Because we shoot in real homes, we are not always at liberty to paint the walls. In those cases, we have chosen paint colors that best match the wall color in the photo. Please be aware that color may vary due to various light conditions, finish and other factors. Therefore, it’s always a great idea to test a paint sample on your wall first. We use Benjamin Moore paint, but most paint stores can match any color.
Old Man Winter is upon us. And we’re welcoming him with open arms. Our winter welcoming committee starts with color – neutrals of snowy white, sandalwood and gray layered in hushed tones of spa, smoky lavender and dusty rose.
You may have noticed in our Winter 2014 catalog that this year marks the return of wallpaper. Wallpaper has been re-invented — it is no longer your Grandmother’s florals! Instead, it is soothing and textural, giving your room a wonderful dimension. Metallics are a hot trend colored in soft golds, coppers, and brass, or try a wall of grasscloth for added interest. For Ballard’s 2014 collection, we chose fabulous patterns and textures that will enhance the beauty of any room. We are certain you will agree that wallpaper is one of the most exciting trends of the year.
Below, you’ll see which wallpapers made it into our most recent catalog:
Browse paint colors from past catalogs, or find more decorating inspiration by visiting our Pinterest boards.
amelia
Hi! Beautiful stuff. What rug is in the picture with the Greystone # 1475?
What about the various natural rugs – do you sell those?
And the frames in the first image with the prints?
Thank you!
Annika Dupree
Amelia,
Unfortunately, that rug is no longer available on our site. We do,however,currently offer a few rugs that are similar to that style:
The Palmer Hand Knotted Rug
Suzanne Kasler Emily Hand Knotted Rug
As for natural rugs, we do carry a wide selection of natural fiber rugs on our site here: .
The frames in the picture came with those prints. Unfortunately, we do not sell frames separately from the prints. We do have similar prints with a similar frame such as our Alabaster Bloom art found here: .
Ashley
Absolutely beautiful, love the curtains in the 3rd picture, can you tell me where you find them please?
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Ashley,
Those are the Firenze Panels in Ivory!
Michelle
Can you tell me what color the walls are in the picture above labeled as Greystone. It looks like a grey/blue color.
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Michelle, The color is Graystone #1475!
Suzanne
I’m looking at your May 2015 catalog page 8. I love the wall color but can’t find it in your blog. What color is it?
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Suzanne,
That color is Benjamin Moore’s Bachelor Blue #1629. You can find all the colors from that catalog in this post.
The How to Decorate Team
Patty Smith
From the March 2015 catalog, can you please tell me the paint colors on page 65 (bedroom), can you also tell me if most of the linens you offer in “spa” (Jardin Toille, Edith Vine, Gwenneth Check, Colette, Ava Block, Audree Pom” are close enough in color to mix and match?
Thank you!
Patty
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Patty,
Thanks for your comment. You can find all of the paint colors from our Spring Catalog here. And yes, all of our bedding products in the spa color ways are close enough to mix and match. We’d love to know which pieces you’re mixing! How fun!
Best of Luck,
The How to Decorate Team
martha soley
I just received my 3 Marchessa runners I am going to have installed on my stairway and the 5×8 rug to use in the foyer. I would like to know what paint color you would recommend for the stairwell, upstairs hall and downstairs foyer. The color pictured in the February 2015 catalogue on page 8 with the rug is very nice. What is the color?
Thank you,
Martha
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Martha,
We might suggest pulling your wall color from either the gray or taupe color in the rug, but using a shade much lighter. The color you’re wondering about is Benjamin Moore’s Cascade Mountains #862.
Best of Luck!
The How to Decorate Team
Joann
I just received the January 2015 catalog. Can you please tell me the paint color on page 86 the Traditional Home office. Thank you!
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Joann,
Thanks for your comment. The wall color is Benjamin Moore’s Coventry Gray #HC-169.
Happy Decorating!
The How to Decorate Team
Amy
Love the wall color and “spa” colors of the Jardin Toile And Gwyneth buffalo check bedding on pages 8 and 9 in the January 2015 catalog. Could you tell me the paint color on the wall of that bedroom?
Thank you so much!
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Amy!
Thanks for your comment. We’re so happy to hear the you like the bedding in this bedroom! The wall color in that room is Benjamin Moore’s Snow on the Mountain #1513.
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Lauren
What fabric choice/color name of the chair and the drapery in the “Graystone” picture?
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Lauren,
The drapery panels are our Firenze Panels in Ivory, and the chair is our Elsie Swivel Glider in Kelly Lavender which has unfortunately been discontinued.
