and metal. Bring a down-to-earth elegance to your favorite room.” There’s that “down to earth” theme again! Coincidence? I think not. Here’s another deep green cozy space by Sherry, but it looks smokier and mossier than Pewter Green.

Moody green painted dining room with design by Sherry Hart.

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Beautiful natural classic bedroom design by Sherry Hart. #interiordesign #bedrooms #blackandwhite

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster

Sooooooo sophisticated and European inspired!

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster on walls of beautiful bedroom with black bed and design by Sherry Hart. #settingplaster #farrowandballsettingplaster #pinkbedrooms
F&B Setting Plaster in a bedroom by Sherry Hart

I can imagine so many complexions for which this color would be deeply flattering! I know we don’t typically think about such matters, but shouldn’t we? There are just certain colors where we look washed out or less than ideal.

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster on walls of beautiful bedroom with black bed and design by Sherry Hart. #settingplaster #farrowandballsettingplaster #pinkbedrooms
Setting Plaster paint color in a beautiful bedroom

Why not wake up in a space with a more cooperative backdrop for skin and hair!?!

If you aren’t ready to cover your bedroom walls in a blushy color, you could always take baby steps and try a throw like this one…

Luxurious bedroom with neutrals and design by Sherry Hart.

Another option is trying a new to you color in a space like a bath. Here’s one that makes everyone look like a million bucks because it was designed by Ms. Hart so fiercely:

Phillip Jeffries dark wallpaper in a luxuriously moody marble bathroom designed by Sherry Hart.

While the bath is wallpapered, not painted, what black paint color might Sherry recommend as a fav?

Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black

We know she likes Tricorn Black!

Tricorn Black SW 6258 - Neutral Paint Color - Sherwin-Williams
tap image to sample SW Tricorn Black
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black in a kitchen butler pantry - Ladisic Fine Homes & Matthew Quinn. #tricornblack #blackpaintcolors #blackkitchens #sherwinwilliams
Tricorn Black in a luxurious butler pantry – Sherry Hart, Ladisic Fine Homes & Matthew Quinn

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Sherry & Schumacher Wallpaper Favorites

While Sherry Hart has been singing the praises of these classic prints and patterns for many years, everybody and their granny is now appreciating them.

Gorgeous Schumacher grey wallpaper in a powder room with design by Sherry Hart. #interiordesign #powderroom #bathrooms #wallpaper
Wallpaper is Blommen in Smoke (Schumacher)…hello lovely indeed.

It’s always so exciting to see what interesting patterns she chooses for powder baths and more!

Wild Things (Schumacher) black and white graphic wallpaper. #wallpaper #schumacher #wildthings #blackandwhite
Schumacher “Wild Things” Wallpaper…in case you love a whimsical graphic statement.

This Schumacher paper above works in so many different environments with its nature theme.

Keeping room with lovely woven chairs and neutrals - Sherry Hart.

Make sure you check out more inspiring interiors from Sherry in this story.

Classic living room with neutrals, black, and white in Atlanta - Sherry Hart. #livingroom #interiordesign #neutraldecor
If you love the floral pillow – have one custom made RIGHT HERE.

Should you be able to call on Sherry for your design needs? What a blessing!

A gloriously elegant white kitchen with iron door and decorative window - Ladisic Fine Homes and Sherry Hart. #whitekitchens #elegantkitchens #irondoor #decorativewindow
Ladisic Fine Homes/Sherry Hart

The next best thing is following her legendary blog, Design Indulgence.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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2 Comments

  1. Carole
    February 28, 2023 / 6:38 pm

    Lovely. It was interesting to see how many times she slipped in pale, and not so pale, blush to surprise the eye.

    • Michele
      Author
      March 1, 2023 / 5:33 pm

      Thanks for reading, and yes, you’re right! I love blush used as a neutral!

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