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01.22.2025

Beige That Isn’t Boring

If you’re a fan of neutrals that lend themselves to a bright and airy space without feeling too clean or uninteresting, look no further than this list. We’ve found the hack to beige that isn’t boring. And before you start, check out everything you need to set yourself up for success with all of our favorite tried and true painting supplies.

SCHOOLHOUSE WHITE

We come back to this color time & time again for its creamy, rich hue that lends itself to the perfect parlor floor as seen in Carroll Jardin.

Archway leading out of parlor floor with herringbone flooring, black staircase and beige walls

SHADED WHITE

These kitchen cabinets from our House on Hancock project are one that prospective clients & inspo lovers alike refer to time & time again. The gray undertones in this color make it the perfect compliment to a variety of tiles and still accomplish that clean kitchen look without being a stark, impossible to keep clean white that’s frankly outdated as far as kitchens are concerned.

Shaded white kitchen cabinets with fruits and accessories atop a marble counter top

PURE WHITE

Possibly our most popular project to date is Dream in Fort Greene, which is truly the brightest whitest project we’ve ever put forth. One of the biggest challenges in renovating brownstones is that they don’t typically have a lot of portals for natural light. This color is the perfect remedy because it naturally brightens any space. Though we’ve found ourselves moving toward bold color drenches, this project’s high contrast with the black bannister pure white walls is so timeless and elegant. This white is perfect if you’re looking for a crisp, true white that can act as a clean canvas for stark accents or darker spaces.

Black staircase framed by white walls

PANDA WHITE

Last but not least, if you’re looking for a bright, yet warm-toned neutral, look no further than Panda White. This color is new on our list and one of the shades we’re most excited to feature in our ongoing project, Three Generation Renovation.

Make sure if you’re using a beige that isn’t boring as featured in this post to tag us in your projects! We love to see your DIYs!



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We’re Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon, the founders of The Brownstone Boys. Our journey began in 2017 with a shared passion for Brooklyn’s historic architecture and a vision to restore and transform brownstones with a modern touch. Over the years, we've had the privilege of working on over 725 projects. We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach and our ability to bring out the character of each space. Our work has been featured in top design outlets like Architectural Digest, The New York Times, House Beautiful, and Dwell.

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