Hope that helps,
The How to Decorate Team
Diane Locacciato
What is that lovely creamy pale yellow color on walls on pages 6 and 7 of the late fall 2014 catalog? Is page 37 the same color?
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Diane,
Yes, the wall color on page 6 or 7 is the same as the one on page 37 — Benjamin Moore’s Royal Silk #939. As always, we suggest you test a few colors on your wall before making your final decision as paint colors can look very different from space to space!
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Ashley
Can you tell me where to find the rug in the sisal twil blue grasscloth picture?
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for your comment. The rug is our Ballard Designs Sumera Striped Dhurrie in Spa. So happy to hear that you like it!
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Hannah
All of the rooms look very fresh and inviting!
Where did you find the star shaped lights in the second picture?
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Hannah,
Thanks for your comment. The light fixtures in that image are our Ballard Designs Moravian Star pendant. They’re one of our favorite pendants too! Glad you like them!
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Mary
Could you please tell me the the color name and # and paint brand on the wall and door in your new September 2014 Catelog, page 11. Love it!! Thanks so much. Mary
Caroline @ How to Decorate
Hi Mary,
The living room on page 11 of our September catalog is Benjamin Moore’s Silver Mist. It’s a gorgeous silvery blue color! Glad you like it.
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Amy
Hi… could you please tell me the paint color used in the kitchen photos on page 43 and 51and the living room on page 58 in the April 2014 issue.
Thanks,
Amy
Janie
Our bachelor son has bought a new home and needs to decorate around a large forest green with some blackish marbling leather sectional with rolled arms (3 seats, corner, 2 seats). It was expensive and still quite handsome. He would like paint color, fabric club chairs , area rug, and some lighting and wall suggestions. The room has cherry wood floors with white crown molding. Help please!
How to Decorate Team
Hi Janie,
Our design services team would be happy to help you with this decorating dilemma. We actually have an ongoing column on How to Decorate that addresses customer questions! If you’d like to submit your space to our design team, we would love to help come up with a solution. Simply submit to us a photo of your space, as well as a brief description of the issue, using this handy form, and our team will reach out with our best solution!
We look forward to helping you with your issue.
Best,
The How to Decorate Team
Jan
What color is the rug in the room painted graystone? Where can it b purchased?
How to Decorate Team
Hi Jan,
The rug in that image is our Bella Rug. You can purchase it on Ballarddesigns.com, here.
Hope that helps!
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Jan
What colors are n the rug n the Ben Moore room of harbor grey? Where can I locate this rug? I have walls very much the same color but having a very difficult time with finding a rug that blends and then getting couch and chairs that work. Thank you for ur help
How to Decorate Team
Hi Jan,
The rug in the image with the Harbor Gray paint is our Ballard Designs Diamond Sisal Rug. Best of luck decorating your living room. We hope that helps!
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Dana
Hello
I love the furniture from the ‘white rain’ ben moore paint picture. Where did you get the desk, chairs, and rug?
Thank you for sharing your work. These are just amazing.
Dana
How to Decorate Team
Hi Dana,
Thanks for your comment. We’re so glad you like the space! The pieces you asked about are our Durham Desk, our Gentry Chair, and a seagrass rug with a spa border.
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
STEPHANIE
i am very interested in the paint colors and a pair of curtains in your march 2014 catalog… why arent the paint colors listed anymore? im most interested in the wall color and window curtains on page 26…. thanks!
How to Decorate Team
Hi Stephanie,
We will be posting the paint colors from our Spring Catalog soon! Until then, the wall color is Benjamin Moore’s Harbor Gray (AC-25).
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
Kelly
I am putting the Amelie Bedding in our room with Spa color. Can you please tell me a paint color to best match the “spa” color. Thank you
Kelly
How to Decorate Team
Hi Kelly,
Try Benjamin Moore’s Beach Glass (#1564). We think it’s a great match for our Amelie Bedding in Spa!
Happy Decorating,
The How to Decorate Team
dina woltjen
hello can you please tell me the color of the fabric used on the louie chair with the asian scenic toile spa wallpaper i am interested in these chairs and love the fabric thank you Dina
How to Decorate Team
Hi Dina,
The fabric is our Queens Velvet in Spa! We’re so happy to hear you love this chair. Glad we could help.
Best,
The How to Decorate Team
Sheri
LOVE LOVE LOVE the white rain blue color!! I was just looking through the current catalog and was wondering how I could find out that color!! I love your style!!!
Karen Lauer
Can you provide the item # of the furniture and the fabric pictured in your decorating ideas and coordinating paint colors.
How to Decorate Team
Hi Karen,
We will be happy to provide you with a list of items pictured. Which image in particular do you have questions about?
Best,
The How to Decorate Team